Planned Pregnancy

August 31st, 2011 Posted in Pregnancy
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A planned pregnancy may be a better option than unwanted ones. Women may also have more advantages if they anticipate the coming of their babies rather than dreading that special day. Planned pregnancy may lessen the risks of complications as well as decrease the probability or abnormalities. Women are most likely to be less stressed with their pregnancy if they are ready for it. They may also be able to conceive easily as their bodies and their minds are ready for this task. They may also prepare so that they may be in the best physical and mental health when they would like to have their babies.

Planned pregnancy will also bring about healthier babies. Women who are ready to become pregnant will also be able to lessen their worries and their stress. This will both benefit them and their babies as well. Women will also be able to lessen their pregnancy pains and may ease their delivery too. Couples may decide when they are ready to have their babies. However, they may have to consider some important things. They may need to change their lifestyles and habits if they would like to become good parents to their babies.

Couples especially the women, need to make some important changes not only in their lifestyles but also in their diet. They have to prepare themselves physically so that they will bring about healthy and strong babies. Planned pregnancy would require them to eat healthy and nutritious foods not only for themselves but also for their babies to be. Women must avoid substances that may harm them and their babies. They should avoid cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking as much as possible. They may also consult with their obstetrician for proper care and guidance at the onset of their pregnancy.

Women who may be under some form of medication should also ask their doctors about the best things that they can do prior to their planned pregnancy. They may still have the chance to have healthy babies but they have to be careful and follow the advices of their doctors. Planned pregnancy may be the best options for women who would like to have their babies when they are ready for them. However, some women do not plan and get pregnant along the way. They will have to take care of themselves and their babies as best as they can. For others who do not find themselves in this predicament will have to think of planned pregnancy for them to have healthier babies.

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Things to Know When Having a Baby

June 29th, 2011 Posted in Pregnancy
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Expectant mothers have some important things to know when having a baby. Though not everything will happen according to the plan; pregnant women may be in a better position in handling the delivery of their babies. Expectant mothers need to take as much information as they can about their pregnancy. They may attend classes so that they may be updated on the trends in giving birth. This will also help them to make the right choices about their pregnancy and how they are going to deliver their babies. They may also be more prepared to undergo the labor process which is the most difficult one.

Expectant mothers may prepare their plans when having a baby though they will have to be very flexible as things may change at any stage of pregnancy and delivery. They also have to get the best support that they can especially when they are on the labor process. Spouses may be great supporters at this time but expectant mothers may also be more comfortable with someone who is close to them and one who has experienced the same. They may opt to have their mother, sister or a close friend during this difficult time.

Expectant mothers may also help their babies to get into the right position especially on the last stages of pregnancy towards the labor period. They may look into some exercises that will help them achieve this. When having a baby, expectant mothers need to ask the guidance of their doctors or health care team for the right kind of exercises that they can do. They should also be aware of the stages of labor that they are in. There are times when pregnant women go to the hospital at the very early signs of labor. However, it would be better for them to be brought there when they are already in the established labor stage.

Though it is difficult to even think of, expectant mothers should try to relax and rest prior to the period when having a baby. However, pregnant women may be more ready to tackle their established labor stage if they are well-rested and stress-free. It is also important for them to be able to communicate with the people who will be giving them the support that they need at this time. Expectant mothers may move around the room when in labor. They will also be helping their babies to position themselves before delivery. Expectant mothers need to stay positive though they may be in a very difficult situation when having a baby. All of their pains and aches will go away once they hold their babies in their arms after successful delivery.

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Developmental Stages in Pregnancy

June 10th, 2011 Posted in Pregnancy
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Learning about the different stages in pregnancy will help women to care more about themselves and their babies before they are born. Women may undergo different experiences as their unborn babies grow and develop in their wombs. For the first trimester, pregnant women may crave for particular foods. They may also feel moody at times because of some hormonal changes taking place inside their bodies. At this time, their babies’ brain and their spinal cord are being developed. The heart and the lungs also start to be formed. Their fingers, toes as well as their arms and legs are slowly developed too. By day 25, the babies inside the womb start to have heart beats.

The second trimester during the developmental stages in pregnancy will not be too difficult for pregnant women. They will have lesser morning sickness episodes and other symptoms. Pregnant women may now have more appetite and would start to gain weight. Their bellies tend to grow bigger at this time. The babies inside the womb would start to grow their eyelashes and their eyebrows. They may also have their fingernails developed and they may be able to make a fist already. By the 28th week, pregnant women may feel their babies kicking inside. Their babies may also start sucking their thumbs and may open and close their eyelids.

Pregnant women’s belly will grow fast during the last developmental stages in pregnancy. At times, they may feel some pains especially on the lower part of their bodies. Pregnant women may also feel the first signs of milk coming out of their breasts. Their babies inside have now fully developed and continue to grow. Babies may now open and close their eyes but they could only see some blurry light. By the end of the last trimester, pregnant women may feel the pressure of the weight of their babies in their pelvic area. Their babies are now getting in position for delivery.

Women should know what is happening in each of the different stages in pregnancy. Their knowledge will help them ease the pains and aches. They will also have the opportunity to prepare for their delivery without undue stress. As they monitor the progress of their babies with the help of their doctors, they may be able to prevent complications especially during the delivery period. Pregnancy may also be a wonderful experience to women who are ready to undergo the process. Their knowledge about the things to expect and to feel during the different stages in pregnancy will be of an advantage to them throughout the process.

 

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