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Eating Mangoes During Pregnancy - Is It Safe?
When you find out that you are pregnant, you realise that you need to make certain changes in your lifestyle. Yes, you cannot eat anything or everything as you did before. Your body will go through a lot of changes during pregnancy. During the nine crucial months of pregnancy, you will receive a lot of well-meaning advice from friends and relatives about the type of food you should eat during pregnancy, and it can leave you all confused. If you love eating fruits, especially, mangoes, you might wonder whether you can eat it or not during pregnancy. The same will happen with other food items too. But today we will be talking about one fruit - mangoes! Read this article to find out whether you can eat mangoes during pregnancy or not!
Is It Safe to Eat Mangoes During Pregnancy?
Eating ripe mangoes in pregnancy has its own advantages, provided the portions you eat are monitored properly so that you don't eat much. Being rich in Vitamins A, B6 and C, mangoes provide the essential nutrients that a woman needs during pregnancy. Mangoes are also rich in folic acid, potassium, and iron.
It is believed that eating mangoes during pregnancy can increase heat in the body, otherwise known as 'thermogenesis'. But that may not be true! Spicy foods, ginger, chillies, and strong herbal products need energy to digest and process, and are responsible for increasing body heat. There is, however, no proof that eating mangoes increase heat or cause harm to the baby.
Mangoes are a great source of energy and antioxidants which are essential during the trying period of pregnancy. However, while buying mangoes, make sure you don't pick out the ones that are chemically ripened. And like with any other fruit or vegetable, you should eat mangoes when they are in the season. However, it is suggested that you consult with your doctor before including mangoes in your diet.
Nutritional Value of Mangoes
Mangoes are packed with nutrients and vitamins that can meet the nutritional requirements of a pregnant woman to an extent. Mangoes are a rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and are packed with flavonoids like alpha and beta carotene & beta-cryptoxanthin. They also contain potassium, folate and copper in good quantities. To know more about the nutritional value of mangoes, take a look at the chart below. The chart below lists the nutritional value of 100 gms edible portion of kesar varieties of mangoes.
Principle
Nutrient Value
Energy
55 Kcal
Carbohydrates
11 g
Protein
0.5 g
Total Fat
0.5 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Dietary Fibre
2.02 g
Niacin
0.26 mg
Pantothenic acid
0.11 mg
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6)
0.1 mg
Riboflavin
0.04 mg
Thiamin
0.03 mg
Vitamin C
29 mg
Vitamin A
210 mcg
Vitamin E
0.2 mg
Sodium
1.4 mg
Potassium
143 mg
Calcium
15.8 mg
Copper
0.07 mg
Iron
0.43 mg
Magnesium
12.53 mg
Manganese
0.02 mg
Zinc
0.1 mg
How Many Mangoes Can You Eat During Pregnancy?
Mangoes are high in calories but can be a great source of energy. You will need a lot of energy during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. If your doctor has asked you to increase your calorie intake, you can add mangoes to your diet. However, moderation is the key here so do not eat beyond one mango per day.
Health Benefits of Eating Mangoes During Pregnancy
As mangoes have a unique sweet and sour taste, they are a favourite with pregnant women as eating mangoes may help lessen the feeling of nausea to a great extent. Based on their nutritional quotients, the following are the health benefits of eating mangoes during pregnancy:
1. Pregnant women need iron to prevent anaemia, which is a common condition during pregnancy. Eating mangoes can meet your iron requirements. Even if you eat 1 mango every day, it can increase your red blood cells count which can help fight anaemia.
2. Mangoes contain folic acid in abundance which aids fetal development during pregnancy. As mangoes are rich in folic acid, consuming them in the first trimester of pregnancy can assist in the growth of the nervous system of the foetus. Neural tube defects that happen in early pregnancy can also be averted by consuming mangoes in the right quantities.
3. Mangoes are a good source of dietary fibre, which is necessary to keep the digestive system in good health. In order to overcome the problem of constipation during pregnancy, you can eat mangoes. However, do keep a watch on the quantity, as excessive intake can lead to gases and an uncomfortable feeling.
4. As mangoes are rich in Vitamin C, they act as a potent antioxidant, preventing the free radicals in the human body from growing. Vitamin C in mangoes can also lower the risk of preterm labour.
5. Mangoes are rich in Vitamin B6 which, like folic acid, is ideal for the development of the nervous system.
6. Mangoes contain Vitamin A, which is useful for the development of bones and teeth of a baby. It also nourishes the eyes and nervous system.
