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Biophysical Profile: Procedure, Risks & Side Effects
With advancements in medical technologies, it is easier to perform tests that determine your baby’s health in the womb. The biophysical profile is a medical procedure that is performed to assess your baby’s growth and health when it is in the womb; it helps explicitly in checking whether the baby in the womb is getting enough oxygen or not. Biophysical profiling is done to check the general well being of the baby in case of high-risk pregnancies. It is a non-invasive and a painless procedure, globally accepted to track the baby’s health.
What is a Biophysical Profile?
A biophysical profile (BPP) is a combination of biophysical profile ultrasound and a non-stress test (NST). It is advised only if the gynaecologist sees a potential risk or complication in the pregnancy. It is done after 28 weeks of pregnancy. It shows the baby’s heart rate, breathing, movements, tone and the level of the amniotic fluid present. Following are some of the attributes that are checked during a biophysical profile:
Foetal Breathing: It shows how your baby's chest moves as she breathes
Foetal Heart Rate: It indicates the number of heartbeats per minute.
Foetal Movement: It records the number of movements your baby makes in 30 minutes but sometimes if the baby is asleep, it takes longer than 30 minutes.
Foetal Tone: It shows the ability of the baby to flex and extend an arm or leg, measured by counting quick and jerky movements.
The Volume of Amniotic Fluid: The amount of amniotic fluid surrounding your baby.
Who Should Opt for a Bpp Test? When Should it Be Done?
It is usually performed if it is a high-risk pregnancy, overshot the due date, twins, the mother has a high blood pressure or heart disease. It is also done in unstable pregnancies or with progressive foetus deterioration. Additionally, following are some other reasons for getting a biophysical profile test:
You are a diabetic and on medication
You are experiencing other medical conditions, which might affect your pregnancy.
You are experiencing gestational hypertension
Your baby is showing weak growth and appears smaller
Your baby is not very active
Your levels of amniotic fluid are not appropriate. It is either more or less than the normal range.
You’ve crossed the due date, and the doctor wants to understand how the baby is pulling along
You have a history of losing a baby during the third trimester of pregnancy for unknown reasons, and so the doctor wants to double-check this time to ensure everything is fine to avoid the chances of a repeated miscarriage
You or the baby has a condition, which requires monitoring
Although it is done during the third trimester, it is purely the doctor’s call to do the bpp test or not.
Procedure
There are two parts to a BPP. One of the tests is a non-stress test (NST), and the other is an ultrasound evaluation. These tests are usually done with a full bladder; the mother is asked to drink a few glasses of juice or water (6-7 glasses). This helps in pushing the intestines out of the way to a get a clearer picture of the baby. In full-term pregnancies, it might be needed on a full bladder as the baby itself pushes the intestines out of the way.
For NST, you must lie on your left side. It involves one belt strapped to the abdomen of the mother to measure the foetal heart rate and another belt to measure the contractions. These parameters are measured for 20-30 minutes. If the baby is not moving or is asleep a buzzer is used to wake up the baby, then the ultrasound is done by a skilled and qualified technician supervised by a perinatologist. This ultrasound might take about an hour. It is used to observe the body movements of the baby, flexing the arms and legs, also referred to as muscle tone, the baby's capability to move its chest muscles and diaphragm for breathing and the quantity of the amniotic fluid. The ultrasound test is similar to the obstetrical ultrasound, which is performed during pregnancy.
Risks and Side Effects
There are no potential side effects of this procedure since it is non-invasive, but the only concern is the prolonged exposure to ultrasound. The mother’s anxiety might cause some deviations in the parameters especially while doing the non-stress test. Hence, it is advised that you stay relaxed for the entire duration of the procedure.
What Does a Biophysical Profile Test Result Mean?
A bpp in pregnancy has five specific foetal parameters that are studied and “scored” during the procedure:
Biophysical Attribute
Normal
Abnormal
Breathing
1 breathing episode within 30 minutes
No breathing episodes within 30 minutes
Movement
2 or more limb movements within 30 minutes
(active continuous movements are considered as one single movement)
Less than 2 limb movements within 30 minutes
Muscle Tone
1 or more episodes of active extension/flexion of limbs, and so on. (For example, opening and closing a hand is considered as one tone).
