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Ultrasound Scan at 10 Weeks of Pregnancy
If you are reading this, we take it that you are 10 weeks pregnant. Congratulations! Now that you are 10 weeks pregnant, you can stop worrying when you'll start looking pregnant because you have reached that phase where your pregnancy bump will start showing. Your doctor may suggest an ultrasound scan around this time to make sure that your baby is healthy and is developing normally. An ultrasound, also called a sonogram, will help create a picture of your baby on a monitor with the help of sound waves. Read on to know why you need an ultrasound scan at 10 weeks of your pregnancy and how it is performed.
Why Should You Have an Ultrasound at 10 Weeks?
Following are the reasons for performing an ultrasound scan at 10 weeks of pregnancy.
1. To check the baby's growth.
Your doctor may suggest an ultrasound scan at 10 weeks of your pregnancy to check the progress or growth of your baby. By conducting a scan, she will be able to identify whether or not your baby is developing normally. At 10 weeks of pregnancy, the foetus weighs about 4gm and measures around 3.1cm from crown to rump. An ultrasound will make it clear how your baby is developing. She will also calculate the baby’s gestational age based on these measurements and predict a due date.
2. To check for any abnormalities.
Between 10 and 14 weeks of your pregnancy, nuchal translucency scan (NTS) will be performed to test the foetus for the risk of Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. In this, the unborn baby’s nuchal fold, which is the transparent back of the neck, will be measured to test for any abnormalities. This test is usually conducted in the 12th week of pregnancy.
3. To hear the baby's heartbeat.
You must have heard your baby’s heartbeat through an ultrasound scan at around 8 weeks of your pregnancy itself. But you can hear it during the 10th week as well. Your doctor will perform this test to ensure that your baby's heart functions normally.
4. To ensure that the baby's organs are functioning normally.
In the 10th week of pregnancy, the skin of the foetus is translucent. This means that all the internal organs will be visible on the ultrasound scan. Thus your doctor will be able to gauge whether all the organs are developing normally and functioning properly or not.
5. To see how the spine is developing.
The spine should be visible by the 10th week of pregnancy. The doctor will conduct an ultrasound to check if the spine is developing normally.
6. To determine the position of the baby.
If this is your first ultrasound, then the doctor will tell you about the location of the pregnancy, i.e., the position of your baby. An ultrasound will help rule out an ectopic pregnancy.
How to Prepare for Your 10th Week Pregnancy Scan
To prepare for your 10-week ultrasound scan, you will need to have a full bladder. Going for the scan with a full bladder will help the ultrasound technician to get a clear image of the baby, the placenta, uterus, ovaries, and cervix. You will need to drink 3 glasses of water an hour before you have the ultrasound so that your bladder is full.
How Long Does It Take to Perform an Ultrasound Scan?
A typical ultrasound scan can take between 15 to 30 minutes to perform. The sonographer has to get a good image of the baby and also examine your uterus, placenta, and ovaries. If the baby is very active and moves around or is in an awkward position, the sonographer might take longer to capture clear images. And if clear images are not obtained, the scan may have to be rescheduled for some other time.
How Is an Ultrasound Scan Performed?
In order to perform an ultrasound, the sonographer will ask you to lie down on the examination table and expose your belly and abdomen. She will then apply some gel over your belly and press a wand called a transducer on the skin. This wand will send ultrasound waves that will form an image of your baby on the monitor. The technician will apply some pressure on your belly with the wand to get a clear view of the baby. The scan is not painful and is non-invasive. In some cases, the scan may be done vaginally if the abdominal scan fails to produce clear images. But you don't have to worry - the vaginal probe is also not painful.
What Will You See on the Scan at the Tenth Week of Your Pregnancy?
Here is what you can expect to see in your 10-week ultrasound scan.
You might see your baby moving at the 10-week ultrasound. You can also expect to see your baby's hands, feet, and head clearly.
As your little one's skin will be transparent, you may also see the internal organs.
On the monitor, you will also see your baby's heart beating and you will be able to hear it too.
You might see your baby's forehead bulged. It is usually bulged to accommodate the growing brain. However, the forehead will flatten gradually.
You might also see your baby’s fingers and toes. You can also expect to see his nose and ears. You will see your baby's eyelids but they will be closed.
