The Mother’s Attitude Can Make Pregnancy A Walk In The Park

During pregnancy there is a very good chance that we are able to influence the spiritual growth and the intelligence of our babies.

It is also good to know that we can help them form an opinion about their lives.

The beauty of the world they live in during the 9 months of pregnancy is that part when we choose to treat them like the best thing that ever happened to us and by this integrate them in our daily routine.

I have read in so many magazines for mothers about the wonderful step a mother can make starting the education of her baby from the very moment he or she is conceived.

I used to think that this is something out of a science fiction book and even though I am a strong follower of the concept that the bond between the mother and her baby is unbreakable and goes on long years after the birth, this idea of starting an education this early seemed a bit too much.

What has convinced me was my god daughter. Her mother use to take yoga classes before she got pregnant. This and the fact that she was very much into “get in touch with nature” life style made her keep on doing yoga during pregnancy. [pregnancy yoga]

She liked environmental music a lot and I remember she was all the time with her iPhone headphones in her ears listening to it.

I used to say to her she will make the baby’s brains go mush after so much environmental noise but she made fun of me and went one with it.

Funny is that her pregnancy went smoothly without any problems, the little one kicking on schedule and behaving very nicely with her mom.

I remember that during my own pregnancy time both of my kids were pretty restless and there were nights when I couldn’t sleep because of their” football game”.

B9 Vitamins To Make Babies Smarter

When a future mom finds out for the first time about her pregnancy, the first thing that comes to her mind is the health of her baby.

Nothing really prepares us for becoming mothers and nothing gives us the exact vision what the pregnancy will be like.

Knowing that our baby is unique has to determine us to attend to his or her unique needs from the very first weeks of their life.

I remember that when I was pregnant in 6 weeks with my eldest I first read about the importance of the folic acid a.k.a. B9 vitamin in a mother’s alimentation during the first weeks of pregnancy.

The book in question stated that the folic acid is very important for the formation of our baby’s nervous system and in the mean time is an active factor in cell and tissue formation.

As hard as it may seem to believe the absence of this little vitamin can be responsible for so many neurological problems that may appear in the life of a newborn.

I remember how fast I have checked all the possible information and how much I was in need of guidelines concerning this matter.

Who Said You Can’t Be The Most Fashionable Future Mom

Some women feel uncomfortable during their pregnancy, because of the weight gain and the swollen feet.

In the past, I have met many women who felt that they were not attractive or fashionable, and it is no wonder when the maternity outfits that were out there were so hideous.[maternity fashion]

The clothes were mostly large, shapeless dresses, with floral prints that accentuated how big you were or tried to cover up every inch of your body. The dresses covered you from head to foot making you look like a large blob as you walked around.

There was nothing pleasing or trendy about them at all. Why shouldn’t a woman feel attractive and beautiful during her pregnancy? This is one of the happiest phases in a woman’s life and feeling beautiful should come naturally.

Fortunately the trend has begun to change and society has started to become fashion conscious when it comes to a pregnant woman’s appearance.

Thanks in part to celebrities who have proudly shown their pregnant bodies. By posing naked in magazines, being portrayed in shows and movies, and happily talking about being pregnant, celebrities have helped women to see how beautiful they could be while pregnant.

Clothes followed the direction towards clothes[maternity clothes] that showed off the “baby bump”. Now you see plenty of women in fashionable frocks while being pregnant.

The modern woman has embraced the idea of being pregnant and pretty. The pregnant woman is a big business nowadays, where you will find everything from business attire to swimwear.

Although most articles of clothing have been revamped, many designers have failed to take notice of a side effect of pregnancy, and that’s aching feet that have just ballooned to a larger size. The latest trend should be comfortable yet fashionable shoes for swollen feet.

Just look into a few women’s closets and you will find that their favorite item to buy is shoes. Why shouldn’t this translate into pregnancy?

Having beautiful shoes that cradle a woman’s swollen feet would be wonderful for those of us who have found that we no longer can walk in heels and most of our shoes have suddenly shrunk in size.

Who said future moms can’t be fashionable? As long as designers pay attention to women’s needs during pregnancy they will always have a consumer. I know that I want to be comfortable yet stylish. I want clothes to fit me well, and to make me look beautiful.

I should not have to wear shapeless dresses that make it look as if I were hiding something. Another thing designers should pay attention to is footwear.