7. Mangoes are a rich source of magnesium, which is a natural cure for high blood pressure and prevents preeclampsia. Since preeclampsia can lead to seizures during pregnancy, adding mangoes to your diet can help.
8. The sweet and sour taste of mangoes can help address morning sickness, a common pregnancy condition. Vitamin B6 in mangoes can also make your mornings bearable.
9. Potassium helps maintain fluid balance in the body, which is especially critical during pregnancy. Fluid accumulation in the lower limbs can hamper movement and excess fluid can be dangerous too. As mangoes are a good source of potassium and you can include them in your diet.
10. The natural sugars present in mangoes make sure that you do not succumb to sugar cravings and prevent you from consuming foods that contain synthetic sugars and preservatives.
Side Effects of Consuming Mangoes During Pregnancy
While eating naturally ripened mangoes does not have any major side effects, artificially ripened mangoes may contain traces of calcium carbide, a ripening agent, which can expose the mother and baby to the ill-effects of arsenic and phosphorus. Here are a few side effects of eating artificially ripened mangoes.
Diarrhoea
Mood swings
Dizziness
Headaches
Seizures
Sleepiness
Tingling sensation in hands and feet
Tips to Lower the Toxicity of Mangoes
It is not always easy to tell if the mangoes you are buying are artificially ripened or not. A few simple precautions can help lower the risk. These include -
Wash the mangoes - Wash the mangoes thoroughly before consuming them to ensure that any residual ripening agent is removed.
Peel the Mangoes - Remove the peel before you eat the flesh. This will help reduce the risk of exposure to toxins.
Maintain Proper Hygiene - Make sure you clean your knives, chopping board, and wash your hands thoroughly after peeling and cutting the mangoes.
Another useful tip is to buy raw mangoes then ripen them at home. This is the only way to ensure that they are free of calcium carbide.
FAQs
1. Which Mangoes Are Safe to Eat During Pregnancy?
Mangoes, raw or ripe, can be consumed during pregnancy and are safe. Ripe mangoes stimulate appetite, help in digestion, and can help improve complexion. Raw mangoes contain vitamins that fight acidity and morning sickness, making it completely safe for consumption during pregnancy.
2. Is It Safe to Eat Mangoes in Late Pregnancy?
Excess consumption of mangoes in the last trimester of pregnancy can lead to gestational diabetes, hence keeping the portions limited is a must.
3. How Will I Know Whether a Mango Is Ripe?
If you are keen on eating a fully ripe mango, make sure you have checked for the following before gulping it down:
Texture: A ripe mango will be slightly soft. You can buy a firm mango and leave it to ripen. But remember, it should be consumed before it turns mushy.
Smell: If a mango smells sweet, then it is ripe and you can buy it.
If the quantity of mangoes consumed is within permissible limits, you can consume them during pregnancy. But you should always speak to your doctor about including mango milkshakes and mango slices in your daily diet. Consult your doctor then include this sweet fruit in your pregnancy diet. Read more
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I use diapers for my baby, but I'm not a lazy modern mom. I do thousands of chores and keep on running around the home for the whole day.
When 8 months back, in January I delivered my baby, the first advice I got on was diapering. Doctors handed us our baby in a diaper and all the elderly ladies (our neighbours or my mother in law's friends or ladies of my own family) told me not to use diapers. I didn't understand why? Because to use cloth nappy outside the comfort of the home feels very unhygienic and also it was the winters to keep the new born open and wet. I asked the doctor if I could use diapers, he told me I can and gave me few tips-
Always change the diaper in every 4 to 5 hours, soiled or not.
Keep on checking it. If it's heavy change it. Or sometimes baby just pass a little pop with gas, if so change it.
Every time you change use diaper rash cream. Pat dry baby bum before putting on another diaper.
Use moist wipes or cotton to wipe (I used Luke warm water and cotton as those were the cold days of January).
I ordered several pack of new born diapers. I was very sure I'm going to keep my baby warm and dry. People kept in pouring their intelligence about how bad it is to use the diapers. They would say to my mother in law, "In our days we do not have diapers, but we raised our kids well..this is just the thing of lazy mothers of today who don't want to have extra laundry loads."
I'm sorry but I don't agree to this, at all. I know I'm not lazy. Using diaper to me is not about easing my work, but it's about the comfort of my baby. But how to make them understand without being rude or without making them feel offended?