Baby’s skeleton is complete, and the framework of the spine can be seen.
No Movement at the 10th-week Ultrasound - Is this Normal?
If you do not see your baby moving at the 10th-week of your ultrasound, don't worry. Chances are your little one might be sleeping in the womb. As long as your sonographer assures you that the baby’s growth, development, and heartbeat are normal, you need not worry.
What If Some Abnormalities Are Discovered in the Scan?
If any abnormalities are spotted in the 10-week ultrasound pictures, your sonographer or doctor will inform you about it. In such cases, the doctor may recommend further testing such as Chorionic Villi Sampling, blood tests, and amniocentesis to be certain. Based on the findings, the doctor will speak to you about the further course of action to be taken and may even refer you to a specialist.
The 10-week ultrasound scan is also called a dating scan, as it is used to determine the gestational age of the baby and predict the due date. The nuchal translucency test is part of this scan. Some parents may choose to get a printed picture of the scan to preserve as a memento. In some countries, the technician may be able to determine the gender of the baby. However, sex determination is illegal in India. The 10-week ultrasound is done to ensure that the foetal development is normal and the baby is healthy. So don't miss this ultrasound if your doctor has suggested it. Go for regular tests and have a healthy pregnancy!
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20 Weeks Pregnant with Twins or Multiples
You made it! You are now officially at the 50% mark of carrying your babies. With a 20-week twin foetus present in your womb all safe and sound, the happiness and excitement would be infectious to everyone. Most women tend to be at their best behaviour and feel ecstatic around this time, while an unlucky few might still be battling the bouts of nausea. The good news is that all of it will pretty much come to an end because more important things are on their way. And these are not merely related to your own body, but also for the babies who will see some of the most significant changes in their own body in the coming months.
The Growth of the Babies At 20 Weeks
The 20th week of pregnancy holds immense importance for babies for their development, as well as for doctors since it provides a massive load of information about your kids, helping them make the right medical decisions.
One of the largest internal developments that your children have is the development of the ability to know how one flavour is different from the other. They might not be able to identify or pin it down to a specific one conclusively, but they can taste the difference. Around this week, babies start consuming the amniotic fluid, through which they get their nutrition. This fluid tends to change its taste based on what you’ve had in your meals. Most of the times the taste borders on sweet and resembles the same flavour as that of your breastmilk. Combined with the reflexive tendency to suck on their thumbs when they drink the fluid, this is the first nudging of the evolutionary process to learn to breastfeed.
The triplets or twins residing inside your womb are now beginning to form their own biological gender identities. Male babies will have developed a small penis while their scrotal sacs will start descending to form the testicles. This process is pretty gradual since the scrotum needs to finish growing entirely for the testes to descend in them. Similarly, female babies will have developed their ovaries inside, with more than 5 million eggs already formed inside it, which tends to reduce by the time they emerge out into the real world. Similarly, her uterus also approaches completion while her vaginal canal initiates its growth in this week, creating a miraculous companionship inside you.
What is The Size of the Babies
Most babies tend to grow by around an extra centimetre from the last week, coming to about 15 to 16 centimetres, when measured from their head to their butt. Their weight also increases by approximately 40-60 grams, which might be less for multiples. In any case, your little ones would now be as large as a small banana in this week.
Common Bodily Changes
The completion of nearly half the pregnancy journey begins to put the body in a good sense of calm and stability. That being said, certain typical signs can affect the body’s behaviour much more intensely, than its physical appearance.
Whether you’ve been a fitness enthusiast or a woman who has had a fit body usually, the onset of the pregnancy and the growing belly would feel extremely weird around this time. In the usual state, the muscles that are present in the abdominal region, generally termed as abs, are arranged in a specific order, even if they may or may not be visible under your tummy fat. But once the uterus starts pushing your belly outside and attempts to make space for itself in the abdominal region, the muscles also need to move around and rearrange themselves to suit the changed structure. Women who have been used to seeing their muscles might be in for a weird vision when they lie down and see their stomach. This rearrangement is never painful, but very few women usually speak about lower back pain as a result of it.
