From Pregnancy To Parenting

  Pregnancy 8 Signs You Are Pregnant Before A Test A pregnancy test is definitely the most accurate method to assess if you are pregnant. However, your body may start experiencing some common symptoms, and those are actually the first signs of pregnancy. Here is a list of some early symptoms of pregnancy which could help you to estimate if you are pregnant: 1.Cramps Implantation cramps are the first hint of pregnancy. You may experience light or mild cramping if you are pregnant. These cramps are quite similar to the cramps before your periods, but its generally in the lower abdomen or back area. 2.Sore, Tender, and Heavy Breasts A week before your missed period, your breasts might feel sore, tender, and heavy, and with the rising estrogen levels, you might feel the pain becoming acute. You might feel that your nipples begin to look darker and itchy. You may like:  Announcing Pregnancy: These Are ...

  Pregnancy has never been easy for a soon-to-be mom. The tension begins from family planning to being pregnant. This fear also envelopes childbirth in some mothers’ minds. This fear is called Tokophobia where a woman feels to have a baby but is too scared of birth, preventing her from getting pregnant or even opting for a cesarean, in case they can’t deny pregnancy. In this blog, we will discuss tokophobia in detail to help you understand your fear of childbirth in simple language. Tokophobia: Scared of Childbirth This phobia is related to over-anxious women over the topic of childbirth and pregnancy. The women who experience this phobia will neglect giving birth or becoming pregnant altogether. If by any chance they are unable to terminate their pregnancy, they’ll shift for the C-section, then going for the vaginal birth. These women don’t dislike kids but, the pathological fear stops them. This phobia can be observed in new mothers ...

  As the name implies, heartburn is a painful feeling in your chest—but it has nothing to do with your heart. It occurs as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle responsible for holding the stomach contents in place, starts to contract or leak. This causes the stomach acids to flow upwards through the esophagus. Unfortunately, most women will have some acid reflux (or heartburn), particularly during the second half of their pregnancy. The painful feeling continues to get worse as your baby grows up. Heartburn commonly occurs after meals or at bedtime, which can range from uncomfortable to downright agonizing. Understanding the causes and preventive methods will help moms-to-be. What Causes Heartburn During Pregnancy? Pregnancy hormones are primarily responsible for heartburn, which plagues many mothers. High levels of progesterone allow the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach to contract. When this occurs, the enzymes in the stomach can...

  Pregnancy can be fun and challenging at the same time. A baby brings joy and happiness into the family. Are you thinking of a second baby? This article will help you decide whether you are ready for another baby or you should wait a little longer. Make a decision Before indulging in setting after plans on welcoming a new member into the family, let’s first see that, “Are you ready for a second baby?” The below-listed points will help you consider and confirm your second pregnancy. Don’t assume that if your first baby is calm and composed, your second baby would be the same. Every child is unique. You must prepare yourself for a 360° change in your experience with the second baby. Now, you won’t be the mom of only one child there, will be a new one soon. The change will occur in your family dynamics and relationships with each other. The second thing to consider is the timing or the age gap you want in your children. Some parents prefer to have children c...

  Pregnancy is the time of changes both emotionally and mentally. We often hear how important it is for the expecting mother to be happy and not sad. It is proved by scientific research, that if the pregnant woman cries or is sad most of the time, her baby in the womb will feel the same emotions. In this blog, we will discuss the causes of crying, the effect it has on your baby, and how you can overcome it. Causes of Crying Pregnant women often cry a lot during pregnancy, even on the slightest and usually ignorable things. For example, they cry for their mood swings, for things falling, they just need a reason, and they’ll burst into tears. If you face the same and doubt yourself for something wrong with you, don’t worry as you aren’t alone almost every other pregnant woman face this. Let’s start scrolling down through emotional and physical causes. Suggestion for you:  5 Signs That You Are Ovulating Right Now During pregnancy, hormones keep flushing he...

