Posted in Pregnancy on 01/06/2010 01:43 am by admin
pregnancy calculator due date – are they accurate?
Calculators Term is generally considered accurate within 7 days. In general, most professionals do not set the date in any direction if the difference between the two dates possible is less than 7 days. And it is true, even in the early ultrasound.
There are generally two ways to measure a pregnancy, LMP (last menstrual period) and diabetes gestation. Most due date calculators go LMP, which calculates a pregnancy of 40 weeks or 10 lunar (4 weeks) months. LMP mean that ovulation has place in its second week of gestation (14 days). Gestational starts from the date of ovulation to achieve pregnancy week 38. So if you know the date of ovulation, you can calculate where you are either LMP or gestational diabetes.
Ultrasound technology can give you a strange day because they can not use one of these, sometimes the rate of development and change of the due date based on the location of its scale, baby. The doctor can even move the due date this basis, even if you do not quite know when the baby was designed!
Babies have a variability in size as possible during the pregnancy and therefore more will be some size at some point in pregnancy. The later in pregnancy, you are the individual variability in babies over there for the less accurate the estimated size and date will be. However, for example, almost all babies from 2 inches to 13 weeks (LMP) and each slightly larger than , Get a day stuck on an estimate of ultrasound.
The solution is to calculate the date due to her pregnancy, then, unless there are complications to be completed early, but the figure being late. Many people have the heart expiration date and therefore willing to maturity when it goes, and nothing. You get very upset.
Posted in Pregnancy on 12/24/2009 06:07 am by admin
When I can get a pregnancy test & & I'll get my period this month?
I had sex with my husband and he came into my mind and twice on 06.05.2009 and 05.07.2009 and 2 times, I'm on my period of 5/19/09, therefore I want to know if I am pregnant cousin miss this time depending on the date they first ask predictor seen & ur & & "I did it and told me that was two weeks I know that's not true thanks anyway plz help
I had my time and I had two weeks along. I was five weeks before I even knew I was pregnant then I hope a little time before taking a HPT, even if you start your period is not discouraged from becoming pregnant without knowing it, as I said I had mine in two weeks was light and shorter than usual, but had one. Atleast I would wait three weeks the last time you had sex with a test even if it is negative to another in a week or two, as it may be early to say. Meanwhile, do not hurt to keep trying and start taking your prenatal vitamins best wishes
Posted in Pregnancy on 11/22/2009 09:46 pm by admin
Alcoholism Therapy – better information, complementary and alternative therapies
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As for the body respect, alcohol is a poison. Some effects of chronic alcohol damage the brain (women may be more vulnerable to chronic alcohol consumption), liver, the pancreas, duodenum, and the central nervous system. The alcohol causes metabolic damage to every cell of the body and depresses the immune system. It may be years before the consequences of binge alcohol was evident, but if an alcoholic continues drinking, her life may be reduced from ten to fifteen years or more.
Alcohol is degraded in the liver. Repeated use of alcohol inhibits the production of liver enzymes that impair the body's ability to absorb proteins, fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) and B vitamins (especially thiamine and folic acid) and other water-soluble vitamins. Many essential nutrients not retained for use by the body, which are rapidly excreted in urine. The toxic effect of alcohol on the liver is very serious. First, the accumulation excessive fat in the liver, due to the effect of alcohol on the body's ability to digest fats properly. Then, the alcoholic can develop Hepatitis a disease in which cells of the liver becomes inflamed and may die. The final, often fatal, stage of alcoholic liver injury liver cirrhosis, a disease characterized by inflammation, hardening and scarring of the liver that prevents the normal passage of blood through the liver, the organ inhibiting the ability to filter toxins and foreign substances.
The liver is one of the strongest bodies of the organization. It is the only agency with the ability to regenerate after certain types of damages. Up to 25 percent of the liver can be removed, and in a short period of time, we will to leave their original shape and size. We must constantly abuses, but if cared for properly, will function more than adequately for decades. Alcohol is one of the toxins that the liver does not handle like the others. The liver does not regenerate after being severely damaged by alcohol.
Here many implications health and other alcohol. Alcoholics often damage to peripheral nerve systems. The initial damage may appear as a loss of sensation in hands or feet, with an accompanying difficulty walking. drinking also causes chronic inflammation of the pancreas. This significantly impedes the body's capacity to digest fats and other nutrients, and can lead to diabetes.
Alcoholics cope with an increased risk of cancer of the throat and mouth due to toxicity direct alcohol. They may also experience high blood pressure, reduces the production of testosterone, enlarged veins visible just below the surface of the skin, and the extension of heart disease may progress to congestive heart failure.