I still want cute shoes on my feet, but I would like them to accommodate my new larger foot and be comfortable enough to wear throughout the day.

Morning Sickness Is The First Pregnancy Challenge

When I got pregnant with my first child, I and my husband were living in Japan. Of course, newly weds, crazy in love and completely light headed, we were thinking of nothing but how to bring a little angel into the world.

When my monthly companion was late I admit I barely noticed so my breast not fitting my bra and getting extremely sensitive pretty much sounded an alarm in my head. I remember I had a metallic taste in my mouth and I could not seem to get enough sleep, me feeling so tired that I could hardly keep my eyes open. Oh yeah…and there was a distinctive repulsion at the scent of fish.

Honestly I have to admit I was throwing up at the mere smell of…everything.

You can imagine how desperate I was since I have heard of morning sickness but my morning sickness was turning in an all day long one with me lying by the toilet.

You cannot imagine how strange I felt considering that there were something wrong with me because all of my friends who were pregnant had normal morning nausea.

So between the sessions of throwing up everything I ate I started making calls and making doctors’ appointments.

You can imagine the result. The doctors lifted their shoulder saying that my condition was normal and that morning sickness like period is worse at some women than others.

The First Month Of Pregnancy Demystified

All future moms enter the pregnancy talk sooner or later and if most of the forums discuss personal experience some online articles or info may walk a first time pregnant woman from joy to dread.

So here is the first step in the world of pregnancy explained so the future mothers would understand in plain words what is going on in their body.

Once the pregnancy test has shown the reality and the visit to your gynecologist has stated that you are expecting a little one,

The “How Will My Baby Look” Dilemma

Many future moms are getting at one point or the other of their pregnancy to the moment when presumptions about their baby appearance tend to become something very frequent. The future parents are most of the time leaning towards the theory that girls take after their father and boys take after their mother. This is the result of the common belief that somehow the baby’s sex is responsible for switching genes and resembling more one parent or the other.

We as parents have the ultimate saying about how our baby will look and this matter is not something that is solved during pregnancy.

What we should know for a fact is that the human body has 46 chromosomes and between 60 thousands and 100 thousand of genes.

Your baby will take 23 chromosomes from the mother and 23 from the father, so with a 50/50 % report, the odds of the child looking more like one parents than the other is pretty much a game of chance.

Considering that our genes are keen to do mathematical permutations, the multitude of gene combinations would allow an average human couple to produce over 6 trillion babies all carrying unique features and some completely different from the others.

Can you picture now, why is it so difficult to imagine how will your baby look like?

Taking for example the color of your baby eyes, you should be aware that there are hundreds of genes able to decide on that matter. It may come as a surprise for two people having blue eyes to bring into the world a baby with brown or black eyes.

Feel Like a Whale? Crave Popcorn? This is Normal

While it is true that pregnancy is beautiful and a round belly testifying to a mother nurturing new life even more so; it is also true that women can feel big, and ungainly and awkward during pregnancy, particularly in the later part of it.

trange cravings are also very much part for the course as celebrity mom-to-be, Natalie Portman freely confessed of late.

Portman was recently in the news for saying that she doesn’t want to go about in public looking like a whale.

So apparently it isn’t just us the lesser mortals; the beautiful people can also feel huge and ungainly as the baby belly gets bigger, balance becomes an issue and you basically stop being able to see your toes!

Portman also wants to stay in bed eating popcorn and watching TV for the rest of her pregnancy.

Granted that women can feel whale-like when big with child, but staying in bed with popcorn would have to be a no-no.

For one calorie laden, salty snacks that are devoid of any nutrition (not just popcorn but most processed foods) are not a good idea in pregnancy. Also inactivity is a bad idea, it is a good idea to be as active as possible during pregnancy.

Tender Breasts issue

Swollen, tender breasts during pregnancy can be uncomfortable especially in the first trimester. They are caused by the increased amounts of female hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) being produced in your body. The breast changes are in a way preparing you for breastfeeding later on.