Slow extension/flexion of limbs, partially open fetal hand, and so on.
Heart Rate
2 or more episodes of reactive heart rate acceleration within 20 minutes
1 or more episodes of unreactive heart rate acceleration
Amniotic Fluid
1 or more adequate pockets of fluid
Either no pockets or inadequate pockets of fluid
Every movement tested in the BPP is a result of efferent signals that are originating in different central nervous system (CNS) centres. It matures at various gestational ages. The total score is used by your doctor to determine the health of the baby.
The bpp profile ultrasound technician (sonographer) assigns a score of 0 – 2 for each parameter. A score of 8 or above is good, anything less than that is a cause for concern. If the score is 6, then the bpp scan needs to be repeated within 24 hours. If the score is 4 or less, there might be a need to deliver the baby immediately. Sometimes even if the scores are fine, the amniotic fluid levels might need monitoring. Depending on the stage of the pregnancy, delivery might be advised. An abnormal pattern is noticed in the umbilical cord blood flow followed by reduced FHR (foetal heart rate) and the loss of breathing. The movements of the foetus and tone are the last parameters that show abnormalities. If the abnormalities are closer to term, then immediate delivery is done. However, if it is far away from the term, then the comprehensive management of the babies health is planned out. This might include weekly or fortnightly testing.
A modified biophysical profile is a combination of the Non-Stress Test and the evaluation of the amniotic fluid levels. It is a more efficient version of the biophysical profile. If the amniotic fluid levels are less, it indicates that the baby is not making enough urine or the placenta might not be functioning properly. If either the NST or Amniotic Fluid Volume (AFV) is abnormal, then the complete bpp is performed along with contract stress test (CST).
A study titled, “The antenatal measurement of foetal urine production” mentions: "Two mechanisms help to explain the relationship between decreased AFV and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Decreased fluid may reflect uteroplacental insufficiency, especially in growth-retarded and postdate foetuses."
The bpp scan cost is not very high. However, it varies from hospital to hospital. Speak to the radiologist before consenting to the procedure.
A biophysical profile is a standard tool that helps us monitor the baby and possibly prevent fetal distress. It is a tool for providing antenatal fetal surveillance. The false-negatives in bpp is very low (0.77 mortality per 1000 babies), and hence it’s a reliable procedure. When the test results indicate a risk to the growing fetus, the physicians can take measures to intervene and avoid progressive metabolic acidosis, which can result in death.
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10 Relationship Myths That You Absolutely MUST Ignore for a Happier Marriage
As loving as your relationship with hubby may be (touchwood!), trouble may sometimes creep into paradise. This is more likely if you are the kind of woman who grown up on her dose of rom-com’s and expect your love life to be straight out of a romance novel!
Showing these myths the door will ensure you have a more realistic shot at 'happily ever after'.
If you place your trust in relationship myths, you and your partner could be headed for disaster. It's wise to stay grounded and be realistic to enjoy everything marriage has to offer. Just like life has its ups and downs, relationships too have theirs and the sooner you realise it, the better!
10 Relationship Myths You NEED to Trash RIGHT NOW
Even the most perfect seeming couples have issues, what goes on behind their perfect closed doors, nobody knows! Before you let yourself enter a world of unrealistic expectations and heartbreak, here are 9 common misconceptions about relationships that you need to chuck out of your life for good!
1. Love will last forever
The beautiful wedding, the shared laughs and eventually, children—those are just some of the highlights of marriage. However, the love between you and your partner can hit rough patches from time to time. When you accept that there's a chance your relationship could hit a stumbling block, it can motivate you to work harder to keep your marriage alive. Short vacations, more alone time and regular dates can keep the spice alive.
2. Jealousy means you care
While sometimes it may be cute when your partner gets a little jealous, it doesn't always mean caring; in fact, an overly-possessive partner can soon get on your nerves! If your partner experiences pangs of jealousy when you don't give any cause to, he needs to make an effort to change. This goes for you too. If unchecked, jealousy can lead to disastrous fights and push the two of you apart. Mind games and trying to make your partner jealous could also backfire so beware!
