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15 Weeks Pregnant: What To Expect
You have not only successfully completed the first trimester but are well into your second one at the 15th week of your pregnancy. For most of you, your morning sickness troubles should be over and your aversion to smells and food must already be under control.
The special thing about the 15th week of your pregnancy, besides the obvious, is that you will not only feel more energetic but most of you will notice that your libido is back and you may start craving for some action. Also, the best part is that your little one will not be affected by it.
Your Baby's Growth During Pregnancy- Week 15
Your baby is now about the size of an orange or an apple. At the onset of the 15th week, your baby will have started developing eyebrows, hair, and skin. More importantly, your baby’s skeleton is beginning to form properly, though it still, more or less feels like soft cartilage.
In a nutshell, your baby is definitely looking more like a fully formed human being. The ears will have positioned at the side of the head as it normally should and the eyes will have taken their position on the face. It’s possible that you may start feeling your kid moving and flexing in your tummy while your baby is also working on sucking, swallowing and breathing.
What is the Baby’s Size
Since your baby is barely as big as an apple when you are 15 weeks pregnant, your baby’s size is only around 3-4 inches long, and like an orange, your baby weighs only around 50 to 60 grams. However, you can rest assured that your baby still has his/her organs in place, maturing with each day.
In a nutshell, your baby is growing rapidly at the onset of the 15th week and should already be making it hard for you to catch your breath as your body has started working hard to accommodate the growing baby.
Common Body Changes
As your baby’s body is steadily changing in the 15th week, it is normal to expect body changes during pregnancy in yourself as well. Besides all the changes that your body has already undergone, you can look forward to changes such as:
Your baby bump should be more pronounced and the good news is that it is only going to grow more rotund.
Since your body is beginning to work hard to accommodate your baby’s body, you may start feeling congested from time to time.
Ideally, this is the time when you should be looking forward to gaining some weight.
If you have not invested in maternity wear yet, your normal clothes might start to feel constrictive.
Symptoms of Pregnancy at Week 15
By now you ou should be used to experiencing a new symptom every once in a while ever since you got pregnant! It’s needless to say that the 15th week will be no different. Some of these symptoms may include:
Sex drive: This is officially the new symptom of the 15th week of your pregnancy. While for the last few months, you may have been feeling sick, moody and in general avoided sex. However, with the onset of the 15th week, you should feel energetic enough to indulge in some pleasure.
Sensitivity to smells: Your nasal passages will tend to be more sensitive. With an increase in the volume of blood, you may experience nosebleeds.
Shortness of breath: You will also see that you will be short of breath as your body is trying to accommodate another human being.
Indigestion/ Heartburn: This is another symptom that you will definitely experience, as your hormones do their trick and relax the muscles in the digestive system.
Bleeding gums: You may notice red swollen and extremely sensitive gums at this point in your pregnancy. This mostly happens because of the pregnancy hormones that induce gingvitis (inflammation of the gums). You may also notice a small bump like pregnancy benign tumour, however, it is completely painless and harmless. In case you develop this, it will normally fade away after delivery.
Belly at 15 Weeks of Pregnancy
For most of you, your baby bump should be showing, especially if this is not your first pregnancy. For first time mothers, there is also a chance that you might still not be showing much or can at least cover up the tell-tale signs well.
In any event, the 15th week of pregnancy marks quite the transition in your second trimester and pregnancy. You should really gear up for your uterus to no longer fit well inside the pelvis. At the onset of the 15th week, it should already be stretching to accommodate your baby.
15 Weeks Ultrasound
This week’s ultrasound will reveal that your baby is doing a whole lot of stretching without you even realizing it. Now that all the limbs and joints of your baby are more formed, your baby will definitely squirm a lot inside your body. The maximum that you will ever feel from these activities would be probably a butterfly or bubble-like sensation inside your belly. It is also noteworthy that your baby is also likely to have a bout of hiccups in there.
What to Eat
Among all the things that will worry you, the 15th week pregnancy food menu will definitely feature on the top of the list. What may also stress you out about eating correctly is that you are no longer eating only for yourself, but for another human being that’s steadily growing. Before you fret, check out the list of what to eat as a suggestion.
