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Before and After Pregnancy Tips

Before and After Pregnancy Tips

Pregnancy and childbirth are wondrous moments in the life of a woman. It signals the beginning of a new journey, a different dimension to life itself. However, it is important to be careful in order to ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy period including the period of post-childbirth. There are some tips that will help you immensely in this regard. Keep the following in mind to ensure a safe and happy pregnancy and childbirth process.

The period before childbirth

Proper care is important during the actual time of your pregnancy. You should always consult a qualified medical practitioner. Most importantly, you should switch to healthier meal options including loads of green vegetables, antioxidants and fresh fruits. A little exercise goes a long way in keeping you fit during the pregnancy period and has actually been seen to reduce chances of mishaps or miscarriages. Periodic exercise will also help you bring down delivery time considerably. Swimming is a great option late in your pregnancy and will keep you free from unnecessary aches and pains. Refrain from smoking and excessive drinking. A glass of wine every once in a while is fine.

You should always take prenatal vitamins under due advice of your medical practitioner. You can also check out prenatal yoga classes and should always consume a minimum of 300 extra calories during this period. Alongside, you should endeavor to keep your dates and appointments with the doctor. This will ensure early detection of any possible complications. Take power naps whenever possible. For some firsthand experience in caring for a baby, you can babysit a relative or friend’s child for a day or two. Childbirth classes are available for moms-to-be. Attend these classes to glean truckloads of helpful information.

Tips to help you cope immediately after childbirth

You should always keep in mind the following tips to ease the transition into motherhood:

• Have your own plan ready for when the baby comes
• Pelvic tilts will ease any left-over pain in your lower back
• Breastfeed your newborn regularly and check the meal formulas being consumed by your baby
• You can purchase a nipple shield to prevent soreness and undue strain
• Get yourself checked to see if you have a blocked milk producing duct or mastitis as the syndrome is known
• Wet and dry diapers are a recurrent concern for nurses. Keep a tab on the ideal ratio after proper consultation with specialists
• Bear all possible medical checks that will be carried out by doctors soon after childbirth. Urination post-delivery is one major check that is carried out. Using the bathroom right after delivery is a bit difficult. Make sure you learn the process thoroughly from your nurse. Also keep an eye out for the way you change your pads, use sprays and wipes and apply cream.
• Check for dissolution of your stitches especially if there is episiotomy involved. Your bowel movements should also be regular in order to merit full discharge from the hospital.

Use these tips to ensure a safe pregnancy period and a seamless transition into joyous motherhood.

About Me

I am Amiya Foster, I am freelance writer, I like to write article about infertility, pregnancy and pregnancy related issues. Read here some more information on how to conceive a baby naturally. Also you can follow me on facebook page.

Overcoming Objections About Car Seats

Overcoming Objections About Car Seats

As children grow they soon start to crave independence and long to be treated like an adult. It can happen so suddenly – one day you’re carrying them, the next they’re demanding a mobile phone and wanting to go to sleepovers.

Being “treated like a baby” can suddenly become embarrassing, frustrating and confusing for them and you’ll probably do all you can to help them in this transition from child to teen. However, there are some things you can’t compromise on which can cause arguments. For example, car seats.

There are laws and regulations in place to keep you child protected in the car. Children and young people are lighter than adults and can be hurt more easily in a collision. For smaller children under the age of about 11 or 12 a seat belt simply isn’t enough to hold them in place if your car is hit. Unfortunately, we often associate car seats with babies and toddlers, and a 12 year old sees adults and teenagers not using a special seat and wonder why they’re still using something designed for a child.

If it turns into a battle between you and your child over sitting in a car seat, there are things you can do.

1. Try not to make a big deal out of it.

If you just act like using the car seat is normal and natural, and that everyone their age does it (which they should!) you will help to minimise the fuss.

2. Try and make the car seat cool.

Giving them entertainment in the back of the car (a handheld games console, an iPod so they can listen to their own music, an iPad to play with) will lessen the pain of being in a car seat and make them feel more mature, and as though you respect them and their changing tastes. Your 11 year old doesn’t want to feel as though you still see them as the 9 year old they used to be, so make concessions to their new personality.

Car seats are also available with designs and colours, so you can try and pick something which at least appeals visually to them.

3. Use logic and reason.

Explaining to them that it’s the law that means they have to use the seat, rather than you being a fussy old grown up or not trusting them, will help. Remember to also reassure them that it’s not forever and that very soon (a matter of months probably, as they’ll be growing fast) they’ll be able to move out of it.

4. Get tough.

Using scare tactics, stopping the car if they try and undo their seat, or refusing to take them on fun journeys if they kick up a fuss are a last resort that should be used only with kids who really rebel against the seat.

Car  seat champion – created by the team at 
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About the author: Kat is a writer for http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/, and is a blogger about women’s lifestyle issues, cars and driving.