The social consequences of alcoholism may be very destructive as well. Alcohol abuse greatly affects the society through the traffic and other accidents, poor performance at work, and the emotional damage entire families.
Alcohol and pregnancy
Drinking during pregnancy is particularly dangerous. The consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects and increases the likelihood of miscarriage. Alcohol crosses the placenta, maternal and fetal circulation. This toxic substance depresses the fetal central nervous system. In addition, the fetal liver is trying to metabolize alcohol, but since the fetal liver is not fully developed, alcohol remains in the fetal circulation. Women who drink during pregnancy are generally birth to babies with low birth weight lower. Its growth can be slowed or delayed growth, their brains may be smaller than normal and may have mental retardation. The limbs, joints, fingers and facial features can be distorted. Congenital heart disease and kidney can occur. Some children exposed to alcohol in utero over-activity in adolescence, disabilities learning. Every pregnant woman drinking consumption increases the risk of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome, and increases the likelihood of miscarriage. quantities even moderate alcohol can be dangerous, especially in the first three to four months of pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms
Alcoholism is often accompanied by signs and symptoms. Symptoms vary depending on the amount of alcohol taken and how long you've been mistreated.
Need alcohol
Inability to control drinking habits
Withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, tremors and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of excessive alcohol consumption
Tolerance (the need for increasing amounts of alcohol to feel its effects)
Psychological dysfunction in social, occupational
Malnutrition, anorexia
Cardiovascular symptoms (primary cause of death)
Elevated levels of cancer (second leading cause of death)
Repeated infections, such as tuberculosis, tract infections urinary
lung conditions complicated by smoking, for example, respiratory failure, pneumonia
Walking Central system disorders nervous, unstable, or for example, the position, cognitive impairment, psychiatric symptoms (mood, anxiety, psychotic disorders), disorders Dream comma fault
Diarrhea, vomiting
gastrointestinal bleeding
The increase libido men less able to maintain an erection
Alcoholism is caused by chronic excessive alcohol consumption.
Moderate consumption Alcohol is probably best defined as the level of alcohol consumption is a low risk of alcohol-related problems, both for the drinker and others. It is difficult to define quantitative moderate alcohol consumption, which may have different effects in different individuals.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health of Ontario and Canada cons Center Addiction is defined moderation, or "low risk drinking guidelines" as follows: Healthy adults who choose to drink alcohol should limit their consumption to two or fewer standard drinks per day, with consumption exceeding 14 standard drinks per week for men and nine standard drinks per week women.
Who is most at risk?
People with the following conditions or characteristics are presented in a risk higher than the average for developing alcoholism.
Genetically predisposed
Preexisting psychiatric disturbances
Initiation drinking at an early age
Stress
What to Expect Health provider in your Office
If you or someone you care is the experience of symptoms associated with alcoholism, you should consult your health care provider. He or she can help establish a diagnosis and guide you to determine which treatment or combination of therapies, including alternative therapies are most appropriate.
Your doctor will perform a history and physical examination to detect specific organ damage or trauma and to evaluate if your muscles are tender or weak. Laboratory tests reveal indicators of alcoholism, the pressure of alcohol. Imaging techniques can be used to diagnose disorders related to alcohol.
Treatment Options
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The type of treatment depends on the severity of your alcoholism and the resources available, and must comply with two medical problems and rehabilitation. The treatments can be provided in a hospital, a residential treatment center or an outpatient basis.
treatment plan -
To understand the process and make the right treatment right, it is useful to have an overview. The treatment is often regarded as having four general phases:
Introduction (Assessment and evaluation of symptoms and problems of training of life, treatment decisions and the development of a plan)
Detoxification (continuous use)
active drug treatment (treatment residential therapeutic community, intensive and regular outpatient treatment, and desire to help the alcohol to discourage consumption of alcohol, drugs to treat diseases concurrent psychiatric program 12-step self-help support groups)
Maintaining sobriety and relapse prevention (treatment necessary ambulance, 12-step programs, self-help and support groups)
Promising types of counseling and complementary alternative medicine to teach people identify situations and feelings that trigger your urge to drink and to find new ways to cope without assistance include the consumption of alcohol. In addition, because participation members of the family is important to recovery, many programs offer couples therapy and family therapy in the treatment process. Some programs also link people with community resources such as legal assistance, job training, child care and parenting classes.
Here are 12 questions to consider when selecting a treatment for drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (U.S.): 1. The program accepts your insurance? If not, they will work with you on a payment plan or find other means of support for you?
