The teenage years can be particularly trying for parents, as children become aware of their sexuality for the first time in their lives. Raging hormones and a newfound sense of independence may induce teens to act in ways that are irresponsible. The worst repercussion of this could be a teenage pregnancy.
Here are some facts about teenage pregnancy:
• There are estimated to be around 750,000 teenage pregnancies in the U.S. per year.
• Teenage pregnancy rates in the U.S. are amongst the highest in the developed world—higher than in other countries such as Great Britain, France, or Germany.
• A study estimates that up to 31% of teenage girls become pregnant before they reach the age of 20.
Teenage pregnancies harm the mother in the following ways:
• Teenage mothers suffer from poor weight gain, hypertension, anemia, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Guilt, anxiety, and depression also commonly affect them.
• Most teenage mothers often drop out of school or college early.
• Studies show a strong link between teenage pregnancy, single parenthood, and poverty.
Babies born from teenage pregnancies are at risk for the following reasons:
• Babies born to teenage mothers invariably have low birth weights and suffer health problems.
• Studies show that babies of teen mothers receive less care and medical treatment.
• Babies of teen parents also suffer from inadequate parenting. Studies show that children of teen mothers generally do badly in school.
As a dad, there are things you can do to guard against teenage pregnancy:
• Talk. Uncomfortable as it may initially be, talk to your teen about safe sex.
• Teach. Help your child to develop a healthy attitude toward sex.
• Supervise. Always allow your child to have healthy interactions with the opposite sex. At the same time, experts recommend that you discourage single dating, or 'going steady', until your child is at least 16 years old.
• Protect. Ensure that your teen stays away from drugs or alcohol.
• Encourage. Cultivate frankness in your children and encourage them to talk with you about all their problems.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
5 Things You Need To Do Before Trying To Get Pregnant
If getting pregnant is your current goal, there are a few things you need to do before you actually start the process of trying to conceive. Studies show that people who do these things have easier pregnancies and healthier babies.
•Review Your Medical History – your doctor will want to review your medical history. This is the time to talk over any pre-existing conditions, surgeries or blood transfusions.
•Review Your Immunization History -Your doctor should review your immunization list and make sure that all your immunizations are up to date. It is especially important to have your MMR immunization.
•Review Your Current Medications – You need to consider the current medications you take, including prescription, over the counter and herbal remedies. You might need to stop taking certain medications if you are planning to get pregnant.
•Lose Weight – If you are overweight before you get pregnant, you have a higher chance of having weight- related problems during your pregnancy. Now is the time to get as close as possible to your ideal weight for your height and body structure so that you can have a healthy pregnancy.
•Make Lifestyle Changes – if you currently have any unhealthy habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol now is the time to stop. If you have poor eating habits or live a sedentary lifestyle, now is the time to make better food and lifestyle choices.
This is only a portion of the things you need to do before you get pregnant. For a full list, you need to think about purchasing my Getting Pregnant Bible at http://www.GettingPregnantBible.com so that you can get the entire list of things you need to do before you get pregnant so that you have a better chance at conception and a healthier baby
•Review Your Medical History – your doctor will want to review your medical history. This is the time to talk over any pre-existing conditions, surgeries or blood transfusions.
•Review Your Immunization History -Your doctor should review your immunization list and make sure that all your immunizations are up to date. It is especially important to have your MMR immunization.
•Review Your Current Medications – You need to consider the current medications you take, including prescription, over the counter and herbal remedies. You might need to stop taking certain medications if you are planning to get pregnant.
•Lose Weight – If you are overweight before you get pregnant, you have a higher chance of having weight- related problems during your pregnancy. Now is the time to get as close as possible to your ideal weight for your height and body structure so that you can have a healthy pregnancy.
•Make Lifestyle Changes – if you currently have any unhealthy habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol now is the time to stop. If you have poor eating habits or live a sedentary lifestyle, now is the time to make better food and lifestyle choices.
This is only a portion of the things you need to do before you get pregnant. For a full list, you need to think about purchasing my Getting Pregnant Bible at http://www.GettingPregnantBible.com so that you can get the entire list of things you need to do before you get pregnant so that you have a better chance at conception and a healthier baby
Do You Know The Signs Of Ovulation?
If you are trying to conceive a baby, then ovulation is probably the most important time of the month for you. However, if you aren't familiar with the signs of ovulation, then you might have a hard time knowing when your body is getting ready to release an egg for fertilization. Ovulation is the prime time of the month for anyone who wants to get pregnant. Here are some of the signs of ovulation:
•Changes in the cervical mucus. When you are getting ready to ovulate, your cervical mucus will change in appearance and texture.
•Twinges of pain or a dull ache in one side of the abdomen. Some women notice some pain on the side of the abdomen where the egg is being released. However, this is not something that happens for all women.
•Your body temperature will go up. When you are getting ready to ovulate, your body temperature will go up several degrees. This is why women are advised to take their temperature each morning around the time of ovulation.
•An increased sense of smell, sight or taste. For some women, they notice that smells seem stronger, sights seem clearer or tastes are sharper than normal. This is a throwback to the time when women needed to protect themselves and their children and needed acute senses to do so.
•Tenderness of the breasts. Most women experience some type of breast tenderness when they are ovulating. It can be slight or severe, depending on the woman.
This is not a complete list of the signs of ovulation. While each woman's body is different, there are certain signs that signal that ovulation is about to occur. Some of them are more obvious and others are more subtle. If you want to find out more about the signs of ovulation, check out my e-book on Getting Prengant at http://www.GettingPregnantBible.com
•Changes in the cervical mucus. When you are getting ready to ovulate, your cervical mucus will change in appearance and texture.
•Twinges of pain or a dull ache in one side of the abdomen. Some women notice some pain on the side of the abdomen where the egg is being released. However, this is not something that happens for all women.
•Your body temperature will go up. When you are getting ready to ovulate, your body temperature will go up several degrees. This is why women are advised to take their temperature each morning around the time of ovulation.
•An increased sense of smell, sight or taste. For some women, they notice that smells seem stronger, sights seem clearer or tastes are sharper than normal. This is a throwback to the time when women needed to protect themselves and their children and needed acute senses to do so.
•Tenderness of the breasts. Most women experience some type of breast tenderness when they are ovulating. It can be slight or severe, depending on the woman.
This is not a complete list of the signs of ovulation. While each woman's body is different, there are certain signs that signal that ovulation is about to occur. Some of them are more obvious and others are more subtle. If you want to find out more about the signs of ovulation, check out my e-book on Getting Prengant at http://www.GettingPregnantBible.com
Monday, April 21, 2008
Pregnancy Complications - Need for Immediate Attention
Complications - Premature Labor
Premature or preterm labor is when a woman goes into labor before the 37 th week of pregnancy, or three weeks before her due date. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the earlier pre-term labor is spotted and treated, the better chance of stopping it. When symptoms go untreated, the cervix may open and cause an early birth of the baby.