3. Fights break a relationship
One of the most common relationship myths and facts is that fights can ruin a relationship. This couldn't be farther from the truth. In fact, the occasional fight can actually bring you closer. Now, not resolving issues is what can deepen resentment and split you up!
4. A child ensures a happy marriage
How many times have you heard this: "children can solve marital problems"? Utter hogwash! In fact, studies have shown that for some couples, the challenges that arise - both physically and financially - can weaken the bond even more. What you and your husband should do is talk about the changes that are bound to take place after a baby arrives. When you know what you're getting into, it will be easier to handle.
5. Love will save the day
No, love doesn't always conquer all. It may not stop you from looking past your partner's flaws. Make sure you take time out for date nights, appreciate your partner for all he does for you and strive to resolve disputes. One of the biggest myths about relationships is that if you love each other to bits, the small stuff can be taken for granted. This is just what we called it - a big MYTH!
6. Couples should have sex X times a month/week/day
Says who? As long as your husband and you are in a healthy, loving relationship, the frequency of sex depends entirely on the two of you. If you are having sex less than some of your friends and are completely happy, that’s fine. In fact, comparing and measuring amongst friends can be misleading and lead to problems that didn’t exist before. However, sex does open up doors to intimacy and can sometimes be what you need during a tiring week.
7. A Happy Couple Need Only Each Other and No One Else
A lot of couples assume that if love is true then it’s all the other needs. The truth it, while it is a great feeling to be each others’ best friend, friendships outside of your relationship hold great value too. Your friends and family can offer support and good times when your partner is not available. A good support system is as important as the strong bond you have with your partner.
8. Do NOT Go to Bed Angry
True, crying yourself to sleep is the worst feeling ever. But sometimes, it is better to sleep on a problem than try and resolve it past midnight. At the end of a long day, tiredness and anger may lead you to say nasty stuff to each other. Rest and talk it out with a fresh mind in the morning. Who knows, a sneaky midnight cuddle may even cause you to forget the anger!
9. Love should be easy
A lot of times, especially during a rough patch we find ourselves thinking, “Is this worth the struggle? Shouldn’t love be effortless?”. We’re here to tell you, yes love is worth the struggle and no love is not always easy breezy? In fact, loving someone is hard work. It means being patient, understanding, accepting and nurturing even in times you’d rather not. In return, you get the same deal and a whole lot of hugs and support for life! Not a bad deal, eh?
10. “He Should Know Why I’m Upset, Does He Even Care?”
No, men are not mind-readers. Neither are you! So, why base your logic according to perfectly scripted characters from fictional fairy-tales? Your partner is human. And real people may notice the other is upset but do not expect him to know exactly what expression, word or careless action that came from him, a stranger or some random dream you had has caused you to be upset. Tell him what it is and enjoy the attention he gives you while trying to make the love of his life happy again!
Remember, there are no perfect relationships, only REAL ones. Real ones full of learning together, growing together and choosing each other no matter how tough the road gets. Switch off that unrealistic version of love flashing on your TV screen or grab some popcorn and laugh together about how your love story is WAY better than that! Read more
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Moms, This Amazing Potty Training Trick Will FREE Your Baby of Diapers!
Moms, try this amazing potty training trick that will free your baby of diapers - a hassle free potty training guide to lessen one of your million worries as a new mom!
The first two years of your newborn’s life will leave you with long sleepless nights, a lot of time spent running around, and a load of smelly diapers. The ideal time for potty training is considered to be between the age of two to three years, or when they show the signs of readiness for potty training which includes, taking off underclothes, getting irritated with dirty diapers, etc. Thus, until then, you’re left with no choice but to spend a fortune on diapers and keep up with the daily struggles till your little one learns to potty in the pot!
But what if there was a way to skip the worst of mommy struggles and say bye-bye to diapers? What if you could free your little one of diapers completely and let his skin breathe naturally?