2. The program is managed by accredited approved and / or trained professionals?
3. Is the facility clean, organized and well managed?
4. The program will include all the range of needs of the individual (medical: including infectious diseases, psychological: in particular, co-occurring mental illness, social work, legal, etc)?
5. Does the treatment program also address sexual orientation and physical disability as well as provide age, gender and culture services appropriate treatment?
6. Are you in favor of a long-term monitoring and always / or guidance encouraged and maintained?
7. Are we going to evaluate treatment plan for a person to ensure it meets changing needs?
8. The program uses strategies to attract and keep people on long term, which increases the chances of success?
9. The council offers programs (individual or group) and other behavioral therapies to enhance the capacity of individual to function in family and community?
10. Does the program offer medication as part of the treatment regimen, if appropriate?
11. Is it During the supervision of a recurrence of the injury to help guide patients back to abstinence?
12. Services or references to family members to ensure they understand addiction and recovery process to help support the recovery of the person?
- The prognosis
Restoration of alcoholism is a lifelong process. In fact, people who have suffered from alcoholism are encouraged to refer to themselves forever as "an alcoholic in recovery, "never an alcoholic. Because Most researchers believe that the potential for alcoholism is still part of the composition of biological and psychological individual, who never fully recover from alcoholism. The possibility of relapse (return to the disease) is still there, and should be recognized and respected. Statistics show that among middle-class alcoholics in stable financial condition and their families who have been treated, 60% or more may be maintained in an attempt to stop drinking for at least a year, and many for life.
drug –
Your doctor may prescribe these medicines.
• Tranquilizers called benzodiazepines used during the first days of treatment to help patients safely to refrain
• Antipsychotic drugs for people who do not respond benzodiazepine
• naltrexone, a drug recently approved to help people stay sober. When used in combination with counseling, medication may reduce the need alcohol and help prevent a return to heavy drinking.
• an old drug disulfiram, which discourages drinking by causing nausea, vomiting and other reactions unpleasant physical when alcohol use
Medications for specific organ damage and symptoms associated with abstinence from alcohol.
- And other complementary therapies
A comprehensive treatment plan for alcoholism may include a wide and parallel complementary therapies.
- Nutrition (Western medicine)
A well-balanced diet helps to stabilize the fluctuations induced by the sugar alcohol blood and decrease the desire. Following these tips can help reduce symptoms.
• Eliminate simple sugars.
• Increased complex carbohydrates (as far as possible, replace highly processed grains, cereals and sugars of whole grains less processed).
• Eat enough protein. (If you eat meat, oriented toward the leanest cuts. If you like dairy products, skim or low fat versions are options healthy. Beans, soy, nuts and seeds provide a complete protein without saturated fat and very healthy fiber and micronutrients).
• Increased of essential fatty acids (essential fatty acids – two polyunsaturated fatty acids [AGP] which can be made in the body are linoleic acid [omega-6 - by such as safflower, sunflower, corn, soy, evening primrose, pumpkin, wheat] germ and alpha-linolenic acid [family Omega-3 - For example, flax (linseed), rapeseed (Canola), soya beans]. They must be supplied by the diet and are known as essential fatty acids. In the body at a time can be converted to other polyunsaturated fatty acids as arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid or (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In the body PUFA are important for the maintenance of cell membranes, for the production of prostaglandins that regulate many body processes including inflammation and blood clotting. Another requirement for fat in the diet is to allow soluble vitamins A, D, E and K to be absorbed by food, and for the regulation of cholesterol metabolism in the body.)
• Decline saturated fats and fried foods (saturated fat – mostly from animal sources such as lard, tallow and lard. saturated and monounsaturated fats are not necessary in the diet because they can be done in the human body).
• Avoid caffeine.
Potentially beneficial nutrient supplements are follows.
• Vitamin B1 (50-100 mg per day – alcoholics are deficient in B vitamins, especially B1)
• Vitamin B2 (50 mg), B3 (25 mg), B5 (100 mg a day – helps the body to detox from alcohol. Needed to deal with stress), B6 (50-100 mg), vitamin B12 (100-1000 mg / day)
• Vitamin C with bioflavonoids (3000-10500 mg per day in divided doses -)
• Vitamin E (400 IU per day) to protect heart
• Calcium (2,000 mg daily at bedtime), an essential mineral that has a sedative effect
• Amino acids: carnitine (500 mg twice daily) to protect the liver, glutamine (1 gm per day) to reduce anxiety, glutathione (300 mg per day) to protect the heart liver
• multienzyme complex (as indicated on the label. Coma – for help digestion), and proteolytic enzymes – As indicated on the label. Take between meals – essential to the assimilation of proteins. Caution: Do not give these supplements to a child.)