Premature babies need intensive care in the hospital to help with breathing, feeding, and regulation of body temperature. Any woman can have pre-term labor, but some women have a higher risk. Problems with the uterus or placenta and a history of pre-term birth with another pregnancy increase the risk of preterm labor. Dehydration also boosts the chances of pre-term labor.
So make sure your spouse drinks plenty of water especially in warm weather and after exercise to keep from becoming dehydrated. Call your doctor right away if your spouse displays any of these signs of premature labor:
* Contractions - She may or may not feel pain, but her abdomen or stomach will get very hard (feel like it is tightening) and then relax, on and off.
* Menstrual-like cramping - she may or may not be uncomfortable with these cramps that feel like menstrual cramps.
* Gas-type pains - Sharp pains in her stomach, diarrhea or nausea may be a sign of trouble.
* Low pelvic pressure - She may feel like the baby is putting a lot of pressure down very low inside.
* Low backache - She may have a very strong ache in her lower back or could just feel a dull ache in that area.
* Blood from her vagina - Light spotting or a significant amount of blood should be reported to the doctor right away. Blood can be red or brown in color.
Increased discharge from her vagina - Much more discharge than what she is used to during her pregnancy can be a sign of preterm labor. A sudden gush of a lot of water, or a small trickle that is continuous should also be reported to the doctor. Discharge can be watery, pinkish, or brownish in color.
Complications - Some Pregnancy Problems without Symptoms
Some Pregnancy Problems without Symptoms Some health problems your spouse may have during pregnancy do not have warning signs. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, one of these is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection. GBS is a common infection that rarely makes adults sick. The bacterium lives in the gastrointestinal system, along with many other harmless bacteria.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, between 10 to 30 percent of pregnant women carry GBS in their vagina and rectums. But, if GBS is passed to the baby during delivery, it can cause serious health problems in the newborn baby, such as pneumonia, blood infection, or infection of the tissues around the brain.
Because there are no symptoms of GBS, she will be tested at 35 to 37 weeks of pregnancy. The simple test involves swabbing the vagina and rectum for a sample of cells that are sent to a lab to look for GBS. If she is infected, she will be treated with intravenous (IV) antibiotics during labor and delivery to make sure the baby is protected.
Another problem is anemia, or having below-normal levels of iron in the blood. Iron is needed for hemoglobin (a protein in blood that helps take oxygen to body tissues for energy and growth) for your spouse and your baby. Iron also helps build bones and teeth. Most women do not have any symptoms of anemia. For those who do, extreme fatigue is often the only sign. Your doctor will check for signs of anemia using routine blood tests during different stages of the pregnancy. If your spouse has anemia, she will be given iron supplements.
Also an ectopic pregnancy is left untreated, the embryo will continue to grow till it ruptures the fallopian tube. This could result in complications, and may even be fatal for the expecting mother.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, you can help her prevent anemia by getting her to eat lots of iron-rich foods like lean red meat, potatoes with skins, raisins, broccoli, leafy green vegetables, whole-grain breads and iron-fortified cereals.
Premature or preterm labor is when a woman goes into labor before the 37 th week of pregnancy, or three weeks before her due date. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the earlier pre-term labor is spotted and treated, the better chance of stopping it. When symptoms go untreated, the cervix may open and cause an early birth of the baby.
Premature babies need intensive care in the hospital to help with breathing, feeding, and regulation of body temperature. Any woman can have pre-term labor, but some women have a higher risk. Problems with the uterus or placenta and a history of pre-term birth with another pregnancy increase the risk of preterm labor. Dehydration also boosts the chances of pre-term labor.
So make sure your spouse drinks plenty of water especially in warm weather and after exercise to keep from becoming dehydrated. Call your doctor right away if your spouse displays any of these signs of premature labor:
* Contractions - She may or may not feel pain, but her abdomen or stomach will get very hard (feel like it is tightening) and then relax, on and off.
* Menstrual-like cramping - she may or may not be uncomfortable with these cramps that feel like menstrual cramps.
* Gas-type pains - Sharp pains in her stomach, diarrhea or nausea may be a sign of trouble.
* Low pelvic pressure - She may feel like the baby is putting a lot of pressure down very low inside.
* Low backache - She may have a very strong ache in her lower back or could just feel a dull ache in that area.
* Blood from her vagina - Light spotting or a significant amount of blood should be reported to the doctor right away. Blood can be red or brown in color.
Increased discharge from her vagina - Much more discharge than what she is used to during her pregnancy can be a sign of preterm labor. A sudden gush of a lot of water, or a small trickle that is continuous should also be reported to the doctor. Discharge can be watery, pinkish, or brownish in color.
Complications - Some Pregnancy Problems without Symptoms
Some Pregnancy Problems without Symptoms Some health problems your spouse may have during pregnancy do not have warning signs. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, one of these is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection. GBS is a common infection that rarely makes adults sick. The bacterium lives in the gastrointestinal system, along with many other harmless bacteria.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, between 10 to 30 percent of pregnant women carry GBS in their vagina and rectums. But, if GBS is passed to the baby during delivery, it can cause serious health problems in the newborn baby, such as pneumonia, blood infection, or infection of the tissues around the brain.
Because there are no symptoms of GBS, she will be tested at 35 to 37 weeks of pregnancy. The simple test involves swabbing the vagina and rectum for a sample of cells that are sent to a lab to look for GBS. If she is infected, she will be treated with intravenous (IV) antibiotics during labor and delivery to make sure the baby is protected.
Another problem is anemia, or having below-normal levels of iron in the blood. Iron is needed for hemoglobin (a protein in blood that helps take oxygen to body tissues for energy and growth) for your spouse and your baby. Iron also helps build bones and teeth. Most women do not have any symptoms of anemia. For those who do, extreme fatigue is often the only sign. Your doctor will check for signs of anemia using routine blood tests during different stages of the pregnancy. If your spouse has anemia, she will be given iron supplements.
Also an ectopic pregnancy is left untreated, the embryo will continue to grow till it ruptures the fallopian tube. This could result in complications, and may even be fatal for the expecting mother.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, you can help her prevent anemia by getting her to eat lots of iron-rich foods like lean red meat, potatoes with skins, raisins, broccoli, leafy green vegetables, whole-grain breads and iron-fortified cereals.
