Signs Labor Is Near, You Should Know !!

     ChannelMfm - Childbirth is a long and laborious process. Before entering the stage, You will experience the signs of giving birth. Not all women experience the signs of giving birth are the same.

 
       However, to prepare yourself and alert in the face of childbirth, You can pay attention to some signs of childbirth that may occur on the physical and emotional. Usually, the signs of this kind happened a few weeks or days before childbirth. From the physical aspect, perhaps You will feel the changes on Your body such as:

- Feel the pain on back, abdominal pain or cramps such as the premenstrual period.

- Difficult to sleep.

- The frequency of urination increases. A few weeks or hours before childbirth,the baby will be down to Your hip bone. This condition makes the uterus lean more often on the bladder so that the frequency of urination becomes more increased than usual.

- Out viscous mucus mixed with blood from the vagina. During pregnancy, Your cervix is covered by mucus that is thick. However, when approaching childbirth, Your cervix will dilate and create a path of mucus that comes out through the vagina. The color can be clear, pink, or slightly bloody. Yet mucus mixed with blood is not always an early sign that You will give birth. This mucus can come out also when You have sex when you're pregnant or have a vaginal examination.

- False contractions feel. This contraction is commonly called Braxton Hicks or stomach tightening happening came and went. But not as strong as real contractions when giving birth. This contraction usually lasts 30 to 120 seconds. Unlike the real contractions, Braxton Hicks contractions may be lost when you switch positions or relaxes. This contraction would you feel before experiencing a real contraction. Another difference this contraction with real contractions, Braxton Hicks contractions that are only felt in the abdominal or pelvic area, while the real contractions are usually felt in the lower part of the back and then moved to the front of the abdomen.

- Changes in the cervix. The tissue on Your cervix will be softened or become elastic. If You've never given birth, Your cervix will be more easily enlarged about one or two centimeters before labor begins. However, if this is Your first time experiencing this period, the opening of the cervix of one centimeter can't be a guarantee You will give birth soon.

- Amniotic fluid rupture. The sign of childbirth is the most common known by most people is the rupture of the amniotic fluid. Most women first feel contractions before Amniotic fluid rupture, but there is also a start off with a rupture of the amniotic fluid.  When this happens, usually childbirth will catch up with soon. But the danger, if the amniotic water already broke, but you do not also experience a contraction, then your baby will be more susceptible to infection. It is because the fluid always protects the baby from germs while in the womb have been exhausted. If this happens, the induction process will be done for the safety of Your baby. If You have already experienced a rupture of membranes, immediately to the hospital. Usually, the childbirth process will occur approximately 24 hours after rupture of membranes.

     While in terms of emotional, You could feel irritable or moody's, such as the premenstrual period.

Tips Approaching The time of Childbirth

     Generally, the process of giving birth occurs at the age of pregnant 9 months or 40 weeks. At the age of the physical baby is ready to live a life outside of the uterus. However, not all women give birth in the time range.

     If You have already entered the 9th month of pregnancy, You should have prepared all the supplies needed during childbirth. So if the amniotic fluid has ruptured or occurred contractions, You can directly bring the equipment, and then rushed to the hospital. Supplies You need to bring include:

• The bag contains clothing and toiletries.

• Baby supplies.

• Snacks.

• Books, magazines or any item that can accompany You wait for the childbirth process.

• Pillows and blankets are comfortable.

• If You want to capture the happy moments of this, You can also set up a video camera with a fully charged battery and charger.

     Save these items in one place that is easily accessible during emergency conditions.

     In addition to the supplies, You also have to make sure who will accompany You during labor. You can choose a husband, mother, or hire a doula. A Doula is a trained personnel are used to help women during labor. Make sure they are ready to accompany You when labor begins.

     Know the signs of childbirth is very important for mothers, especially who are planning to give birth normally. Different If You are planning to give birth with help of cesarean section, where You can give birth to Your baby at any time during the physical is enough to be born.

     By knowing the signs of childbirth, You will also become more prepared in the face of labor.

The List Of Food Triggers a Miscarriage You Should Know !!

  

     ChannelMfm - During pregnant, you should not eat carelessly. If you do not know the rules, it would be very dangerous or can lead to miscarriage.

     While pregnant, your body can more easily experience the food poisoning. Effects appear may also be more severe than usual. Well, so if before pregnancy you're often eating foods that are often associated with a trigger miscarriage and your body is fine, then it may not be applicable when you're pregnant.

