Taking any additional supplement in pregnancy?

you should take 400 mcg(0.4 mg ) of folic acid every day for the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy.
Folic acid can help prevent problems your baby's brain and spinal cord.

It is best to start taking folic before you get pregnant. your doctor might want you to take a prenatal vitamin. if you do take a prenatal supplement, make sure you are not taking any other vitamin or mineral supplement along with it unless your doctor recommends it.

Working in pregnancy

This depends on whether you have any problem with your pregnancy, what kind of work you do and if you are exposed to anything at work that could harm your baby. for instance, lifting heavy object or standing for long period can be hard on you. radiation, lead and other heavy metals, such as copper and mercury could be damaging to the baby.

If you go for work, try to take a power nap for 15 to 30 min if your office working environment allows
you to.
a pwer nap is good for you and your baby :)

Exercise during pregnancy

You cannot do all exercise during pregnancy. whoever, some exercise can be done safely. exercise might help you feel better and maintain you normal body blood flow which is good for the baby.
If you have no serious medical problems and you have an uncomplicated pregnancy, it's probably safe for you to do some exercising

How should I start exercising?
Its best to check with the doctor before starting any exercise program. you may have a medical condition that could make exercising harmful to you or your baby. If your doctor approves, you can start exercising at a level that does not cause pain, shortness of breath or excessive tiredness. you may then slowly increase your activity. if you feel comfortable, short of breath or very tired, you should reduce your exercise level. if you haven't exercised before, you need to start very slowly.

What should I be careful about?
 avoid activities that increase your risk of falls or injury, such as contact sports or vigorous sports. Even mild
injuries to the tummy area can be serious when you're pregnant. after the first 3 month of pregnancy, it'best to avoid exercising while lying on your back, since the weight of the baby may interfere with blood circulation.
  also avoid long periods of standing. when the weather is hot,exercise in the early morning or late evening
. If you are exercising indoors,m make sure the room has enough ventilation. consider using a fan to help yourself cool.
Drink lot of fluid even if you don't feel thirsty. make sure that you are eating a well balanced diet.
normally , pregnancy increases your food requirements by 300 calories a day, even without exercise.

What type of exercise are best when i pregnant?
The most comfortable exercise are those that don't require your body to bear extra weight. Swimming and stationary cycling ( with your doctor recommendation) can be continued throughout pregnancy.

After the first 3 months of pregnancy, it's best to avoid exercising while lying on your back, since the weight of the  weight of the baby may interfere with blood circulation.

Pregnancy - Breathing Exercises
Their objective: improving chest and lung ventilation, thereby facilitating blood oxygenation, teach you to control your breathing, in order to comply with certain rhythms during labor, and coordinate the breath and muscular effort, in anticipation of the moment expulsion.
1. The positionIdeally, the sleeping position that we have described above. However, nothing precludes then sitting exercises.
2. Awareness of breathingLying on your back, place a hand on her belly and one on the upper chest.Follow the directions of the instructor, and the difference between:
- Abdominal breathing, which takes place through the movement of the diaphragm, the belly swells with each breath;
- Chest breathing, by Rostad movements, the chest rises with each breath;
- Full breath, which combines two mechanisms.
The exercises themselvesMost are made using chest breathing. Regular breathing control: 15 breaths per minute.
- Slow inspiration through the nose.
- Retention of air (5 or 10 seconds at the beginning).
- Exhale slowly through your mouth.
- Another pause. And back again.
Blocked breathing  After a number of normal respiratory movements, making a deep breath, keep locked chest in a position of inspiration as long as possible, empty the lungs and to resume normal breathing.
Obviously, the period of voluntary apnea should be reduced at first, gradually increasing up to 30 seconds, 0 even if the training is carried out thoroughly.
Shallow breathing. This exercise can only take place where it dominates the mechanism of chest breathing.After a number of normal respiratory movements (in chest breathing), it progressively accelerate the respiratory rate, mouth open, and make minor respiratory movements located in the upper chest (up to 25 or 30 minutes).
Wheezing. With his mouth wide open (possibly by removing the language), further accelerate the pace of shallow breathing, to about 40 breaths per minute.

