Thursday, January 21, 2010

When do I ovulate? The day Of Ovulation?

For people trying to conceive, It is important to know some signs of Ovulation.
The start of ovulation can be detected by various signs. Because the signs are not readily discernible by people other than the woman herself, humans are said to have a concealed ovulation.

The most accurate way is to use an Ovulation kit. You can buy it online from here

then there is some signs
Women near ovulation experience changes in the cervix, in mucus produced by the cervix, and in their basal body temperature. Furthermore, many women also experience secondary fertility signs including Mittelschmerz (pain associated with ovulation) and a heightened sense of smell.
Many women experience heightened sexual desire in the several days immediately before ovulation. One study concluded that women subtly improve their facial attractiveness during ovulation and period.

Monday, January 18, 2010

How to overcome Morning sickness in Pregnancy?

Morning thickness affects the Pregnant , women on hormonal contraception or hormone replacement therapy.

Treatments
-Avoiding an empty stomach.
-Eating five or six small meals per day, rather than three large ones
(BRAT is the mnemonic acronym for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast,)
-Drinking liquids 30 to 45 minutes after eating solid food.
-Vitamin B6 (either pyridoxine or pyridoxamine),

Sunday, January 17, 2010

How to overcome Varicose veins in Pregnancy?

Varicose veins

* Caused by: relaxation of the venous smooth muscle and increased intravascular pressure.
* Treatment: elevation of the legs, pressure stockings
* relieve swelling and pain with warm sitz bath.
* Avoid obesity, lengthy standing or sitting, constrictive clothing and constipation and bearing down with bowel movements

How to overcome Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy?

Hemorrhoids

* Caused by: increased venous stasis and IVC compression leading to congestion in venous system along with increased abdominal pressure secondary to constipation.
* Treatment: topical anesthetics, treatment of constipation, Consult your doctor.

How to overcome Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Pregnancy?

* Caused by: relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and increased transit time in the stomach (normal in pregnancy)
* Treatment: avoid spicy and rich acidic Food, multiple small meals a day, avoid lying down within an hour of eating, sleeping in a comfortable chain
consult you doctor

How to overcome Edema in Pregnancy?

* Caused by: compression of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and pelvic veins by the uterus leads to increased hydrostatic pressure in lower extremities.
* Treatment: raising legs above the heart, patient sleeps on her side

How to overcome Dehydration in Pregnancy?

* Caused by: expanded intravascular space and increased Third Spacing of Fluids
* Treatment: fluid intake
* Complication: uterine contractions, which may occur because dehydration causes body release of ADH, which is similar to oxytocin in structure. Oxytocin itself can cause uterine contractions and thus ADH can cross-react with oxytocin receptors and also cause contractions.

How to overcome Contractions in Pregnancy?

Contractions

* occasional, irregular, painless contractions that occur several times per day are normal and are known as Braxton Hicks contractions
* Caused by: dehydration
* Treatment: fluid intake
* regular contractions (every 10-15 min) are a sign of preterm labor and should be assessed by cervical exam.

How to overcome Back pain in Pregnancy?

* Common, particularly in the third trimester when the patient's center of gravity has shifted.
* Treatment:first, Consult your Doctor. mild exercise, gentle massage, heating pads, paracetamol (acetaminophen), and (in severe cases) muscle relaxants or narcotics

Constipation in Pregnancy, How to overcome it?

increase the intake of fluids (preferably water) and dietary fiber. The latter may be achieved by consuming more vegetables and fruit and whole meal bread, and pulses such as baked beans and chick peas. The routine non-medical use of laxatives is to be discouraged as this may result in bowel action becoming dependent
And If those stuff didn't work, Consult Your doctor or midwife.

The Cause of this constipation is: decreased bowel motility secondary to elevated progesterone (normal in pregnancy), which can lead to greater absorption of water.

Am I pregnant?

Here we go, If you need to know If you are Pregnant or not.
Firs If you have a missed period, Go immediately for a Home Pregnancy Test Kit. You can buy one online from here
If no missed period Just answer The following Questions in this page . After you answer The Questions, The program will tell you if you are pregnant or not.

Friday, January 15, 2010

How to know your baby Birth Due date?

Here is a wondeful website to show you when is your Baby Birth due date?
You Need to know your LMP(last menstrual period) and submit it in the search Bar in the format like 1-jan / 3-feb and Your due date will shows up
Here is the link
http://baby-birth-calculator.egyptmedicine.info/

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

pregnancy indigestion

here is some simple procedure and You will need to consult a doctor

  • avoid spicy and rich acidic Food
  • sleeping in a comfortable chain
  • loose fitting cothes

an Itchy Stomach How to deal?

You will need to consult your Gyn/obs. Here is some basic tips to do
you need mosturizer(example cocao butter) and make a massage to the abdomen
use calamine lotion
always use loose-fittin clothes

Recommended nutrients during pregnancy

Nutrient
Recommendation (Extra = Above RDA)
Maximum/Total amount recommended per day
Energy
Increase by 200 kcal (840 kJ) per day in last trimester only.
Recommended_Dietary_Allowances
Proteins
Extra 6 g per day
51 g per day
Thiamin
Increase in line with energy; increase by 0.1 mg per day
0.9 mg per day
Riboflavin
Needed for tissue growth; extra 0.3 mg per day
1.4 mg per day
Niacin
Regular supplementation/diet of substance. No increase required.
Recommended_Dietary_Allowances
Folate
Maintain plasma levels; extra 100 µg per day
300 µg per day
Vitamin C
Replenish drained maternal stores; extra 120 mg per day
50 mg per day
Vitamin D
Replenish plasma levels of vitamin 10 µg per day.
Recommended_Dietary_Allowances
Calcium
Needs no increase
Recommended_Dietary_Allowances

Iron
Extra 3 mg per day needed
Recommended_Dietary_Allowances
Magnesium, zinc, and copper
Normal supplementation or consumption.
Recommended_Dietary_Allowances
Iodine
Extra 100 µg per day.
250 µg per day

Nutrition and pregnancy

Nutrition and pregnancy refers to the nutrient intake, and dietary planning that is undertaken before, during and after pregnancy.
In a precursory study into the link between nutrition and pregnancy in 1950 women who consumed minimal amounts over the eight week period had a higher mortality or disorder rate concerning their offspring than women who ate regularly, because children born to well-fed mothers had less restriction within the womb.

About ChildBirth


 The World Health Organization defines normal term for delivery as between 37 weeks and 42 weeks The calculation of this date involves the assumption of a regular 28-day menstrual cycle.

One scientific term for the state of pregnancy is gravid, and a pregnant female is sometimes referred to as a gravida. The term embryo is used to describe the developing offspring during the first 8 weeks following conception, and the term fetus is used from about 2 months of development until birth.