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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Could i be feeling signs of pregnancy already?

Lincoln'sM

ok, heres the deal lol i ovulated 1/5/09 my hubby and i had sex that nite (we r ttc) i felt some slight pinching in my lower abdomen (didnt hurt i just noticed it) and when i wiped there was one tiny pinkish spot of blood on the tp. the past 2 nites i have had very vivid dreams. and now i am feeling a bit nauseated. i am 8 dpo could i be having symptoms of pregnancy already? i expect AF 1-22-09
ANSWERS ARE APPRECIATED!!!

Answer
Yeah of course. Symptoms may begin as 1-2 weeks after conception, especially nausea. Other explanations for nausea could be food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.

But the very main sign is spotting this type of Pink-Lemonade drops on the toilet paper after you wipe. 1 out 3 women will experience implantation bleeding. You could be one out of those 3!

Don't test at this moment, because even if you're pregnant the test will most likely come out negative, even if you already miss your period a lot of tests won't detect hCG, because the pregnancy recently just happened. Wait until 1 day before your period to test, but try to buy a very sensitive test that will detect hCG at very low counts here's a website that can help you in choosing the best pregnancy test: http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hpt.html

If you go couple of weeks without getting your period, wait until you get your next period. Perhaps you could be dealing with a hormonal imbalance especially because this happens when you've stopped taking birth control or switching methods (before conceiving).

Good luck!

Is this a symptom of pregnancy?

Lindsey D

I have dark cicle under my eyes along with headaches and alot of bowel movements? I ovulated a week ago could I already have these symptoms if prego?

Answer
Pregnancy
Symptom
Time of
Appearance
Other Possible
Causes

Delay of Menstruation During entire pregnancy Excessive weight gain or loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, going off the birth control pill or breast feeding.

Nausea and vomiting 2 - 8 weeks after conception Food poisoning, stress and variety of other stomach disorders.

Tender or swollen breasts 1 - 2 weeks after conception Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation.

Feeling exhausted or "sleepy" 1 -6 weeks after conception Stress, fatigue, depression and other physical and mental strains. Can also be the common cold or flu.

Backaches During entire pregnancy A variety of back problems and physical or mental strains.

Frequent headaches Sometimes during entire pregnancy. Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, eye strain and other ailments.

Food cravings During entire pregnancy Poor diet, stress, depression and impending menstruation.

Darkening of areola (breast nipple) First signs 1 - 14 weeks after conceptions and then throughout pregnancy Hormonal imbalance.

Fetal movements 16 - 22 week after conception Gas, lower gastrointestinal bowl contractions.

Frequent urination 6 - 8 weeks after conception Diabetes, urinary tract infection, taking excessive diuretics causing urination.

Fetal heart beat 10 - 20 weeks and then throughout entire pregnancy. Early detection using sensitive microphones, e.g. Doppler.

1st time mom - post pregnancy body question?

-[..]-

I am 20 years old and pregnant with my 1st child. I am 34 weeks. Before i became pregnant, I had a very in shape and nice body. I am 5'3'' and was 120 lbs. I was very active and did a 1 hour workout cardio/interval class 3 times a week. If it was an off night I at least did something small at home(lunges, squats, ab work, etc.) On top of working out I didnt eat too much. The food i ate was always healthy good food(eggs, oatmeal, turkey sandwichs, grilled chicken, etc) I never ate bad and stayed away from candy.

Since I've became pregnant I have craved bad food. I have been eating pizza, hamburgers, and stuff like that nearly daily. Thats all i have wanted to eat On top of that i stopped the workout class I attended because the instructor cancelled it and it seemed too rough for a pregnant woman. I do not exercise and have not been. Occationally i'll go for a walk.

Heres my issue, i am 34 weeks and have gained 30 lbs, which is in the normal range...BUT i am worried about my body after my baby is born. All of my pre-pregnancy clothes sizes were as follows = jeans size 3 or wait size 25/26. Shorts and skirts = size 0 or 1. I quickly grew to were i couldnt fit into my clothes. Now at 34 weeks i can barely squeeze into a size 9 shorts and waist size 29 jean.

People with experience(around this age) how was it after the baby? Did you ever fit back into your old clothes? I have SO many clothes those sizes and i am worried i will never get back down. I am also scared that i will look disgusting after. My hips and thighs are huge! Please just give me advice and prepare me for whats going to happen

Answer
I was in a very similar boat. Before baby I was an active backpacker (even a guide in the Rocky Mountains for a couple seasons), canoer etc.. I was 117lbs, 5'3" and 22 years old. I didn't workout regularly but I was very slim and fit. During my pregnacy I gained almost 50lbs and eat like a slob, everything in my path but eggs. My son was born just shy of 6 lbs and only a week early. In the first year after he was born I was 110lbs and exercised once a week (kickboxing class) running after baby and keeping us out of the house as much as possible with play dates and walking anywhere and everywhere or even puttinghim on the bike and riding really helps. The best diet ever is a toddler, They will eat at least if not all of what you try to eat :) Yes my body did change afterward. My hips are bigger and I'm more curvy over all. I also don't fit my pre-preggo clothes cause I'm too small and need a size smaller. Now I also have a job chasing after preschoolers all day in addition to my three year old and I'm once again an active outdoors woman, little one always with me. :)

Post pregnancy weight loss tips?

Dyck E

I've gained about 15 lbs that I need to get rid of, I would like to lose it within about 6 weeks. I'm looking for tips on food/Dieting like what to eat, free online exercise videos if that's possible, pills that are proven to lose weight? It's winter here so walking outside isn't really an option with baby! I cannot leave home - I don't drive.

I 'was' bikini perfect & that's what I'm looking for..

Answer
It takes up to 6 months after pregnancy for your body to return to normal. So even if you are not breast-feeding, don't be in too much of a hurry to cut calories. Apart from the physical trauma of giving birth, which itself can leave you feeling exhausted, looking after and being responsible for a new baby can be very stressful. It will require all your energy - especially as you get to grips with "night-feeds" and all the other demands of a new infant! So rather than focusing on "weight loss", concentrate for the first three months or so after the birth on eating healthy food with enough calories and nutrients to give you the energy and nutrition to cope.
Exercising too vigorously, too soon, can be damaging to health. This doesn't mean you need to be sedentary - on the contrary, you should be able to start gentle exercise almost immediately after returning home. But avoid any type of vigorous or sustained exercise until after your first post-pregnancy check-up. In exercise, as in the case of your diet, be guided by your doctor. He/she will explain the benefits of exercise - which include mood as well as physical benefits - and outline a suitable fitness program for you to follow. Incidentally, physical exercise in no way interferes with your ability to breast-feed.
A new mom who breastfeeds her new born child produces an average output of 850ml of breast milk each day. To provide this, the mother needs to consume approximately 500 extra calories per day during lactation. (A little more, if you are underweight.) In addition, nursing a baby means you need extra nutrients, so make sure you follow your doctor's or nurse's advice about nutrition.
After 2-3 months, when you feel your strength is returning and when your period has returned to normal, you can start following a healthy, weight loss diet, and taking more vigorous exercise. But don't aim for fast weight loss, and be guided by your doctor. For optimum health, aim to lose no more than 1 pound per week, and continue to focus on eating nutritious foods.
How long it takes you to return to your pre-pregnancy weight and shape largely depends on how much weight you gained while pregnant. The average gain in weight during pregnancy is 25-35 pounds. During the birth, mothers typically lose 12-14 pounds, leaving a remainder of about 12-21 pounds of weight to be lost afterwards, which - allowing for a 3-month recovery period after giving birth - should easily be lost within 6-8 months. If you gained more than 35 pounds while pregnant, allow an extra month of dieting for each additional 6-pounds gained. Thus, for example, if you gained about 47 pounds, it will take you about 10 months to regain your pre-pregnancy weight. Don't take these weight loss figures too literally. See them as a basic guide.

what kind of right food to eat during the time of pregnancy for vegetarians to get all necessary vitamins?

bhumika

Pregnancy is the most beautiful aspect of womanhood, but during this period there are lots of confusion relating to what to eat and what not to eat?