They cursed the usage of diapers so much so that even my mother in law, who was earlier not against of the diapers was stopping me to use it now. This was making my baby uncomfortable, she was not able to sleep properly as she would pee during her sleep and I have to change her. I would change not just the nappies but the blanket, sheets, wrapper, and all her cloths as they all go drenched. All this frequent changing session was making her an all-time cranky baby which was unbearable.
"Mummy ji I am going to use diapers." I said to my mother in law. She gave me a shocking look and said, "But diapers cause skin irritation and rashes to babies.. everyone is telling so." I know I've to make her understand as they have never used it in life (because it was not available then) and so it is not her fault. I told her that frequent changing session is not allowing twinkle (my daughter) to have proper sleep. Deprived of sleep she is cranky all the time and not feeding properly. I also showed her the articles and videos on my phone regarding the diaper which says they are absolutely safe.
In the meantime my mother in law's younger sister who lives in USA but have came to India just to welcome the new member of our family, came inside and said, "Didi in USA nobody use cloth nappy, but babies are fine. And if you say these things were not present in olden days then there were so many other things which were not present in old days but are present and used today. We have gas cylinders now, we have washing machines, refrigerator, AC and most important, electricity. Don't they need to be handled with care and precaution? Cylinders can blast, there can be a short circuit, we can get shock, or anything else. But still we use it thou carefully. Anyways,diapers are still more safe and nothing like that, so severe will ever happen by the way didi, Do you want to go to the primitive age?" And she laughed.
Listening to her argument, my mother in law too started laughing. She went to the cupboard while she was still smiling, pulled out a diaper, applied diaper rash cream and put on the diaper to twinkle. After which twinkle slept peacefully. She was not cranky anymore. And soon in three months she developed a proper sleep routine, which is still followed by her.
P.S. This article is based on my real experience. I never noticed any problem using diapers. It is not that I never use cloth nappy. I have used diapers 24*7 uptill march after which we switched to cloth nappy during the day and diapers during the nights or while going out or depending upon the weather. Diapers are not the bad thing. Neither it means your household chores will get lighter, nor it means you will be left with ample of time to relax. But definitely you will get a little more time to enjoy with your family and your bundle of joy by ensuring that your baby is feeling joyful too.
Disclaimer: The views, opinions and positions (including content in any form) expressed within this post are those of the author alone. The accuracy, completeness and validity of any statements made within this article are not guaranteed. We accept no liability for any errors, omissions or representations. The responsibility for intellectual property rights of this content rests with the author and any liability with regards to infringement of intellectual property rights remains with him/her. Read more
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As harmless as it may sound, glue ear can cause damage to your child's hearing in the long term. Know what causes glue ear in toddlers, its signs, symptoms and remedies, and be prepared to prevent it or treat it in your toddler.
While parents put in their best efforts to keep infections in their children at bay, the process of growing up isn’t an illness-free one. Glue ear is one such problem that you should be aware of. It mostly affects the middle ear of toddlers where instead of air, a glue-like fluid fills.
A Breakdown of What Glue Ear in Toddlers Is
The ear is made up of three parts- the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. The middle ear is the one responsible for transmitting vibrations to the inner ear for hearing. When a glue-like fluid fills the middle ear, the volume of hearing gets turned down. This condition is called glue ear.
1. Causes of Glue Ear
Glue ear essentially occurs when the Eustachian tube (the thin channel that connects the middle ear with the pharynx) is narrow, blocked or not working correctly. This causes an imbalance in the fluid and air in the middle ear, which in turn causes a vacuum to be created in the Eustachian tube. At this time, fluid may also seep into the middle ear from nearby cells. Sometimes common colds and illnesses that cause mucus build-up in the nose also cause this condition.
2. Symptoms of Glue Ear in Children
Reduced ability to hear. In case of babies, being less responsive to sounds
Problems with speech and social interaction
Having trouble balancing
Selective hearing
3. Glue Ear Diagnosis
Initial stages of the diagnosis include a visit to the GP who will identify the condition by the symptoms and wait for it to subside. Later, he may refer your child to an ENT specialist. The ENT specialist or audiologist will then perform a typanometry test to establish the diagnosis.
4. Glue Ear Treatment in 15 Months old Toddler
Using Otovent
This is a type of nasal balloon that a child blows up using his nose and it eases the pressure in the ear to aid the fluid to drain out of the middle ear.
Grommet Operation
This is a surgical procedure conducted on children who have a history of severe or prolonged glue ear. The procedure is relatively simple and done under general anesthesia.
