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As your due date draws near, you may be looking forward to seeing your baby and are tired of being pregnant. Perhaps you wished you could deliver your baby sooner by dilating your cervix earlier. Before delivery, the cervix will soften and dilate on its own.
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Staying active during pregnancy is very good for the health of both mother and baby. However, it is important to consult a doctor to make sure the exercise routine you are doing is safe for your current condition. After the doctor gives the green light, many fun activities can be done to maintain body fitness.
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Once you know that you are expecting a baby, you will definitely think about the day of his birth. These thoughts can create a lot of anxiety, especially for first-time mothers. If you prepare clothes for labor ahead of time, you can shorten your list of things to do before you go into labour.
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A common symptom of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is an irregular menstrual cycle. So, it's hard for you to know if you're pregnant or just haven't had your period. Although the only way to be sure is a positive pregnancy test result from a doctor, some early signs of pregnancy can be noticed for yourself.
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There are many reasons that make pregnant women have trouble sleeping. Most pregnant women know that their sleep time will decrease after the baby is born, but they don't expect to face the sleep difficulties that can develop during pregnancy itself.
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Pregnancy causes a fair amount of aches, pains, and awkward movements, especially with your growing belly. Getting a comfortable sleeping position while pregnant can be a challenge, especially at a time when a number of pregnant women are already struggling with insomnia.
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Cellulite during pregnancy arises as a result of stretching of the skin around the abdomen as the abdomen enlarges. Cellulite initially looks like red streaks and then turns silvery in color. Cellulite during pregnancy can be avoided and reduced if from the very beginning of pregnancy you have done something to prevent it.
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Acid reflux (or heartburn) that recurs frequently during pregnancy is common because higher production of estrogen and progesterone causes the lower esophageal sphincter to weaken and causes stomach acid to rise up into the esophagus. In addition, the growing baby puts pressure on the stomach and pushes digestive acids into the esophagus, giving a pregnant woman a “double hit” effect.
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A cesarean section is a delivery process that is performed through surgery. A cesarean section is a major operation, and recovery after a cesarean section takes longer than a normal delivery, and requires a different technique. If you have a cesarean without complications, you usually need about three days in the hospital, no longer bleeding, discharge from the hospital, and four to six weeks post-surgery treatment of the incision.
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An episiotomy is an incision or incision in the perineum (perineum), which is the part of the body between the vagina and anus. This procedure is often done to help a woman push her baby out during labour. The perineum is a moist, covered part of the body, a perfect condition for infection or recovery.
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Most women who have just given birth and are breastfeeding feel that their hair is falling out more than it was before giving birth. While postpartum hair loss is a very normal condition and cannot be completely prevented, the loss of precious strands of hair can be very upsetting.
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Medically, losing weight while pregnant is not recommended, even women who are overweight or obese are advised to gain weight during pregnancy. However, there are many things you can do to prevent unnecessary weight gain while you are pregnant.
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Sagging skin is a common complaint among women who have just given birth. This problem is difficult to avoid completely, but you can take some steps to help prevent sagging skin after pregnancy. You can also use several techniques to reduce sagging skin after delivery, although stretched skin does take some time to return to its original size.
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Fever is the body's normal defense mechanism against injury or infection. However, a fever that continues for a long time will have negative effects on your body and your unborn baby. Mild fever can be treated at home. However, call your doctor immediately if you don't know how to treat a fever or suspect something serious is going on.
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During pregnancy, the placenta attaches to the uterine wall and supplies oxygen and nutrients to the fetus through the umbilical cord. In most cases, the placenta is attached to the top or middle of the uterus. But sometimes the placenta is attached to the lower part of the uterus.
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Nipple stimulation is the act of twisting, rubbing, or sucking on the nipple to trigger contractions and labor. This is a technique that is commonly performed as part of the natural birth process. The goal is to release oxytocin, a hormone that generally controls the birth of a baby.
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Childbirth is a stressful moment with a happy ending. If you want to know how to have a stress-free delivery to feel comfortable, this article provides some helpful tips, such as exercising to strengthen your legs, pelvis and hips early in your pregnancy so that you have good stamina during labor.
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Many pregnant women struggle with hunger and a strong urge to eat something or what is known as cravings. While sometimes satisfying a food craving is okay, you still have to remember that what you eat also nourishes your baby. Therefore, it is important for you to eat healthy foods that are beneficial for you and your baby.
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There are many people who are looking for ways to increase the chances of conceiving a boy. There's no guarantee you'll be able to choose the gender of your baby, but there are plenty of options to explore. You can use home methods, such as maximizing your sperm count and changing your diet.
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A small number of pregnant women have an incompetent (weak) cervix, so they are at high risk of premature delivery or miscarriage if left untreated. Incompetent or weak cervix can generally be diagnosed early, namely in the second trimester, but it can also appear at the beginning of the third trimester.