The answer lies in one simple trick! Read on to find out…
The ‘Elimination Communication’ - Potty Training Trick
Diapers are a modern invention that took over the baby care world in the 50’s. Despite being expensive and harmful to the planet’s environment, diapers have seen an increasing rise in popularity with new parents. They provide us convenience and ease, especially when travelling or during the night. They also cut down on some of the laundry that mothers have to do. However, it has also been seen that potty training is becoming harder for us than it was for our parents! Kids now take longer to learn how to use the potty, and one of the reasons being cited for this is – diapers! With modern, super-absorbent diapers, kids feel dry and comfortable even after peeing in their diapers and start to prefer diapers over the pot! This and other factors actually have made potty training harder for your child!
So, while diapers may seem to have become indispensable today, there is an expert trick that can free your baby of diapers forever. Yes, cloth diapers are an option too but they still are messy to clean up and wash! This trick does away with the need to use any kind of diapers and nappies. And guess what, many parents of older generations have used this before us, much before diapers were invented!
It is called ‘Elimination Communication’ or ‘Early Potty Training’, and mothers have tried it successfully as soon as they got their babies home from the hospital!
Here are the steps you need to follow, in exactly this order, and you can be free from the burden of diapers.
1. Keep a potty seat ready
First, get a potty seat for your baby. Make sure that it’s a potty seat that can be adjusted to multiple sizes. You need to support your baby till he can hold himself up and the smaller the seat the easier this will be.
2. Understand your baby’s body
Figure out the average time after every feed your baby takes to poop. It can range between 15 mins to an hour and will gradually increase as your baby grows older.
3. Watch out for the cues
A baby can also understand when his bladder is full. He is just unable to control it and his discomfort will indicate his need to go poop or pee. Watch out for this discomfort in your baby with the following signs:
grunts or other noises
writhing and other uncomfortable movements
A specific facial expression that expresses discomfort
bearing down
4. When they’re ready, support them over the potty seat
Just as you see the cues that your baby needs to poop or pee, gently set your baby on the potty seat, hold his legs, and support him from the waist. Put a slight pressure on your stomach to help! Remember to constantly supervise them even when they are old enough to hold themselves up.
5. Create an association with a sound
A soft hum or whistle every time your baby poops/pees will automatically build an association in his mind between the sound and peeing/pooping. This will help him understand that it’s okay to let go when he is on the potty.
6. Wait and watch in amazement
It might take some time, but it will happen!Don’t fret and remember to let someone else understand how to help your little one pee/poop when you’re away.
So, does this trick actually work with little babies? As unbelievable as it sounds, yes it does! It is actually true and a pretty amazing trick too! Recently, a Los Angeles doctor couple proved it to be true by using a potty with their third child, right from birth. The mom and pathologist Rosemary read about the elimination communication trick when she was expecting her third child, but was skeptical if it would work. Regardless, she gave it a try – and she’s amazed at the results!
Rosemary, who relied on the elimination communication trick from early days, said, “(Parents need to understand) the infant’s natural timing and cues to recognise when they need to defecate or urinate.”
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-newborns-toilet-training-idUSKBN19C2KQ
Benefits of the ‘Elimination Communication’ Potty Training Trick
You’d be surprised at just how many amazing benefits you’ll reap from the elimination communication trick! Some of these include:
Money saved on diapers
No harm caused to the environment
No more painful diaper rashes or skin infections (Say bye-bye to diaper rash creams!)
No more messes
A lowered likelihood of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Speedy toilet training for your little one!
Confidence-booster for moms to know they understand their baby
Disadvantages of ‘Elimination Communication’ Potty Training Trick
Well, the benefits certainly have us hooked to this trick! But what about the drawbacks?
Well for one, working mothers can’t always rely on this trick. However, advocates of the EC trick state that it doesn’t have to be “all or nothing”. You can just try the trick over weekends and holidays and rely on diapers during weekdays.
A baby’s digestive tract is delicate and at times becomes unpredictable! This can make the trick difficult to implement. As a workaround, you can rely on cloth diapers on the off chance that you miss the cues and miss out on when your baby does have to go potty!
At the end of the day however, elimination communication is completely safe as long as you are providing constant supervision. There is absolutely no harm to your little ones health!
