Things that no one would tell you if you are a first time parent
Upon realizing that you are going to become a parent soon, you would be imagining all about cuddles, snuggles, and cute smiles and laughter. When reality kicks in your thought process completely change. Just because your baby doesn't sleep without you, or cries often doesn't mean you are not a good mother. Every mother's experience is different and every child will respond differently.
What is a Normal labor
Definition: Series of events that takes place in the genital organs in an effort to expel the viable products of conception (fetus, placenta and the membranes) out of the womb though the vagina into the outer world is called labor. A full process of labor consists of three stages where the first one lasts the longest and third the shortest.
What is EQ? Know why is it essential for your child to have a higher EQ
Psychologist Daniel Goleman reports that intelligence quotient (IQ) at the most makes up to 20% of the success into your life; However, the remaining, such as wealth, emotion, empathy…. Emotional Quotient (EQ) is not defined during childbirth and sees no boundaries and could help the child develop higher empathy, social responsibility and decrease in anxiety levels.
Stages Of Labor-Third
This is the last stage of the labour process and it ends within a few to 20 minutes. It starts after the birth of your beautiful child and ends once the placenta is separated from the uterus. It is also known as the 'Afterbirth' stage and is the shortest of all. In case of episiotomy or tearing of the vagina than the stitches would be taken during this stage of labour.
Stages Of Labor-Second
It is the time when midwives will see your baby. You might not feel that it is the time but, once you start pushing down midwives and your birth partner can see the baby, and will ask you to push harder than more frequent once you are in second active stage. The baby will be pushed downwards by the volunteer contractions mixed with uterine contractions.
STAGES OF LABOR-ONE
First stage (the longest) is chiefly concerned with the preparation of the birth canal for the expulsion of the fetus for the second stage. The first stage relaxes and contracts your muscles in womb. The cervix opens up in order to make a passage for the baby to come out. During labor the wall of the upper segment of uterus gets thickened and progressively lower segments get thinner.
Tips on having good morning without any sickness during pregnancy
Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy. Although it says morning sickness, it could happen at any time of the day or after meals. Most of the women has to go through this phase, especially during the first trimester. It happens due to the rise in hormone estrogen, or due to sensitivity of smell. Ginger tea or ginger itself could do wonders for morning sickness.
How to manage the Mood Swing during Pregnancy
Mood swings or changes during pregnancy can be caused by fatigue, physical stresses or majorly because of the hormone’s estrogen, and progesterone. Hormones regulates the level of neurotransmitters, which is responsible for regulating your mood. A women’s feelings While pregnancy is overwhelming for some, it is the journey worth everything.
How to burp your baby so to gassy babies?
Burping is as much important as feeding your baby. Here is the quick guide to burp your child so as to avoid GAS issues in babies. If the baby is little fussy than stop the feeding, burp your child and feed after few minutes.
1. Lay the baby to your chest pushing its stomach
2. Tap upwards
3. Burp 3 times
4. If not willing to burp than lift baby’s arms few times.
How does a normal labour happen?
· Series of events that takes place in the genital organs in an effort to expel the viable products of conception (fetus, placenta and the membranes) out of the womb through the vagina into the outer world is called labor. A full process of labor consists of three stages where the first one lasts the longest and third the shortest. It begins within 2 weeks (before or after) the estimated date.
What to do when there is a case of severe choking infant?
1. Put the baby in a facedown position and give your hand support to baby’s head and jaw.
2. Give 5 pats between baby’s shoulder blades by the heel of your hand.
3. If you are still unable to get the object out of its mouth, turn the infant on his back. Give 5 chest thrusts with 2 fingers of your other hand and one hand to keep his head upright. Keep the pace as of CPR.
Want to think about Hypnobirthing for labor?
I allowed my body to relax to the point where I could feel no pain, I focused only on birth, with Hypnobirthing I could empty mind with all the unnecessary thoughts and breathe my way to the baby” says Jordan who gave birth by Hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing is the method of giving birth that uses self-hypnosis and relaxation tricks to reduce her feeling of anxiety, fear and pain during birth.
Nutritional Smoothies for Toddlers
The most versatile way of making smoothie is by adding green veggies, the very berry smoothie is a perfect go-to for every mother who has hard time with tot & veggies. These smoothies can be customised according to the need; it is the perfect way to provide nutrition and fun at the same time. The key to make this smoothie fun is by adding colors! Hey, talking about natural colours only!!
What is morning sickness?
The nauseated feeling that happens mostly in the morning is called morning sickness. However, for many women it just does not happens in the morning but continues for the whole day.
Nausea is considered normal during pregnancy and occurs due to increase in the estrogen levels, low blood sugar level, and is co-related with sensitivity to strong smell.
Do we need to tell on how to parent a child? - Parenting tips
You need to know when to step in and step out of your parenting mode. You can provide care, fulfil his needs to an extent, but that does not mean you own them. This dance of steeping in and out is what you are going to do. You need to understand that your children are here to be the ultimate beings, they will have to fight their own battles, live their own life, at least one day.
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What is the definition of a strong daughter for you?
"Its high time, we realize the difference between being strong physically and being ill-mannered while Emilia has a different approach to teaching her daughter of being strong.
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SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT BE OVERDOING YOUR PARENTING SKILLS- HELICOPTER PARENTING
Are you a controlling parent or a practical one? How do you know that you are overprotecting him or just being normal? Try to observe your behavior and other parents around you of the same age to compare. If you get self-realisation then it is the time to step back by trying to hold your emotions and let your child learn the consequences of his decisions. Interesting? Want to know whether you are