Answer
How can I make sure I'm getting the nutrients I need from a vegetarian diet?

"Many pregnant women who eat a vegetarian diet worry that they're not getting enough protein," says Elizabeth Somer, a dietician and author of Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy: The Complete Guide to Eating Before, During, and After Your Pregnancy (Owl Books, 2002). In fact, she says, it's pretty easy to fulfill your protein needs just by drinking cow's or soy milk.

Of bigger concern, she says, are omega 3 fatty-acids (a nutrient that plays an important role in brain function and development), zinc, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate and calcium. With the exception of the omega-3s that are mainly found in fatty fish, especially in salmon, most of these essentials are easy enough to find in foods that even vegans (people who eat no animal products at all) consume. If you don't eat at least two servings of fish each week, you'll have to get your omega-3s through foods like flax seed and walnuts. Diet recommendations

Beyond the two weekly servings of omega-3s (Check the food label on the packaging for serving information.), here's what Somer recommends pregnant vegetarians eat every day:

1. Four servings of cooked dried beans and peas because they're full of zinc, iron and protein. A few nuts and seeds can also be added.

2. Four servings of calcium-rich foods, including nonfat or low-fat milk or calcium- and vitamin D- fortified soy milk. Cheese and cottage cheese are good for calcium but won't supply the vitamin D your body needs to absorb it and move it into the bones. "Look for foods that have 300 mg of calcium per serving, which equates to about 30 percent of the daily value as listed on the label," says Somer.

3. Eight to ten servings of fruits and vegetables because they're full of antioxidants. "I recommend five to seven servings of vegetables and three to five of fruit," says Somer.

4. Six to 11 servings of whole grains, including foods such as brown rice, oatmeal and whole wheat bread.

5. One or more servings of a food that has vitamin B12, such as milk, fortified soy milk, egg yolk, or fermented soy foods like miso and tempeh.

You can find recipes on babycenter website.

Should I go vegetarian?

Q. Whenever I eat meat or think about it I start to feel sick. I can tolerate hamburgers and fish but anything else digusts me, I don't know why. Does this happen to anyone else? Should I go vegetarian? I used to be for a few months. It's just hard cause whenever my family cooks dinner there's meat and I don't know what else to have...

Answer
Just have all the other dishes and skip the meat. If your family cooks traditional healthy dinners there should be vegetables and salads which you can eat. If you get hungry between meals, eat fresh fruit and nuts - they are very nutritious and need no preparation.

You don't need meat, and maybe your body is also less tolerant and is trying to warn you. Maybe you can sometimes cook for your family. It might motivate them to become vegetarian too. It's much better for your health and for the planet. Watch this video to see why:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6_hjA4cdjM

And if you want to get cooking, here's some inspiration:

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/10/cheap-easy-vegetarian-meals-recipes.php

Edit: Someone said 'Ask your doctor'. It's not even necessary. Here's what dietitians say:

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. ... Well-planned vegan and other types of vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Vegetarian diets offer a number of nutritional benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein as well as higher levels of carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, folate, and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and phytochemicals."

The only supplement you need is vitamin B12.

pregnancy foods? what are some good foods and meals to eat when you are pregnant?

chickchick

to all the pregnant ladys or or moms.what are some good meals to eat while you are pregnant? whats are some good foods?

what foods and or meals should i stay away from?

what kind of things should i drink and not drink

thank you!! :)

Answer
wheat, fruit, veggies, lean meats (pork, chicken, turkey, some fish) nuts,milk. so many healthy meals u can make at home so u can control the fat and oil u use. plus u will save money and look awesome during AND after pregnancy. stay away from frozen and fast food.. full of fat that u dont want.

Healthy food / meals during pregnancy?

Only For Y

I am in need of some healthy foods / meals ideas, im 20wks pregnant & in one month I have gained 7 pounds! ha ya.. so please if you know of any let me know!
Thanks(:

Answer
I found a good website that have some great ideas for healthy foods and snacks.

Going into labor? Pregnancy?

The Y!A Ho

My husband really wants a baby. But I'm afraid of getting pregnant, because I don't want to go into labor.

I mean, not to sound arrogant, but I'm pretty rich and have never worked before. I don't think I would be good at it, and I certainly don't want to do it. I've always associated it with the minorities.

What do you think? Should I get pregnant and endure the labor? Or just stick to what I'm doing now?

I'm also concerned about not being able to get a manicure and pedicure every Monday and Thursday. The doctor told me that nail polish is bad for the fetus. But these mani/pedis are the only relaxing breaks I get from the long, hard days I spend shopping in New York with my girl friends.

Advice? Opinions? Thanks!

Answer
How is pregnancy and labor something to be related to minorities? You make yourself look stupid and racist, first off. Secondly, if you're that selfish that you can't give up doing your nails, don't have a baby. There's other lists of foods you can't have and things you can't do while pregnant that make having your nails done look childish. Also, people who get everything handed to them in life are typically horrible as parents and create little selfish demons; the world doesn't need more people that are so self centered. you just stick to being the atypical rich bimbo, I'm sure the meaning of life, or cure for cancer isn't going to come from people like you anyway.

Yeast infection symptoms vs pregnancy symptoms?

Jakes Wife

Okay, so I have been trying to figure out when to take a pregnancy test, as I feel like I am pregnant. I haven't "really" missed a period as I only have one every 3 months with my birth control (I should mentioned I was late/missed some). Had sex on November 1st. This could be the only possible day I got pregnant. On November 7th I lightly "spotted" brownish w/pinkish through it (yea I am sure everyone wanted a visual). The only time I really noticed the spotting was a couple times that I wiped. Anyway, I asked my mom about when I should take a test- how many weeks I should wait or whatever & she informed me it was more than likely a yeast infection. Several friends have said the same thing..

*I have been extremely fatigue
*heightened sense of smell (get nausea w/ some smells like eggs)
*hot flashes (I am a normally, very cold person! I went shopping the other day & stripped down to a tank top- I live in the midwest it's cold!!)
*nausea daily from the time I wake up to middle of the day, then it will go away n come back later in the day.
*frequent urination (have to get up at night & i feel dehydrated by the time I wake up)
*pimples around forehead (haven't changed face wash & i'm not 16 anymore!!)
*stomach pains off n on.. when my 8lb cat got on my stomach i thought i was going to die & made her get off.
*irritability
*burping&farting all the time lol

Does that sound like a yeast infection?? I don't know anything about them honestly, yea that sounds dumb sorry!! I read online that there is itching or burning- I haven't had that.

Answer
Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle.

Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience signs or symptoms of pregnancy within a week of conception. For other women, pregnancy symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all.

Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy signs symptoms. If you have been sexually active and experiencing any of the following symptoms it is important to take a pregnancy test.

Find a Free Testing Center or call 1-866-942-6466

Implantation Bleeding:
Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.

Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.

Delay/Difference in Menstruation:
A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period.

Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.

Swollen/Tender Breasts:
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.

Fatigue/Tiredness:
Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.

Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.

Nausea/Morning Sickness:
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.

Backaches:
Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.

Headaches:
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.

Frequent Urination:
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.

Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.

Darkening of Areolas:
If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.

Food Cravings:
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Does any food affect on baby during pregnancy?