Include a good portion of whole fruits and leafy green vegetables in your diet.
Don’t forget to include a little starch from bread and iron-fortified cereals.
Do include milk and dairy products in your diet as you need calcium for bone growth of the baby.
Round off your food worries with a good helping of proteins, especially lean meats, oily fish, eggs etc. A small portion of well-cooked of red meat will also help you get essential proteins.
Eat well-cooked eggs to get some omega 3 fatty acids.
Tips & Care
It should come as no surprise that now is the time you keep yourself as well as your baby safe and sound. It is never too much to make wise lifestyle choices in order to give birth to a healthy baby.
Dos
Stay hydrated
Get plenty of rest and regular hours of sleep
Eat proper portions at proper times
Take medication as prescribed by your doctor
Exercise in moderation to deal with aches
Don’ts
Expose yourself to places that are contaminated or dirty
Overdo workouts
Take medication without consulting your doctor
Think negative
Starve yourself or your baby
What You Need to Shop For
When it comes to having a baby, your shopping list will obviously be endless. However, let’s examine a practical list that will come in handy.
Comfortable shoes, preferably flats.
Body pillows to help you to sleep with all the aches and pains.
Healthy snacks to keep you fit and sate your hunger.
Books on pregnancy and parenthood.
Comfortable maternity clothes made of cotton.
Lotions and moisturizers because your skin may tend to get dry.
Conclusion: Stay informed and positive during pregnancy and you will be able to enjoy every minute of the journey to motherhood.
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Tofu for Babies - When and How to Introduce
Once your little munchkin starts reaching a stage where you will be required to make the transition from breast milk to other sources of nutrition, you may start looking for healthy options of food, and you may come across tofu too. Tofu, which was mostly used in Asian cuisines, has become a new favourite food with many people around the world. However, can your baby benefit from this superfood? Is tofu good for babies, when and how can you introduce in it your baby’s diet? All this and much more have been shared in this article.
What is Tofu?
Tofu is soybean cheese, and it is made by coagulating soybean curd, the same way cottage cheese is prepared from milk curd. Tofu has a high protein content, which makes it an ideal replacement of meat for the vegetarian. Tofu has emerged as a superfood for the babies and young children too because of its many health benefits. Tofu is available in different flavours, texture and hardness; however, following are widely used varieties:
1. Firm or Hard Tofu
This kind of tofu has a hard texture like meat, and it is available in blocks, just like cottage cheese. It is mostly used in culinary dishes with gravy or dishes that require good consistency for holding the dish together. You may use firm tofu for babies as a healthy snacking option.
2. Silken or Soft Tofu
This kind of tofu is softer, smoother and has custard-like consistency. It is mostly used in sauces, desserts, smoothies etc. You can also give silken tofu as baby food to your munchkin.
Nutritional Value of Tofu
Nutrient
Value
Carbohydrates
2.4g
Protein
9g
Potassium
148g
Sodium
10mg
Total Fat
5g
Dietary Fibre
0.5g
Cholesterol
0mg
Calcium
42 %
Iron
35 %
Vitamin A
1.5 %
The table represents approximate nutritional content available in ½ cup or 125 grams of tofu.
What Are the Benefits of Tofu for Infants?
Tofu is loaded with protein, iron, calcium, dietary fibre and various other nutrients. It is a great option for your baby because of its soft texture. You may give it in many forms to your baby.
When and How to Serve Tofu to Babies
Most babies have their first solid meal at around six months of age. But if you wish to give tofu to your baby, you should wait until your baby is at least 8 months old. Tofu has complex proteins, and babies may not be able to digest it at a younger age. Here’s how you may serve tofu to your baby 8 months old baby:
You may cut it into cubes or chunks and give it as a snack.
You can crush it in your baby’s cereal or porridge.
You may blend it in your baby’s soup or milk.
You may mix it with other vegetable and give it as a meal to your baby.