• Chromium (250-500 mcg twice daily) reduces sugar cravings and blood sugar decreases the desire alcohol related vehement.
- Herbs
Herbs are generally available as solids (tablets, capsules, tablets), tea or teas or tinctures (alcohol extraction, unless otherwise indicated). The dosage for teas is 1 tsp teaspoon / Cup of water charged with 10 minutes (roots need 20 minutes). The plant extracts made with alcohol should be avoided in alcoholics. For Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs dose prescribed by the TCM practitioner or herbalist.
– Western Herbs
The use of certain products the Western medicine herbal can provide relief of symptoms.
• milk thistle (Silybum): 80-200 mg three times daily to support liver
• Borage Oil (Oenothera biennis): 1,000 mg 3 times daily with meals. Used successfully in Europe, this supplement is a good source essential fatty acids.
• Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): 2-8 grams of root three times a day in tea, or 5 ml three times daily infusion of the leaf helps detoxify the liver. Works well with milk thistle.
• Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): historical use hysteria, stress and nervous disorders, especially anxiety and a cup of tea before bedtime can help with insomnia.
• Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) has a calming effect. We take better before bedtime.
• desiccated liver capsules (500 mg three times daily) to help heal the liver tissue.
- Herbs and Diet
meal plan for the Garden of Eden: In the book of Genesis, chapter one, verse 29, God tells man what to eat, "Look, I have given you every plant yielding seed which is on the surface opposite of the earth and every tree whose fruit yields seed, was for food. "
Some cooling foods are commonly prescribed for Detoxification (TCM) in the treatment of alcoholism: tofu, bean sprouts, mung beans, fresh romaine lettuce, wheat germ, bananas, sugar cane is dry or unrefined cane juice, pears and spinach. Spoon honey eaten to satiety during a hangover reduces the desire for more alcohol. Soups are useful and provide a good form of tofu, mung beans, romaine lettuce and spinach in the diet.
Kudzu or Ge Gen (also known as Pueraria lobata) is a first medicinal plants used in traditional Chinese medicine. Researchers at the Center for Biochemical and Biophysical Science and Medicine, Harvard Medical School Boston, USA has many effects profound pharmacological, including antidipsotropic (alcohol abuse) activity. Although the roots and flowers of Kudzu (Ge Gen), Pueraria Radix and Flos, respectively, have been used to treat alcohol abuse safely and effectively in China for over a millennium (reduce anxiety).
The herb ginseng, Xi Yang Shen Mandarin (Panax quinquefolium) is valued in East Asia for the treatment of alcoholism, and may be used in conjunction with goldenseal or formulas chaparral. In cases of extreme weakness, American ginseng is indicated in the regeneration program of the herbal formula containing equal parts (in fact, this formula is a hybrid between the Chinese and American Indian traditional medicine):
Suma Root (Pfaffia paniculata) Dry Ling Zhi (Reishi – Ganoderma lucidum), Maitake, shiitake or Employment tear seed (Coix lacryma-jobi) Canadian American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus) Due to its global nature, do not use Chinese or Korean Panax Ginseng. Avoid warming spices like ginger, cinnamon and black pepper.
After a cleaning program that purges heat and other signs of excess sources, high protein can add one to two years to rebuild the liver. It is important to invigorate the body, then or simultaneously, even during cleaning because many of Qi (energy) is lost. purge of traditional Chinese medicine (cleaning) are balanced herbal formula, From this point of view.
It is especially beneficial Spirulina and other micro-green algae, in case of weakness, small amounts (3.1 ounces) of animal products may need three or four times a week: sardines, mackerel, tuna, pork liver, pork and beef or kidneys.
- Homeopathy
An experienced homeopath can prescribe a diet for the treatment of alcoholism, which is designed specifically for you. Some remedies for common acute listed below.
• Arsenicum album for anxiety and compulsion, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
• irritability Nux and compulsion to constipation, nausea and vomiting
• Lachesis cravings for alcohol, pain headache and difficulty swallowing
Lycopodium • low self-esteem, heartburn, of powerlessness
Acute dose is three to five pellets of 12X to 30C every one to four hours until symptoms are relieved.