Q. Any food or any other thing that cause of a beautiful baby. i'm asian and asian like fair skin.

Answer
docs and specialists do say that there are foods which can harm you bub while growing, these are foods like soft cheeses (Camembert and blue cheese etc) these have germs that can harm bub, not properly cooked eggs, processed meats from delis (bbq chickens), alcohol, etc. the best thing to do would be to ask ur midwifes or docs what to say away from and what is good for bub.

but as alot of grandparents would say they ate all food while pregnant back in their day and they had healthy children so it is up to you.

food for baby hair growth during pregnancy?

R oJ

Hi, I am pregnant..having a gurl :) i am really very excited...but nervous as well...
just wana make sure i eat everything right so that she is perfect...i am fair good skin etc etc BUT the only prb is HAIR :(
my hubby and his family have good thick density hair...my dad, bro have good thick hair too..me and my mom dont have such great thick hair...its thin really thin and straight....
Anybody has any advice/tips on any foods to be particularly had for "MY BABY HAS GREAT THICK HAIR :)"
Eating olives?? Almonds?? Please pass on some tips based on your exp, some one else's exp or something you have read anywhere!!
Thanks a ton to everyone in advance!!!

Answer
what type of hair she will have has already been decided,
it was decided at the moment of conception. like many other things.

and baby hair is much different then the hair type of a toddler and then it changes again for children.
but that isn't always tru but the hair of new borm is different then that of a 1 year old and that is different then that of a four or five year old.....
well at least that is how it has been with my son now 41/2 years old, and many other children i know his age....
i am guessing he got my hair, becaue the older he gets the moer of it he has and the thicker it gets.....i don't know how much more it will change from now.
texture fullness or what....

oh well, he'd still be perfect if he couldn't grow hair at all, but his head is funny lookin' i don't let his hair get to short, because then he gets goofy lookin'

but babys hair tends to start off thin and not as full as it will be in a few years.

what do japanese women eat during their pregnancy - do you know?

Etoile

Answer
Hi,
They have a lot of similar foods to we do. They would probably eat vegetables, rice, potatoes and more foods. They would avoid sushi without raw fish, but aside from that just pretty much everything we do!
Good luck,
Hope this has helped.

Sushi During Pregnancy?

Betta Love

I know that your not supposed to consume sushi during pregnancy due to the risk of contamination. However, I had been eating sushi without knowing I was pregnant (about once weekly). Plus, we've ate at the same Sushi place for years and never once have we gotten sick.

Would it be safe for me to continue eating sushi? I'm just over 6 weeks pregnant.
Are there any other reasons I shouldn't be eating it?
For those of you who are writing that it's raw fish, and I could always get sick. In asian cultures they eat sushi during pregnancy just fine... I just want to know if there's anything else that fish can do without being contaminated.

Answer
I'm four months pregnant; sushi has always been one of my favorite dishes. You should avoid raw fish at all costs. Your immune system is suppressed through out your pregnany. Thus making you more susceptible to food-borne illness. Most sushi restaurants offer an array of sushi-rolls that contain no raw meat. I.g.; california rolls, salmon skin rolls, and even philly rolls can contain cooked salmon. If there's a particular roll you're going to miss, ask the chef to substitute the raw meat for cooked. That's what I've been doing. :)

Although some people might continue to eat sushi through out their pregnancy (I.g.; the Japanese.) Keep in mind that not all places may take the necessary pre-cautions for preparation. Raw fish may carry Toxoplasmosis and parasites. Tuna also contains trace amounts of mercury.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Should I go vegetarian?

I want to loose 20 puonds in 2 months is there any remedies besides exercise and dieting?

Hello everyone!

I had a baby a year and a half ago and after the birth I gained 20 pounds over of what I had gained during the pregnancy. I have tried diet pills, exercising, liquid diet with only one meal a day and nothing works in matter of fact I think I just gained 5 pounds in the last 2 weeks. I have always had a big behind and thick legs to go with it and it did look cute but its not looking cute if theres a gut to with it. With the first kid it was easy to loose the weight. I honestly dont know what else to do.

Please does anyone know of any home remedies that i could use that actualy works?

Thanks.
oops! I just noticed I spelled pounds wrong. Thanks to that guy..

Answer
First, make sure that you are healthy, no diabetes, no heart stuff, and check to see what you should weigh for your bone structure, height, AND family genes (which are important). Some women never get rid of that extra 10 to 20 lbs., others can eat you out of house and home and never put on a pound.

Worrying about weight actually makes you think about food more. The word "diet" is a bad word too. Eating right is the only way. LOTS of quick diets only last a quick time. You can lose a lot of water with pills, but your body needs a lot of water to lose weight.

Our family is Native American and Scotch and Sephardic. Weight is easy for us to put on. My sister found it easier with doc's help to eat 6 smaller meals each day. Kept to 1200 to 1500 calories daily with 2 glasses of water with each meal. She lost 15 lbs. first month, 10 the second and 5 the third. She added more carbs the 2nd and 3rd month and it made a difference. So she cut out white sugar, white flour and corn, potatoes (kept the sweet), rice, but eats brown, uses grapeseed oil and walnut oil. She feels a lot better and some months hardly looses, but the weight has shifted, has more muscle then fat, but muscle weights more, so she bikes with her kids and hates running, but like roller skating. You don't have to over do it, live. You have kids and the time is short. You marriage needs work too, not just your body and if you can make good looking low fat carb, meals romantic, or picnics, with husband, isn't his view important?

So lots of high fiber salads, like with turkey, chicken pea pods, spinach, peppers, onions, scallions, mushrooms, gluten free muffins (yes, you can have muffins, breads and even cookies, low carb). My sister takes a few hours off at night to fix a weeks worth of cooked mushrooms, peppers, onions, and other ingredients and freezes into individual packets to thaw and heat when mixing with other stuff. She also has yogurt and 1/2 banana for breakfast, midmorning a gluten-free cookie and green hot tea, lunch vegetable soup with brown bread (gluten free), and ice tea, mid afternoon, fruit with fish or meat salad or just a fruit salad with cottage cheese, dinner a hot meal with hubbie, before bed, muffin or 1/2 a low carb sand., or gluten crackers with cashew butter and 1/2 glass of low fat milk ...

Sometimes she makes low fat ice cream with real fruit, or a smoothie with tofu. There are so many good recipes on line that take little time to make. You will lose slowly if you eat well and drink water and be involved in family, your mental and physical health is so important. Gut someones will get smaller, but nothing like situps to tone you, but biking will help, otherwise look at your children and if you had a choice we all would grow older gracefully with them and stay as healthy as long as possible. Good Luck.

Pregnancy craving! Spicy and indian food all the time! Why? any gender indication for that?

Dhay

Hey
I'm 6 weeks pregnant. all i think of is indian food and spicy food. I used to eat indian cuisin but normally from time to time. Now ive been eating almost daily!! Is it normal have any1 experienced it? and is it ok to have such food "mild spicy" for the baby? or does it harm him in anyway? especially Im in my 1st trimester. And also, some ppl told me this kind of craving could be an indication of the child gender. Can you share your experience or any information you know with me? I'm totally new in this.

thanks:)

Answer
Pregnant cravings can vary, very differently. I have heard some cases where women would eat dirt!

The reason you crave Indian, and spicy foods; is because your body needs the nourishment it gives you.

i.e. Dirt actually has some types of minerals that is beneficial to our bodies :p

Eat, eat away!

Why isn't good for pregnant woman to eat spicy foods?

HollaAtCha

I just heard it isn't good for pregnant women to eat HOT or Spicy foods.
I'm 36 weeks and thats all I have been craving

Answer
i crave spicey food when i was pregnant with my daughter, my husband is from India so i ate allot of curry and spicy Indian pickles, i had a healthy baby girl, no heart burn either, so it depends if your body can handle the spices while your pregnant.

mother of 3 and 29 weeks prego

Early signs of pregnancy?