The uterus expansion does not merely shift the organs in the abdominal region. It also begins to affect the ones present in the upper areas of your torso. All of this shifting starts affecting your diaphragm as well as your lungs. This might not make itself felt physical, but its effect would be pretty evident once you exert yourself or partake in an activity that increases your heart rate. Most women tend to mention about times when they find themselves taking short breaths or failing to take a large deep breath the way they could take before. Thankfully, this does not cause any problem to the pregnant mother, but care does need to be taken to make sure you don’t push yourself harder as a result of it.
While most changes might make you feel like the 20th week of pregnancy would be revolving around coming to terms with some more bodily changes that are discomforting to you, one of the welcomed effects is a high-level of energy that revitalises your very core. With nausea levels falling and the excitement of holding your babies taking over you, this mid-pregnancy period would be one of the highly treasured ones in your life.
Symptoms Of Twin Pregnancy At 20 Weeks
None of the signs that you might witness when pregnant with triplets or multiple babies is anything out of the ordinary from what you might have seen in the previous weeks. Most of them are just repeated irritations or only remnants of the past.
Water retention, boosted circulation, pooling of blood, and the ever-expanding uterus will all result in swellings and cramps in numerous areas of the body. The typical ones are your feet and legs, along with your face in certain areas. As long as the swelling doesn’t seem out of the ordinary, it all seems to be safe. Similarly, any stress on the abdomen or the back will result in an ache, which can usually seem to go away once appropriately massaged.
The stomach and intestines work in tandem to properly digest your food and help synthesise its nutrition. Their functioning depends heavily on their proper location within the body, and the levels of various hormones that regulate their activities. In pregnancy, the hormone levels are all over the place. Therefore, indigestion, passing farts, and constipation will be ever-present for quite some time.
Another sign of worry for women might be the discharge that continues to occur from the vagina. While it might look weird, it is normal. On the contrary, it is a strong sign that your body is functioning appropriately. Any foul smell or an odd colour of the discharge could spell the presence of an infection.
Twin Pregnancy - Belly At 20 Weeks
Once you have reached the 20th week of your pregnancy, most doctors would start measuring how large your belly is, and then continue doing so. This becomes another parameter to track the progress of your pregnancy. The measurements are usually taken from the front of the belly starting from the navel, around to your pubic bone.
The uterus sinks further below in the abdominal region, with the belly continuing to grow steadily, with an increased curvature. In the presence of triplets or multiples, the pressure can get too taxing for you, which can be reduced by using a maternity belt for support.
Twin Pregnancy at 20 Weeks - Ultrasound
The ultrasound that your doctor conducts around this period is one of the most crucial ones on all fronts.
If you have had regular checkups, you would be quick to notice the extended duration this ultrasound scan will take. This is because your doctor would observe your babies in-depth to understand if there are any anomalies or defects visible in their growth.
Similarly, you would be able to see your babies in more detail as well as listen to their strong heartbeats.
What To Eat
Balanced nutrition needs to continue through this week as well. This is also an excellent time to shift from a typical meal-eating routine to a one that is focused more on grazing through food throughout the day. Boiled and steamed food items remain at the top of the list, along with any nutritional supplements. Make sure your cravings don’t get in the way of a healthy diet.
Pregnancy Care Tips
Though things are changing, your pregnancy requires only the necessary tips to take care of itself effectively.
Dos
Start signing up for childbirth classes and discussing your birthing plans.
Focus heavily on maintaining high iron levels in your nutrition.
Dont's
Avoid indulging in stressful thinking regarding the future of your children.
Don’t forget to pair good food with a healthy exercise regimen at the right time.
What You Need To Shop For
The mid-point of your pregnancy is a great time to indulge in some useful shopping. You can purchase necessities such as:
Decorative items for the child’s crib or nursery
Thermal clothes and boots if the due date is in winter
Being pregnant with twins at 20 weeks should put you in a position of happiness and confidence. You have safely got your babies this far and there’s just the same amount of time to go ahead. In no time, you will have the babies in your arms and your heart will be filled with joy about being a mother.
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How to Calm a Baby Who Likes to Suck
Babies love sucking! Some babies exhibit this inborn reflex in-utero while others might acquire it soon after birth. Newborns eat by sucking so it’s perfectly normal if you find your darling trying to suck on any kind of object that she’s able to put into her mouth.