Other treatments are symptomatic like the use of anti-histamines, decongestants and antibiotics and should be taken only under medical supervision.
5. Psychological Effects of Glue Ear
Some children get frustrated because of dulled hearing and isolate themselves from others as they feel left out from the proceedings around them. While glue ear in a 15-month-old baby may not affect his psyche in the short term, if the condition persists without being detected, it can lead to slow learning and development.
As simple as it may sound, glue ear may have long-lasting effects, and if there is even a flicker of a doubt in your mind about whether your child suffers from this condition or not, it is worthwhile to visit a doctor. Please note that a common cold can also have similar symptoms, in which case you can try out common cough and cold remedies like nasal aspirators and decongesting balms. Read more
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Babies are nature’s absolute best gift to mankind! They are crafted perfectly right from the time of conception right up until birth. As a mother, you want your child to have healthy and normal development. Guess how you can do this? By playing with her!
The key to stimulating emotional and intellectual growth in your baby is your own behaviour – what you do, how you respond to situations and people, what pleases you, what displeases you, etc. If baby’s brain is hardware, then parents provide the software! The good news is that with a little guidance, combined with your mommy instinct, your baby can be kept stimulated and content. All you have to do is keep playing!
1. Babies are designed to learn
Your baby is like a dry sponge, soaking up everything...everything! So, even normal activities like feeding, diapering, playing, singing, and going for a ride in a stroller are all “educational”. Make sure you fill your baby's world with colours, sounds and sights that will really trigger development.
2. Hugs and kisses over shapes and words
The emotional quality of relationship you have with your baby has a high impact on her brain development. We tend to follow the trending norm that a baby needs to learn an array of words, numbers, colours, shapes, etc. as early as possible. While this practice is not incorrect, developing the emotional skills of your baby is of slightly higher importance.
Emotional development is the foundation of extremely important feelings like intimacy and trust. Along with this, it plays a major role in building a variety of cognitive skills and is the foundation of intelligence, both emotional and intellectual.
3. Talk to the baby more often
If you think the baby can’t understand what you are saying, it’s time to change that! In reality, your baby understands much more than you think. Talking about every activity that you are doing with the baby- step by step- will immensely help in her brain development. Speak to your baby about the things you do every day like making a cup of tea, changing the diapers, etc. and watch just how your baby responds to you.
4. Make development fun for both baby and you
Here's a fun experiment for you to try with your baby, preferably if your baby is around four months old. This activity helps you understand the beauty of a child’s brain and how your precious little infant is able to use his/her brain to handle the challenges of early life:
You will need something new and exciting here for your child to want to touch. Use a big teddy bear, a flashy watch or piece of jewellery you own. Show this object to your baby and note her reaction. Your baby will try to reach out to the object and grab it. This simply means your baby's brain has detected something new and sends out a signal to reach for it. Now hide the object away under a pillow or in your pocket and note the baby’s reaction. Your baby may not attempt to look for it. This means that in your baby’s mind the object has ceased to exist.
Psychologists explain this behaviour as lack of the mental structure of ‘object permanence’ – which means that objects or people who are not around you still exist. By the time your baby is 10 months old, he/she will develop the mental structure of object permanence and will start looking out for something that he/she saw and is now missing.
However, please remember not all babies demonstrate a similar reaction time and development may vary for each baby. So don't panic or pressurize the baby to demonstrate what you think is normal. Simply enjoy your baby and delight in the joys of parenting!
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Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
10 Minutes
6 Minutes
Ingredients
3/4 cup oats
2 cups milk
2 bananas
3 tsps (teaspoons) sugar(for kids)
5 tsps honey
6 almonds
1 tbsp (tablespoon) flaxseeds
Method
Step 1
Dry roast oats with flaxseeds for about 2 mins.
Step 2
Allow to cool and grind flaxseeds in a mixer.
Step 3
In a blender, add oats, ground flax, chopped banana, honey, milk, sugar(optional) and blend it until smooth.
Step 4
Add chopped almonds, spoon it into a mason jar and refrigerate.
Step 5
You can garnish with chopped almonds while serving.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 300 Calories from Fat 50
Total Fat
6 g 9%
Saturated Fat
2 g 10%
Cholesterol
10 mg 3%
Sodium
90 mg 4%
Potassium
620 mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate
51 g 17%
Dietary Fiber
5 g 20%
Sugars
25 g
Protein
12 g
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
25%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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