Pregnancy and Sugar
Apply the Brakes on Sugar
How bad is sugar? In moderation, it can be part of a healthy diet. Sugar belongs to the carbohydrate group, which also includes starches and fibers. Natural sugars are found in fruit (in the form of fructose) and milk (as lactose). Sugar becomes a dietary culprit when it is added to other foods (usually processed items). Major sources of added sugar are those found in soft drinks, candy, pastries, cookies, ice cream, and other sweets. Although the body does not know the difference between sugar and complex carbohydrates, most sugars are referred to as "empty calories" because they provide calories but very little or no nutritional value. Satisfy your sweet tooth, but do it in moderation.
How Much Is Too Much?
The typical American diet is packed with too much sugar, and nutrition experts agree that Americans need to cut back. The idea behind a healthy pregnancy diet is to eat foods that really count toward your nutritional intake. Eating too many sugary foods means lots of extra calories and very little nutrition. Eating too many of these foods also tends to bump out the more nutritious foods that you should be choosing. Foods with lots of added sugar should only be occasional treats, not regular snacks.
Though there is no established recommended daily allowance (RDA) for sugar, you should concentrate of getting the bulk of your carbohydrates from complex sources-such as breads, rice, and pasta-and most of your simple carbohydrates from fruits and dairy products, which also contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Sweet, Sweet Food Labels
The FDA requires sugar content to be included on all nutrition facts panels. The panel lists total carbohydrates and sugar in terms of grams per serving. Sugar is part of the total carbohydrate amount that is listed. If you purchase a food with added sugar, make sure it also provides plenty of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, and fiber.
When checking the ingredient labels on packaged food, you will find all types of sweeteners listed. The suffix "-ose" (fructose, sucrose, lactose) indicates that an ingredient is a form of sugar. Look for these other ingredients that indicate added sugar: brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, invert sugar, lactose, molasses, and raw sugar.
If you see a nutritional claim with the word "sugar" on the front of a packaged label, it is important to understand what that claim means.
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How bad is sugar? In moderation, it can be part of a healthy diet. Sugar belongs to the carbohydrate group, which also includes starches and fibers. Natural sugars are found in fruit (in the form of fructose) and milk (as lactose). Sugar becomes a dietary culprit when it is added to other foods (usually processed items). Major sources of added sugar are those found in soft drinks, candy, pastries, cookies, ice cream, and other sweets. Although the body does not know the difference between sugar and complex carbohydrates, most sugars are referred to as "empty calories" because they provide calories but very little or no nutritional value. Satisfy your sweet tooth, but do it in moderation.
How Much Is Too Much?
The typical American diet is packed with too much sugar, and nutrition experts agree that Americans need to cut back. The idea behind a healthy pregnancy diet is to eat foods that really count toward your nutritional intake. Eating too many sugary foods means lots of extra calories and very little nutrition. Eating too many of these foods also tends to bump out the more nutritious foods that you should be choosing. Foods with lots of added sugar should only be occasional treats, not regular snacks.
Though there is no established recommended daily allowance (RDA) for sugar, you should concentrate of getting the bulk of your carbohydrates from complex sources-such as breads, rice, and pasta-and most of your simple carbohydrates from fruits and dairy products, which also contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Sweet, Sweet Food Labels
The FDA requires sugar content to be included on all nutrition facts panels. The panel lists total carbohydrates and sugar in terms of grams per serving. Sugar is part of the total carbohydrate amount that is listed. If you purchase a food with added sugar, make sure it also provides plenty of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, and fiber.
When checking the ingredient labels on packaged food, you will find all types of sweeteners listed. The suffix "-ose" (fructose, sucrose, lactose) indicates that an ingredient is a form of sugar. Look for these other ingredients that indicate added sugar: brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, invert sugar, lactose, molasses, and raw sugar.
If you see a nutritional claim with the word "sugar" on the front of a packaged label, it is important to understand what that claim means.
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The Pregnancy, Food Guide Pyramid
Eating a variety of foods from all of the food groups is the best way to ensure you are getting the calories and nutrients you need. The USDA's Food Guide Pyramid is a good guideline for pregnant women; it ensures you consume the following minimum number of servings in each food group (about 2,500 calories):
9 servings from the bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group. Examples of a single serving from this group include a slice of whole-wheat bread, 1/2 cup cooked cereal, half a bagel, or 1/2 cup of pasta. Be sure to include wholegrain and whole-wheat starches as well as other starches higher in fiber.
4 servings from the vegetable group. Examples of a single serving from this group include 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables, 1/2 cup of other vegetables, raw or cooked, or 3/4 cup vegetable juice. Choose a variety of vegetables-the darker the color, the more nutrients a vegetable has.
3 servings from the fruit group. Examples of a single serving from this group include a medium apple, a small banana, a small orange, 1/2 cup chopped fruit, or 3/4 cup fruit juice. Choose a variety of fruits daily, as raw fruits are higher in fiber than juices.
3-4 servings from the milk, yogurt, and cheese group. Examples of a single serving from this group include 1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1.5 ounces natural cheese, or 2 ounces processed cheese. Use fat-free or low-fat milk, nonfat or low-fat yogurt, and low-fat cheese.
6-7 ounces (2-3 servings) from the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts group. Examples of a single serving from this group include 3 ounces poultry, fish, or lean meat; 1 ounce meat = 1/2 cup cooked dried beans, a whole egg, 1/2 cup tofu, 1/3 cup nuts, or 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Choose lean meats and trim fat from meat before cooking. With poultry, remove skin. Include cooked dry beans often as the main dish in meals.
A common pitfall to the healthy diet is skipping breakfast. When you skip breakfast, you are forcing your body to go ten to twelve hours without food-and going that long without nourishing your baby. When you are famished, it is easy to choose the wrong foods and eat too much of them, so skipping breakfast may cause you to eat more calories than you intended.
Carving Up the Calories
The calories in all the healthy foods that make up the USDA Food Guide Pyramid are made up of three basic nutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. These three nutrients are known as the macronutrients because we need them in larger amounts. Even though each macronutrient has a particular function in the body, they work together in partnership for good health and for a healthy pregnancy. During pregnancy, the required amounts of some of these nutrients change only slightly.
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9 servings from the bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group. Examples of a single serving from this group include a slice of whole-wheat bread, 1/2 cup cooked cereal, half a bagel, or 1/2 cup of pasta. Be sure to include wholegrain and whole-wheat starches as well as other starches higher in fiber.
4 servings from the vegetable group. Examples of a single serving from this group include 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables, 1/2 cup of other vegetables, raw or cooked, or 3/4 cup vegetable juice. Choose a variety of vegetables-the darker the color, the more nutrients a vegetable has.
3 servings from the fruit group. Examples of a single serving from this group include a medium apple, a small banana, a small orange, 1/2 cup chopped fruit, or 3/4 cup fruit juice. Choose a variety of fruits daily, as raw fruits are higher in fiber than juices.