Sucking on to a thumb, nipple or pacifier starts from birth and can extend up to preschool. Don’t be surprised if your baby still wants to suck after a stomach-full meal. Such non-nutritive sucking helps to calm down and soothe your baby. She also uses this tool to comfort herself when anxious, bored or tired.
If your baby clamours and fusses due to a need to suck, you can calm her down by following any of these simple ways
1. Pacifier Support
Whenever your baby fusses you can gently insert a pacifier into her mouth. Hold it till she manages to grasp it on her own and starts sucking. Ensure that you don’t insert the pacifier in a hurried or rough manner. Pacifiers come in several attractive colours, and variants. You can look in for options here.
2. Thumb Sucking
You can also guide your baby’s fist to her mouth when cranky to allow him to suck on to his thumb or fist as per her choice. Initially your baby would not be able to make out which is what and where, but soon she’ll discover the joys of sucking her 24*7 available thumb.
3. Offer Your Breast
Even if your baby is well-fed you can offer your breast to calm her down. This will comfort her without putting too much pressure on her already full stomach as breast milk has an inbuilt regulatory system which produces low calorie milk in case your baby is suckling for comfort and not hunger.
4. Mummy’s Finger
You can offer your own fingertip to suck. Your baby might reject it or actively lock her mouth on it. However, hygiene is of utmost importance hence ensure that your nails are trimmed and your hands are washed.
All said and done, go slow on use of pacifier till you and your baby have established breastfeeding habits. Once on pacifiers, take adequate precaution that your baby’s pacifier is clean and replace it regularly as per company instructions. As your baby grows older it’s advisable to wean her off from such sucking habits for a set of well-formed teeth. Till then your baby can suck to his heart’s content! Read more
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Challenges Single Mothers go Through
Whether it is because of an unfortunate circumstance, or by choice, single mothering has its own set of joys and challenges. Single mothers can brace themselves for the challenges on their way to make the best of their single parenting experience. This does not happen overnight, they gradually come in terms with the challenges single parenting comes with.
A single mom has to first heal from the pain of separation and also get ready to embark on the responsibility of doing majority of the childcare. She has to take care of the basic needs of her family like food, clothing and shelter. She might also want to date and enjoy a fulfilling sex life.
Few Challenges That a Single Mom Has to Face
1. Financial and Healthcare
Single mothers experience financial stress, especially, when they do not have support coming from their ex-spouse in terms of alimony or child support. Some working moms are forced to work overtime or take on second jobs to maintain financial stability and to meet the increased cost and financial burdens. This can lead to less family time.
2. Personal Time and Support
From managing their homes and taking care of their child by themselves, single mothers end up fulfilling bulk of responsibilities. Dinner, laundry and other household tasks fall primarily on the single parent. This can lead to exhaustion, less time and energy for other things, like an active social life and personal ‘me’ time.
3. Child behaviour
Most fathers stop seeing their children regularly after the first year of divorce. This can cause children to feel hurt, seeing that their role model has started neglecting them. Over-worked single moms might also find it difficult to discipline their children.
4. Dealing with Inevitable Emergencies and Change of Plans
A call from the school nurse, telling you about your child’s spiking fever can throw a spanner in the work of your daily routine. Speaking to your HR department in advance can allow you to make a speedy exit in such cases. It might also be useful to have contact numbers of a few trusted people handy who can pick your child in case of an emergency. Also, do give out those names and numbers to the school authorities, so that they can allow your child to exit the school with them. Always ensure you have a backup care ready in case your main care provider falls sick. Backup care could be your neighbours or your friends with whom you can drop off your child at the last minute making sure to return the favour to them when they need you.
5. Travelling for Business
Set up a plan in advance. This will allow you to make overnight stay with a tension free mind and prepare your child for the same too.An option could be arranging for overnight care so your child’s routine isn’t disturbed or another option could be allowing your child a sleepover at your friend’s home. Arrange a skype call with your child before you leave and bring back something for the child making him part of the experience.