– Acupuncture
Alcoholics who quit drinking often experience withdrawal symptoms, especially during the first week, or to abstain from alcohol. Insomnia, visual and auditory hallucinations, convulsions, Acute anxiety, rapid pulse, profuse sweating and fever. Over time, however, and with adequate controls, if necessary, these symptoms disappear and the alcohol is released to start the working life of recovery.
Acupuncture can help those who are committed to stop drinking to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of abstinence from alcohol withdrawal and reduce cravings. Hearing and / or body acupuncture can be used by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine to treat people suffering from alcoholism on the basis of a thorough assessment individual excesses and deficiencies of the life force qi () located in various meridians. In the case of alcoholism, Qi is usually detected in the liver meridian, while the gallbladder meridian tends to contain excess qi. From the point of view of the syndromes of Traditional Chinese medicine related to dependence on alcohol or other substances can be defined as follows:
• the stagnation of liver Qi (swelling, potholes, distended abdomen and chest, blood, thyroid problems, repressed emotions, frustration, anger, impatience), which eventually leads to heat liver (red face, eyes and tongue, insomnia, headache, constipation, aggression, violence), Wind of the liver (moving or fluctuating pain throbbing headaches, spasms, cramps, dizziness, mania, depression) and / or liver yin deficient (dry eyes, poor vision, night blindness, dry brittle nails, and other general signs yin deficient).
• stress the kidneys and adrenal glands, causing failure yin renal (ringing in the ears, dry throat, dizziness, low back pain, weak legs, a red tongue, insecurity, agitation), kidney yang cold extremities poor (aversion to cold, low urine knee and lower back, frequent edema, macroglossia, paleness, lack of will to power), and Jing poor (poor physical or mental development, poor brain function, premature senility, impotence, dizziness, loss of teeth, hair loss head). Many drugs "summit" to consume large amounts of gasoline jing.
• lack heart-mind spirit balance (loss of concentration mental, poor memory, sleep habits, mental illness, problems with speech, and agitation during withdrawal).
• A general lack of qi (fragility, weakness, weak voice and breathing shallow layer of the tongue, little or no lack of motivation) and blood deficiency (pale lips, nails, tongue and complexion, thin, thin, dry hair, spots in the field of vision, irregular menstruation).
A key objective of Workaholism is the fluidity, blocking the release of Qi in the body-mind so that the spirits are more coveted. This involves clearing the liver, Qi directs the flow of traffic in general. Built in liver chemical residues representing the life cycle of unresolved problems, denial, resentment and repression have been masked by alcohol?
In addition to acupuncture therapy, acupuncturist may use other methods such as moxibustion, herbal medicine, nutrition and therapeutic massage.
Acupuncture has shown potential as an effective treatment for addiction, according to studies in the last two decades in China, Europe and North America. They found that acupuncture can reduce the desire to drink alcohol and the number of revenue centers alcohol detoxification, other studies have failed to reproduce these results. Curiously, however, many addiction programs that currently offer acupuncture report that people seem to "like acupuncture" and, in many cases, want to continue their detox program for long periods of time when acupuncture is always a treatment option. This is very important because the presence is essential for successful treatment.
Changes
After first aid, medical and / or health surveillance should continue for 6-12 months.
Recommendations
• Avoid alcohol. Total abstinence is a necessary condition to regain control over their lives and health. Can not start drinking again and we hope to maintain control over her even after years of sobriety. As little as one drink of any beverage containing alcohol can renew the consumption pattern. You should not choose to drink.
• Seek help from a person or persons who are knowledgeable about the disorder. Alcoholics Anonymous has done an excellent job for many years to help alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety. Al-Anon is a similar group of support provides a safety net for families and friends of alcoholics. The assistance and advice of these groups are available in power for almost all cities and towns. Check your local telephone directory for the group nearest you, or call your local mental health information.
• If possible, consult a doctor or a professional Chinese traditional medicine nutritionally oriented to identify needs specific nutrition.
• Go to a day juice ten live and quick cleaning to remove toxins from the body quickly.
• Adopt a diet rich in nutrients of all fresh foods, organic if possible follow the nutritional supplement program above. Their main food should be the fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
• Avoid saturated fats and fried foods, which focused on the liver. For essential fatty acids, supplements of evening primrose oil use smaller amounts of cold-pressed oils of organic vegetable.
• Do not eat refined sugar or anything it contains. Alcoholics frequently have disorders of the metabolism of carbohydrates.
• Get enough rest, especially in the early weeks recovery, for your body to cleanse and repair itself.
• Avoid people, places and things associated with consumption. Making new friends with nondrinkers. In response to a hobby, get involved in sport and exercise (including yoga, tai chi, Qi-Gong) or to promote self-esteem and energy output productive.