3-4 servings from the milk, yogurt, and cheese group. Examples of a single serving from this group include 1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1.5 ounces natural cheese, or 2 ounces processed cheese. Use fat-free or low-fat milk, nonfat or low-fat yogurt, and low-fat cheese.
6-7 ounces (2-3 servings) from the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts group. Examples of a single serving from this group include 3 ounces poultry, fish, or lean meat; 1 ounce meat = 1/2 cup cooked dried beans, a whole egg, 1/2 cup tofu, 1/3 cup nuts, or 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Choose lean meats and trim fat from meat before cooking. With poultry, remove skin. Include cooked dry beans often as the main dish in meals.
A common pitfall to the healthy diet is skipping breakfast. When you skip breakfast, you are forcing your body to go ten to twelve hours without food-and going that long without nourishing your baby. When you are famished, it is easy to choose the wrong foods and eat too much of them, so skipping breakfast may cause you to eat more calories than you intended.
Carving Up the Calories
The calories in all the healthy foods that make up the USDA Food Guide Pyramid are made up of three basic nutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. These three nutrients are known as the macronutrients because we need them in larger amounts. Even though each macronutrient has a particular function in the body, they work together in partnership for good health and for a healthy pregnancy. During pregnancy, the required amounts of some of these nutrients change only slightly.
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Pregnancy - Count On Carbohydrates
You can count on carbohydrates to be your body's main source of energy, especially for the brain and nervous system. Carbohydrates quickly and efficiently convert to energy for mom and baby. Carbohydrates are found in fruits, vegetables, dairy products, starches, and foods in the meat group such as beans and soy products. The only foods in which they are not found are meat, poultry, and fish. Fiber is also considered a carbohydrate and is important to health. However, fiber is not considered a nutrient because most of it is not digested or absorbed into the body.
Comprehending Carbs
Carbohydrates are classified into two different categories: simple carbohydrates, or sugars, and complex carbohydrates, or starches. Sugars are carbohydrates in their simplest form. Refined sugars are found in foods such as table sugar, honey, jams, candy, syrup, and soft drinks. Refined sugars provide calories, but they lack nutrients like vitamins and minerals, and fiber. Some simple sugars, such as those that occur naturally, are found in more nutritious foods, such as the fructose found in fruit or the lactose that is part of dairy products. Complex carbohydrates are basically formed of many simple sugars linked together. They are found in foods such as grains, pasta, rice, vegetables, breads, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Complex carbohydrates are much more nutrient-rich than simple sugars.
Before complex or simple carbohydrates can be used as energy, they must be broken down into glucose, or blood sugar. Glucose is carried through your bloodstream to your body's cells, where it is converted to energy. Since simple carbohydrates or sugars are already in their simplest form, they go straight into the bloodstream. Complex carbohydrates must be broken down into glucose. Some glucose is used as energy, and some is stored. The hormone insulin helps to regulate your blood sugar.
How Many Carbs?
On average, women should get approximately 45 to 65 percent of their calories from carbohydrates. Since pregnancy increases calorie needs, more calories must be ingested from carbohydrates. The key is to increase your calories by eating more complex carbohydrates and not more sugar. Take in more complex carbohydrates by eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, rice, breads, and cereals. Try adding more beans, lentils, and peas to your daily meals.
To figure how many grams of carbohydrates you need, follow these steps:
Calculate your estimated calorie need,
Multiply your total by .45 (at the low end of recommended carb intake) to up to .65 (at the high end). The result is the number of calories you should get from carbohydrates.
Calculate the number of grams of carbohydrates you need to eat as follows. Take the number of carbohydrate calories and divide by 4. Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram, so the result of this step is the total grams of carbohydrates you should eat daily.
Following the Food Guide Pyramid and eating the suggested number of servings from each food group during pregnancy will ensure you are consuming the amount of carbohydrates your body needs for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Even though carbohydrates are extremely important, they need to be balanced with the other two macronutrients: protein and fat.
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Comprehending Carbs
Carbohydrates are classified into two different categories: simple carbohydrates, or sugars, and complex carbohydrates, or starches. Sugars are carbohydrates in their simplest form. Refined sugars are found in foods such as table sugar, honey, jams, candy, syrup, and soft drinks. Refined sugars provide calories, but they lack nutrients like vitamins and minerals, and fiber. Some simple sugars, such as those that occur naturally, are found in more nutritious foods, such as the fructose found in fruit or the lactose that is part of dairy products. Complex carbohydrates are basically formed of many simple sugars linked together. They are found in foods such as grains, pasta, rice, vegetables, breads, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Complex carbohydrates are much more nutrient-rich than simple sugars.
Before complex or simple carbohydrates can be used as energy, they must be broken down into glucose, or blood sugar. Glucose is carried through your bloodstream to your body's cells, where it is converted to energy. Since simple carbohydrates or sugars are already in their simplest form, they go straight into the bloodstream. Complex carbohydrates must be broken down into glucose. Some glucose is used as energy, and some is stored. The hormone insulin helps to regulate your blood sugar.
How Many Carbs?
On average, women should get approximately 45 to 65 percent of their calories from carbohydrates. Since pregnancy increases calorie needs, more calories must be ingested from carbohydrates. The key is to increase your calories by eating more complex carbohydrates and not more sugar. Take in more complex carbohydrates by eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, rice, breads, and cereals. Try adding more beans, lentils, and peas to your daily meals.
To figure how many grams of carbohydrates you need, follow these steps:
Calculate your estimated calorie need,
Multiply your total by .45 (at the low end of recommended carb intake) to up to .65 (at the high end). The result is the number of calories you should get from carbohydrates.
Calculate the number of grams of carbohydrates you need to eat as follows. Take the number of carbohydrate calories and divide by 4. Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram, so the result of this step is the total grams of carbohydrates you should eat daily.
Following the Food Guide Pyramid and eating the suggested number of servings from each food group during pregnancy will ensure you are consuming the amount of carbohydrates your body needs for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Even though carbohydrates are extremely important, they need to be balanced with the other two macronutrients: protein and fat.
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Pregnancy - The Vegetarian Mom-to-Be
Being pregnant does not mean you have to give up your vegetarian lifestyle. However, just as with any other eating style, if you are following a vegetarian diet during pregnancy, you must ensure that you get well-balanced and varied meals. Although the typical vegetarian diet is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol, not all diets are low in calories, total fat, or sugar. Some can also be lacking in other essential vitamins and minerals unless they are properly planned.
What Type Are You?
Before discussing the pros and cons of following a vegetarian diet during pregnancy, it is necessary to be aware that there are difference types of vegetarian diets. People turn to vegetarian diets for all kinds of reasons, including religious, ethical, environmental, and personal health concerns. For some, vegetarianism is simply a way of eating while for others it is a way of life. There are different types of vegetarian eating styles, and each one differs as to what nutrients may be missing and what adjustments might be necessary to ensure optimal nutritional intake during pregnancy.