Remember, this potty training trick might not be for everyone as all babies are different. But it’s still an option for you to try; you’ll be teaching your baby to understand his body better and you too will get practice at reading his bodily cues – always helpful!
However, it’s okay if it doesn’t work out for you. You can always rely on the three-day potty training trick or use other potty training tips to make the process easier for you. Read more
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10 Body Language Tips to Make a Long Lasting Impression
The way you present yourself to others spells out the kind of confidence you have. Your exterior mannerisms can tell people a lot about your state of confidence. Having good body language, hence, becomes crucial in portraying a poised image of yourself.
What is Body Language and Why Is It Important?
Body language is the unspoken way of communication that relays what we feel through gestures, postures, and facial expression. On it, depends your confidence, credibility, and the legacy you want to leave behind. It is something that can make you or break you. The vibe that body language transmits can lift the spirit of the people around, improve relationships, enhance productivity, and can assist you in presenting ideas with unprecedented impact. Body language has to be cultivated over time, and the nitty-gritty has to be learned. But, one step at a time.
10 Tips to Improve Your Body Language
If you are curious about how to improve body language, then follow the steps mentioned below and feel the difference it creates.
1. Go For a Power Pose
Researchers, while discussing how to improve body language, believe that assuming an expansive pose for two minutes like leaning back with outstretched legs on the desk and hands behind head or with hands and legs wide apart while standing can boost testosterone level, a hormone that determines power and dominance. Known commonly as “high-power” poses, these can reduce stress hormones like cortisol. At the same time, these poses help in conveying messages later with an added impact, all the while letting you feel more confident and ensuring high-risk tolerance level. While standing, proper composure should be maintained with head held high and shoulder at ease with the posture.
2. Listen Well and Participate
Any distraction like checking text or time can deter others from speaking their mind freely. Instead, focus on listening to them more intently by facing them directly and by maintaining eye contact. Even better, if you lean forward and nod your head to encourage them to show that you have devoted your attention to them. Engaging yourself to what they say is a small step, but it opens up multiple possibilities. It is important to display how keen you are to make them more productive.
3. Collaboration is the Key
Breaking barriers is an easy step to improve body language. Between you and your team, nothing should come. Not even a coffee cup. Conversations turn fruitful when the physical barriers are removed. Things that can block your view or form an obstacle between the team and you should be removed at once to encourage the team in collaborating. A simple example could be how high you hold a cup while having a chat. Insecure people often hold things close to their chest but the ones, who are relaxed, never take it above their waist.
4. Connect with a Handshake
Warmth in tactile contact can create bonds forever. That is why a proper handshake often sets the tone. It is one of the essential body language tips for interviews. The handshake is a sign of confidence, and it has to be firm. It is also a sign of mutual respect which many recruiters find an essential step of hiring a candidate.
5. Set it up with a Smile
It is imperative to make others feel positive by spreading your charm with a hearty smile. While lighting up your face, it informs others of your well-being and makes you approachable. It can promote you as a trustworthy person. This easy tip to improve body language can trigger long-lasting relationships where people can feel better around you. As one of many body language tips for interviews, it can do wonders.
6. Right One for Right Occasion
People often judge others by looking at what they are wearing. That is why selecting the perfect dress is one of the essential body language tips for interviews. Wearing a perfectly fitted dress for a job interview is crucial. However, overdressing a bit can work just fine in case of any confusion. For example, in a company that follows casual dress code such as jeans and t-shirt, a tucked-in shirt without a tie can do well.
7. Speak with Words…and Hands
Researchers found out, while scanning brain, that Broca’s area that assists in speaking also works in tandem with the hand. Gestures and speech are intricately linked, and that can be seen the way people wave their hands in mid-air while speaking. It has its benefits. It can boost thinking process. At the same time, waving hands can engage more people and initiate a lively chat. A little trick to improve body language is to show your palm often while having a conversation.
8. Feet Fact
When people feel nervous, anxious, or uncomfortable, they often start fidgeting their legs and feet. While they maintain a composed upper body, they do not focus on how their legs and feet are reacting. They start shaking their legs or rest their feet around a chair or table. They do it often to feel relaxed and release the tension. It is in our instinct to react in such a way. So extra measure should be taken to avoid such things. Employers prefer people who effuse confidence. Hence, a complete composure is needed. An often ignored one among the body language tips for interviews, but of great importance, if you want to make a holistic impact.