How to Buy and Store Tofu
Tofu can be easily procured from any supermarket, grocery or gourmet store in your locality. Usually, you may not be able to find baby size serving of tofu; therefore, you may be required to store the unused tofu. The unused tofu can be stored in a jar filled with water in the refrigerator for up to seven days. However, you must change the water of the jar on a daily basis. Fresh tofu renders sweet and pleasant aroma, and if it smells sour or unpleasant, it may have gone bad or become stale.
Tofu Recipes for Babies
We shall now be sharing some yummy and easy to make tofu baby finger food and wholesome meal recipes for your growing babies.
1. Tofu and Fruit Smoothie
You can add a healthy twist to a usual fruit smoothie recipe by adding some tofu to it. This is a great way of feeding tofu puree to your baby.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 ripe mango
½ cup tofu (use silken tofu for this recipe)
How to Prepare
Peel the mango and cut it into small pieces.
Peel the banana and slice it.
Put the fruits and tofu in the blender and churn it.
You may add more tofu as per the required consistency.
Feed this smoothie with a spoon to your baby.
2. Tofu and Tomato Soup
This is one the most nutritious tofu snacks for babies that you can make in a jiffy.
Ingredients
1 medium sized tomato, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
2/3 cup soft or silken tofu
½ cup soy milk
Few fresh basil leaves
How to Prepare
Heat oil in a flat pan.
Add chopped onions and sauté till they turn golden brown.
Add chopped tomatoes and basil leaves; cook until they turn mushy and tender.
Pour the soy milk and cook it with the rest of the mixture for a few minutes.
Remove from heat and mix silken tofu into the mixture.
Puree the mixture after cooling down by churning it in the blender.
3. Yummy Tofu and Vegetable Pasta
This scrambled tofu recipe for babies is not only highly nutritious, but your baby is also going to love this pasta dish. However, make sure your baby is old enough or is able to chew.
Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
¾ cup tomato puree
1 cup whole wheat pasta (any shape)
Few basil leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
How to Prepare
Boil pasta and keep aside.
Take a saucepan, heat oil in it.
Saute onions until they turn translucent.
Now, add peppers and cook for a few minutes.
Add crumbled tofu and keep cooking it on medium heat. If there is any excess water, you may remove it.
Add tomato puree and basil, add cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add pasta and mix well, serve this warm.
4. Red Pepper and Tofu Soup
This yummy soup can be served warm as well as cold.
Ingredients
¼ cup soft or silken tofu
1 medium-sized red bell pepper
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
How to Prepare
Deseed the bell peppers and grill them for a few minutes or until tender.
Place them in a poly bag for a few minutes for the skin to become loose. Remove the skin.
Churn the pepper in the blender into a smooth puree.
Take a pan, put puree and water and cook for a few minutes.
Add tofu, mix well and cook until all the ingredients form a single consistency.
Add pepper and serve.
5. Cracker Coated Tofu Fingers
This super easy and super quick recipe may become your baby’s instant favourite.
Ingredients
1 cup tofu.
6 to 7 crackers (Graham crackers work best, but you may use any cracker or your choice)
How to Prepare
Cut tofu into cubes or long fingers.
Take the crackers and put them in a zip lock bag and gently crush them using a roller pin.
Empty the contents in a plate and roll the tofu chunks nicely into the cracker mixture.
You may improvise the above-mentioned recipes as per the taste and preference of your baby. In case, you get stuck, and you are not sure whether you should use a particular ingredient, discuss it with your baby’s practitioner.
FAQs
You may have oodles of queries in your mind, well; we have tried to cover most in this post. Here is a frequently asked question that most of you may have your doubts about.
Should you give frozen tofu to your baby?
Ideally, tofu should be consumed within a week after you opened the packet and stored under refrigeration. But if you wish to store it in a freezer, you may do so by keeping it in a zip-lock bag. It may change its appearance and texture, and thus it may turn spongy and darker. However, you may give frozen tofu to your baby.
Sometimes babies may be allergic to soy and soy products; therefore, if your baby is allergic to such products, you should be careful that you do not give any food that may contain soy products in it.