  These are trying times and we need to take precautions and stay at home. We also need to eat food that is healthy, nutritious, and good for the immune system. As a family, we already have healthy eating habits. But we have decided to go one step ahead and completely cut down on junk food or processed food and carbonated drinks (all of which we have once in a while). It is a time of self-discipline and restraint. In this critical time, it is essential to have food that your body needs. You can make a conscious decision to move into healthy eating habits and choices. Lemon Coriander Soup It is a clear vegetable soup flavored with lemon and coriander leaves. Lemon adds to the tangy taste and coriander leaves give subtle citrus notes in this vegetable soup. A bowl of lemon and coriander soup can make all that cough blues go away from you in heavy monsoons or in a cold biting weather. The soup is warming, nutritious and loaded with vit...

  Pregnancy is a phase with different emotions and feelings ranging from one part to the other.  Though carrying a life within you is the ecstatic feeling beyond explanation, but the mood swings surely can’t be ignored. The soon-to-be mothers discover themselves just like they feel their baby inside. Every baby born a mother. And, at this moment it is hard to stop yourself from those stressed feelings of being the best to self-satisfying their feelings against the errors in their thoughts. Becoming a mother isn’t easy. From that, overly grown belly to the inconvenience of fetching things from the floor can be distressing sometimes. Due to the pregnant brain, expecting mothers often forget important tasks. Also, some dumbest behaviors can be observed, while the ladies are pregnant. 1. Trying to lose weight In the urge of looking beautiful during pregnancy, many women start with an extensive workout. This must be avoided during pregnancy as it increases the cha...

  In today’s world, there are a lot of birthing options available which you can choose from. You can make your choice but it will also depend upon your as well as the baby’s health condition. So, it is always better to talk with the gynaecologist and make a decision regarding your birthing option. In this post, we are going to talk about birthing underwater. Hopefully, by the end of this post, you will be able to understand completely what is birthing underwater and will be able to choose your birthing preference What is Birthing Underwater? Generally birthing underwater is usually carried at home. During a water birth, you will be submerged in a water tub. Now there are two ways, either you can deliver your baby underwater or you can labour underwater and deliver your baby outside. If you want to deliver underwater in a hospital you should enquire about whether such facilities are available. However, before you choose to water birth,...

  Pregnancy is the time of experiences and new changes to occur in the body of the expecting mother. The consumption of minerals and vitamins makes the body strength of pregnant women to deal with changes. Therefore, it is your responsibility to maintain the proper care and health of the pregnant lady near you. In this blog, we will be discussing the necessary supplements that are important to consume while in pregnancy. Reasons for Supplements Before scrolling down on the right supplements to consume while you’re pregnant, let’s discuss the reasons for their consumption. Deficiencies of any nutrients. Supplements can be required by women after getting a blood test report showing the deficiency of required minerals or vitamins. Also, a poor nutrient diet needs supplements to recover. Curing deficiency, folate is necessary, or it can lead to defects in birth. Also Read:  How to Track your Basal Body Temperature and Ovulation? Dietary restrictions. A v...

  Your Precious little one is ready to give up the swaddle, isn’t that great? I know you must be having a thousand questions in your mind. For starters, is he/she even ready for it? If yes, how do I do this? What happened to the startle reflex? Arghh and the list is endless. The best part is: babies send you amazing clues to let you know that they are ready for weaning out of a swaddle. On average, babies swaddle for around 3-4 months, and then the weaning process can start. Related Topic:  10 ways to deal with whining behaviour There is no strict “one-time” policy when it comes to weaning from swaddling. Many babies voluntarily wean off by 3-5 months, but for some, they want to stick around and take those swaddles during their daytime naps. Also Read:  5 Toys You Should Not Buy for Your Kids How do I know that my baby is ready to wean out from swaddling? If they have started rolling over. They come out of their swaddling blankets frequently, an...

  Early parenting is all about waking up in the middle of the night to soothe your child and put them back to bed. Till children are four-year-old, they require their parent’s help in learning how to sleep. This includes returning them to bed when they wake up too soon and helping them in calming down after having bad dreams. 1. Make a regular bedtime ritual. Make a bedtime routine. It could be as basic as singing a song and switching on the white-noise machine if you have an infant. For a toddler, include them in the planning process. Allow them to choose how many books you’ll read together and when you’ll cuddle (this assists them in identifying their own relaxing needs and provides a sense of control). Then, write down the steps in order — “Put on pajamas, brush teeth, read stories, cuddle, lights out” — so that everybody knows what to expect.  Use a picture book for children who can’t read. This might act as classical conditioning as soon as you tell them to put on th...