Archive for January, 2009

 

Early Pregnancy Symptom – Signs Tell That you are Pregnant

Thursday, January 29th, 2009
If you are expecting pregnancy, you might be undergoing some body changes and experience early pregnancy symptoms. Many women tend to ignore some of the symptoms that they come across after conceiving and fail to detect their pregnancy. Therefore, it is essential to take a note of every single body change you observe in order to confirm pregnancy. Many symptoms are even experienced before conceiving, but then check out the intensity of arrival of those symptoms. Observe carefully and inform your physician in detail. The early stage of pregnancy brings a number of symptoms to every woman.

However, not every pregnant woman experiences the same group of symptoms in their early stage at the same propensity. Your symptoms may not resemble with those experienced by one of your acquaintances. Therefore, if you have missed one of the pregnancy symptoms one of your close acquaintances has felt, it does not mean you have some complications. It is our endeavor to impart you knowledge on the pregnancy symptoms that are most likely to appear in the early trimesters, signaling that you are pregnant. Check out below what possible signs you may expect during the early stage of your pregnancy.

Common Symptoms Of Pregnancy

Each early pregnancy symptom gives indication of your pregnancy. On the other hand, unusual pregnancy symptoms and sudden changes in pregnancy symptoms may signal you that you might have some complications. In that case, you should not delay and must rush to doctor immediately. Identifying which symptom is normal and which is not, is only possible when we have a clear idea about pregnancy signs. Read our guidance on early pregnancy symptom to acquire information on occurrence of pregnancy signs. Our information will help you prepare yourself better for pregnancy. So let us start with early pregnancy symptoms:

1. Missed periods – many women feel tizzy and anxious when periods have crossed due dates. Missed period, according to the most of the individuals and pregnant women is a prominent indication of pregnancy. However, a missed period may follow other factors as well, such as certain medications or side effects of medical treatments, stress etc. Therefore, consult your doctor immediately when your period is overdue whether it is an early pregnancy symptom or not.

2. Implantation Bleeding – Right after conceiving, you might notice slight bleeding, which is, as per medical experts, known as implantation bleeding. As the fertilized egg implants itself to the uterus wall, you may find some vaginal spotting which is normal and very common early pregnancy symptom.

3. Abdominal cramping – Many pregnant women complain about cramping pain and contraction in their uterus as they experience during periods when before pregnancy. This is also considered as a strong indicator of pregnancy.

4. Tender, Swollen ******* - If you are having sore, swollen and tender breasts, take it seriously and inform your physician or take a home pregnancy test. Some women experience this every month just before their periods start!

5.Morning Sickness – This is another very common early pregnancy symptom. Morning sickness is usually experienced as a feeling of nausea during morning and any other time of the day as well. You may as well feel an increased sensitivity to taste and smell due to this queasy feeling during early pregnancy. However, it is up to you to differentiate between indigestion and morning sickness!

If you have experienced all, some or one early pregnancy symptom of the above, get a home pregnancy test kit and get yourself tested, if you have any dubious results, talk to your doctor without any delay.



By: Apurva Shree

About the Author:

Some women would experience just one early pregnancy symptom while others would witness a host of early pregnancy symptoms. Some pregnant women experience common symptoms of pregnancy while some could have to deal with strange or unusual symptoms of pregnancy.



 

Pregnancy After Miscarriage. Tips to Prevent Your Next Pregnancy Ending in Another Miscarriage

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
 Pregnancy after  miscarriage is a common concern for many women that had a miscarriage. Read on to see what you can do to create a more successful pregnancy after a miscarriage.

20 -25% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. No two pregnancies are alike. Each pregnancy is a unique experience for a woman and the incoming child so we cannot compare one pregnancy to another. The success rate of a pregnancy after a miscarriage can be increased with these following tips:

Be nutritionally healthier prior to and during pregnancy. From the moment of conception your unborn child needs to constantly multiply every cell in their body to grow every organ and structure to be normal. The most common cause of an early miscarriage is an abnormal baby resulting from a defective egg or *****. These issues are easily corrected to prevent a recurrent miscarriage. It is not good enough to just eat healthier as most of the food we eat lacks basic nutrition and minerals. But it is essential to take in a high quality supplement of vitamins and minerals that has a great absorption rate. A nutritionally healthy body will make your pregnancy after miscarriage stronger.

 

Keep your body constantly detoxified will also prevent miscarriages and make pregnancy after miscarriage easier. Many people are unaware that their bodies are in a constant toxic state unless they are taking antioxidants on a daily basis. Toxins can destroy healthy cells including the female egg, the male ***** and the growing fetus. Toxins comes from the following



Pesticides on the fruit and vegetables we eat unless they are organic.

Additives and preservatives in our foods.

Pollution in the air we breathe.

Chemicals in the water we drink.