Vegetarianism is a type of eating style that is a matter of personal choice. Some people choose to avoid all animal products, while others may choose to consume some animal foods such as eggs and/or dairy products (lacto-ovo vegetarian). Only a small percentage of vegetarians are strict vegetarians, or vegans, who avoid all animal products. The majority of vegetarians in the United States fit into the lacto-ovo vegetarian category.
Vegetarians are classified into several different categories, as follows:
Vegan or strict vegetarian-Absolutely no animal foods, including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, or other dairy products. Also, no foods made with any type of animal product, such as refried beans made with lard or baked goods made with eggs.
Lacto vegetarian-Dairy foods permitted, but no other animal foods including eggs and meat (meat, poultry, fish, and seafood.)
Lacto-ovo vegetarian-Dairy foods and eggs permitted, but no other animal foods, including meats (meat, poultry, fish, and seafood).
Semi-vegetarian-A mostly vegetarian diet (lacto-ovo-vegetarian), but meat, poultry, or fish permitted occasionally.
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What Type Are You?
Before discussing the pros and cons of following a vegetarian diet during pregnancy, it is necessary to be aware that there are difference types of vegetarian diets. People turn to vegetarian diets for all kinds of reasons, including religious, ethical, environmental, and personal health concerns. For some, vegetarianism is simply a way of eating while for others it is a way of life. There are different types of vegetarian eating styles, and each one differs as to what nutrients may be missing and what adjustments might be necessary to ensure optimal nutritional intake during pregnancy.
Vegetarianism is a type of eating style that is a matter of personal choice. Some people choose to avoid all animal products, while others may choose to consume some animal foods such as eggs and/or dairy products (lacto-ovo vegetarian). Only a small percentage of vegetarians are strict vegetarians, or vegans, who avoid all animal products. The majority of vegetarians in the United States fit into the lacto-ovo vegetarian category.
Vegetarians are classified into several different categories, as follows:
Vegan or strict vegetarian-Absolutely no animal foods, including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, or other dairy products. Also, no foods made with any type of animal product, such as refried beans made with lard or baked goods made with eggs.
Lacto vegetarian-Dairy foods permitted, but no other animal foods including eggs and meat (meat, poultry, fish, and seafood.)
Lacto-ovo vegetarian-Dairy foods and eggs permitted, but no other animal foods, including meats (meat, poultry, fish, and seafood).
Semi-vegetarian-A mostly vegetarian diet (lacto-ovo-vegetarian), but meat, poultry, or fish permitted occasionally.
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Pregnancy - Existing Health Problems
You now have your nutritional intake on track, but there are plenty of other factors to consider before you become pregnant. You have a lot to think about, including your health-care provider, fertility, lifestyle changes, current health problems, and family history. Planning ahead and being prepared can be the formula for a less complicated and safer pregnancy.
If you are currently being treated for a chronic health problem such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, systemic lupus, seizure disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, heart problems, migraines, or any other condition, you should speak with your doctor before you try to conceive to understand how your health could affect your pregnancy. Your doctor may need to refer you to a specialist and/or change or eliminate certain medications to reduce any possible risk to the fetus. You may have to be much more vigilant about managing your condition and make sure your condition is well under control before you become pregnant.
In addition, you should ensure that all regular medical screening is up to date before you try to conceive. This may include annual pap smears, mammograms (for women over thirty-five), cholesterol screening, and diabetic screening. This should include your partner also. Making sure you are both healthy before you try to conceive can increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
Your Family History
Some conditions or diseases are genetic, recurring throughout some family histories. Examples include hemophilia (a blood disorder), sickle-cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs, thalassemia (or Cooley's anemia), celiac disease, Gaucher disease, Canavan disease, Niemann-Pick disease, and some birth defects. If you or your partner has a family history of a significant genetic disorder, and you suspect that either of you may be a carrier, then genetic testing may be advised. A carrier does not necessarily have the disorder but does carry a gene that could be passed on to the next generation. You should discuss your concerns with your doctor or health-care provider before you get pregnant.
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If you are currently being treated for a chronic health problem such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, systemic lupus, seizure disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, heart problems, migraines, or any other condition, you should speak with your doctor before you try to conceive to understand how your health could affect your pregnancy. Your doctor may need to refer you to a specialist and/or change or eliminate certain medications to reduce any possible risk to the fetus. You may have to be much more vigilant about managing your condition and make sure your condition is well under control before you become pregnant.
In addition, you should ensure that all regular medical screening is up to date before you try to conceive. This may include annual pap smears, mammograms (for women over thirty-five), cholesterol screening, and diabetic screening. This should include your partner also. Making sure you are both healthy before you try to conceive can increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
Your Family History
Some conditions or diseases are genetic, recurring throughout some family histories. Examples include hemophilia (a blood disorder), sickle-cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs, thalassemia (or Cooley's anemia), celiac disease, Gaucher disease, Canavan disease, Niemann-Pick disease, and some birth defects. If you or your partner has a family history of a significant genetic disorder, and you suspect that either of you may be a carrier, then genetic testing may be advised. A carrier does not necessarily have the disorder but does carry a gene that could be passed on to the next generation. You should discuss your concerns with your doctor or health-care provider before you get pregnant.
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Pregnancy - Face the Fat
Fat is an important nutrient that sometimes gets a bad rap. Its major functions in the body include providing an energy source, aiding in the absorption and transport of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, cushioning organs, and regulating body temperature. All women, pregnant or not, should get 20 to 35 percent of their calories from fat. Fat can be dangerous to health if consumed in excess or if the wrong kinds of fat are eaten. It is important to include fat in your daily diet but in moderation. Fat is a very concentrated source of calories. A gram of fat has 9 calories, twice as many as a gram of carbohydrates or protein (both of which contain 4 calories per gram). A small amount of fat can go a long way!
How Many Fats Are There?
There are different types of triglycerides, or dietary fats. Some of these fats are more harmful than others. The major kinds of fats in the foods we eat are saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and trans-fatty acids or hydrogenated fats. The unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) are referred to as the "healthy" fats. These fats can help to lower cholesterol levels, and they also have heart-protective factors. Most of the fat in your diet should be unsaturated.
Sources of monounsaturated fats include certain plant-based oils, such as olive, canola, and peanut. Avocados are also good sources of monounsaturated fats. Sources of polyunsaturated fats include certain other plantbased oils such as corn, cottonseed, safflower, sunflower, sesame, and soybean. Nuts and seeds are also good sources. This group also includes the omega-3 fatty acids found in some fish. There are two polyunsaturated essential fatty acids that your body does not make and you must get from the food you consume. These two fatty acids are linoleic acid (or omega-6) and linolenic acid (or omega-3).