9. Memory Matters
It is not just always about how to improve body language. A good memory is essential. But most of us don’t know that these two are interlinked. Researchers, while conducting studies, have found out that people who sit with an open posture, that means without crossing their hands and legs, tend to retain more information than their counterparts. Good memory and relaxed conversation always lead up to effective communication and assist in brewing ideas that can further prospects.
10. Pitch It the Perfect Way
When it comes to how to improve your body language, the trump card is speaking with a confident voice. A conversation with good content could fall into deaf ears if the words were not uttered in the right way. People often end their sentences with a slightly high-pitched voice, which listeners interpret as a question or an attempt to seek approval. If so, even a statement can fail miserably to make an impact. The ideal way to say things is to follow an arc where the first words should come out in a definite tone and the middle words should rise to make an impact before falling a bit to end the sentence. This arc assists in establishing an air of authority which leads to a lasting impression.
Postures to Avoid for a Better Body Language
Here are some poses that can ensure better body language.
Crossing hands should be avoided. It creates a barrier between speakers and discourages people from sharing their ideas freely. Similarly, crossing legs symbolise nervousness or discomfort which people should avoid at any cost.
Too much eye contact can be interpreted as rude. Hence, researchers feel that making eye contact for about 30%-60% of the entire conversation duration can be considered the right balance.
Fidgeting is a strict no-no, especially during interviews. This adversely impacts the conversation.
The ending of a sentence should never be in a high pitch as that makes others interpret it as a query.
Inappropriate dressing can leave a negative impression.
Drooping shoulder and head should be avoided.
How to Read a Person’s Body Language
Followings are some tips for a comprehensive understanding of a person.
Studying the eyes is of prime importance. Looking away more than making eye contact is a sign of lack of confidence.
By reading smiles only, the intentions can be understood. A warm smile engages the face while a fake one engages mouth only.
Mirroring gestures is a good sign. When a person mimics you it shows his intense interest in your topic.
The speed with which a person nods his head during a conversation shows his interest in the topic. Slow nodding is a good sign, whereas, the faster ones exhibit signs of distraction.
Relaxed feet are a sign of confidence, and it shows the interest of the other person on the topic.
Hand in the pocket or on the head is a cue for deception or nervousness.
Crossed arms imply defiance or rejection.
Space between speakers can say a lot about them — closed proximity talks of good rapport. However, if the person tends to move away, then it shows the feeling is not mutual.
A good conversation is always productive. And it starts with your body language. Maintaining an impressive body language can initiate plans and later, expand the horizon. Building up a positive body language would help in imprinting a lasting impression on others on your very first appearance. It would ensure that you grab the opportunity at the right moment without letting your prospects fizzle out too soon.
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9 Beautiful Tattoo Ideas for Moms To Permanently Ink Your Love For Your Child
There are some things that never change in life – your love for your child is one of them. So why not turn your love for your child into a tattoo? Here are some unique tattoo ideas for moms.
Tattoos are perhaps the only worldly thing that you can actually take with you to your deathbed. They are permanent, eternal, and hence used by many as a form of individualism and expression. Getting a permanent tattoo can be a big concern for many people – how can you get something inked on your body permanently, forever, which will never change, when life itself is so dynamic?
But there are some things that never change in life – your love for your child is one of them. You may temporarily be enraged by the things your child says or does, but nothing they ever say or do will ever make you not love them or not care for them anymore.
So why not turn your love for your child into a tattoo?
9 Tattoo Ideas for Moms to Declare Their Love for Their Baby!
1. Name Ambigram: An ambigram is an image that looks upright even when it is turned upside-down. For example, if you turn a square upside-down (i.e. if you rotate it through 180o), it will still look like a square. But if you turn a triangle resting on its base upside-down, it will now rest on its apex.
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Not only images, but even letters can be made to look like an ambigram. The above image reads 'Yash' right side up, and even when turned upside down. You can get a similar ambigram of either only your child's name, or both your and your child's name. The ideal place to get this tattoo is on your wrist or arm.