Laura

Is heartburn, constipation, gases, chills, bloating, lower backpain, vaginal discharge (thin and clear) no signs of menstrual period. all these symptoms come and go. my last menstrual period was on sept 30th .before i forgot to mention i had been doing some power walking for the past month every other day. i went again on tuesday i couldn't even walk one lap before i had to stop and sit down twice for a min and stretch out. normally i walk about 4 miles. but this time i couldnt even pick up my feet. i felt so tired i just stopped and came home. i always stretch before i walk or workout so i dont' know why i made me so tired that one time

Answer
Here are the early signs of pregnancy, from the experts...

This is one of the most commonly asked questions on Yahoo Answers, maybe the very top oneâ¦please read this and see if it answers all your questions! Watch the videos, hope you will learn things that you didnât know!
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/symptoms-of-pregnancy/PR00102
http://www.4woman.gov/pregnancy/index.cfm

Best site ever for pregnancy!

Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy: Things you might notice before you start prenatal care
Could you be pregnant? Before you test, read this list of classic clues.
Are you pregnant? The proof is really in the pregnancy test. But you may suspect â or hope â that you're expecting, even before you miss a period, if you experience one or more of the following signs and symptoms of pregnancy. These early clues may begin in the first few weeks after conception.
Tender, swollen breasts or nipples
One of the first physical changes of pregnancy is a change in the way your breasts feel. They may feel tender, tingly or sore. Or they may feel fuller and heavier. As early as two weeks after conception, your breasts start to grow and change in preparation for producing milk. The primary cause of these changes is increased production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Changes in your breasts are often most dramatic when you're pregnant for the first time.
Fatigue
Many women feel wiped out during pregnancy, especially in the early stages. This may be nature's way of persuading moms-to-be to take extra naps, in preparation for the sleepless nights ahead. But there's also a physical reason for fatigue.
During the early weeks of pregnancy, your body is working hard â pumping out hormones and producing more blood to carry nutrients to your baby. To accommodate this increased blood flow, your heart pumps harder and faster. Plus, progesterone is a natural central nervous system depressant, so high levels of this hormone may make you sleepy. In addition, the possibility of pregnancy can bring about a range of feelings and concerns that may sap your energy and disturb sleep.
Slight bleeding or cramping
Some women experience a small amount of spotting or bleeding very early in pregnancy, about 10 to 14 days after fertilization. Known as implantation bleeding, it happens when the fertilized egg first attaches to the lining of the uterus. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a usual period and doesn't last long.
Many women also experience cramping very early in pregnancy as the uterus begins to enlarge. These cramps are similar to menstrual cramps.
Nausea with or without vomiting
Morning sickness is one of the telltale signs of early pregnancy. Most women feel some sickness around four to eight weeks of pregnancy, but the queasiness can begin as early as two weeks after conception.
Although nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is commonly called morning sickness, it can occur at any time of the day. It seems to stem from the rapidly rising levels of estrogen produced by the placenta and the fetus. These hormones cause the stomach to empty somewhat more slowly, which could be part of the problem. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so a variety of odors â such as foods cooking, coffee, perfume or cigarette smoke â can trigger nausea.
Food aversions or cravings
Turning up your nose at certain foods is often the first hint that you're pregnant. Even the smell of some foods may cause a wave of nausea in early pregnancy. One study suggests that pregnant women experience a unique aversion to coffee in the early weeks of pregnancy. Meat, dairy products and spicy foods are other common objects of repulsion.
Food cravings are common, too. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes. Pregnant women typically find that their food tastes change somewhat, especially in the first trimester, when hormones have the strongest impact.
Frequent urination
Many pregnant women find themselves running to the bathroom more often than usual. During the first trimester of pregnancy, this is caused by the enlarging uterus pushing on your bladder.
Headaches
If you're pregnant, you may be troubled by frequent, mild headaches. Early in pregnancy, headaches may be the result of increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes.
Constipation
Constipation is another common early indication of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes digestion to slow down, so food passes more slowly through the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to constipation.
Mood swings
You're a no-nonsense kind of woman â so what's with this crying over Hallmark commercials? The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Swings in your mood, from bliss to deep gloom, also are common, especially in the first trimester.
Faintness and dizziness
It's common for pregnant women to be lightheaded or dizzy. These sensations usually result from circulatory changes as your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure drops. Early in pregnancy, faint feelings may also be triggered by low blood sugar.
Raised basal body temperature
Your basal body temperature (BBT) is your oral temperature when you first wake up in the morning. This temperature spikes slightly soon after ovulation and remains at that level until your next period. If you've been charting your BBT to determine when you ovulate, its continued elevation for more than two weeks may mean you're pregnant. In fact, BBT stays elevated throughout your pregnancy.
Are you really pregnant?
Unfortunately, these signs and symptoms aren't unique to pregnancy. Some can indicate that you're getting sick or that your period is about to start. And, conversely, you can be pregnant without ever experiencing these symptoms.
Still, if you notice any of the tip-offs on this list, make plans to take a home pregnancy test, especially if you're not keeping track of your menstrual cycle or if it varies widely from one month to the next. Also take extra good care of yourself. You just might be taking care for two.

http://www.teenwire.com/infocus/2003/if-20030514p178-pregnant.php

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pregnancy help please?

demetri c

can u eat spicy food during pregnancy if so when.... something like hot chips??

Answer
http://pregnancy.healthguru.com/content/video/watch/100057/Pregnancy_The_Safe_Stuff_to_Eat?YAFT

This is a great place to find out what you can and cant have and so on. Check it out!! I hope it helps.

Is it common to go off foods in early pregnancy?

Up until a week ago, I loved fish, my favoriate was salmon... Tried to have some Cod today and it made me gag (spat it out before I had chance to be sick) then I tried to have some salmon and that was even worse.

I am possibly coming up to 3 weeks pregnant

2 questions... Is this common, to go off foods you normally love?
and Isnt 3 weeks too early for signs to be showing?
I dont know I am pregnant... thats why I said 'possibly' :)

Me and my husband stopped having sex 2 months before the wedding night just to try and make it a little more special, so the most I could be is coming up to 3 weeks pregnant :)

Hope that clears that up.

Answer
I can't answer the big pregnancy question for you, but I will say that even when I didn't know that I was pregnant, I should have. I conceived in December and was eating everything in sight, but attributed it to Christmas time baking.

Then when I would have been 4 weeks pregnant, I couldn't be around cooking meat, could barely eat meat (only wanted fruit) and didn't even think about tea (used ot have a cup a day) or my first love, chocolate. All chocolate (even the higher end stuff), tasted oily and fake and ice cream (also my fav) made me gag. I couldn't eat all of those things until I was about 5 months. Throughout my whole pregnancy, starting as early as 4 weeks, the thought of spinach (in a salad especially) makes me feel sick to my stomach

So in essence, it's never too early to get turned off food. It was the first, real sign of pregnancy for me :)

pregnancy: junk food?

ScienceGee

I get cravings every so often, usually of good food but recently it's been chocolate muffins and crisps. I've only been getting this craving at night for the past few days. I usually let myself enjoy what i'm craving because i go off it real quick, so i know i'll go off the muffins soon enough.

I'm just wondering if it's having an effect on my baby? I eat a decent mixture of foods everyday, i try to get as much fruit and veg in as possible, i drink fruit juice/smoothies and i drink alot of water and milk so i know i'm getting a good range of foods.

Also, any ideas of what groceries i could buy that i can munch on at night instead of crisps, i love quavers and wotsits and when i get slightly hungry at night i'll have a pack or 2 and i know it's not good, but what other things can i try? I HATE FRUIT now, i can only drink 100% fruit juices, so i can't nibble on fruit. I've tried yoghurts and cereals.