Eating a totally fat-free diet is not part of a healthy eating style. Fat is an essential nutrient, and some fats-such as omega-3 fatty acids-are necessary for certain parts of a baby's development. A totally fat-free diet may also fail to provide sufficient calories.
Saturated fats and trans-fatty acids tend to increase blood cholesterol levels, which can lead to health problems such as heart disease and stroke. The major sources of saturated fat are animal foods such as meat, poultry, and whole-milk dairy products. However, some plant sources also provide saturated fat, including palm, palm kernel, and coconut oils. Food that contains trans-fats includes some margarines, cookies, crackers, and other commercial baked goods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, as well as French fries, donuts, and other commercial fried foods.
Slash the Fat
Fat is definitely a needed nutrient in a healthy diet. The problem is that most Americans consume too much and the wrong kinds. Don't cut fat completely out of your diet, but it is important to cut back and to choose the right types. This means lowering your intake of dietary cholesterol and saturated fat. You should also lower your blood cholesterol or maintain it at safe levels as a way of decreasing your risk for heart disease. You can cut the fat and cholesterol from your meals without losing any flavor. For example, try using egg whites or egg substitute in place of whole eggs. Choose leaner meats, cook with skinless poultry and fish, or occasionally opt for a vegetarian meal with beans or soy products as your main protein source. Read the nutrition facts panel to keep an eye on your daily intake of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
Cholesterol is not the same as fat. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance, but it has a different structure and different functions in the body than fat does. Because cholesterol provides no energy to the body, it has no calories.
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How Many Fats Are There?
There are different types of triglycerides, or dietary fats. Some of these fats are more harmful than others. The major kinds of fats in the foods we eat are saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and trans-fatty acids or hydrogenated fats. The unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) are referred to as the "healthy" fats. These fats can help to lower cholesterol levels, and they also have heart-protective factors. Most of the fat in your diet should be unsaturated.
Sources of monounsaturated fats include certain plant-based oils, such as olive, canola, and peanut. Avocados are also good sources of monounsaturated fats. Sources of polyunsaturated fats include certain other plantbased oils such as corn, cottonseed, safflower, sunflower, sesame, and soybean. Nuts and seeds are also good sources. This group also includes the omega-3 fatty acids found in some fish. There are two polyunsaturated essential fatty acids that your body does not make and you must get from the food you consume. These two fatty acids are linoleic acid (or omega-6) and linolenic acid (or omega-3).
Eating a totally fat-free diet is not part of a healthy eating style. Fat is an essential nutrient, and some fats-such as omega-3 fatty acids-are necessary for certain parts of a baby's development. A totally fat-free diet may also fail to provide sufficient calories.
Saturated fats and trans-fatty acids tend to increase blood cholesterol levels, which can lead to health problems such as heart disease and stroke. The major sources of saturated fat are animal foods such as meat, poultry, and whole-milk dairy products. However, some plant sources also provide saturated fat, including palm, palm kernel, and coconut oils. Food that contains trans-fats includes some margarines, cookies, crackers, and other commercial baked goods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, as well as French fries, donuts, and other commercial fried foods.
Slash the Fat
Fat is definitely a needed nutrient in a healthy diet. The problem is that most Americans consume too much and the wrong kinds. Don't cut fat completely out of your diet, but it is important to cut back and to choose the right types. This means lowering your intake of dietary cholesterol and saturated fat. You should also lower your blood cholesterol or maintain it at safe levels as a way of decreasing your risk for heart disease. You can cut the fat and cholesterol from your meals without losing any flavor. For example, try using egg whites or egg substitute in place of whole eggs. Choose leaner meats, cook with skinless poultry and fish, or occasionally opt for a vegetarian meal with beans or soy products as your main protein source. Read the nutrition facts panel to keep an eye on your daily intake of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
Cholesterol is not the same as fat. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance, but it has a different structure and different functions in the body than fat does. Because cholesterol provides no energy to the body, it has no calories.
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Understanding the Different Stages of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a puzzling time for the newly expectant dad. As your spouse experiences a hormonal rollercoaster, her body is likely to undergo some very surprising changes.
You will probably have heard the obstetrician refer to the term 'trimester'. The nine months of pregnancy are divided into three trimesters. These mark important stages in the development of the fetus. Knowing about the trimesters will help you to understand your baby's development better and also serve to demystify pregnancy for you.
First Trimester
The baby: This stage of pregnancy is marked by the speedy development of your baby. The first twelve weeks will see your baby grow to about three inches and have many of its organs already functioning - a lot when you consider that it all began with the fusion of two cells at the time of conception.
The mom: The frenzied discharge of hormones during the early months of pregnancy may be difficult for your spouse to handle. Nausea and an aversion to food items may be present. She will also complain of fatigue during this stage of pregnancy, as the growing baby makes its demands felt on her body. A healthy diet and a multivitamin prescribed by her obstetrician may help her cope with this.
Second Trimester
The baby: Your baby will continue to grow and develop normal functions. In fact, through these three months, your baby will grow to weigh two and a half to three pounds and measure fourteen inches. By the end of this trimester your baby, if it is born prematurely, will have matured enough to stand a good chance of surviving with appropriate medical care.
The mom: Your spouse's belly will expand to accommodate the baby's rapid growth. Thankfully, the distress caused by hormonal changes, such as nausea, will now start subsiding and allow her to enjoy the stages of pregnancy.
Third Trimester
The baby: During this last stage of pregnancy, the baby's organs will become ready to support the baby once it is out of the womb. The baby will grow to weigh around seven pounds and measure twenty inches by the time it is born.
The mom: Carrying the extra weight will be uncomfortable as your spouse may find it difficult to move around. Swelling on the hands and feet are common symptoms during the third pregnancy trimester.
The third trimester of pregnancy culminates in labor, which marks the beginning of the process of childbirth. Here are some commonly accepted natural labor inducer
You will probably have heard the obstetrician refer to the term 'trimester'. The nine months of pregnancy are divided into three trimesters. These mark important stages in the development of the fetus. Knowing about the trimesters will help you to understand your baby's development better and also serve to demystify pregnancy for you.
First Trimester
The baby: This stage of pregnancy is marked by the speedy development of your baby. The first twelve weeks will see your baby grow to about three inches and have many of its organs already functioning - a lot when you consider that it all began with the fusion of two cells at the time of conception.
The mom: The frenzied discharge of hormones during the early months of pregnancy may be difficult for your spouse to handle. Nausea and an aversion to food items may be present. She will also complain of fatigue during this stage of pregnancy, as the growing baby makes its demands felt on her body. A healthy diet and a multivitamin prescribed by her obstetrician may help her cope with this.