2. Roman or Binary Birthdate: The birth of a child marks a significant day in your life – it is the day that gave birth to you as a mother, along with your baby being born too. A day that changed your life forever. You can get the birthdate of your child as a tattoo. To make it interesting, you can write the birthdate in Roman numbers, or binary code.
3. Name in Infinity: They say - “Once a mother, always a mother”. Now that you are a mother, there is one person in your life that you will always love. Your child is one person in your life who is never going to be without your care and attention. If there is a time when women understand the meaning of the word 'forever', it is after they become mothers. So why not put your infinite love for your child into a tattoo?
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You can insert your child's name into the infinity sign. This is a very symbolic tattoo and will show just how much you love your child!
4. Sound Wave: When you record sound, digitally it looks like a 'wave' – much like the wave formed by a beating heart on an electrocardiogram. So why not turn that into a tattoo?You can get your child to say your name, or say that she loves you. You can even tattoo the sound wave of the first time your baby chuckled, or even your baby's first cry as she was born in the hospital.
5. Heartbeat: Another popular trend among many parents is to get their child's heartbeat tattooed on their wrist. What could be more singular than your child's heartbeat?
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You can make this one more interesting by adding your child's name, initials, or any other special details in continuation of the heartbeat.
6. Fingerprint or Footprint: Those tiny hands and feet, those tiny fingers and toes of your baby are one of the cutest things that any and every mom loves to observe and keep staring at for hours together. Fingerprints of your child can make for another singular tattoo idea.
7. Your Honeymoon/Conception Date: Confused? Well, every couple likes to track back the moment of conception of their child, once they find out that they are pregnant. And because that was the day that your child was 'created' so to speak, doesn't it make that day a special day? The date of conception of your child might hence be a great tattoo idea. It will also be unique!
While it may be difficult to pinpoint the exact date of conception, we are sure you can make a pretty good guess. ;) If, however, you need help tracking the date, here are eight things you should know about your menstrual cycle, to successfully track back to the date you conceived your child.
8. Mommy and Baby Animal: If your child is old enough to have a favourite animal by now, you can get a cute cartoon of the animal tattooed. Mumma and baby elephants, mumma and baby squirrel, or a dog and a puppy, cat and kitten... you get the drift.
9. Portrait: We saved the best for the last. A really skilled tattoo artist can tattoo your baby's portrait on you! Nothing better than having a picture of your baby on you forever, no? Read more
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Going home with a new baby is exciting and scary as it sometimes becomes difficult to cater to the needs of a newborn. Most new parents haven't any idea of the responsibilities and behavior of their newborn. Today, to help them ahead, we have compiled a bunch of instructions and details that will have you in your journey as a parent.
A newborn should be given only breast milk for six months! Exclusively breastfeeding is a must for them which means that one should show no water, gripes, tonics, or any form of milk. Babies also need proper clothes which cover them completely, especially the head, hands, and feet. Breastfed Babies pass watery stools after the first three to four days of life, especially after every feed, which is typical for them.
A baby who is feeding well will be passing urine at least 8-10 times a day and sleeps for 3-4 hours in between feeds. One should postpone their daily bathing for the first few days after birth; it is better is to wait until the umbilical cord falls to bathe the baby regularly. Their room temperature should be in a range of 27 to 29*C so that they don't waste calories in maintaining their body temperature. It's easy for a mother to judge her baby's temperature by touching the baby's hands and feet and comparing it with the abdomen.
Full-grown babies lose nearly 10% weight while preterm babies lose upto 15% weight during the first 7 to 10 days of life and regain birth weight by 3-4 days. Post this; they start gaining weight by 10-15gms/kgs/ a day.
It is common to face issues like diaper rash, cradle crap, etc., which need to be taken care of immediately. Besides these issues, parents should also watch for signs of infection in their newborn child. Babies with infections often show poor sucking during breastfeeding, poor weight gain, and increasing irritability. Also, it is necessary to take the baby to the pediatrician for checkups at regular intervals.
Follow these guidelines to ease your way into parenting a newborn!
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