From within our own bodies, for example every time we work out we generate free radicals that are toxic to our bodies.

Medication we take.



60% of all pregnancies are unplanned and when a pregnant woman has ambivalence about her pregnancy it increases the chances of a miscarriage. Therefore, if you want to have a successful pregnancy, immediately accept this baby.





Listen to your body. If your body is telling you to take it easy and not to have *********** during your pregnancy, then listen to your own inner guidance. Pregnancy is much more than a physical and emotional process. Pregnancy takes a tremendous amount of energy from the mother as so many things happen to the mother and the incoming baby all at the same time. Going against your inner guidance can off set a normal pregnancy.

Pregnancy after miscarriage comes with concerns that another miscarriage will happen. This is normal but may even cause another miscarriage. Regardless of your obstetrical history it is very important not to worry and have as little stress as possible. Be positive and bond with your baby. Let your baby know he or she is loved and wanted.

If you are having a hard time getting over the loss of your miscarried baby then maybe you might want to consider some energetic healing-coaching over the telephone with me. I have helped so many women turn the corner of miscarriage grief so their life is less saddened. For information about a high quality vitamin, mineral and mangosteen product and my book Birth, A Conscious Choice visit http://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com

You may also be very interested in an amazing message that was telepathically dictated to me for humanity from my son when he was seven-weeks old. Yes you read correctly! I have the ability to communicate with baby’s emotions from inside and outside the womb. Down load this AMAZING MESSAGE FREE at http://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com/Message_For_Humanity.html

If you wish to ask me a personal question about your pregnancy or an issue in your life then visit http://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com/Ask_Hannah_Section.html

Hannah Bajor. C.N.M.,M.S.N.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Pregnancy Success Coach



By: Hannah Bajor.C.N.M.,M.S.N. Pregnancy Success & Health Coach

About the Author:

Hannah Bajor, C.N.M.,M.S.N. The Pregnancy Success & Holistic Health Coach has rightly earned her title! During her twenty-year active midwifery career Hannah has delivered over a thousand babies and cared for thousands of women before, during and after pregnancy. She has specialized in high-risk pregnancies and as a midwife has seen almost every possible complication during pregnancy.

She has a master’s degree in nursing and is a certified bereavement counselor for miscarriages and baby loss. She holds numerous certifications in the field of energetic healing. She is author of two highly acclaimed books: “Birth, A Conscious Choice” and “Sex Education For Students”.

Having personally experienced a miscarriage, unsuccessful infertility treatments, and a near death experience following the birth of her second son. As time passed, Hannah was driven to take her midwifery skills, her intuitive ability, and her knowledge about the energy anatomy of pregnancy and her formula for increasing fertility on an international scale. She is now in great demand for her international one-on-one coaching telephone practice and workshops. Her coaching and workshops serve to heal and empower women experiencing infertility, pregnancy, birth, miscarriage, adoption, abortion and post partum depression.



 

Pregnancy Tips - Dieting and Pregnancy

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Most experts agree that dieting during pregnancy is very inadvisable. However, there is less agreement on dieting before and after pregnancy. This is a difficult dilemma for the fat woman considering pregnancy—–if you choose to lose weight, will it help or harm the pregnancy (or any subsequent ones)?

What should I eat now that I’m pregnant?

Nutrition during pregnancy is serious business. What you eat plays a vital role in determining the health of that little one you are so anxiously awaiting. Contrary to common belief, it isn’t how much you eat that’s so important, but what you eat.

Doctors regularly recommend losing weight on the assumption that of course it is going to help, even though there is little study of whether this really does help or hurt in the long run. Even if losing weight offered some advantages, any possible health benefits of losing weight have to be weighed against the considerable risks of dieting itself, especially of yo-yo dieting. Thus, the dieting dilemma is a difficult one indeed.

There is more and more pressure on women these days to regain their pre-pregnancy figures and this is only fuelled more and more by stories of new celebrity mothers who manage to regain their figures within a matter of months after delivering their baby.

If you have the time, the money and the desire to do this, it is entirely feasible that you can and will lose the weight you gained in a healthy manner. However, if you do not fall into the tax bracket of any of the new celebrity mothers, you are probably going to go it alone and try to lose the weight.

This just won’t work. Just about all of these new mothers have a diet and fitness trainer to help them with their exercise routine and dieting after pregnancy. Unless you have access to that kind of professional help, you are better off using the “nine months on, nine months off” rule.

This simply means that it took you nine months to put on the weight, you should wait and gradually lose the weight over a similar nine month period of time. When you go to think about it, this is actually very reasonable considering all the demands that you will have on your time with not only a newborn infant on your hands, but also your normal routine.

This is why you need to be careful when thinking about dieting after pregnancy. For one thing you need to be as sensible about this as you were about your diet during your pregnancy, and for another thing, if you are breastfeeding your newborn, you will need strength and the proper nutrition to get you through the day.