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Breathing Problem in Newborn Babies
As much as we happily welcome a newborn baby to our family, there are always certain precautions and concerns that need to be taken care of while handing a baby. All new parents should make it a point to maintain proper hygiene all the times and particularly more during the growing years of a child. It is an overwhelming feeling when you are on your own with the baby post your delivery and even if he sneezes once you get anxious. There are certain problems that may affect during the initial stage and one of the most common problems is - an infant’s breathing pattern.
Causes of Breathing Problems in Infants
If the lungs of a baby are not fully developed after his birth, he may have a breathing problem. Although prematurity is the main cause of breathing disorders, there are certain other causes of breathing problem in newborns:
1. Respiratory Ailments
Premature babies are highly exposed to the risk of respiratory ailments at birth. Respiratory ailments include breathing difficulty, chronic lung disease, or infections in the respiratory organs.
2. Wet Lung Disorder
Wet lung disorder is a condition wherein the baby experiences rapid breathing for a short period immediately after birth. It also causes retractions in the chest while inhaling and exhaling.
3. Asphyxia
Asphyxia is a condition when the body is deprived of oxygen. This happens when the baby might have had poor breathing at the time of delivery, during labour, or immediately after birth, which results in lack of adequate oxygen supply in the blood.
4. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection caused by a virus or bacteria which enters the lungs and inflames the airways. The cause of pneumonia might be due to certain conditions at the time of birthing.
5. Congenital Lung Infection
A congenital lung infection is rare in newborn babies. However, some babies may have an infection in the lungs at the time of birth which may lead to further breathing difficulties.
Signs and Symptoms of Breathing Difficulty in Babies
The symptoms of breathing disorders in babies are visible right after his birth. The symptoms include:
1. Coughing Sound or Hoarse Cry
A hoarse coughing sound while breathing indicates an infection in the windpipe or bronchial tubes. This blockage of the larynx is caused due to the formation of mucus deep in the nose and windpipe.
2. Asthmatic Wheezing
Your baby might be suffering from asthma if he experiences irregular laboured breathing with wheezing and is making a squeaky sound while breathing out.
3. Shallow Breathing with Retractions
Shallow breathing with retractions, i.e. caving in of the chest while inhaling and exhaling might be an indication of a serious respiratory illness. It is better to get proper antibiotics and medical treatment in such cases.
4. Laboured Breathing with Whistling Sound while Exhaling
Fast laboured breathing in newborn babies can be a sign of pneumonia. Pneumonia is caused due to a bacterial infection. It results in fast or intermittent breathing, slight coughs, and crackling sounds.
5. Skin Going Blue around Nose, Forehead, Neck or Mouth
If a baby has discolouration of skin or blue-coloured skin around his nose and mouth, then it indicates that he may not be receiving enough oxygen in these areas and may have trouble while breathing.
6. Laboured Breathing with Raspy Sound and Hoarse Cry
This indicates that your baby has a respiratory infection or a possible fever.
7. Flared Nostrils
Flared nostrils while inhaling oxygen shows that the baby is taking in a lot of efforts to breathe in. Although it may not be due to any serious ailment, it is better to consult a doctor.
Common Breathing Problems in Babies
If your baby has a breathing disorder, the following are the common problems that he may encounter while breathing:
1. Squeaky Sound
This kind of a high-pitched noise is considered harmless and is caused due to excess tissues around the larynx of the infant. You need not worry yourself, as this shall pass within a year or so.
2. Breathing with a Whistling Noise
Whistling noise is caused when the tiny nose passage has a blockage due to mucus or dried up milk. Mucus and dried milk make their breathing passage even smaller, hence making it difficult for them to breathe.
3. Fast Breathing or Panting
Baby breathing fast or panting is quite common these days. This often occurs in the normal course, and if there are no indications of an illness, it is nothing to worry about.
4. Congestion in the Chest
This is a common phenomenon in newborn babies due to improper digestion of the milk or regurgitation. Carrying the baby in an upright position and patting him gently on the back will put him at ease and his breathing pattern will return to normal.
5. Nose Block or Nasal Congestion
One of the most common breathing problems in babies at night is the nasal congestion while sleeping or after feeding. This is due to the stuffy nose which can cause difficulty while sleeping and feeding but is not a serious cause for alarm. Mucus can be suctioned using a bulb syringe and his breathing will be normal again.