• Whenever possible to avoid stress. Cultivate patience, meditate, pray, that may be necessary for the long, slow healing journey.
• Do not take drugs except those prescribed by your doctor.
• If you suspect someone you know may be the abuse of alcohol, encourage the person to seek professional care.
ANNEX 1 – "Alcohol worse for female brain"
Brain imaging more than 150 volunteers revealed how women go wrong, and faster than men when they drink a lot.
Scientists have long suspected that men are more resistant than women drink alcohol. The German research gives visible evidence of this. The team from the University of Heidelberg published their results in alcoholism.
In the study, about half of the volunteers were alcoholics. All volunteers had a brain scan at the beginning and end the six-week study. Those who were alcoholic were helped to dry for six weeks.
When the researchers analyzed the brain analyzes the results they found obvious evidence of brain damage among heavy drinkers.
The anti-smaller brains, due to loss or atrophy, which controls.
the loss of brain
The women who were heavy drinkers lost the same amount of brain volume than men to drink, but in a much shorter period of alcohol dependence.
Lead author Professor Karl Mann said although men drink more alcohol in general, women probably develop alcohol dependence and negative consequences more easily.
Other alcohol-related disorders, such as disease problems heart, depression and liver disease, also occurred earlier in women than men, said:
"Women generally begin to consume alcohol later in life, consume less … and one might argue that women are less affected by alcohol. But there is evidence of more rapid progress of events leading to dependence among female alcoholics and an earlier onset of adverse consequences of alcoholism. This suggests that women may be more vulnerable to chronic alcohol consumption. "
For these reasons, I said it was more important to identify and treat alcohol abuse early in women.
A spokesman for the Institute of Alcohol Studies, said: "This study confirms previous findings that women experience a lot of damage related alcohol to the men at the same level of consumption of alcohol. These results are of particular concern, given the increase in alcohol consumption among women in the United Kingdom, and increased risk of alcohol dependence that goes with it. This suggests that concern about alcohol-related harm for women in the United Kingdom is expected to increase rapidly over the years. "
About the Author
Dan Micu, Diplomat Acupuncturist works full-time in his private practice “Soothe – Pain and Stress Management”, North York, Ontario, Canada with a team of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners.
Posted in Pregnancy on 10/27/2009 08:20 am by admin
Pregnancy blues. Normal?
I am pregnant with my first baby,due April 11th. I usually have a very positive outlook on this and look forward to getting to see her. However recently I have felt so sad it’s almost like it hits me out of nowhere.
My boyfriend works all the time,seems like he doesn’t even want a kid and I am stuck to do everything by myself. (I have prepared and got the baby the things she needs,he couldn’t care less if he sees them or not)
Everyone else is so excited and always smothering me with baby talk and buying cute stuff for it. I appreciate it and try to act kind and considerate but there’s a certain point where I’d just like to have this baby and get the attention off me.
Is it normal to feel so down and depressed about it?
That is totally normal hun pretty soon you’ll be excited.
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Ok so my dr is not going to change my due date, but excluding points on Sept. 15 the first day of my last period, when in fact the first date of my last period was August 22 and I missed my period of September 20 .. but I had some stains on September 15 My due date is scheduled for 22 June! But if we understand it as August 22 is the first day of my last period and my due date is May 29 rises. I just want to have a better idea when I'll be working! With my first child my last TheFirst day period was May 30, 2005 and was seen June 13 I did not know she was pregnant until July and the same set of dr my due date of March 12. I had my son March 1, 2006, which I have 11 first days, but it was my pregnancy due date calculator March 6 when the first five days but always in my suggestions 40 weeks?
He spots on my second child, including the Dr. insisted on going to this date as my last period. I insisted that incorrect. At 34 weeks (dates, week 37 my days) I went to work. He stopped the mag sulfate, etc. Is that a level II sono at this point and said the baby had a baby size 37 weeks. JA! I said, you know? They said, well, if you're wrong, and we will continue this work, your baby may have complications from being born too soon. So I said, okay, stop there. At 38 weeks (date, almost 41 weeks mine) that prompted me. My first son was 8 pounds, 6 ounces, my third son was 8 pounds and 4 oz This child, who have insisted that the dates were accurate, and I insisted I was wrong, was 9 pounds 14 oz! It seems a little weird right? When sure, but the doctor insists on going by the dates, theres nothing really you can do. I still talk to my doctor so far about who was right! Congratulations and good luck.
