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10 Warning Signs in Pregnancy You Should Be Aware Of
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Pregnancy brings many changes in a woman’s body. While most of these are normal, some are not. So, knowing about and spotting the red flags early on is good for both the mother and the baby.
10 Pregnancy Warning Signs Which You Should Not Ignore
Here are some warning signs you should look out for.
1. Eyesight Problems and Headaches
Many factors including stress, hormonal changes, and fatigue could be a reason for headaches during pregnancy. A severe headache could be a sign of high blood pressure or preeclampsia (high blood pressure disorder).
You might even experience changes in vision like temporary vision loss, light sensitivity, and blurred vision. These problems might be linked to conditions like preeclampsia or gestational hypertension. Hence, it is important to seek medical attention to protect the health of the baby and the mother.
2. Severe Abdominal Pain
Many women wonder whether abdominal pain is normal during pregnancy. Discomfort related to round ligament pain is usually normal. But if you have pain in the abdomen along with chills or fever, then it might be a very serious problem. During cases like this, it is best to call a doctor right away and get professional advice.
3. Dizziness or Fainting
It’s normal during early pregnancy to feel slightly lightheaded. You might even experience dizziness later during your pregnancy because of conditions like low blood sugar levels or circulation problems. But if there is a persistent feeling of dizziness, i.e. if you feel like fainting or actually do go through it, or if it is combined with many other problems like vaginal bleeding, blurred vision, pain in abdomen, or headaches, consult the doctor so that the problem you have can be treated after identification.
4. Burning Sensation While Urinating or Urge to Urinate Often
If you feel like you have an increased urge to urinate but only a very few drops come out, or if you feel a burning sensation while peeing then this can be a sign of UTI (urinary tract infection). This infection has many other symptoms like chills, fever, or urine with a little blood. Your doctor will be able to diagnose the symptoms and get rid of the bacterial infection to avoid further complications. But remember that frequent urination is a very common side-effect of pregnancy when in both the first and the last trimesters. This is because, as the baby grows, it presses on your bladder.
5. Severe or Persistent Vomiting
Feeling nausea, along with vomiting, is a perfectly normal sign during your first trimester. This is known as “morning sickness”, but this does not mean that it occurs only during the morning. However, if this morning sickness is severe and along with other problems like vomiting blood and dizziness, then it might be a condition called the hyperemesis gravidarum. In this case, you should definitely go to the doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience vomiting after the first trimester to treat nausea.
6. Less or No Movement of the Baby
Women during pregnancies usually feel their babies kicking, fluttering, or turning between 18 to 25 weeks of the pregnancy. During the latter part of the third trimester, you can monitor the movements of the baby. Every day during these weeks, lie down for a while to help you keep track of the time it takes to feel 10 rolls, kicks, or flutters. It takes just a few minutes, but if you do not feel anything for an hour, then lie down again after a light snack. Record these movements on paper. If you feel the movement is absent, or if the baby is not showing movement like before for a few days, then call your doctor to check the progress of the baby.
7. Preterm Uterine Contractions and Vaginal Discharge (before the end of 37 weeks)
Although it is very normal to experience contractions, if these seem to persist or do not stop when you change or move your position and it becomes very regular and painful, then it might be a preterm labour sign. When this is the case, call your doctor as soon as possible.
This is a significant warning sign during pregnancy that occurs in the third trimester. Commonly known as “water breaking”, premature rupture of the membranes might feel like a trickle, uniformly leaking, or a gush of liquid from the vagina before the pregnancy has become full-term. It is best to call your health care provider if you notice this problem. Based on the number of weeks of the pregnancy, your doctor will tell you what you should be doing. When your water breaks once you are full-term, then it is a sign of the start of labour.
8. Vaginal Bleeding, Spotting, or Itching
It is normal to see spotting early on in the pregnancy. This is known as implantation bleeding. But bleeding is also a symptom of cervical infection or placenta previa. Bleeding during the first trimester might also be a sign of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. If you are unsure of what it is, then talk to your healthcare provider if you notice bleeding or spotting during the pregnancy.
Severe itching without a rash might be a condition usually called cholestasis. This is a liver condition that happens in late pregnancy. Call your doctor right away if you suffer from extreme itching. Remember, it is completely normal to have itchy skin when you are pregnant. This is because the growth of the baby makes the skin stretch, which makes it become dry and causes places like your breasts, belly, and thighs to itch.
9. Extreme Pain Above the Stomach
If you experience pain under the rib cage (above the stomach), especially with other issues like severe headaches, blurred vision, or nausea, then it is a sign of high blood pressure or preeclampsia. During your prenatal visits, your doctor will usually monitor your blood pressure, but if you feel like there is something wrong, then call your doctor right away.