6. Transient Tachypnea
This happens in babies immediately after their birth. Sometimes, the lungs are filled with extra fluid leading to breathing difficulty. Extra oxygen is given is such instances, and a full recovery can be expected within a few days.
How to Treat Infant Breathing Problems
In case of serious noises and retractions, immediate consultation with a doctor is a must. Further tests and symptoms will help the doctor to advice medications or antibiotics for the same. At times, even x-rays are recommended to confirm suspicions of serious lung ailments. But with immediate medical attention, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and medicines, breathing difficulty in newborn babies can be treated.
Tips for Concerned Parents
It is important for parents to understand the breathing pattern of the baby in the normal course so that it can be compared when the child suffers from uneven breathing. Parents will have to feel the breath of the baby regularly and record how many breaths he takes per minute.
Breathing problems in newborn babies are quite common these days. It may or may not be a cause of serious respiratory illness in infants, but with proper supervision of parents and immediate medical attention, this disorder can be treated and hence it will restore normal breathing pattern.
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Ideas to Plan Your Child's 1st Birthday Party on Budget
Parents are always on the hunt for budget-friendly birthday party ideas for their one-year-old. No matter how hard they look, they rarely come across ideas that don’t make them look average. Understanding that the budget can be kept in control by making some out of the box decisions can help frame a low-cost birthday party as a unique and interesting one, for everybody that joins in to wish your child.
Budget-Friendly First Birthday Party Ideas
When organising a budget-friendly birthday party for your child’s first birthday, there are numerous areas that you can make adjustments in to keep the costs low, and the element of fun just as high as before.
Party Themes
When starting off on a series of less expensive 1-year-old birthday party ideas, the theme of the party itself can be quite a big saver. If your set up a cartoon themed party where everyone dresses up to match the theme, you will end up setting up a party that is heavy on your wallet. Instead, choose a simple theme like “colours” or “all blues” without a specific context, so that you need not set up numerous activities to back up a complex theme.
Decoration Ideas
One of the major ways to save up on costs is to choose the theme of the party carefully. This is because the cost of decorations will majorly depend on it. Avoid investing in items that can be used just once. Opt for generic items for birthdays that don’t mention any particular year or date as such. You can always customise them at home. Balloons and ribbons are classic items that never go out of style. If you have any decorative material from your previous festivities, now is the time to get them out. Any lights you use for Diwali or other items can be used for a birthday as well. If you do need to purchase any decorative items, choose them such that they can be used for any other occasion, too. Borrow some from your friends, too.
Invitation Ideas
Party invitations can easily creep up on your list of expenses without realisation. With digital communication being prevalent, make the best of it and forge some cute digital invitation cards for your guests. You could email these or even use chats to send them personally to each of those. If you are keeping a highly intimate party, invest in normal quality paper cards and get some cute ideas off the Internet to decorate them. Use your child’s palm as the welcome print and scribble a nice invitation over it. You could post these cards, give them to people in person, or simply use them as a memoir when your guests come to the party.
Venue Ideas
Putting together your child’s first birthday on a budget comes across a major obstacle in the form of a venue choice. Every parent wants to make the first birthday a massive celebration of every kind. The size of the venue depends heavily on the number of guests that would be coming over, as well as any activities that might have been planned for the kids to keep them engaged throughout the party. Knowing this, make sure your guest list is restricted only to the near and dear ones and keep track of how many kids might show up to the party. If you have a large home, you can demarcate areas of the terrace or the backyard for dining and games. Check if your friends can rent their guesthouses or other locations for a low price.
Cake Ideas
The cake is the centrepiece of the birthday party; apart from your child, of course. Having a special cake is where the fun is at, but getting a nice customised cake for your child is not feasible, especially if you plan on distributing the same cake to all the guests coming to the party as well. Thankfully, there are nice alternatives to this. You can opt for a small cake that is specially made for your child. Let the cake be cut during the celebrations and reserve it purely for your little one and for the kids. Get another large cake for the guests that need not be customised or expensive. You can also invest in simple, delicious cupcakes. A better option is to go to the market and purchase the ingredients required to bake the cake. Get an oven or a pan from your friend and make a large cake that can satisfy guests easily. Not only will it be cheap on your wallet but your relatives and friends will have words of praise for your cooking skills as well.