The Post-Pregnancy Diet

Whether a woman breastfeeds or not, the secret to post-pregnancy nutrition is to gradually regain a desirable figure, while maintaining or restocking nutrient stores. In addition, since some babies are planned and others are surprises, it’s never too late to start nourishing the next baby by continuing to eat a diet based on fresh fruits and vegetables, nonfat milk products, whole grains, and protein-rich beans and meats.

Most doctors emphasize on getting enough calories through your pregnancy diet - which is why even if you are overweight, you’ve got to have pregnancy weight gain; if not, your own body fat will be used to support the pregnancy. Your body produces ketones and if this happens, it is harmful for your baby. And that’s not advisable. On the other hand, putting on more pregnancy weight than you should is also risky, especially if you don’t lose it in at least six months after delivery - as you will be at high-risk for obesity later. If you are underweight, make sure you gain enough weight, especially during the second and third trimesters, because you don’t want your baby to be born pre term or smaller than it should.



By: Alien

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Post Partum Stress Survival Tips for New Moms After Having a Baby

Sunday, January 25th, 2009
Post partum is part of pregnancy. It is the 6 to 8 weeks after having a baby. For a new mom These weeks can be a very stressful, challenging and confusing for new moms. Read on for great post partum stress survival tips to make this precious new mother/child transitional period less stressful, less traumatic, easier and more enjoyable for you and your new baby.

As a midwife I put a lot of thought and effort into my pregnancy and birthing experience. My first son was born at home in a birthing pool surrounded by people I loved. But none of my midwifery knowledge prepared me for the first few weeks after having a baby. For me the post partum part of pregnancy was very stressful and physically challenging. I had a long labor; every part of my body hurt and physically I felt like a truck had ran over me. I share with you some post partum stress reducing survival tips that made the end of my second pregnancy more enjoyable.

 Arrange help for the household chores. 

Stock your freezer with pre-cooked meals.  

Schedule chiropractic adjustments during the first week post partum.  

Have a good supply of large sanitary napkins and adult diapers in your hospital bag and at home.  

Sleep when your baby sleeps. 

Don’t be afraid to cry (and don’t worry about it).  

Supplement with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are breast-feeding safe.

Every organ and system in your body is under a lot of physical stress post partum as they attempt to return to their normal non pregnancy state. High quality vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are safe for breast-feeding will provide the foundation to prevent post partum complications and result in an overall a better pregnancy experience.Pregnancy, childbirth and post partum results in changing levels of hormones.

After childbirth there is a rapid decrease in hormones that occurs approximately on the third, fifth and tenth day. These hormone adjustments can be emotionally challenging for the mother. You may cry for no apparent reason so let it out and know this is all part of a normal pregnancy post partum. As a new mom post partum be prepared to be exhausted. Take every opportunity to sleep whenever your baby sleeps.I am not kidding!

After pregnancy new moms will experience very heavy vaginal bleeding post partum and regular sanitary towels will not do the job. Most hospitals give new moms cheap sanitary towels post partum. This will also save your bed linen from been destroyed.

Pregnancy and childbirth moves many of your pelvic bones out of alignment (even if you have a cesarean section birth). Use the expertise of your chiropractor to realign your pelvis, hips and back. This will definitely reduce post partum stress and expedite your post partum recovery.New moms get hungry at odd hours and it is not unusual to be too tired to cook. Believe me; you will be too exhausted to keep up with everything post partum. Don’t be afraid to ask for help during your pregnancy or request maid cleaning gift certificates as a great baby shower gift that can be used after having a baby.

Having a new baby is a wonderful time in a woman’s life. Knowing the above plan ahead and think of ways to support yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually ahead of time before you are all consumed with your new baby. I am a great believer in the internal health of the body for optimum health and reducing stress. I highly recommend all pregnant and new moms take a product called mangosteen and mineral. It gives you body all the vitamins and minerals it needs to cope with pregnancy and post partum stress. For more information view http://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com

You may also be very interested in an amazing message that was telepathically dictated to me for humanity from my son when he was seven-weeks old. Yes you read correctly! I have the ability to communicate with baby’s emotions from inside and outside the womb. Down load this AMAZING MESSAGE FREE at http://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com/Message_For_Humanity.html

If you wish to ask me a personal question about your pregnancy or an issue in your life then visithttp://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com/Ask_Hannah_Section.html

Hannah Bajor. C.N.M.,M.S.N.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Pregnancy Success Coach 



By: Hannah Bajor.C.N.M.,M.S.N. Pregnancy Success & Health Coach

About the Author:

Hannah Bajor, C.N.M.,M.S.N. The Pregnancy Success & Holistic Health Coach has rightly earned her title! During her twenty-year active midwifery career Hannah has delivered over a thousand babies and cared for thousands of women before, during and after pregnancy. She has specialized in high-risk pregnancies and as a midwife has seen almost every possible complication during pregnancy.