- Is eating muffins and crisps effecting my baby? More the crisps than anything because i eat them everyday usually.

- What can i buy to nibble on at night when i get hungry, instead of junk food. Don't say make a meal, because i get bad heartburn if i eat meals at 9pm at night.
Amanda - I never said i didn't like yoghurts and cereals, that's currently what i eat when i'm hungry at night, but i'm getting bored of them.

Kelley - I said don't say make a meal, because i've had 4 big meals throughout the day and then at 9/10pm i'm not wanting to cook a big meal again, especially when i get bad heartburn and have eaten enough as it is, i just need something to satisfy my hunger. I'll try soups and baked potatoes, easy and quick to make.

Thanks everyone else, it's really just ideas for foods i can eat at night. Something easy and fast to make, but also quite good for you. I'll try everything you've said. I'm just sick of eating toasties, yoghurts and cereal.

Answer
i have continued to eat crisps n chocolate throughout my pregnancy as well as eat healthy meals. just dont over-indulge.
i find that i drift onto cream crackers if im trying to stay off the crisps because i need to have somthing which 'crunches' when i eat it - like the crisps do.
if you have to have the crisps, can u switch for the 'healthier' ones - i like walkers baked - they're really crispy with not many calories as are french fries.
i really think that if you're eating a generallyhealthy diet a little bit of what you fancy will not hurt. it your body's way of saying ' i need this food!!'
PS- with my 1st preg, i lived on crisps n rubbish for 1st trim, got my appetite back and ate well in the 2nd, and went rite off food again in the 3rd and lived on rubbbish. my son was 7lbs11 when born, i put 11lbs total weight on. he's now 4 and fit and healthy. so don't worry too much.

Pregnancy Diagnosis help?

pernell gr

Me and my GF have had sex w/o a condom and recently she has had cramping pains like a period but only twice and w/o bleeding. She has a irregular period might i add. We are on a no meats no sweets fast and last week we hadnt had a chance to eat anythng til about 7pm which caused us both to get headaches n stomach pains from lack of food but hers she described as slight menstrual cramps mixed with hunger pains. She thinks it was just intense hunger pains and she said once she ate it went away. but 7 days later she got cramps again but she not hunger just menstrual type cramps.These are the only two times she ever gotten cramps. She took a pregnancy test it came out negative but this morning she woke up @ 3am very nauseous n feeling sick all day. later in the day she threw up. she also has a sensitive stomach and ate fast food late last night which she said might be the cause but she been sick all day n she said a fever is starting to develop. i always thought the nausea came and went but i could be wrong. Everything seems so coincidental. we thought maybe she took the test too early and she says she wants to take one in a few more weeks. What does this sound like? How does cramping feel. is it constant or a quick come and go pain? same with the sickness. does it last all day or a few days at a time or is it like in the morning for a few hours? Help please and thank you

Answer
Nausea and vomiting with pregnancy doesn't usually occur until weeks 6-8.
This sounds very coincidental. Test for pregnancy again in one week.

Lose pregnancy weight in 6 weeks?

Leila

I'm expecting a baby in 3 weeks, and after I have her I want to jump into action to lose the weight from the pregnancy. My goal is 6 weeks, and I'm wondering what method would work best? I will be breast-feeding so I don't want to take an obscene pill. Would the Acai-diet work, because it's natural? And what type of exercises would be beneficial?

Answer
Every woman wants to look slim and fit after pregnancy to improve upon her personality. There are some diets which help you to lose weight safely but you must always consult your doctor who will recommend the kind of foods which will be best for you and your baby. This is because losing weight too quickly during this period of time can also affect your baby.

Workout exercises are also to be done on the recommendation of the doctor. Post pregnancy workout is recommended only six weeks after normal delivery. You must be healthy instead of slim during the post pregnancy months because your baby needs you the most. After this you can start following a healthy, weight loss plan, and taking moderate exercise. Some celebrity moms do lose their weight in very short span after giving, but you must avoid comparing yourself to these women. Don't go fast with weight loss, combine a healthy; diet with exercise.

Before going for a workout, you should breastfeed your baby. This makes your breast relax. Also if you breastfeed your baby after your workout, your breast milk can become more acidic.

However, it is important to understand your limits during the physical exercise. If the exercise is causing any problem, then you should stop and talk to your doctor about it.

Workouts after pregnancy make your body stronger and flexible for carrying your baby around. Also exercise helps you to regain your self-confidence and lifts you up if you are in depression. Exercising does not affect breast milk and you should not be bothered about it. You should continue to do a healthy workout and take a balanced diet after consulting your doctor.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

How far along in pregnancy does a dogs teats begin to drop?

Krystal S

I rescued this dog (2yrs old) exactly a month and 1 week ago today. The pound was going to put her to sleep because her tail had been cut off. So the day after I got her she had to have her tail surgically removed. Well the night before last I noticed her teats looked bigger than normal (they have always looked big) and they are kinda hard. Well as of today they are a lot bigger and a lot harder. So obviously she is pregnant, but I'm trying to figure out how far along. I can not take her to the vet right now, because we are moving and I have a 7 month old. I just spent a lot of money getting her tail amputated, and money is really tight. After this I am definitely getting her fixed.

Answer
hi, here is a pregnancy time line.. take a look.. hope this helps.. (it does me) and it looks like week 36-42

Canine Pregnancy Timeline

Week One (Days 1-7)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
â¢Fertilization occurs
â¢2 cell embryos are in the oviduct
â¢The embryo is fairly resistant to external interference in development
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢Possible morning sickness
â¢Possible personality changes
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢Normal feeding
â¢Check any and all medications with vet prior to administering
â¢No insecticides (i.e., flea treatments)
â¢No live vaccines
TO DO LIST
â¢Put together pedigree on litter
â¢Write contract
â¢Contact AKC for litter registration application
â¢Start taking puppy reservations
Week Two (Days 8-14)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
â¢Embryo will be 4 cell at start of week and 64 cell by end of week
â¢Embryo enters the uterus
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢Possible morning sickness
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢Continue as with Week One
TO DO LIST
â¢Nothing special this week
Week Three (Days 15-21)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
â¢Day 19 -- Implantation of embryos in uterus
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢See above
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢See above
TO DO LIST
â¢Nothing special this week
Week Four (Days 22-28)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
â¢Development of eyes and spinal cords
â¢Faces take shape
â¢Fetus' grow from 5-10 mm to 14-15 mm
â¢Organogenesis begins-- Embryos are at their most susceptible to defects
â¢Days 26 - 32 are the best days to palpate (i.e.. feel for the puppies)
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢Possible clear vaginal discharge
â¢Mammary development begins
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢After Day 26, palpitation may be possible to diagnose pregnancy
â¢Limit strenuous activity (such as working, jumping, long runs)
â¢Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese or a hard boiled egg to food on alternating days
TO DO LIST
â¢Schedule ultrasound or palpation with vet if desired
Week Five (Days 29-35)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