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A cesarean section or "cesarean section" is an operation to remove a baby through surgery. This action is carried out if normal vaginal delivery is not possible, normal delivery risks the life of the mother or baby, if the mother has given birth by cesarean section before, or if the mother prefers this delivery to normal delivery.
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A woman's body goes through many changes during the first trimester of pregnancy. Among these are changes in human chorionic gonadotropins, also called pregnancy hormones, and increased estrogen production. Hormonal changes accompanied by stretching of the abdominal muscles and an increased sense of smell will cause nausea in 90% of pregnancies.
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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) also known as IVF is a series of procedures used to treat fertility problems and other genetic problems to help you get pregnant. IVF is the most effective method of assisted reproductive technology available today, but your chances of getting a pregnancy through IVF depend on several factors, including your age and the cause of infertility you or your partner is experiencing.
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Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for babies because it contains exactly what babies need for nutrition, energy and antibodies to fight disease. Without prompting, your body will prepare your chest for breastfeeding on its own. However, there are some things that you need to learn and prepare to be able to breastfeed smoothly.
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According to calculations, the due date (HPL) falls on the 40th week of pregnancy. If your pregnancy is past 40 weeks, you may now feel uncomfortable, impatient, and eagerly awaiting labor. If you want to give birth quickly, try some natural ways first before turning to medical intervention.
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When you find out that you are pregnant, sharing the news with others is a big part of welcoming your happiness. Whether you will announce this news to everyone in a creative way, or share it with those closest to you by speaking privately, you will remember this time as a very meaningful time in your pregnancy.
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While doctors agree that in most cases labor should be allowed to take place naturally, sometimes your body needs a little push. You can try to safely induce labor at home, but you also need to know what will happen when you undergo a medical induction.
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Women whose gestational age is between 38 and 42 weeks may be anxious about the onset of labor. If you want to go into labor early, there are several methods you can try at home or with the help of your doctor. Step Method 1 of 2: Stimulating Early Labor at Home Step 1.
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Doctors usually advise pregnant women to learn to count fetal kicks in the third trimester of pregnancy, or earlier if the pregnancy is high-risk. Baby kicks are calculated to determine the baby's movements in the womb. By knowing the baby's movements, the mother can tell the difference between the baby's normal movements and those that might signal a condition to worry about.
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The umbilical cord is the link between mother and baby. The umbilical cord enters the baby's body through the hole that will become the navel, and is quite large in size, in babies born at an average age of about 50 cm with a diameter of 2 cm.
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The carpal tunnel is a canal in the wrist that contains connective tissue, muscle tendons, and the median nerve. The median nerve provides sensation and motor movement for most of the fingers and part of the hand. A compressed or pinched median nerve will cause pain, tingling, and difficulty controlling muscles.
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When it comes to the time of birth, it is generally best to let the natural process run its course, unless of course there is a medical need to induce labour. However, if this is your first pregnancy, you will usually be facing a long labor (lasting from hours to days) and need to know some things you can do to speed up the process and make it more comfortable.
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A normal pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks and is divided into trimesters. What is meant by the first trimester is the period of the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. During this period, the body adjusts to the new life that develops within it, and it is very important for the mother-to-be to take all necessary precautions to ensure both mother and baby are in the healthiest possible condition.
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An ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus) is the attachment of a fertilized egg in the fallopian tube or somewhere other than the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy can turn into a medical emergency immediately if left untreated or undetected.
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Entering the early labor process can be an exciting time if you immediately want to meet your baby. Early labor means the time between the onset of labor and when the cervix has opened to a width of 3 cm, and is different from preterm labor, or labor that begins before 37 weeks of gestation.
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG is a hormone produced by a woman's body to prepare herself for pregnancy and maintain the health of the fetus she is carrying. Some of the factors that affect low levels of HCG in a woman's body are young gestational age, ectopic pregnancy, or miscarriage.
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For many women, spotting or light bleeding can be a sign of pregnancy. Although not always the case in all pregnancies, this bleeding can occur when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. Implantation bleeding from the start of your period can often be hard to tell apart, but there are some specific signs to look out for, for example, implantation bleeding tends to be much lighter and shorter than menstrual bleeding.
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The opening of the cervix occurs when a pregnant woman approaches labor. The cervix dilates to open the way for the baby from the uterus to the birth canal, and finally into your arms. The cervix should dilate from 1 to 10 cm, and by that time, the baby can be delivered.
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To lose 0.5 kg of weight, you need to burn more than 3,500 calories consumed. This means, to lose 2.5 kg, you need to burn 17,500 calories (3,500 x 5) in seven days. This is certainly a big “challenge”. However, by increasing the amount of activity, sticking to a healthy diet, and exercising for (at least) 45 minutes each day, you can lose weight well.
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Realizing a balanced diet in a busy daily life is a difficult thing. By taking various types of vitamins in supplement form, you are sure to get the recommended daily dose. However, some people have a stomachache because of the vitamins they take, it could be because of a sensitive stomach, taking certain types of vitamins, or taking high doses of vitamins.