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10 Effective Ways to Boost Fertility After a Miscarriage
Many couples that try to conceive directly after a miscarriage are usually worried about fertility issues. There could be several reasons for the occurrence of an early miscarriage, but a common cause of it happening within the first few weeks can be chromosomal irregularities. But in such cases, a woman’s capacity to bring a pregnancy to full term may not weaken. However, in instances where a miscarriage occurs because of health reasons, it can adversely affect a woman’s fertility in future.
It may not be possible to predict the future risk of a miscarriage from one incidence of miscarriage. Healthy women who have suffered a miscarriage have very high chances of successfully carrying the subsequent pregnancy. Nevertheless, the risk is likely to increase in cases where women are above 35 years and have had two or more incidences of miscarriage.
Are You More Fertile After a Miscarriage?
Some experts are of the view that a woman may have heightened fertility after a miscarriage when her menstrual cycle gets regulated, while some completely dismiss the notion. However, there is no absolute clarity in this regard because different studies reveal wide-ranging results. Lack of availability of any conclusive evidence makes it difficult to state with certainty if there is improved fertility following a miscarriage.
However, doctors recommend waiting for a couple of months immediately after a miscarriage before considering conception again. Ideally, after a miscarriage, it is sensible to let a doctor assess a woman’s physical condition and medical history and accordingly decide if she is medically fit for another pregnancy. Every individual’s body is different and can have diverse coping and healing mechanisms. Some women may be ready within a few weeks, while some may take more time to heal.
Why Are You More Fertile After a Miscarriage?
A study conducted in 2018 suggested that while the ability to conceive after a miscarriage is more or less retained, the levels of fertility may be affected after 3 or more continual miscarriages. In such a case, the study says that the levels of fertility can be maintained if enough time is maintained between the pregnancy (around 6 months).
Couples should not try for another pregnancy in this brief period of improved fertility. More than the physical aspect, one may like to consider the emotional aspect as the emotional health of the woman can play a key role in her prospect to conceive after a miscarriage. Couples who have suffered a miscarriage are likely to be struggling with varied emotions of guilt, sadness, and loss. It is important that they learn to deal with these emotions before considering another pregnancy.
Ways to Boost Fertility After a Miscarriage
Following are some ways to boost fertility after a miscarriage.
Exercise regularly and remain active.
Discontinue unhealthy behaviours such as consuming alcohol, smoking, drug use to diminish infertility after a miscarriage.
Keep a check on your caffeine intake. Consuming a lot of caffeine can affect your chances of conceiving.
Try and reduce stress as it can interfere with the functioning of the hormones and ovulation. Higher stress levels may cause delayed ovulation or no ovulation at all.
Eat balanced meals that include a lot of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, healthy drinks, proteins, vitamins, and iron-rich foods to improve your odds of getting pregnant again.
Don’t shy away from discussing in detail with your doctor about all the options available for fertility treatments after a miscarriage. They may be able to suggest the best course of treatment like certain fertility-enhancing drugs or therapies.
Use an ovulation predictor kit which helps predict when a woman may be most fertile. Ovulation predictor kit or OPKs can sense an increase in the release of luteinizing hormone (LH). By timing intercourse, right after the LH surge, you can enhance the probability of conception.
Miscarriage can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Rushing into another pregnancy without giving your body enough time to heal may not be a great idea. So, it is better to wait for a while before you try to conceive again.
The intensity of fertility may not decline after a miscarriage. However, emotional issues can have an impact on fertility. Keeping a positive frame of mind and reducing stress may increase the chances of conception. You can always consult a fertility expert who can suggest the appropriate fertility tests to determine any underlying causes and offer guidance regarding medical treatment.
Resources and References: Mayo Clinic
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5 Hair Hacks to Get the Perfect Ponytail
Ponytail hairstyles are pretty much your go-to style whenever you’re really pressed for time. It’s just the thing you need to transform your look with minutes to spare. Be it the high ponytail or the soft and romantic messy ponytail, you’ll love these quick ways to style your hair.
Your ponytail allows you to get away with dirty or messy hair and is especially handy when you have no time for trying a fancy do. It’s just the perfect hairstyle for anyone, but there’s no harm in improving on perfection! All you need is a set of really simple hacks to transform even the simplest ponytail into something wow.