â¢Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws
â¢Fetus' look like dogs
â¢Gender can be determined
â¢Eyes (previously open) now close
â¢Fetus' grow from 18 mm - 30 mm
â¢Organogenesis ends -- embryos are fairly resistant to interference with development
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢Swelling becomes noticeable
â¢Loss of "tuck-up"
â¢Weight will start to increase
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢Slightly increase amount of food and switch to puppy kibble.
â¢If you feed one meal a day, add an extra meal. If you feed twice a day, slightly increase one of the meals.
â¢Add daily multi-vitamin
â¢Palpation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus
TO DO LIST
â¢Nothing special this week
Week Six (Days 36-42)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
â¢Development of skin pigment
â¢Fetus' should weigh around 6 grams and be 45 mm long
â¢Fetal heartbeats can be heard with stethoscope
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢Nipples darken and enlarge
â¢Abdomen continues to enlarge
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢Add cottage cheese or hard boiled egg to food daily
â¢Increase the amount of food in the extra meal
â¢Bitch should start sleeping in whelping box
TO DO LIST
â¢Assemble whelping box
â¢By this time you should be fairly sure that the bitch is pregnant.
â¢Notify the people on your puppy list.
â¢Let them know when you expect delivery.
Week Seven (Days 43-49)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
â¢Growth and development continues
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢Abdomen hair will start shedding
â¢The bitch will start to look pregnant at this point
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢Slightly increase both meals
TO DO LIST
â¢Stop any roughhousing or jumping
â¢Radiographs (X-rays) possible to determine number and size of puppies
Week Eight (Days 50-57)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
â¢Fetal movement can be detected when bitch is at rest
â¢Puppies can safely be born from now on
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢Milk may be squeezed from nipples
â¢The bitch will be very large.
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢Moderate lunch
TO DO LIST
â¢Gather whelping kit
â¢Prepare phone list for help/support. It should include your vet's phone number, the emergency clinic's phone number, the number of any friends who will be offering support during whelping and anyone else you might need to contact before, during, or after whelping (like your office to let them know you won't be in!)
â¢Make sure your car is gassed up and ready for a possible emergency trip to the vet's office.
Week Nine (Days 58-65)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
â¢Growth and Development continues
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
â¢Nesting behavior may be seen
â¢Bitch may become distressed (panting, pacing, acting uncomfortable)
â¢Temperature should be around 100.8-100.2=B0
When temperature drops to around 98 - 99.4, puppies should be born within 24 hours
â¢Appetite may disappear as whelping approaches
CARE OF THE BITCH
â¢Start taking temperature three times a day
TO DO LIST
â¢Notify vet or emergency clinic when temperature drops so that they will be ready for any problems
â¢Keep detailed records on temperature and behavior of bitch
â¢Double check that whelping supplies are ready

temazepam during pregnancy?

Rachel J

i've been really struggling lately, got a lot of debt, lost my partner, got no where to live, no job, the whole lot really... and have depression. Haven't slept in a week and the dr prescribed me temazepam for one week as i'm starting to really lose it.. is it safe? anyone else taken this during pregnancy? i'm 22 weeks pregnant.
dr is aware of my pregnancy but my depression is a big issue at the moment and i keep losing it, doing crazy things and can't stop crying and shaking.. is why he prescribed it.. all last night i was a mess and my family didn't know what to do with me... i felt out of control too. i feel a little bit more sane now, hence the worry and not sure if i should take it. they will probably take my baby when its born anyway so maybe i dont have anythin to lose?

Answer
well in reading through poster 1 it says in the first trimester, and you are in your second, most medications are unsafe in the first and last but ok in the second, and your OB may feel that the benefit out ways the possible risk, as one has not been established. Take for example (and Iknow this is a bit different) I am HIGHLY allergic tp penecillian , my throat closes and I can essentially die, but I can take penecillian derivatives with little to no reaction... may be along the same concept and as this is a derivitave of and not and actual you may be safe, just to double check call the nurse at your OB office and ask again, they are usually fine with reassuring you.. I would also insist on weekly counseling, and possibly calling your local "welfare" and social service departments and gettign emergency aid, they will put you in a shelter (which in some states means they put you in a hotel) until they can findhousing for you, they will give you a monthly cash stipend and food stamps, and make sure you get the care you need and deserve, It is alright to ask for help and more than alright to ask for it when you are pregnant, and you will get it. Try not to think of the person who left you deserted with nothing and focus on rebuildign your life for you and you little baby, that is what is most important. Sometime the powers above need you to realize how strong you are, and one way of doing this is by letting your world crumb around you and making you find that strength within, yuo can do it, and you will, you cant fall apart, not now, not ever... breath, relax, and move forward, I have been through more than this pregnant and would be happy to chat if you would like

Kimb1233@yahoo.com

whats the percentage of having a miscarriage in first pregnancy ?

Yasmine R

i am about 6weeks pregnant, i dont smoke / drink, but ive heard that having a miscarriage is quite high, was just wondering if theres anything to worry about, any foods to avoid ?

thank you, its my first, ttc# for 9months xxx

Answer
Firstly congratulations on your pregnancy!

As another answerer says, estimates are that 25% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. The majority of these occur before 12 weeks gestation. The further your pregnancy progresses the less likely miscarriage becomes. Once you have had a scan and heard the heartbeat, the chance of miscarriage drops to around 3%.

Maybe people consider 12 weeks to be the 'safe' mark as once you get to 12 weeks and have heard the heartbeat, the risk of miscarriage drops again to less than 1%.

Don't read up about it too much (like I did) as this will stress you out at a time when you really don't need extra stress! There are plenty of foods you should avoid, mainly raw or undercooked meats, soft cheese and pate. This link tells you more about foods to avoid during pregnancy.

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/nutrition/foodsafety/notsafetoeatexpert/

Good luck with your pregnancy x

what foods can i eat while im pregnant ?

daniishesf

i want to know exactly what it is i can and can not eat .

Answer
It's not so much important what you CAN eat, but what you SHOULDN'T.
Buy some baby books, search online.

Although most foods are safe to eat, some might be problematic during pregnancy. For example, you should avoid or limit your exposure to foods that are more likely to be contaminated with bacteria (such as raw meat and fish), since food-borne infections may cause birth defects or miscarriage. And foods that might contain high levels of mercury (such as certain types of fish) can cause damage to the developing brain of a fetus.

Generally, you should stay away from:
1) Soft, unpasteurized cheeses (often advertised as "fresh") such as feta, goat, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheeses, and Mexican queso fresco
2) Unpasteurized milk, juices, and apple cider
3) Raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs, including mousse, tiramisu, raw cookie dough, eggnog, homemade ice cream, and Caesar dressing
4) Raw or undercooked fish (sushi), shellfish, or meats
5) PÃ¢tÃ© and meat spreads
6) Processed meats such as hot dogs and deli meats (these should be very well cooked before eating)
7) Fish that may contain high levels of mercury (shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and tuna steak). Limited amounts of canned, preferably light, tuna are OK.

Here are a few good links:
(They talk about vitamins, folic acid, caffeine etc)
http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/agesandstages/pregnancy/whenyrpregnant/
http://www.peacefulbirth.ca/foods-to-avoid-during-pregnancy/

Of course you CAN eat all these things. It's not like you and the baby will suddenly die if you do..it's just some tips if you want to be really safe. Anything can go wrong whether or not you eat these things.

healthy pregnancy?

noot

i would like some healthy eating tips for my pregnancy as i went up a dress size after my daughter now1 so i've not lost all that weight yet help needed thanks

Answer
You could try several small meals that are nutritious- fruits, vegetables, lean meats whole grains (these take longer for your body to digest than simple starches like white bread and rice, so you feel hungry longer), and low fat milk. Stay away from junk food and make sure to drink lots of water (this helps curb cravings also). Take up an exercise program that your doctor approves during pregnancy. Make sure to take your prenatal vitamin as well. Remember though, don't starve yourself or go overboard exercising. You still need to continue to gain weight steadily throughout your pregnancy and your baby needs a steady income of calories and nutrition.

why is eating healthy important in early pregnancy?

Q. If your 4 weeks pregnant and the baby is still too small to get food and liquid from you, then why is it important to eat and drink the right things?