There is only one solution to bring comfort to your aching breasts:
A GOOD SUPPORT BRA from the time your pregnancy is confirmed. This will also prevent your breasts from sagging after pregnancy. At times, it may be necessary to wear a bra at night. A sound piece of advice - wear a good support bra even if your breasts are not painful. It is very essential to provide the right support to your breasts for their long term cosmetic feel and look as well!
Prenatally, use Lansinoh Brand Lanolin twice daily to ease dryness and promote healthy supple skin.

in pregnecy Energy and nutritional requirements

he pregnant mother's body is subject to greater demands to ensure fetal development as well as the growth, health and functioning of the uterus, placenta and amniotic fluid. A daily increase of 150 calories in food consumption is recommended at the start of pregnancy, which will eventually reach an extra 250 calories a day by the end of pregnancy. This entails a "double-shot" in the form of a daily glass of milk during the first trimester and an additional piece of fruit or slice of bread during the final six months. While weight gain is normal, the mother-to-be should not let herself starting "eating for two" (or more). The average weight gained is between 9 and 12 kg (20 to 26 lbs), although there is a natural variation between individuals. With overweight women, it may be less, while thinner women may gain more.

Food recommendations for pregnant women

Many factors affect our eating behavior: individual needs and wants, health status, social environment, selection of available foods, advertising, etc. The following recommendations ( a sort of Nutrition Guide for Pregnant Women) ensure (in the form of a balanced diet) an adequate supply of energy, and nutritional and protective elements, and therefore represent healthy nutrition. The listed amounts and portions are averages; it is no possible to follow them exactly day by day.

Words in italics are especially important for the mother-to-be.

Oils and Fats during Pregnancy:
Daily consumption: 2 teaspoons (10 g) nutritious vegetable oil such as sunflower oil, thistle oil, corn oil, unprocessed olive or canola oil, e.g., for salad dressings.
Daily consumption: at most 2 teaspoons (10 g) grease or cooking oil, such as peanut oil, or olive oil for hot meal preparation.
Daily consumption: at most 2 teaspoons (10 g) spread, i.e., butter or margarine.
Daily maximum: one meal heavy in fat such as deep fried or breaded foods, cheese dishes, fried potato cakes, bratwurst or hot dogs, cold cuts, dishes with sauces, shortcake or pastry dough, cake, pies, chocolate, etc.

Pastries/Snacks:
Use them in moderation - most sweets contain hidden fat. At most eat 1 small portion of sweet snacks daily (e.g. 1 chocolate bar, 1 piece of cake or a pastry, an ice cream).

Meat, Fish, Eggs, Legumes:
2 - 4 times per week: 1 portion meat (1 portion = 80-120 g, or 3-4 oz). More is unnecessary, less is permitted. At most, one meal of cured meats such as ham, sausage or bacon in place of meat.
At most, one meal per month of offal, such as kidney, tripe, or brains (1 portion = 80-120 g, or 3-4 oz).

Avoid liver:
1-2 portions fish per week (1 portion = 100-120 g, or 3½ -4 oz).
2-3 eggs per week, including those used in baked goods, soufflés, or cream sauces.

They should be cooked to avoid food poisoning:
Per week: 1-2 portions legumes and derivates e.g., lentils, chickpeas, beans (1 portion = 40-60 g, or 1½ -2 oz, dry weight), tofu (1 portion = 100-120 g, or 3½ -4 oz)

Milk and Milk products:
Per day: 3-4 portions of milk products (1 portion = 0.2 liter or ½ pint of milk, or 1 cup of yogurt, or 30 g= 1 oz hard cheese or 60 g = 2 oz soft cheese).

Grain Products and Potatoes:
Daily consumption: eat 3-4 portions of starchy foods such as bread, potatoes, rice, cereals or pastas, preferably whole-grain products. The portion size depends on the frequency and amount of physical activity practiced.

Fruits for Pregnant Women:
Per day: 2-3 portions of fruit, raw if at all possible (1 portion = 1 apple, 1 banana, 3 plums or a bowl of berries).

Vegetables for Pregnant Women:
Per day: 2-3 portions of vegetables, one of which should be raw, e.g., as a dip vegetable or a mixed salad (1 portion = 100 g = 3½ oz raw vegetables, or 150-200 g = 5-7 oz cooked vegetables, 50 g = 1¾ oz green salad or 100 g = 3½ oz mixed salad).

Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Drinks:
Drink at least 1.5 liters (3¼ pints) of liquid per day, preferably unsweetened nonalcoholic drinks.
Replace fluids in the case of vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy perspiration.
Alcohol: for her own benefit and that of her unborn child, the pregnant mother should avoid alcohol consumption, as it is assimilated by the fetus.

By following these recommendations for correct nutrition for pregnant women, you'll ensure the health and proper development of your baby.