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Pregnancy Food

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

During pregnancy you need to be careful with regard to the food you ingest. Your food intake is likely to go up at this time because you are eating for not one but two. But that shouldn’t be taken to mean that you can eat just about anything. Sit with a dietitian and draw up a diet plan if you want to be really fastidious. But if you don’t want to be, there are certain rules of thumb that you can follow.

Increase your carbohydrate intake to begin with. An adequate proportion of cereals, breads, rice, potatoes, vegetables and fruits should do the needful as far as your carbohydrate intake is concerned.

For your baby to grow with a good blood count you would need to add a fair amount of protein to your diet. Fish is especially good for the growth of your baby’s cells. Also try and consume a decent proportion of egg whites, tofu, lean meats, and pulses.

If protein is good for you so are iron and calcium. Iron aids the development of red blood cells and doesn’t let you become anemic. Spinach and red meat (make sure it is lean) and some breads and cereals happen to be rich iron sources. Calcium, on the other hand, helps build bones and teeth. Dairy products like milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium as are most cheeses and seafood like sardines and salmons.

Another nutrient that aids the development of teeth and gums is vitamin C. Citrus fruits like orange, apple, and lemon are absolutely dripping with vitamin C. While going shopping don’t forget to look out for vitamin C-fortified fruit juices.

All these foods will also strengthen your baby’s umbilical cord which may be banked to aid stem cell research, a major breakthrough in medical science.

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Tips for Pregnant Women

Monday, December 20th, 2010

Your doctor’s just confirmed your pregnancy, heartiest congratulations! Pregnancy is a time for celebration and some amount of anxiety, especially if it’s the first time. Your lifestyle undergoes complete change, even for mundane things like eating and sleeping.

In the first few weeks most women develop a strong aversion to food. Going hungry, however, is inadvisable; you must keep your stomach full. Don’t snack on junk food even if the craving is very strong. Settle instead, for cereals, pulses, and fibers. A vitamin-rich diet is also strongly recommended. Get in touch with a dietitician if possible.

Most women stop exercising when pregnant. This can result in huge weight gain which might be difficult to get rid of after childbirth. Talk to your doctor about the kind of exercise you can do. Walking, which every doctor would advise, is one of the best forms of exercise and also good for the baby.

A major issue that pregnant women face is sleep. Sleeping at night, especially, is problematic for most women as they have frequently run to the bathroom. It is also nature’s way of readying you for your baby who will make you get up several times at times. Try and get a nap in the afternoon if you can. As you advance through your pregnancy you would be best advised to sleep facing your left side. This position is also recommended by doctors as being good for the baby.

Keep an eye on the bigger picture as the due date draws nearer. How do you ensure the wellness of your baby (and siblings) for life? Answer: Bank your baby’s umbilical cord at your nearest private bank. The umbilical cord is rich in stem cells which can be used to treat many serious disorders. It poses no health risk to the mother.

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Pregnancy Month by Month

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

Most women don’t realize that they are pregnant before the second month. That’s when fatigue and nausea set in and breasts feel tender. The baby who is still an embryo at this stage, begins to develop a placenta and umbilical cord by the third month. But it is not before the fifth month that you’ll know the gender of your child. You can also start feeling the movement of your baby inside of you.

By the sixth month your little one would have grown to about one foot long. An ultrasound will reveal the eyes blinking and its ears well developed. You might want to start talking to your child, reading to it, and switching on music at this time.

By the end of month 7 you would be amazed at the extent to which your body would have stretched to accommodate the life constantly growing inside of you. The seventh month is also the beginning of the first trimester during which period your little one would have been almost fully formed. You’ll be amazed to feel it burping and hiccupping.

The third trimester also marks the time for most couples to start classes in childbirth. The stomach distends beyond imagination with the belly button almost standing up. The belly also fells itchy and scratchy while your hands and feet tend to balloon. In short, it is a restless time for both you and your baby.

The ninth month marks the final leg of your pregnancy journey. By this time, mothers to be start feeling really uncomfortable carrying all that weight around. Some women also experience, what is known as, Braxton Hicks contractions which prepare you for the birthing event.

After birth, do bank your baby’s umbilical cord which, rich in stem cells, can save your baby’s life should the contingency arrive.

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Pregnancy Week by Week

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Ok, so you are pregnant. Around the first week the eggs would have fertilized into a tiny speck, the size of a mulberry. By the end of the second week this little mulberry would have grown into, according to your doctor’s parlance, an ‘embryo’. By the end of four weeks the cells would have gone into an overdrive of multiplying and dividing. Also, the cluster of cells would have lost its round appearance and begins to take on a more elongated appearance.

While at week 5 your would detect nothing, in your sixth week a trans-vaginal scan does reveal your baby’s ‘embryonic’ heartbeat. By weeks 7 and 8 the embryo now looks human and by week 9 it is moving about. By weeks 10 and 11 the movements would have become more definite. The next few weeks are crucial in the development of limbs and by the 14th week the baby’s body is more in shape. Over the next fortnight or so its movements develops further and by the 17th week it even dreams!

Skin develops in the 18th week and ears by the 19th. By the end of 22 weeks you can feel the baby responding to external sounds and by 26 weeks it will be ‘pounding’ inside you! The baby’s head too would have developed more compared to the rest of its body and by the 30th week it will be lying head down. Around the 37th week it will have its head in the pelvic region and by the 40th week it is ready to be born. After birth, do remember to store its umbilical cord at a stem cell bank. The umbilical cord is rich in stem cells which are used in stem cell therapy and are of far-reaching benefit to mankind.

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Pregnancy Care

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Your joy knows no bounds once your gynecologist confirms that pregnancy test. It is a life-changing event, to put it at its mildest best. You, the mum-to-be, are now the special one in your family, deserving of special attention and nurturance. Apart from regular trips to your GP and gynecologist you would need to observe a few simple rules having to do with pre-natal care.

An ever-proliferating trend of double income families has led to an increasing number of women joining the workforce. You don’t need your gynecologist to tell you the criticality associated with pre-natal rest. As a mum-to-be you would need to rest for long periods as pregnancy is marked by dizzy spells, nausea and vomiting. As you advance in your pregnancy you feel the fatigue even more. So, if you happen to be a working woman you would be best advised to apply for maternity leave well in advance.

Do not, at any cost, lift heavy stuff like furniture, trunks etc. Also, avoid exposure to X-rays and ultra violet rays as they could harm your baby. Metals that are heavily reactive too, are a big non-no, metals like copper, mercury, and lead.

Eat right. This is one point that cannot be over-emphasized because whatever you ingest goes directly to your baby. Taking proteins, fibers and vitamins in the right proportions would ensure that your baby is born healthy. Consult a dietitian if possible. Stay away from cigarettes and alcohol like the plague. Do not inhale smoke even indirectly if you can.

When your baby is born there will be blood flowing from the umbilical cord. Do not discard it at any cost as this blood is extremely advantageous with regard to serious disorders. Contact your nearest private bank for storing the umbilical cord stem cells of your baby.

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