5 Ponytail Styles for Long Hair
1. Double Knot
The quick and easy double knot ponytail is quite a chic look. You’ll be grabbing eyeballs with this hairstyle but only you know how easy it is to fashion! The double knot requires you to take two sections of hair from either side of your head and tie them into two knots, one below the other. Secure with a hair tie and you're good to go!
2. Illusion of Length
There's nothing like a high ponytail with long hair cascading down your back. But if you don’t have very long hair and can’t wait for it to grow, you need to resort to a clever ponytail hairstyle. Section off a portion from your crown and tie it in a ponytail. Make another ponytail at the base like you usually do. Stack them, tie them together and voila! You can now show off seemingly long hair.
3. Twist and Turns
You have to meet hubby for a romantic candlelight dinner, but there’s no time to create an intricate hairstyle. The fix? A simple do that looks fancy. Take a portion of hair from the crown and clip it aside. Start your ponytail from right below that point. Once you've secured your ponytail, twist the rest of your hair tightly and wrap it around the ponytail, keeping it as close to the base as possible. Secure with bobby pins for a really pretty look.
4. Creating Volume
If you’re wondering how to style a ponytail to make it look fuller, we have just the trick you need. Make your usual high ponytail and tie it securely. Lift up a section of hair from the top of the ponytail and attach a small hair clip in a colour closely matching your hair. Place the section of hair back on the clip to cover it and you get instant volume in your ponytail.
5. Sleek Is In
Starting work tomorrow? Impress your colleagues not only with your efficiency but also your ability to stay stylish all day long. Learn how to do a ponytail that’s sleek, semi-formal and oh-so-different. Begin by tying your hair in a ponytail. Take a section of hair from the side and twist while wrapping it around the hair band tightly so that the band doesn’t show.
While women with long hair can definitely try more variations to create that perfect hairstyle, there’s no need to feel sad if you’ve cut yours a little short. You can always wait for it to grow back or even use hair extensions. Add a few hair accessories and you’re set to wow everyone! Read more
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Khakra Chat
The Khakra chaat is a delicacy and is ideal for your evening cravings. It is a wholesome meal in itself and satisfies all the dietary requirements of a person. The paneer, green peas provide protein and iron respectively and the fiber rich khakra coupled along makes for a tasty-healthy snack.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
5-10 Minutes
00 Minutes
Ingredients
khakhras (broken to 5 - 6 pieces)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
1 tsp garlic (grated)
2 tomatoes (blanched and pureed)
1/4 cup paneer (low fat)
1/4 cup green peas (boiled)
1/4 cup tomatoes (chopped)
1 green chilli (chopped)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp oil
1 tbsp coriander (chopped)
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a pan, add onion and garlic and saute till the onion turns translucent.
Step 2
Add the pureed tomatoes and cook till the oil separates.
Step 3
Add the paneer, green peas, tomato, green chilli, chilli powder and salt and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from the fire and keep aside.
Step 5
Place the khakhra pieces on a serving plate.
Step 6
Top with the topping and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories
157 K cal
Proteins
5 g
Fat
4 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
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Preparing Your First Baby for the Welcome of the Next Baby?
The first baby is always over pampered and because of this, the baby becomes so possessive about his/her parents. And when you show love towards any other kid they feel so insecure. So this can also happen to us. When a second baby is born as the newborn will be given much time and attention. They feel ignored and less attended. They feel like they are loved less and they are not your favourite anymore. So what we can do is prepare them by saying that he is going to get a real doll whom he can play with, talk, dance, enjoy, have lots of fun and share many things together. And that together they would get double the toys. That baby will be his baby sister or brother. We can keep training the first baby by giving them a teddy and teach them how to handle a real baby so that they won’t harm them and always protect them. As they are much possessive about their toys and handle them very carefully, so would they behave with the second baby too. Along with the parents, even the first baby would give more and more love to the second baby and would never feel down and depressed. Because if the first kid feels unloved he might harm the kid and show his anger and sometimes he may become violent too. So by training them prior to the birth of the next baby, we can create a very beautiful bond between the siblings and give a warm welcome to the next coming baby. Then they will not only love each other but be protective towards them too. And slowly they would also understand the meaning of their relationship and develop more and more love and affection between them. I just want both the babies to be safe and feel loved.