Food Menu On a Budget
Putting together the menu for 1st birthday party food is where all the thinking seems to meet a dead end. Every guest is going to eat food and there cannot be any disregard when it comes to that. Going for an all-out buffet can burn a big hole in your pocket because the billing is usually per plate and kids don’t end up eating as much food as adults. There are multiple ways to control the cost out here. Firstly, you can try and keep the birthday party at a time that doesn’t clash with lunch or dinner. A late afternoon can help you organise a party that includes some beverages and snacks. If at all you do choose to organise a late night one, focus on starters or snack items that are reasonable and can be prepared quickly. These will be devoured immediately by kids and guests. The main course can be kept light, with options like biryani or Chinese food, both of which are tasty and easy on your wallet.
Party Games
Organizing party games and pocket-friendly 1st birthday party ideas may not always go hand in hand for most parents. However, this is the best way to ensure a budget party. Most parents opt for organising party-related shows for adults and children, which may include magic tricks, karaoke night, or card games. These require a host to be present, various props to be purchased and a lot of time to be invested, all of which add to astronomical costs. At the same time, children rarely like to sit in one place for extended durations. Before long, they will be running around and playing games of their own with each other. Let adults mingle around with each other or play antakshari and other games with each other. For kids, it is best to get some mini props on rent or jumping beds that can spread around the venue and have a great time all by themselves.
Party Favours
A party might be temporary but it becomes a permanent fixture in the memory when your guests have party favours to take back home and remember it by. These return gifts are the most challenging of all since these can immediately be looked down as cheap and useless if you don't pay attention to them. Putting these together for all guests and kids can take up a major portion of your party budget and leave barely anything for the things that matter. Come up with creative ideas that can be used in multiple ways to add to the shine of the party. Rent a small Polaroid camera and take photos of guests with the babies. These photos can then be used as a party favour and can be taken home. Put together a tiny bag of items such as crayons, play dough or interesting keychains that can double up like a toy and can be used by kids.
Coming up with affordable first birthday party ideas is not difficult, but it is challenging to choose the ones that can still keep the party special and cherished by everyone. Creativity is your friend here and some great ideas can emerge from a restricted budget.
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The Birth Story of My Daughter Tavishi - Born on August 13th 2018 in Bangalore
I hail from the City of Joy, I am recently named as Tavishi by my sweet bua, as I entered this world, at a mesmerising place named, 'Motherhood' hospital in Bangalore.
Let me begin and tell you the scenario before I came into the picture. Mumma and Papa shifted to Bangalore from Calcutta post marriage in 2017. Mumma had come to know about Dr Deepmala and kept following her on Google. She dreamt of delivering me in Bangalore. Mumma discussed all this with Papa that whenever I come into Mumma's womb, they will choose Dr Deepmala only as their doctor.
Moving forward to Nov 2017, when Mumma and Papa planned to conceive me and confirmed my presence with two pink lines on 20th December, Mumma straight away declared that she will go for my checkup only at 'Motherhood'. As always, Papa had to abide by my mother's wishes and for the 1st time, we three stepped into Motherhood called Srujana in e-city premises, when I was just 5-weeks-old.
Both were so happy to meet the doctor. She even let my parents see me on screen and said, "It is the size of a rajma now". I wondered when will I grow bigger. She even let them see my tiny heart beating. I could see mamma papa had tears in their eyes. Experienced the 1st family moment together. Thanks to the doctor.
Week by week, my size grew bigger from rajma to yummy fruits like pear, orange, melon, etc. Papa ensured that mumma ate healthy foods, as explained by Dr. Deepmala. Papa became an alarm clock for all the supplements prescribed to mumma by her. I found doctor aunty to be adorable. She explained my growth at all antenatal checkups with such clarity and detail. She also was the 1st one to let mumma papa hear my heartbeat.
