http://faq.ourbabysworld.com Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:44:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 1. DRINK PLENTYOF WATER AND BE WELL HYDRATED. 2. After every 1 hour, move around a and take a walk in the aisle . 3. Do a HEEL LIFT exercise and raise your heels up and down .repeat 10 times. 4. Raise your toes up and down and repeat 10 times. 5. Rotate our ankles 5 times in one ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/traveling-during-pregnancy-tips/ Yes, you can travel during pregnancy if here are no other medical problems. The main two concerns are • Urinary tract infection • Clot in the veins of the leg A pregnant female is anyways more prone to suffer from this condition and especially so if she has to be immobile for a long time. http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/can-i-travel-during-pregnancy/ IT IS THE MOST COMMON GENETIC TEST , done between 14-17 weeks of pregnancy. Like chorionic villus sampling, it is done as an office procedure and anesthesia is not required. A needle is inserted through the abdominal wall after confirming the position of the baby by ultrasound and a small ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/what-is-amniocentesis/ This is the procedure in which a sample of the placenta is taken with a straw like instrument and it is done without anesthesia and can also be done as an office procedure. It does not cause much discomfort and in addition an ultrasound is needed just before the procedure ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/what-is-chorionic-villus-sampling-or-cvs/ A 3 D ultrasound is extremely good because it will provide you with clear, life like portrait of your baby. But there are some drawbacks too. He sinologist cannot take measurements and differentiate the anatomical features with this. In addition it may be compromised because of the position of the ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/should-i-go-in-for-a-3d-ultrasound/ If your blood level of AFP comes normal, no further testing will be required. But if the levels are raised or depressed, further testing will be required. For maximum accuracy, the test must be done between 16-18 weeks and before jumping to conclusions, one must first be sure of the ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/how-can-i-analyze-the-results-of-an-afp-test/ Alpha feto protein is the protein is released by your baby and it is found in the fluid surrounding the baby. it is used to detect various abnormalities of the fetus like neural tube defects (lack of closure along the spine or brain of the fetus) where this is elevated ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/what-is-an-afp-test/ Yes, with the instruments available, you and your partner can definitely hear the heartbeats and it is going to be the most rewarding moment of your life. With your baby’s heartbeat, you will skip yours. The baby’s heart beats very rapidly at a rate of 120-160 beats /minute. That is twice ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/will-i-be-able-to-hear-my-childs-heartbeat-in-the-antenatal-visits/ The most important incentive is your baby and if you quit smoking within the first few months, you can lower your baby’s chances of being born too small and having other related problems. There is no other way to quit but being internally firm to bring a healthy baby in this ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/how-can-i-give-up-smoking/ Smoking during pregnancy can cause the following problems - Miscarriages Still births Low Birth Weight SIDS(Sudden infant Death Syndrome) Small under developed child Premature baby with poorly developed lungs Physical deformity in the child. Remember that even passive smoking (exposure to someone else’s smoking can also cause problems. http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/what-problems-smoking-can-cause-during-pregnancy/ SMOKING IS ANOTHER DIASTER TO YOUR UNBORN BABY. HOW MUCH EVER YOU ARE ADDICTED TO SMOKING. It is time to say good bye to burn up your desires for your new baby to come. your unborn baby smokes with you and toxins such as nicotine and carbon monoxide travels to him/her too. Remember ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/can-i-smoke-during-my-pregnancy/ A good exercise regime would do you a lot of good .firstly it prepares you for the physical demands of child birth. It also provides you with emotional support and relaxes you. it provides relief from leg cramps, constipation, and backache. But if you have certain health conditions like high blood ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/why-should-i-exercise/ According to the warnings issued by Food and drug Administration, you should avoid consuming farm raised salmon, shark, swordfish, king Mackeral, Tuna and tile fish. Additionally avoid raw and undercooked meats and fish such as sushi. Also avoid eating Brie, Feta, Camembert and other soft cheeses http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/what-are-the-foods-that-i-should-avoid/ No need to punish yourself with that guilt. Just be careful the next time, drink plenty of water and take your prenatal vitamins. http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/what-if-i-ate-junk-food-yesterday/ You start to sense your baby’s movements when you are about 16 – 20 weeks along. Many of you may fail to recognize it especially if pregnant for the first time. Some describe it as a slight flutter, like butterflies in the lower belly. The frequency and the intensity of ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/when-will-i-feel-my-baby-move/ This is an absolutely normal phenomena .during pregnancy many women do not feel like having sex but they definitely need more love, affection and care. The best way to cope up with it is to talk about it with your partner and dispel off the fears. http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/i-do-not-feel-like-having-sex-is-this-normal/ Orgasm during pregnancy is safe but there is a surge of hormones and the prostaglandin hormones in the semen may initiate contractions. So if you at high risk for premature labor or threatened miscarriage, it may be best to avoid it. In addition women who are near term and want ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/is-it-harmful-to-have-orgasms-during-pregnancy/ Sex during pregnancy is considered to be safe. Nature has provided excellent cushioning and protection for the fetus, making it impervious to harm. The baby floats in a bag of water held within the thick muscular uterus. The uterus is further protected by strong abdominal wall muscles and the bony ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/will-having-sex-harm-my-baby/ The weight gain in pregnancy is approximately 12-15 Kgs or 30 pounds. Most of the females gain very less or no weight in the first trimester 4-6 Kgs in the first trimester ad the same in the second trimester. if you are underweight, you may be encouraged to gain a ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/how-much-weight-should-i-put-on/ To start with realize that this is normal. Trust your emotions and instincts and be confident because you and all women are equipped by God for this. It is best to communicate with your partner, and relatives and your near and dear ones your feelings. Sometimes talking itself releases your stress. If there ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/can-you-give-me-a-few-tips-on-stress-relief/ First of all, you are going through an absolutely normal phase of pregnancies. Ups and down in this period is due to various reasons like various concerns regarding your baby, your life after delivery, finances etc keep cropping up. Secondly there is a waging war of hormones within you which may ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/in-spite-of-the-happiness-i-feel-why-do-i-feel-so-low-sometimes/ As the pregnancy continues, some women find their nipples leak a little fluid. It could be the colostrums or the actual breast milk. It generally occurs when your breasts are stimulated as in having sex or a warm bath. Do not worry and wear a supportive well fitting maternity bra. do ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/whats-that-stain-on-my-shirt/ At this stage in pregnancy stress will not affect the growth of your baby, but it can make you feel very tired and depressed. You can start stress busters like swimming, yoga or massage. http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/i-am-10-weeks-pregnant-and-get-stressed-at-work-will-this-affect-my-baby%e2%80%99s-growth/ Listeria cannot survive high temperatures. So if food is piping hot and cooked through, it is safe.  This also applies to soft cheeses, like Brie or Stilton, if they are grilled or cooked in sauces. http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/how-can-i-avoid-getting-listeria/ Always take the precaution of wearing gloves in pregnancy to avoid all kids of infection from the soil. The greatest danger would be of TOXOPLASMOSIS, which is transmitted from the cat’s faeces. Even if the neighboring cat visits your garden, you might contact these diseases. http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/can-i-do-gardening-in-pregnancy/ Infectious diseases, especially rubella, chicken pox and mumps can cause a lot of harm to your baby, especially if contacted in the first 3 months of pregnancy. No other diseases causing high grade fever can cause problems in the baby. http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/what-are-the-diseases-that-may-harm-my-baby/ We use enormous number of chemicals in the daily household things. Most of them are harmless but it would still be prudent to avoid these in the first 3 months of pregnancy. These are the measures that you can take. Use natural cleaning agents, for example bicarbonate of soda, salt, vinegar, ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/what-are-the-chemicals-that-i-can-avoid-in-pregnancy/ Identical twins do not tend to run in families, but fraternal (non identical) twins do. So, because your mother has a twin brother, the chances of you conceiving fraternal twins are certainly higher than average. This would also be the case if you are a fraternal twin, have twin siblings ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/my-mother-has-a-twin-brother-does-it-make-it-more-likely-that-i-will-have-twins-myself/ If your partner goes into the operation theater with you, he will not be able to see much. Once the set up has been done, a screen will be placed across you, so that nothing can be seen from the top of your chest downwards. As the baby is lifted ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/how-much-will-my-partner-see-if-he-attends-the-cesarean-section/ A spinal block is similar to epidural but in different spots in the back. But with an epidural, a fibre plastic catheter is inserted in the back and kept there for 2-3 days. Drugs then can be topped up for relief for labor pain or for cesarean section if needed. ... http://faq.ourbabysworld.com/i-am-going-to-have-a-cesarean-section-is-spinal-anesthesia-different-from-epidural/