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Screen Time and Preschoolers
Recent studies have shown that screen time, if left unmonitored, can lead to many conditions such as childhood obesity and an increased risk of social isolation. If you have a preschooler at home who refuses to part with the TV remote, read these simple tips to know how to phase out his screen time gradually, and in a disciplined manner.
Are you a parent who relies too much on screen time, mobile games and other such devices to calm down your preschooler? Do you find yourself handing him a video game without a second thought, when you are in the middle of a chore? Then here is some news for you: too much screen time can make your preschooler obese, and there is a chance, he might start showing signs of aggressiveness and violence. But as a parent and caregiver, you know all screen time is not that bad. There are educational programs and games out there too! How do you strike a balance so that your child gains the best of both the worlds- screen time and non-screen time? Follow these simple tips to make screen time work in a positive and nourishing way for your child:
Keep Informed About the Effects of Uncontrolled Screen time
If your preschooler watches too much TV or plays video games, he runs a higher chance of
Childhood Obesity
Poor Academic performance
Engagement in risky behaviours
Be lured by mindless advertising, and become incapable of making his own choices
Imitate violent behaviour
Become More Pro-active
Plan ahead what your child is going to watch. Ponder for a while if the programs will benefit your child in any way. Discourage flipping through channels, and sitting glued in front of the TV. Preview mobile games before handing over your smart phone to your child. Always have parental controls in place and take an active interest in what your child is watching or playing. This will help your child learn the limits early on, and he will not view all screen time hours as means to fill his loneliness.
Record your Child’s Favourite TV program
Let us face it. Some children programs with all the gizmos and innovative tricks are great fun to watch. However, letting your child watch every such program will make him physically inactive. Some of these are so addictive that your child might end up neglecting his homework and outdoor play activities. You can tackle this issue by recording your child’s favourite program, and playing it for him later. This way you can forward the advertisements, and let him watch more enjoyable stuff.
Encourage Physical activity
Give your preschooler video games that have at least some physical activity. Play a game of Jumping Jacks during commercial breaks. Put on a yoga mat, and encourage your preschooler to stretch while watching TV. Discourage bringing on greasy snacks while watching TV.
Never Combine Meal-times with Screen Time
For tired parents and caregivers, this might look like an ideal situation. But again, this has its side effects. Eating in front of TV increases the screen time disproportionately. Your child might end up munching endlessly, or he might get so engrossed in watching the TV, that he forgets to eat! Instead, make mealtimes more interesting by engaging in lively conversations and keeping the remote out of reach.
Finally, remember that smart screen time strategies will bring you closer to your child. Be gentle, yet firm; appreciate your child when he is following the rules. Encourage him when he is trying to reduce his screen time by patting him on the back, or giving him a hug. When his teachers praise him for his improved performance in school, he’s going to hug you back. Read more
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baby having nose block.. sleeping problem
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Dr Sameer awadhiya
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A. nasal blockage can be relieved by using nasal saline drops like nasoclear saline drops in thecg nose followed by nasal aspirator to take out the secretions very ghently
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Q. At what month does the baby go from breech position to cephalic position?
Nikitha
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A. hello nearing your delivery it will happen.any concern then it would be better to check with your doctor and she will be able to guide you better on examination of the same and advise you accordingly which would be better and also safe
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Q. @ the time of birth baby weight 2.475kg but after completed 6weeks baby weight approx 3kg, why baby weight gain very slow, till breast-feeding milk and urinate 6-7 times and potty 2-3 times. can u please suggest why slow in progress in weight gain???
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A. the average birth weight of neonates is about 3 kg.
during the first few days after birth, the newborn loses
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thereafter they gain about 400 g weight every month,
for the remaining part of the first year. x
an infant usually doubles his birth weight (taken as 3 kg) by the age of 5 months. the birth weight triples at 1 year and is four times at 2 years of age.
the weight of ca child at the age of three years is usually
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