Weeks passed by so quickly. I bothered mumma much with pregnancy symptoms like vomiting, nausea. I wanted her to feel me 24/7. Because of nausea and past history with mumma, I couldn't visit malls and see movies. I couldn't enjoy the bumpy rides in the cabs. Mumma started getting cramps in her left leg, so soon she joined in #PrenatalYoga in motherhood Sarjapur with an experienced yoga teacher. I felt so connected with mumma. She too felt refreshed and at peace. However, mumma struggled to join in, as she was a sleepy head and preferred sleeping in a day time (surely I have adapted the non stop sleeping habit from her only).
Both mumma and papa were so excited when my mother was 30 weeks pregnant. The countdown to last 10 weeks began. In mumma's life, it is always like - "sab smooth chalte chalte kuch na kuch gadbad zarur hoti hai". In this journey too, came the dramatic entry of a villain named "Pregnancy Indigestion". Dr Deepmala asked us to admit in hospital ASAP and suggested to get checked with a dietician. On the day of discharge, my mumma had labour pain in the early morning, as it is a common post-pregnancy symptom. As I was too young to be out in the world, Dr Deepmala came in the emergency and gave us benchmarks of 2 weeks each time. Steroid Injections and medicines were given to mature my lungs. If there were to be an emergency, then I would be taken out of mumma's womb through C-section. I could feel mumma's dream of natural birth being shattered.
I listened quietly as for the first time in these months, I saw mumma papa going weak. They didn't seem to be mentally prepared to face this. Mumma had dreamt of delivering me naturally on time. All that seemed to be blurry now. But she remained positive and with family's support and care, they went with the flow. Mumma climbed stairs - up and down -and walked a lot as preparation for labour. She even stopped her salt intake in foods. I heard mumma saying to papa - "our baby is a fighter and I know we both will sail through". I knew this was the time to show my strength. Every 10 days, Doppler scan was being done and mumma was becoming positive.
In the meantime, grandpa and grandma came to Bangalore and Dadi took care of our diet. She even joined us for walking and stairs up down on daily basis. However, mumma was suggested to do squats, as it is a good exercise to try for the natural birth, so she did the same at home with caution. I enjoyed seeing her doing squats. She always said to me - "beta, womb is the safest place on Earth, don't hurry up to come out soon". I remember, mumma received a message from the doctor in the middle of one day, that whether I was being monitored regularly, and that she should always be careful. We wondered how she gets time to follow up with her patients despite her busy schedule. It is only possible when she treats mothers as her family.
I was supporting Mumma and we crossed all benchmarks till 38 weeks. The doctor suggested her to go for induction when the 39th week starts. Mumma felt her body wasn't ready yet. However, we got admitted on the designated day, 13 August 2018, as the villain didn't seem to cooperate much. Mumma got induced at 7:30 am and I was preparing myself to meet her. My heart rate and her BP was being monitored at regular intervals. Contractions started on short intervals, at around 9 am. After so much pain, at around 3 pm, mom told the doctor to go for epidural injection for pain relief during labour so spinal saline was given to Mumma. Mumma felt no pain now, but after 4 hours, some tightening started and then contractions. Later at 7:00 is the time when I kicked hard the amniotic sac, and hence the water broke. I kept crawling down when Mumma was swaying on the birth bed with the help of supporting nurses and papa, and called doctor Deepmala. Finally, all could see my hairy head and mumma was breathing hard trying to push me out with the help of vacuum and with the last push I was in the hands of the doctor at 7:41 pm.
Everything happened so quickly. Papa was extremely happy and told mumma that it is a baby girl and mumma, on the other hand, was shouting with joy. I didn't know how to react so I cried out loudly (that's what I was supposed to do I guess). They later cut my cord.
Thanks to my grandparents who supported in the decision of mumma papa to get me delivered in bangalore. Normal deliveries are so rare nowadays, specially in my hometown, that it comes as a shock to most of the people who get to know about the same. I keep listening to grandma boasting to everyone about the Midwifery care model being so different in its approach, as compared to the hospitals' care.
On 10th September, I was now back to my hometown and we truly miss Motherhood, doctor, and its team.
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