Second Trimester
The baby: Your baby will continue to grow and develop normal functions. In fact, through these three months, your baby will grow to weigh two and a half to three pounds and measure fourteen inches. By the end of this trimester your baby, if it is born prematurely, will have matured enough to stand a good chance of surviving with appropriate medical care.
The mom: Your spouse's belly will expand to accommodate the baby's rapid growth. Thankfully, the distress caused by hormonal changes, such as nausea, will now start subsiding and allow her to enjoy the stages of pregnancy.
Third Trimester
The baby: During this last stage of pregnancy, the baby's organs will become ready to support the baby once it is out of the womb. The baby will grow to weigh around seven pounds and measure twenty inches by the time it is born.
The mom: Carrying the extra weight will be uncomfortable as your spouse may find it difficult to move around. Swelling on the hands and feet are common symptoms during the third pregnancy trimester.
The third trimester of pregnancy culminates in labor, which marks the beginning of the process of childbirth. Here are some commonly accepted natural labor inducer
Tips to plan the nursery
The news of pregnancy brings joy to your life. At the same time you start planning enthusiastically about the baby that is due for some months. You begin to ponder about the days to come, the various changes to occur in your life, you're several involvements with the habits of your bundle of joy. If these things are coming to your mind presently, then it is high time you start planning about your baby's nursery.
How to go about it
Your baby must thrive on your imagination. He or she must have your individuality in the ambience of the nursery he or she will grow up in. Therefore, plan the décor and the furniture of the room according to your lovely taste.
Measure it up
Your excitement to bring in all lovely things for your baby's room is quite understandable. But before thinking of going out on a buying spree, take detailed measurements of the room you have decided to convert into the nursery. After all, wastage of money and things is not desirable.
Sketch it out
The best way to plan is to make a rough sketch of the room. All you have to do after that is to place the necessary things, like the crib, chest of baby toys and of course the dresser appropriately and there lays your dream nursery in front of you.
Budget it up
Chalk out your budget intelligently. Your happiness which you want to give to your new born child must not fade away due to your unconditioned planning. You can go for packages offered by big stores, but make sure they give you quality items only.
Make it a safe zone
Your baby's nursery must be safe enough. Go for round edged furniture. Choose décor colors that not too much chemically treated. If you are planning to borrow things from your friends and relatives, must sure that they are in good state. Chose soothing colors for the walls. And last, but not the least keep a chair for yourself, so that you do not miss your baby's grand activities.
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and has written a guide on 3 weeks pregnant and 4 weeks pregnant.
How to go about it
Your baby must thrive on your imagination. He or she must have your individuality in the ambience of the nursery he or she will grow up in. Therefore, plan the décor and the furniture of the room according to your lovely taste.
Measure it up
Your excitement to bring in all lovely things for your baby's room is quite understandable. But before thinking of going out on a buying spree, take detailed measurements of the room you have decided to convert into the nursery. After all, wastage of money and things is not desirable.
Sketch it out
The best way to plan is to make a rough sketch of the room. All you have to do after that is to place the necessary things, like the crib, chest of baby toys and of course the dresser appropriately and there lays your dream nursery in front of you.
Budget it up
Chalk out your budget intelligently. Your happiness which you want to give to your new born child must not fade away due to your unconditioned planning. You can go for packages offered by big stores, but make sure they give you quality items only.
Make it a safe zone
Your baby's nursery must be safe enough. Go for round edged furniture. Choose décor colors that not too much chemically treated. If you are planning to borrow things from your friends and relatives, must sure that they are in good state. Chose soothing colors for the walls. And last, but not the least keep a chair for yourself, so that you do not miss your baby's grand activities.
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and has written a guide on 3 weeks pregnant and 4 weeks pregnant.
Tips To Handle Ovulation Problem
Your marriage is incomplete without a child. All women, at the bottom of their heart believe in this notion. Ovulation problem is a major menace that hampers life at large all across the world. It occurs due to the malfunctioning of the ovaries. Ovulation problem may crop in due to an imbalance in hormone secretion. Obesity, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid gland disorders, adrenal gland disorders, excessive exercise, extensive weight loss and psychological stress may lead to ovulation problem. Sometimes these disorders may even cause early menopause. Precaution can be taken if you consult your doctor at the right moment, and are able to undergo the required treatment religiously.
Types of ovulation disorders
Doctors have listed five types of ovulation problems: oligomenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, menopause-like condition, polycystic ovary disease and hyperprolactinaemia.
Can we prevent ovulation problem from affecting us?
Name a disease or disorder; it will only take a fraction of second for the reader or the listener to start associating him or her with it. Women fear it the most. This is because the leap from womanhood to motherhood is always welcomed by smart and sweet ladies. According to renowned doctors, ovulation problem is combatable. It is only in the case of complete malfunctioning of the ovaries, that nothing can possibly be done.
Indications of ovarian disorder
Ovarian malfunctioning is directly related to you monthly periods. They can be detected at the very onset of your puberty. Your menstrual record will give you the vital clue. Ovulation problem and infertility can occur if you have never had a single period or if they had taken place at your early teens but have now stopped permanently or you have irregular periods.
Treatments and drugs
Several tests are conducted to ascertain the cause behind your incapability to conceive. Progesterone Challenge Test is one of them. Apart from these there are different kinds of medicines coming in various compositions to tackle infertility problem.
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and has written a guide on 5 weeks pregnant and 6 weeks pregnant.
Types of ovulation disorders
Doctors have listed five types of ovulation problems: oligomenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, menopause-like condition, polycystic ovary disease and hyperprolactinaemia.
Can we prevent ovulation problem from affecting us?
Name a disease or disorder; it will only take a fraction of second for the reader or the listener to start associating him or her with it. Women fear it the most. This is because the leap from womanhood to motherhood is always welcomed by smart and sweet ladies. According to renowned doctors, ovulation problem is combatable. It is only in the case of complete malfunctioning of the ovaries, that nothing can possibly be done.
Indications of ovarian disorder
Ovarian malfunctioning is directly related to you monthly periods. They can be detected at the very onset of your puberty. Your menstrual record will give you the vital clue. Ovulation problem and infertility can occur if you have never had a single period or if they had taken place at your early teens but have now stopped permanently or you have irregular periods.
Treatments and drugs
Several tests are conducted to ascertain the cause behind your incapability to conceive. Progesterone Challenge Test is one of them. Apart from these there are different kinds of medicines coming in various compositions to tackle infertility problem.
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and has written a guide on 5 weeks pregnant and 6 weeks pregnant.