For single moms, life can be one big juggle, but then remember, life can be a juggle for anyone. Never lose sight of the fact that you are family and you are in it together. With the right kind of support and planning, you just might find yourself sailing through your days with laughter, ease and more joy than you might have thought is possible. Read more
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Why Red Lipstick May Not Be as Cool as you Think
Bold red lips make an unmatched fashion statement. However, there are reasons to avoid using red lipstick. A breakdown of the reasons could make you well reconsider investing in a red beauty!
Symbolic of a sultry diva look, a red lipstick gives you an instant shot of glamour. But are you willing to go through the hassles involved in wearing this fiery shade?
Why you Shouldn’t Invest in a Red Lipstick
1. Leaves too many marks
The thing with red lipstick is that it doesn't stay on your lips for too long. If you're the kind of woman who loves a greasy cheeseburger for lunch, you might just leave lipstick marks all over the burger. If you try to eat without messing your lips, you will attract the attention of lunch-goers around you. Therefore, you'll always have to worry about re-applying your lipstick after every meal. This is one of the main reasons to skip wearing red lipstick - after all, food is important!
2. What on earth is the right shade?
Choosing the perfect red lipstick shade for your skin tone can be quite a task. There are shades for every skin tone – people with cooler skin tones to women who have an olive skin tone. There are certain shades of red like the crimson red that could make your teeth look yellow. Who would want that? Also, if you are the kind of woman who bleaches her teeth, red lipstick could make your teeth look blue!
3. Yikes, lipstick on your collar!
If you've decided to sport the red look, be aware that you may leave a lip imprint. While greeting a friend, you might leave a lipstick mark on their collar. If you decide to greet a colleague and leave the same imprint, things could get very awkward. It could lead to office gossip of an alleged affair that might be brewing! Prevent the rumour mills from turning by giving the red lipstick a miss. Don’t spread the word...shhhh!
4. Watch out for smudging
Red lipstick might make you look like a million bucks. However, it could make you look like a hot mess if not applied correctly! If lipstick happens to smudge, or you get it on your teeth, it could spell disaster for you and your personality. If you happen to attend a red carpet event, smudged lipstick can turn you into a laughing stock. This is among the main reasons to avoid using red lipstick. Better safe than sorry.
If you still want to try the red lipstick look, go ahead. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you think you can carry it off, do so by all means. But if you're now having second thoughts, try a subtle shade of peach or light pink. They can be the perfect middle path! Read more
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Guardian of 0 children
9 hours ago
Q. I am in my 8th month of pregnancy (last week), and for some reason I am continously facing lot of fatigue. I am feeling deprived of energy and I don't have any energy to do anything. resting isn't Helping in any way and taking small walks isn't too. what can be the possible reason and how to overcome this.
Read moreDr Ghouse
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9 hours ago
A. yes that can be both physical and psychological problems during pregnancy ok. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
Sai Prasanthi R L has added a new answer
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7 hours ago
Q. hi,
pls advice , after hcg tigger injection can we do intercourse to conceive and till when we can do ...trying to conceive
Sai Prasanthi R L
Mom of a 10 yr 2 m old boy
7 hours ago
A. Hello dear! We understand your eagerness and concern. It is advisable to check with your consulting doctor regarding this matter. Clarify your concerns and follow your doctor’s advice. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
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5 hours ago
Q. Hello my baby is 20 months old he swallowed a earpod bur he is normal he eat as well as drink please suggest???
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4 hours ago
A. hi mom
mostly it will be out once he passes stool
but better to show to doctor
it can be checked in x ray if required
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5 hours ago
Q. Hello my baby is 20 months old by mistake he swallowed a earpod but he is normal is eat drink plz suggest??
Rashmi
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A. It’s fine it should come out into the poop of your child within 24 to 48 hours a lot of mishaps happened with kids these days but these things since they are not edible they do not get digested which is why they come out into the motion
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Q. my baby is 2 months old and she has developed a white patch on her face. What should I do?
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1 hour ago
A. White spots on the body and face could be there sometimes, which maybe because of fungal infection or some conditions like pityriasis alba or some other factors some conditions are aggravated by dry skiniu, show a proper mousturisation is required. Also, maintain a proper hygiene and a proper assessment should be done to rule out any other causative factor
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Q. my baby passes stool after every feed. Is it normal?
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A. it's ok normal hai jj. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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