     The following 5 types of food trigger a miscarriage that should be avoided during pregnancy:

Pineapple

     This fruit contains the enzyme bromelain. The enzyme is suspected can help soften the cervix and trigger contractions. Because of the effect of it, the pineapple is often suspected to be able to trigger you to have a miscarriage. So, it is advisable not to consume pineapple in early pregnancy.

Papaya

     If consumed in conditions of immature or young, papaya is not safe for consumption by pregnant women. The reason, the papaya of this type contain latex which may cause your womb is experiencing contractions. The latex may act like prostaglandin and oksitoksin, a hormone produced by the body to support the process of childbirth, namely to strengthen the contractions.

     However, if the papaya is ripe, this fruit is safe for consumption by pregnant women. Papaya fruit is ripe is a source of fiber as well as folic acid which is good for your body. In addition, you can also get the intake of vitamin C and E from eating this fruit.

Soft-boiled eggs

     Soft-boiled eggs contain Salmonella, bacteria that can increase the risk of you having a miscarriage. Not only miscarriage, the effect of these bacteria can also harm your life.

This also applies to foods that contain raw eggs such as mayonnaise.

Meat raw or half-cooked

      While pregnant you are advised not to consume raw or half-cooked meat. This is done to reduce the risk of your contaminated by a parasite named Toxoplasma gondii (toxoplasmosis) that exist in the flesh. The condition can cause miscarriage or infant born death (stillbirth). In addition to containing Toxoplasma gondii, raw or half-cooked meat can also be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This applies also to meat poultry and seafood.


The Deli meat

      This is a processed meat that is already cut into sheets. Meat is commonly used as a stuffing for a sandwich or if you want to make a hamburger at home. Unfortunately, these foods have been known to contain Listeria, bacteria that can cause miscarriage. These bacteria can enter the placenta and could possibly reach the fetus.

     If while pregnant you want to eat deli meat, make sure you reheat the meat until cooked.

     You are strongly advised not to consume the above foods in the first trimester of pregnancy because in this period your body is susceptible to experiencing a miscarriage. to make it more secure, You can consult to the gynecologist about what foods should be avoided while pregnant.

Frequent Urination In Women That Are Pregnant ? It's an Easy Way To Solve it

 

     ChannelMfm - Often back to the bathroom to urinate is indeed troublesome. Especially with the condition of the body that are pregnant. Not only that, urine also sometimes come out by itself when laughing, sneezing or coughing.

     Often pee is a side effect of pregnancy that commonly occur in the first trimester and the third. This condition can also be one of the first sign you have been pregnant.

     There are some things that cause the body of the pregnant woman is more frequent urination. The following explanation:
 
- Frequent urination includes the effects of the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy.

- During pregnancy, the body will produce more urine due to kidney must work harder throw useless substances from your body. 

- The growth of the fetus in the womb can squeeze the bladder. This makes it more often go to the toilet. 

- At the end of pregnancy, the pressure on the bladder was further increased because the fetal position that already are on the bottom. This condition makes you want to urinate more often, even though the bladder is empty.

      However, you do not need to fret because there are easy tricks you can do to cope with this condition. Here's how:

- It is recommended not to drink before going to bed. However, make sure your body gets enough fluid intake during the day. you are required to drink at least 8 glasses a day. Don't minimize it because it can make you dehydrated. 
- Avoid consuming caffeinated beverages because these substances can make pee often. Caffeinated beverages such as examples of tea, coffee or a drink cola.
 
- While on the toilet, make sure you empty your bladder completely. How to let your bladder is empty, you can put the body somewhat forward while urinating. 

- Do not attempt to resist when the want to pee appears. This might make you want more often into the toilet.

- Do calisthenics can also help tighten the muscles that regulate the discharge of urine. 

     Frequent urination may also be a sign you are experiencing diabetes, uterine fibroids or a urinary tract infection (UTI). If the cause is a UTI, then you are advised to immediately handle it so as not to trigger the occurrence of kidney infection. A kidney infection can cause the baby born prematurely and have a low weight.

     Immediately to the doctor if you feel pain or a burning sensation (burning) when urinating, you feel like pee though new from the toilet, urine-scented odor, accompanied by blood or the color is murky, you are experiencing stomach pain in the lower part of which occurs constant, fever, or overall your body is experiencing discomfort.