Is it natural to have specific likings for certain foods?

yes it is very natural for a women to develop carvings for certain kinds of food. however, some women may not experience such a craving at all.either case it is normal

Most common craving are for pickles, ice cream.chocolate,cakes,sweets, spicy food etc.
also some women may have carving for things which are generally not eaten like chalk,mud,pencil lead,
ash etc. It is absolutely normal to develop such carving but make sure you don't eat such things :)

what kind of food should i eat during preganacy?

eat foods high in iron and vitamin c ( vitamin c helps your body absorb iron). often, food that are high
in iron are also good sources of folic acid. foods that are rich in iron include liver, kidney, and red meat, dried beans, leafy green vegetables, dried fruits such as raisin, prunes and apricots, prune juice, bread, pasta , cereal, and other foods made from fortified enriched, or whole grains.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals you will need during pregnancy. special attention should be given to eating foods rich in calcium. an increase in dairy products such as milk , cheese , paneer and yogurt is an easy way to consume lots of calcium.
Other sources of calcium are, almonds, broccoli, figs, bananas and beans.
folic acid is another essential nutrients during pregnancy and helps the development of the baby's brain and spine. some excellent source of folic acid are dried beans, tofu and peanuts.
protein intake must also be increased during pregnancy.

Precautions while eating during pregnancy

one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your baby is eat a balanced diet. there are a foods that you should be more careful about eating while you are pregnant.

Meat , eggs and fish that are not fully cooked could put you at risk for an infection.
do not eat 2 or 3 servings of fish per week. these fish sometimes have high levels of mercury, which could hurt your baby.
Wash all fruit and vegetables. keep cutting boards and dishes clean. eat 3 to 4 servings of dairy foods each day.

this will give you enough calcium for you and your baby. do not drink unpasteurized milk products. soft cheeses such as brie,feta , Camembert and Mexican queso fresco may have bacteria that can couse infections.
If you drink coffee or other drinks with caffeine , do not have more than 1 or 2 cups each day.

How Can i know the expected date of my Delivery?

The expected date of delivery can be calculated by the addition of 9 calendar months and 7 days to the date of the first day of the last period. the formula for your better undertsanding is given below:-

Expected date of delivery = 9 months + 7 days to the date of the first day of last period.

Still Sound confusing ?  :)

take for an instance, if a lady has the first day of her last menstrual period on 1 st January , by 9 calendar months it comes to be 1 October and then add seven days, hence, 8th October becomes the expected date of delivery for a lil one in this world :)

How can I Confirm my Pregnancy?

As we said in our previous section,Some women may not see any changes until they miss a period and 

the missed period may be their only symptom

you can get it double checked by different product available in the market like preganews etc. Pregnancy

can be diagnosed about 2 weeks after conception, which is about the day that your period is expected, though you more likely to get accurate result if you wait at least another 3 or 4 days. Pregnancy can be confirmed by means of a simple test that measures levels of pregnancy hormone in urine. the test can be carried out as soon as you reach the day that your next period should have started.

The earliest that an ultrasound examination can reveal a pregnancy is at 4 to 5 weeks. we do not recommend the ultrasound before the described  4 to 5 weeks.

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What are the signs that I am pregnant?

What are the signs that I am pregnant?

•  Some women may not see any changes until they miss a period and the  missed period may be their only Symptom.

•   Pregnancy cause many changes and you might notices some changes very soon after you get pregnant
•   You may have some blooding spotting
•  Your first symptoms may be that you may have to go to the bathroom more often.
•  Changes in your hormone may cause you to feel more tired as usual.
•   Another sign is feeling sick or acute pain in your s stomach which is called morning sickness. Nausea and vomiting can happen any time during the day.
• Your breast may start feeling tender to touch.
• You may notice that you cloths fit more tightly .
• A missed period is the clearest sign of pregnancy. If you have missed one or more periods, you should find out if you are pregnant.

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Welcome to a new world....welcome to nine wonderful months of pregnancy

If you have got a new family member on the way by the time you are reading this... congratulations!!!...

If you are still trying to get conceived and not yet successful, do not loose hope... you are in a right blog to
guide you how to achieve the same with some simple things to keep in mind while you are trying.Keep in
mind that there is no rocket science in following a proper procedure and keep in mind that negative vibes
around you can create a hurdle in getting your self conceived....always think positive and have a healthy life as your initial step towards "motherhood" :)

If you are pregnant, the next year is going to be a period of discovery for you and your family.
To help you along the way, we have put together some important information you,will need in this blog on pregnancy. Please remember that this blog will never be able to substitute for your doctor's advice.
Be sure to keep him/her Completely informed about your progress at all time.
We wish you all the luck and happiness on this new journey called "motherhood" :)