10. Unusual Weight Gain and Swelling
Unusual and sudden weight gain is connected to a small possibility of preeclampsia. You might notice that this weight gain is accompanied by swelling on the hands and face. Although some swelling on hands and feet is normal during pregnancy, it is still better to monitor it.
If you are currently going through any of these common warning signs during pregnancy, call your doctor right away. If you do not feel right or are in doubt about these warning signs, it is best to consult your healthcare provider or doctor. This way, you will not have to worry about anything, and your problems will be solved immediately.
Also Read:
Weird Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms
List of Infections That Can Affect a Pregnant Woman
Most Common Pregnancy Complications to Watch Out For
References
https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Five-danger-signs-in-pregnancy-you-should-not-miss-20150402
https://www.pampers.com/en-us/pregnancy/pregnancy-symptoms/article/pregnancy-warning-signs
https://www.webmd.com/baby/features/pregnancy-first-trimester-warning-signs#2
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Healthy Tiffin Recipes That Children Love
Hi Mommies! Let's face it. Feeding our children healthy food is a challenge for us. A mission you could say! And we have no option other than facing them head on! Below mentioned are some quick and easy tiffin recipes I have come up with for my toddler. Hope your kids will like it too. Do try them!
1. Dal Pooris
This is a yummy, healthy and satiating flatbread. I usually use leftover Tur Dal (Arhar Dal). You can use fresh Dal too. Just make sure you keep it thick.
Ingredients
Dal (1cup)
Coriander Powder
Garam masala
Coriander leaves
Garam masala
Semolina
Oil
Whole wheat flour
Method
Add one teaspoon of oil to one cup of flour. To that, add the dry spices, leftover Dal, a tablespoon of semolina and sprinkle some water and knead a soft dough.
You need not add water as the water in the Dal is sufficient for binding. No need to add salt as well.
With the use of different cookie cutters roll and cut pooris of different shapes.
Deep fry them in medium hot oil.
Crispy, healthy and tasty pooris are ready. Children enjoy them with tomato ketchup.
2. Cheese balls
A quick, easy snack with the goodness of cheese!
Ingredients
Bread
Boiled potatoes
Processed cheese
Pizza seasoning
Cornflour
Salt
Oil
Method
Take two slices of bread and cut off their edges.
Mash two boiled potatoes and add the crumbled bread pieces, one teaspoon of cornflour, a pinch of pizza seasoning and salt to taste. Mash well.
Take a cube of processed cheese and again cut it into small cubes.
Make small balls of the mix, carefully adding a cube of cheese inside. Give it a circular or an elliptical shape as per your choice.
Deep fry in medium hot oil. Serve with Mayonnaise or ketchup.
3. Paneer Stir Fry
A healthy, protein-packed snack for instant energy!
Ingredients
Paneer - 250gms
Black pepper powder
Pizza seasoning mix
Cornflour
Oil
Chaat Masala
Method
Cut paneer into cubes.
Dust two teaspoon of cornflour over it. Sprinkle some pizza seasoning and mix well. The moist texture of paneer would bind the cornflour well.
Shallow fry the cubes in medium hot oil till they turn light brown. Then place them on a tissue paper to get rid of the excess oil.
Sprinkle some black pepper and Chaat Masala. Paneer stir fry is ready!
Hope you liked these easy recipes. My child absolutely loves them and that's what makes mothers like us happy, right!
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Italian food is typically light on spices. But, we Indians like to customize the dishes as per our taste. So, if your kid is bored of the classical Italian spaghetti, we suggest you try out our masala spaghetti. Spiced with Indian herbs and spices, we are sure your kid will love it and will ask you to pack it in his lunchbox more often.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
10-15 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups boiled spaghetti
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 tbsp capsicum, chopped
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp chilli sauce
50 ml fresh cream
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp ginger-chili paste
1/2 tsp garam masala
3-4 tbsp coriander, chopped
2 tbsp cheese, grated
Method
Step 1
Blanch the tomatoes in hot water and peel its skin. Chop them finely. Set aside. In a pan, add oil and butter. When heated, sauté the sliced onions till they are translucent.
Step 2
Add the garlic paste and ginger chili paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 3
Add the capsicum and sliced carrots and stir. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes such that the carrots are tender.
Step 4
Now add the chopped tomato and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 5
Add the tomato ketchup, chilli sauce, cream and lemon juice and stir well. Add the garam masala and chopped coriander and cook for a minute or so.
Step 6
When the sauce looks ready, add the boiled spaghetti and stir. The sauce should coat the spaghetti strands nicely. Sprinkle some cheese over it.
Step 7
Pack it in your kid’s tiffin along with a few slices of cucumber and tomato for salad.
Nutritional Information
Calories
490 K cal
Proteins
9.4 g
Fats
28.4 g
Carbohydrates
53.2 g
Cholesterol
71 mg
Sodium
547 mg
Potassium
792 mg
Tip: You can also add thinly sliced paneer pieces for a delicious variation.
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