Posted in Pregnancy on 08/17/2009 12:09 pm by admin
How long before I TTC schedule before conception to visit a doctor?
I've been off the pill for the middle June My husband and I are not planning to actively trying to develop until the end of December. Today are both working on our fitness and nutrition to the two are in the best shape possible when the time comes (and if I can maintain a moderate physical activity during pregnancy). I am also taking prenatal vitamins daily. He wanted to know how long before I have planned a December review of pre-design? In addition, involving the examination of pre-design? If my husband is going to go with me? My last physical was in March so my PAP days and no problem. I am also getting my teeth cleaned next month, I will ask them to do something you do not need more attention there. Thanks everyone for the tips!
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Planning a great baby shower
Your friends are expecting a baby soon? So you should throw a baby shower! Baby showers are a way of showing that he cares about his friends, and want to help welcome the new family member. A baby shower party can be initiated by anyone other than the couple is pregnant. If you think you do not like surprises, you can include them in the planning. This will also ensure that you receive the parts as well.
Baby showers should be kept at any time after conception and before he or she is born. It is usually better to back pregnancy. The look is part belly seems more real. Make sure when you schedule the exact date is a date that parents should not be busy, and everyone who goes to the party. It is also important to allow the grandparents to come together because they are important guests.
You can also choose to celebrate after the birth of the baby, because then we can to things that are related to the sex of the baby. This will also be part of a live baby cute talking and fawn over.
Create the guest list at least one month before the scheduled date, so you can send invitations and give them time to adjust their schedules. You can talk to the small-to-be-parents who be invited, so delicate, so do not stop I remember someone important or inviting someone who does not want there.
Topics to be part of the planning lot easier, so you can set the décor and food around. It also makes it more fun and festive. You can select themes such as Winnie the Pooh Noah's Ark, Ducky, under the sea, or something that parents may be. For example, if you go with the theme of Noah's ark, then you can use banana boats and cookies of animals for snacks and you can have a cake with a picture of Noah's Ark in it. Rainbow, pigeons, and leaves are good for the festival decorations. You can have multicolored balloons and confetti.
What's a party without some fun games? The games are fun for everyone, although not exactly the most children. Them compete not only can have fun ice-breaker questions. Even older games like "name of the flavor of baby food" or "layer pin on the ball "can be fun if everyone participates in games and profits.
party favors are also great to give, so that everyone will remember the date of the shower and will be a memorable celebration. Remember to give gifts to the mother too. Gift opening is a very important part of the celebration, so if you can not think what to give, you can order online and check ideas. Some of the best gifts include baby gorilla and baby monitors to keep the baby happy and safe.
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Posted in Pregnancy on 07/26/2009 08:24 pm by admin
How reliable is an answer from a clear blue pregnancy test about 1month after conception?
so i have just taken a pregnancy test and it came back clear but id just like to be sure that its accurate. should i take another??
personal experiences would be pretty helpful here x thanx guys (gals);)
if it is 1 month after conception possible conception and you have not gotten your period but are still getting negative pregnancy tests, you are likely not pregnant.
Clear Blue Digitals have a tendency to give false positives, but all other clear blues seem to be the normal 99% accurate as of the day of your expected period.
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Posted in Pregnancy on 06/29/2009 05:48 am by admin
If you want a stress-free pregnancy, good for you! A stress free pregnancy is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby. This article will discuss some proven techniques you can implement to highlight the evidence of her pregnancy.
First, you should practice relaxation techniques on a daily basis. This includes yoga and meditation that these techniques not only improve your mind and enlighten your mind, but also gives your baby a positive environment in which to grow and supply. You see, a calm and concentrated equivalent to a mother baby calm and focused. By taking the time to relax and enjoy your pregnancy, you also can increase your endorphins and protect you against stress.
Then, create a peaceful environment. This can be done by burning a sweet and relaxing and lavender candles. Not only do these appeal to your sense of smell, but it will help you relax. Another option is to take a relaxing hot bath (100 degrees Fahrenheit). Take your time and enjoy and have fun.
Third, listen to relaxing music. Researchers have shown and more than listening to music that calms the mind is a great way to relax.
Fourth, activities that strengthen the mother-fetal and infant health. This includes playing with your baby I read and even listen to her heart beat with a medical grade doppler. All these activities may help to show the beauty of their pregnancy, while strengthening their relationship with the fetus.
Fifth, safe drinking herbal tea and relax. There are different types of teas that are recommended to drink. For example, FerlitTea marketed as a great tea for pregnant women. It contains high levels of minerals and vitamins that are designed especially for women speakers, including raspberry and nettle leaves, dandelion and more. Another great tea Relax tea is hand blended loose tea is also ideal for relieving stress, tension and nervousness. On the other hand, is free of caffeine, which is even better for his development of the fetus.