Never Let These Things Worry You While Pregnant
Your taste buds would thoroughly respond to varieties of delicacies once you get pregnant. Rosy dreams of a cuddling baby nestled in your arms will come across your mind quite often. They will come, and you must allow them to interrupt your general thoughts. This is because the more they feel you with immeasurable joy, the less chances you will have to get bothered about silly and trifle notions.
Morning sickness and fatigue
Do not cut down those protein rich glasses of chocolate milk and bacons and salads. These help you to build up your energy, both for yourself and for your child.
Sexual life
A cozy embrace is not likely to help the "to –be- mothers" and the "to- be -fathers" if only the doctors rate your pregnancy as a low risk one. In other cases, like vaginal bleeding, membrane rapture, preterm labor and placenta pevia, you have no other way be to refrain from going into sensual retreats.
Cut down on pain killers
Headaches are common with pregnant women. But that does not give you the license to have acetaminophen at your free will. These drugs if taken sporadically may lead to untoward complications.
Trip and fell- now what?
A sudden fall is totally undesirable for pregnant women. But do not panic if you have not landed on your abdomen. It is better not to underestimate accidents. Though, your body gets prepared to resist all kinds of injuries, but still you should go for primary medications after an accident.
Can I exercise?
You can go for pregnancy related workouts provided you do not have the tendency of complaining of preterm labor or other dire complications. Consult doctor before deciding about workouts.
Computers are harmless
Working to- be-mothers must not jitter about computers. They cause no harm to your child; instead they keep you at safe distance from meaningless tensions.
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and has written a guide on 7 weeks pregnant and 8 weeks pregnant.
Morning sickness and fatigue
Do not cut down those protein rich glasses of chocolate milk and bacons and salads. These help you to build up your energy, both for yourself and for your child.
Sexual life
A cozy embrace is not likely to help the "to –be- mothers" and the "to- be -fathers" if only the doctors rate your pregnancy as a low risk one. In other cases, like vaginal bleeding, membrane rapture, preterm labor and placenta pevia, you have no other way be to refrain from going into sensual retreats.
Cut down on pain killers
Headaches are common with pregnant women. But that does not give you the license to have acetaminophen at your free will. These drugs if taken sporadically may lead to untoward complications.
Trip and fell- now what?
A sudden fall is totally undesirable for pregnant women. But do not panic if you have not landed on your abdomen. It is better not to underestimate accidents. Though, your body gets prepared to resist all kinds of injuries, but still you should go for primary medications after an accident.
Can I exercise?
You can go for pregnancy related workouts provided you do not have the tendency of complaining of preterm labor or other dire complications. Consult doctor before deciding about workouts.
Computers are harmless
Working to- be-mothers must not jitter about computers. They cause no harm to your child; instead they keep you at safe distance from meaningless tensions.
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and has written a guide on 7 weeks pregnant and 8 weeks pregnant.
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Diabetes is an age old disease, which is recorded as early as Greek civilization. This disease is characterized by excretion of large amount of very dilute urine. Diabetes can also be explained as a syndrome characterized by disordered metabolism and inappropriate blood sugar level.
On the basis of symptoms diabetes can be classified into two types - a) diabetes mellitus b) diabetes insipidus.
While diabetes mellitus is characterized by high blood sugar level, resulting from low insulin (hormone which controls the sugar level in blood) level, the characteristic symptoms are excessive urine production (polyuria), excessive thirst, and increased fluid intake (polydipsia) and blurred vision.
On the other hand, diabetes insipidus is characterized by excretion of large amount of severely diluted urine, which can not be reduced when fluid intake is reduced, leading to severe inability of kidney to concentrate urine.
World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes three main forms of diabetes mellitus; one of them is termed as gestational diabetes which occurs during pregnancy. Early diagnosis can cure the disease.
The basic cause of diabetes during pregnancy is that, mother's body is the sole supplier of glucose (sugar that results from the digestion of food) to the baby. This glucose is delivered to the baby through placenta. in return placenta produces certain hormones which helps the baby to develop, but on other hand these hormones prevents mothers body to use insulin and at later stage placenta increases these anti-insulin hormones which blocks the movement of glucose from the blood stream to the cell of the mother's body. This condition is termed as insulin resistance which leads to gestational diabetes.
There are several factors which increases the chance of developing diabetes during pregnancy, which includes the parents may have a family history of diabetes, obesity, the mother being over age 25 and the mother have a previous record of giving birth to a stillborn child or to a baby weighing nine pounds.
Though there are no obvious symptoms of gestational diabetes, but American diabetes association recommends all women to be screened for gestational diabetes between 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.
The following are the names of such screenings a) blood glucose test b) glucose tolerance test.
There can be many cases that the woman may have pre existing diabetes. In that case the mother must be warned against the complicacies that may arise during pregnancy. Careful planning and preconception care can allow the diabetic woman to have a problem free pregnancy.
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and has written a guide on 11 weeks pregnant and 12 weeks pregnant.
On the basis of symptoms diabetes can be classified into two types - a) diabetes mellitus b) diabetes insipidus.
While diabetes mellitus is characterized by high blood sugar level, resulting from low insulin (hormone which controls the sugar level in blood) level, the characteristic symptoms are excessive urine production (polyuria), excessive thirst, and increased fluid intake (polydipsia) and blurred vision.
On the other hand, diabetes insipidus is characterized by excretion of large amount of severely diluted urine, which can not be reduced when fluid intake is reduced, leading to severe inability of kidney to concentrate urine.
World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes three main forms of diabetes mellitus; one of them is termed as gestational diabetes which occurs during pregnancy. Early diagnosis can cure the disease.
The basic cause of diabetes during pregnancy is that, mother's body is the sole supplier of glucose (sugar that results from the digestion of food) to the baby. This glucose is delivered to the baby through placenta. in return placenta produces certain hormones which helps the baby to develop, but on other hand these hormones prevents mothers body to use insulin and at later stage placenta increases these anti-insulin hormones which blocks the movement of glucose from the blood stream to the cell of the mother's body. This condition is termed as insulin resistance which leads to gestational diabetes.
There are several factors which increases the chance of developing diabetes during pregnancy, which includes the parents may have a family history of diabetes, obesity, the mother being over age 25 and the mother have a previous record of giving birth to a stillborn child or to a baby weighing nine pounds.
Though there are no obvious symptoms of gestational diabetes, but American diabetes association recommends all women to be screened for gestational diabetes between 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.
The following are the names of such screenings a) blood glucose test b) glucose tolerance test.
There can be many cases that the woman may have pre existing diabetes. In that case the mother must be warned against the complicacies that may arise during pregnancy. Careful planning and preconception care can allow the diabetic woman to have a problem free pregnancy.
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and has written a guide on 11 weeks pregnant and 12 weeks pregnant.
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