She has a master’s degree in nursing and is a certified bereavement counselor for miscarriages and baby loss. She holds numerous certifications in the field of energetic healing. She is author of two highly acclaimed books: “Birth, A Conscious Choice” and “Sex Education For Students”.

Having personally experienced a miscarriage, unsuccessful infertility treatments, and a near death experience following the birth of her second son. As time passed, Hannah was driven to take her midwifery skills, her intuitive ability, and her knowledge about the energy anatomy of pregnancy and her formula for increasing fertility on an international scale. She is now in great demand for her international one-on-one coaching telephone practice and workshops. Her coaching and workshops serve to heal and empower women experiencing infertility, pregnancy, birth, miscarriage, adoption, abortion and post partum depression.



 

Yoga and Pregnancy for your First Trimester | Prenatal Yoga Poses

Sunday, January 25th, 2009
Yoga and Pregnancy - The First Trimester of Pregnancy



Yoga and pregnancy works great for the first trimester of pregnancy, as it is an exciting as well as a scary time and also with major changes to your body. In this period, your body is changing and the hormones are fluctuating and your body feels different inside. This takes place long before your body shows what is happening inside of you.

Benefits of Yoga and Pregnancy in the First Trimester

Practicing yoga and pregnancy in this first trimester helps you to slow down and realize the changes to your body. It encourages you to listen to your body, to accept it as it is, and, occasionally, submit to its uncomfortable changes.

You can develop your physical health through gentle stretches and simple strength-building yoga postures and you can lessen anxiety and improve your mental health with meditation.

Health Benefits of Yoga and Pregnancy

Yoga has increased its popularity with its health benefits. It helps to lower blood pressure, improves sleep and digestion, reinforce muscles and joints, and enhance flexibility. It eliminates impurities from the body through the breath, sweat, liver, kidneys, and digestive system.

Stress

People who practice yoga regularly will feel less stress and more peace in their lives.

Yoga and pregnancy provides several yoga poses to practice during first trimester of pregnancy. When you practice these poses, they work wonder on your health and your capability to have a smooth pregnancy.

Though you have not moved out in public with your pregnancy yet, you ought to have a confidential discussion with your yoga instructor, informing her of your pregnancy and encourage her to be cautious until you are ready to announce the impending birth at your own time.

Morning Sickness

In this first trimester, if you have morning sickness then your body is trying to inform you to relax and take it easy. If you are already practicing yoga and pregnancy, take a breather from yoga classes or take a class that is less vigorous.

You can have more benefits from practicing yoga and pregnancy during this first trimester: relief from back pain and sickness and increased stamina. It is a low-impact exercise that can help you to stay in shape. And the breathing meditations practiced in a prenatal yoga class are helpful during labor.

If you are new to pregnancy yoga and searching for a low-impact exercise then it is best to go for a prenatal yoga class, as these classes are designed for those who are pregnant. It is better to start this type of yoga class in your first trimester pregnancy.

If you are still having bouts of morning sickness, then you need to wait until that passes and that is usually the second trimester. If you have been practicing yoga for pregnancy a while, your regular classes seem to be too intense for you. Prenatal yoga classes may seem too tame.

Now it is the time for you to decide the classes you should take on a given day depending on the way you feel. The best way out might also be to include some of the prenatal poses into your regular routine.

A trained yoga instructor helps you with some of the special poses designed for pregnancy and your changing body. You will notice that these prenatal yoga classes are more suited for your body and its changing shape when you enter your the second or third trimester.

If you are practicing pregnancy yoga with the help of videotape then you need to buy a prenatal video, as it provides some of the recommended poses are ones that open the hip such as Triangle, Knee to Ankle, Pigeon, and Warrior II.

Practicing yoga and pregnancy, through any means, helps you to reduce back pain, swelling in the lower extremities, and misalignments due to weight changes.

Practice Prenatal Yoga Poses Regularly for a Healthy Baby

Pregnancy doesn’t have to be an obstruction in your yoga practice. In fact, it can be an essential part of your regular prenatal yoga poses. By a regular practice of prenatal yoga poses, which are designed for pregnancy and integrating routines will help you to have an easier birth.

If you find some routines are unable to do and are not sure of the prenatal yoga poses then listen to your body. It will tell you which ones those are too much for you in time in your pregnancy.

Yoga unites your body, mind, and spirit. Yoga and pregnancy can connect you to your baby too. The prenatal yoga poses practice gives you the opportunity to provide a world for your baby that is healthy and peaceful.

So, do not be scared to continue your yoga practice. This implies that you will have an easier delivery and a faster recovery after birth. It also should make getting into shape after birth easier as well.



By: Alien

About the Author:

Alien writes for Pregnancy yoga. He also writes for hatha yoga and yoga for weight loss