Answer
The baby gets all the nutrients from what you eat. Eating healthy during early pregnancy is crucial. The baby develops from all the nutrients you receive. Try to stick on the healthy side. Eating good is very important for your baby's development and growth. You should consume about 300 more calories per day than you did before you became pregnant.
* Eat a variety of foods to get all the nutrients you need. Recommended daily servings include 6-11 servings of breads and grains, two to four servings of fruit, four or more servings of vegetables, four servings of dairy products, and three servings of protein sources (meat, poultry, fish, eggs or nuts). Use fats and sweets sparingly.
* Choose foods high in fiber that are enriched such as whole-grain breads, cereals, pasta, rice, fruits, and vegetables.
* Make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals in your daily diet while pregnant. You should take a prenatal vitamin supplement to make sure you are consistently getting enough vitamins and minerals every day. Your doctor can recommend an over-the-counter brand or prescribe a prenatal vitamin for you.
* Eat and drink at least four servings of dairy products and calcium-rich foods a day to help ensure that you are getting 1000-1300 mg of calcium in your daily diet during pregnancy.
* Eat at least three servings of iron-rich foods per day to ensure you are getting 27 mg of iron daily.
* Choose at least one good source of vitamin C every day, such as oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, honeydew, papaya, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, green peppers, tomatoes, and mustard greens. Pregnant women need 70 mg of vitamin C a day.
* Choose at least one good source of folic acid every day, like dark green leafy vegetables, veal, and legumes (lima beans, black beans, black-eyed peas and chickpeas). Every pregnant woman needs at least 0.4 mg of folic acid per day to help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
* Choose at least one source of vitamin A every other day. Sources of vitamin A include carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, spinach, water squash, turnip greens, beet greens, apricots, and cantaloupe. Know that excessive vitamin A intake (>10,000 IU/day) may be associated with fetal malformations.
* Avoid alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol has been linked to premature delivery, mental retardation, birth defects, and low birth weight babies.
* Limit caffeine to no more than 300 mg per day. The caffeine content in various drinks depends on the beans or leaves used and how it was prepared. An 8-ounce cup of coffee has about 150 mg of caffeine on average while black tea has typically about 80 mg. A 12-ounce glass of caffeinated soda contains anywhere from 30-60 mg of caffeine. Remember, chocolate contains caffeine -- the amount of caffeine in a chocolate bar is equal to 1/4 cup of coffee.
* The use of saccharin is strongly discouraged during pregnancy because it can cross the placenta and may remain in fetal tissues. But, the use of other non-nutritive or artificial sweeteners approved by the FDA is acceptable during pregnancy. These FDA-approved sweeteners include aspartame (Equal or NutraSweet), acesulfame-K (Sunett), and sucralose (Splenda). These sweeteners are considered safe in moderation so talk with your health care provider about how much non-nutritive sweetener is acceptable during pregnancy.
* Decrease the total amount of fat you eat to 30% or less of your total daily calories. For a person eating 2000 calories a day, this would be 65 grams of fat or less per day.
* Limit cholesterol intake to 300 mg or less per day.
* Do not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish (also called white snapper), because they contain high levels of mercury.
* Avoid soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined, and Mexican-style cheese. These cheeses are often unpasteurized and may cause Listeria infection. Thereâs no need to avoid hard cheese, processed cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese, or yogurt.
* Avoid raw fish, especially shellfish like oysters and clams.

does taking vitamins during pregnancy lead to healthier babies?

XblazerX99

is there a comparison between females that has taken vitamins during pregnancy and the ones that hasnt

Answer
YES!!! Sometimes you can't eat enough fruits and vegetables as you can get bloated trying to eat all that nutrition. Vitamins come in handy neat capsules. Get organic supplements, they are closest to the natural food. Nutrilite is a fantastic brand. Get enough protein for development as well.

liliglorry@yahoo.com.sg

Is it normal to randomly fall asleep during pregnancy?

mommy

Answer
YES! First trimester nap attacks I called them lol. Horrible but yeah, in the first trimester (til week 14) your body is working as hard as it would if you were climbing a mountain! I've heard that comparison and after having 3 babies, I believe it:)

Just listen to your body. I remember sleeping in and then only a few hours later barely able to keep my eyes open! Reminders of the old Garfield comics where he'd fall face down in the food "NAP ATTACK" came to mind lol. Take care of yourself and rest when you can. It happens later in the third trimester as well. In fact, now that I have my 2 week old, I have them still.. no sleep! LOL.

Take care! Best of luck and blessings :)

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Does Omega 3 help ADHD?

Answer
Deficiencies in zinc and certain essential fatty acids, - Omega 3 - the key components of fats and oils, may have effects on behavior.

P.S.

Sugar is often cited as contributing to hyperactivity, although study findings (especially those funded by the sugar industry) are mixed. Children who are malnourished as infants are also prone to developing ADHD.

Environmental Toxins: Complications during pregnancy or prenatal exposure to alcohol, nicotine, or environmental pollutants such as dioxins or PCBs may also be partly responsible. In addition, accumulation of even minimal amounts of lead in the body, which usually arises when children consume paint chips that are peeling off the walls of old homes, may cause distractibility and troubled thinking typical of ADHD.

The mineral magnesium may help to lessen symptoms of ADHD. Magnesium is often included in multivitamin formulas.

Taking a vitamin B complex, which contains a mix of B vitamins along with extra B3 and B6, helps to promote nervous system health.

Damage from free radicals, oxygen compounds produced during ordinary metabolism, can harm brain, nervous system, and other body tissues. The antioxidant vitamin C, taken with flavonoids, is important for preserving cell health throughout the body.

Evening primrose oil and borage oil are both rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), a "good" type of fat that promotes nervous system health. Some studies suggest that GLA can be particularly beneficial in those who are deficient in the mineral zinc.

The nutritional supplement DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) helps to foster production of brain chemicals essential for healthy mental processing. Taking DMAE may therefore help to improve focus and concentration. Some researchers suggest that DMAE improves short-term, or working, memory, deficits of which have been noted in people with ADHD.

Dietary changes. So many foods and substances have been shown to enhance hyperactivity that it's truly worth the effort of at least giving the following dietary elimination program at least a six to eight week trial. If you notice improvement by eliminating certain foods, you can gradually reintroduce certain foods to determine which are the real culprits.

Look for chemicals. Remove as many additives, artificial colorings, and other chemicals as possible. You will learn to become an expert label reader. After a few days, you'll be surprised by how many chemicals we routinely ingest.

Check for hidden food allergies and remove any "positives" from your diet. Some research has reported that behavior improves when likely allergens are restricted.

Eliminate salicylates, including aspirin and salicylate-rich foods, from your diet. Such foods include some spices (chili powder, cloves, oregano, paprika) and an array of fruits, vegetables, and nuts (apples, grapes, oranges, plums, peaches, all types of berries, tomatoes, bell peppers, almonds, and peanuts). This program, called the Feingold diet, also restricts additives as well as petroleum-based preservatives such as BHA and BHT from the diet. Eliminate such foods for about two weeks, then gradually re-introduce them into your diet to see which may be contributing to behavioral problems.

Try more caffeine. Caffeine acts as a stimulant, like Ritalin, and some nutritionally oriented doctors actually prescribe it in capsule form.

Cut out white sugar. Many people report a "sugar high" when they ingest sugary foods and drinks such as candy, cakes, sweetened fruit juice, or soda pop.

Lifestyle changes. In addition to dietary changes, a few simple strategies for dealing with everyday issues more effectively may help. Time-tested tips include:

Break large projects into smaller, simpler tasks, setting deadlines for each part. Create a daily "to do" list, with a schedule for completing each one, and reward yourself when you are done. Write notes to yourself to help you remember.