Sixth, get help. In addition to relaxation, should also get support from other mothers and family members and friends. After all it is an important time for you and you will see that when you feel supported, who are more able to handle stressful situations.
In conclusion, life is full of stress, however, if you are pregnant, it is extremely important that you make every effort to relieve stress. In following the above requirements, including the creation of a quiet, listening to music to calm, the completion of the mother / fetus through the strengthening of ties of activities, relax and drink tea, join a support group and get support will do exactly that!
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Posted in Pregnancy on 02/14/2009 06:26 pm by admin
The reason why a pregnancy after forty years is a problem is that once a woman has over thirty years, the fertility rate begins to dive, and ten years later, becoming pregnant becomes a problem. However, this does not mean you can not have her own baby when they are forty or more. In fact, this article will discuss four ways you can get pregnant after 40 years of age.
# 1 Do your research … Connotes a research effort that helps shed light on a subject that either do not know, or you need to know more about. What Either way, if have to get pregnant at 40 years or more, you first must research the different methods that are available. You can also go to a fertility specialist to discuss the latest advances in research that may be available. You can also choose in vitro fertilization.
# 2 fertilization in vitro (IVF) … It is a proven method to become the over forty years. It is the combination of eggs and sperm of her husband in a lab. After a few days, the eggs are re-inserted back into her uterus. The disadvantage of this method is that it has been known to cause multiple pregnancies. In addition, you can use artificial insemination.
Artificial Insemination # 3 …
This method could become an option is the sperm of her partner has difficulties in reaching the fallopian tubes. This may be due to low sperm count or low ejaculation. The procedure involves the insertion their sperm directly into the neck (or artificially) when you are ovulating. You can combine this technique with the use of infertility drugs.
# 4 drugs for infertility … These drugs make you more fertile and more responsive to conceive. You can use them as a starting point to try to get pregnant. They are mainly used in conjunction with other infertility treatments such as artificial insemination.
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Posted in Pregnancy on 01/18/2009 09:34 pm by admin
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Posted in Pregnancy on 08/31/2008 12:16 pm by admin
Exercise during pregnancy …?
I just found out I'm pregnant last month. I am about five weeks. I want to stay in form and do a little yoga for pregnancy, but was not sure if it was only for women who are more advanced in their pregnancy. In addition, the better the pregnancy yoga DVD out there? Thank you very much.
Yoga is excellent, especially if it is a specific category for pregnant women. My yoga teacher said it was never too early to start pregnancy yoga after pregnancy was confirmed, and I made my class of 20-29 weeks. There were women in all stages of pregnancy, and some have even half the courses, they left their babies. There are literally dozens of videos of yoga in pregnancy in Amazon. Discover some of the comments from users to see what may be the best. I wish him all the best for a healthy pregnancy and happy:)
Prenatal Yoga with Roxanne Thanye
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This three disc set meets the needs of pregnant and postpartum woman. It offers professional fitness instruction with Yoga routines for all fitness levels….
The best thing about this prenatal yoga program is that there is a model for each trimester. Instructor Shiva Rea demonstrates each of the stretches and exercises for the first trimester, and two pregnant women show modifications for the second and third trimesters (they’re even dressed in different colors for easy reference). This removes the self-doubt home-exercisers often have about the s…
Kathy Smith has been around a while in the world of fitness videos, and with good reason. Her calm, authoritative manner, flawless timing, emphasis on proper form, and responsible directions put her entire fitness series a cut above most celebrity workouts. Pregnancy Workout is no exception. Smith and five workout buddies (all of them appearing to be well past the fifth month of pregnancy) demonst…
Posted in Pregnancy on 08/24/2008 07:12 pm by admin
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If you’re a mother-to-be, but need some kind of exercise other than downward-facing dog and mountain pose, Leisa Hart’s FitMama may be the workout for you. Developed by the fitness instructor during her first pregnancy, the DVD involves not just stretching but salsa dancing, stretches, and breathing exercises shaped to ease some of the discomforts of pregnancy, get your body in its best physical f…
Instructor Lisa Stone developed this physically demanding but easy-to-follow prenatal exercise program during her own pregnancies. She begins the 57-minute tape by going over the ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) safety guidelines in detail, and then begins the 44-minute workout with a warm-up filled with familiar steps: step-touch, hamstring curls, grapevine. Stone’s t…
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