Choose quiet settings to work and relax. Limit TV watching and computer games. Instead, listen to music, audiotapes or stories, or old-time radio shows.

Ask for clarification. If you don't understand an assignment or task, ask a teacher or your boss to repeat the instructions.

Try to stay organized, keeping phone numbers and addresses in one place, and other related groups of items (such as CDs or photos) in another.

Focus on a new activity or sport. Many people with ADHD benefit from activities that limit stimulation, such as tai chi, yoga, or tae kwon do. Learning these kinds of focused exercises helps to teach self-restraint and discipline.

What are some foods you should avoid during pregnancy?

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Food and Drinks to Avoid During Pregnancy

As mentioned earlier, avoid alcohol. No level of alcohol consumption is considered safe during pregnancy. Also, check with your doctor before you take any vitamins or herbal products. Some of these can be harmful to the developing fetus.
-And although many doctors feel that one or two 6- to 8-ounce cups per day of coffee, tea, or soda with caffeine won't harm your baby, it's probably wise to avoid caffeine altogether if you can. High caffeine consumption has been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, so limit your intake or switch to decaffeinated products.

When you're pregnant, it's also important to avoid food-borne illnesses, such as listeriosis and toxoplasmosis, which can be life-threatening to an unborn baby and may cause birth defects or miscarriage. Foods you'll want to steer clear of include:

* soft, unpasteurized cheeses (often advertised as "fresh") such as feta, goat, Brie, Camembert, and blue cheese
* unpasteurized milk, juices, and apple cider
* raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs, including mousse and tiramisu
* raw or undercooked meats, fish, or shellfish
* processed meats such as hot dogs and deli meats (these should be well-cooked)
* fish that are high in mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackeral, or tilefish

If you've eaten these foods at some point during your pregnancy, try not to worry too much about it now; just avoid them for the remainder of the pregnancy. If you're really concerned, talk to your doctor.

About Fish. Fish and shellfish can be an extremely healthy part of your pregnancy diet â they contain beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, and are high in protein and low in saturated fat. But limit the types of fish you eat while pregnant because some contain high levels of mercury, which can cause damage to the developing nervous system of a fetus. Mercury, which occurs naturally in the environment, is also released into the air through industrial pollution and can accumulate in streams and oceans, where it turns into methylmercury. The methylmercury builds up in fish, especially those that eat other fish.

Because canned albacore (or white) tuna and tuna steaks are generally considered to be higher in mercury than canned light tuna, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that you eat no more than 6 ounces a week. A 2006 review by Consumer Reports, though, showed that some canned light tuna can contain levels of mercury even higher than that of white tuna. But the FDA maintains that the levels are safe if consumption of the fish is limited, and that the current recommendations should stand.

It can be confusing when recommendations from trusted sources differ. But since this analysis indicates that amounts of mercury in tuna may be higher than previously reported, some women may want to eliminate tuna from their diet while pregnant or when trying to become pregnant. Almost all fish and shellfish contain small amounts of mercury, but you can safely eat those with consistently low mercury levels (like salmon, shrimp, clams, and tilapia). Talk with your doctor if you have any questions about how much â and which fish â you can eat
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t's important to know which foods are safe to eat and which you need to avoid while pregnant. Eat a safe pregnancy diet, and learn about safe food storage and handling by following these tips from the Clemson University Agricultural Extension.

Don't eat:

* Raw meat such as sushi, seafood, rare or uncooked beef, or poultry because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
* Raw eggs, or foods containing raw egg such as Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custard, unpasteurized eggnog, or Hollandaise sauce because raw eggs may be contaminated with salmonella.
* Soft cheese such as blue cheese, feta, Brie, Camambert, and Latin-American soft white cheeses such as queso blanco and queso fresco because they may harbor harmful bacteria.
* Fish containing accumulated levels of mercury in their fatty tissues such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish.
# When a pregnant woman consumes large amounts of mercury, her baby may suffer brain damage resulting in developmental delays (for example, delays in learning to walk or talk).
# Fish containing high levels of an industrial pollutant called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in their fatty tissues such as bluefish and striped bass, and freshwater fish such as salmon, pike, trout, walleye from contaminated lakes and rivers. According to the March of Dimes, consumption of large amounts of PCBs by pregnant women is linked to decreased attention, memory, and IQ in their babies. Check with your local Health Department to determine which fish in your area are safe to eat.
# According to the March of Dimes, deli meats have led to outbreaks of a form of food poisoning called Listeriosis, that is particularly harmful to fetuses. While the risk is low, you may want to thoroughly reheat deli meats to an internal temperature of 165 degrees (including hot dogs) or avoid them altogether.
# Minimize the amount of liver you eat. According to the March of Dimes, animal liver contains very high levels of vitamin A. While vitamin A is good for you, women who consume too much may risk a higher incidence of birth defects in their babies (however, studies are not conclusive). Since you're probably already taking prenatal vitamins and eating other vitamin A-containing foods, it's better to be safe and not consume liver on a regular basis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended has that pregnant woman maintain their vitamin A intake around 8,000 IU and that vitamin A be taken in the form of beta-carotene, which is not considered toxic.
# According to the FDA, consumption of artificial sweeteners is safe for the general public. No studies show conclusively that it's harmful to consume artificial sweeteners during pregnancy. However, this is a personal decision, and for your peace of mind--and just to be on the safe side--you might decide to limit your consumption of artificial sweeteners during pregnancy. Instead, substitute fruit juice with sparkling water when you need a light, refreshing drink.
# According to a 1999 U.S. Health and Human Services press release, raw sprouts have led to some incidents of salmonella outbreaks. They advise that pregnant women eat sprouts that are cooked, or avoid eating them altogether.

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read this articles;

- Pregnancy Diet Don'ts
Foods to Avoid While You're Expecting

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- A Nutrition Primer for Expectant Mothers

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Almond allergy only during pregnancy?

cjs_mama2

I am pregnant with my 3rd child right now and I developed an allergy to almonds with the first two. I'm expecting to with this one as well. About 2 months after the baby is born the allergy goes away completely. What causes this? Is it something I'm doing?

Answer
hi, it has to do with your hormones and also your body chemistry changes when you are pregnant.

when my friend was pregnant she craved certain foods so badly that she had to eat them all the time, whereas before she was pregnant she hated them. few weeks or so after giving birth she went back to hating those same foods.

my other friend is a coffee maniac, when she became pregnant she couldnt even stand the smell of coffee it would make her sick.

seems that pregnant women are more prone to allergies and hayfever, many pregnant women complain they hayfever is out of control when they are pregnant.

if you are allegic to almonds be sure to read all labels.

best wishes on your pregnancy !!

Olive oil allergy during pregnancy?

tiredbutwi

Has anyone ever experienced a reaction to olive oil while pregnant? I have eaten olive oil twice now during my pregnancy and my lips have gotten numb both times - like a tingly allergic feeling. I have eaten it in the past and never had this. Any ideas why this would be occuring?

Answer
That does seem unusual. I didn't experience allergic symptoms to olive oil, but got very sick (pain and vomiting for up to two days) every time I ate out while pregnant. It didn't make any sense and we didn't figure out what was going on until a doctor sat down with me and made me write out everything I normally eat and everything I ate the few days before getting sick. I ended up have problems with my gal bladder, a rare but normal side effect of pregnancy. I usually eat really low fat at home so it was only when I ate out or at someone else's house where the food had a fattier content that I got sick.

Try to think about what you ate with the olive oil to make sure you rule out all possibilities. Think shellfish, mushrooms, any new spices (direct contact to cinnamon makes my daughters lips swollen and numb), or even produce that might not have been washed well (pesticides may be causing a reaction). Once you have your list talk to your doctor so you can figure out which food is causing you problems.

Good Luck.

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