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As you near the end of the second trimester of pregnancy, your belly size will increase and you will feel a little more discomfort during this week and those to come. As your belly size increases week by week, your baby’s movements will increase. There are just a few weeks left for the [...]

  As some of you know by now, my husband and I are expecting a child.  I have decided to share this journey.  I debated whether or not to do this, since it will contain personal information, but in the end I decided go ahead with it.  I remembered that in the beginning of my pregnancy, it helped me to read personal stories of other women going through similar things. 

"New research supports a growing body of literature that attributes maternal exposure to severe stress during the early months of pregnancy to an increased susceptibility to schizophrenia in the offspring". - sourceThe researchers, Dolores Malaspina, Anita Steckler, and Joseph Steckler are referring to extreme stressors such as that experienced during natural disasters, terrorist attacks, war, sud

This is the most comfortable time throughout pregnancy and is the best time when the expectant mother feels the joy of carrying her child. By this time the morning sickness and other symptoms of the first trimester generally subside and the foetus begins growing in size. The HCG hormone levels which cause most symptoms in the first trimester also stagnates and forms a plateau on account of which

I guess since my first trimester is now close to it's end,the cravings are slowly subsiding.After a few days of eating foods that my taste buds asked,I now felt contented.I bought a box of crabs last week and slowly consumed it because I couldn't just eat it all at once.I also got "Mama Sitas sinigang mix",frozen green jackfruit,soy bean curd(miso) and a pack of sliced fish.You guess what I did to

It takes place between 10 th and 12 th week of pregnancy and lasts about 30 minutes. This is the first time you become aware that you carry a small life in you, at the time of the first ultrasound your uterus is still very small, and the doctor uses this technique for checking, soIt allows him to:Precisely date the beginning of your pregnancy and therefore the date of your baby birth Determine th

First trimester of pregnancy begin from week 1 to the end of week 12, this first week is actually your menstrual period. Because your expected delivery date (EDD) is calculated from the first day of your last period, this week counts as part of your 40-week pregnancy even though your baby hasn't been conceived yet. during this period you may experience cramping, morning sickness and all your early pregnancy symptoms.You must begin improving your diet and adding vitamin supplements such as folic acid,iron and you must also see your doctor because most miscarriages occur during this period.As i will always will say try to keep things natural and simple for a healthy pregnancy.

Whether you're in your second trimester or you're a yoga teacher, you should read the Yoga Journal online article "Tools for Teaching Prenatal Yoga: The Second Trimester."It's written by the author of one of my favorite yoga blogs, Grounding Thru the Sit Bones, and gives clarification on what poses are available and/or modifications (such as backbends against a wall versus on your stomach) during the second trimester of pregnancy.One of the article's suggestions is to begin focusing on pranayama or breath exercises during this trimester to prepare for labor and maybe even utilize during delivery. One such practice is alternate-nostril breathing. Found a short clip on YouTube to demonstrate - it's a little weird at first, but you will feel the calming effects afterwards. Great for opening u

What can you expect in Trimester 3 of your pregnancy? This article covers the changes and symptoms you might experience during this stage of your pregnancy and how your baby is growing. More: continued here

How am I already 28 weeks pregnant AND beginning the third trimester? Where does the time fly?Counting the baby's movements is something I apparently should start doing to monitor the baby's health, according to a Web article I found the other day. The average times a baby will move is about 10 times within a two-hour period by week 28. The little squirt has been moving a ton lately, which is reassuring yet freaky at the same time. Especially since it is 2.4 pounds and the size of a Chinese cabbage - I'll never look at vegetables the same way again after this little cabbage sprouts!

There already exists much evidence of low birth weights and pre-maturity among newborns of mothers that suffer stressful life events during pregnancy. "Chemicals released by the mother’s brain in response to stress may have an effect on the fetus’ developing brain. These effects may be strongest in early pregnancy, when protective barriers between the mother and fetus are not fully constructed." Schizophrenia is believed to commence during early brain development; however environmental factors during a pregnancy may influence the risk of developing schizophrenia.A study conducted by Ali S. Khashan of the University of Manchester suggests a likelihood of developing schizophrenia when a child’s mother experiences a stressful event during the first trimester of pregnancy.The subjects

There already exists much evidence of low birth weights and pre-maturity among newborns of mothers that suffer stressful life events during pregnancy. "Chemicals released by the mother’s brain in response to stress may have an effect on the fetus’ developing brain. These effects may be strongest in early pregnancy, when protective barriers between the mother and fetus are not fully construct

I woke up very early on monday morning, although i couldnt really sleep well the night before. Maybe it was caused by the " back to school syndrom " where i just couldnt sleep early, but rather easy to wake up early.The moment when i arrived to Melaka on Sunday, at the tollgate, i already felt the pressure, tensions, and all the burdens that is going to squeeze me later on this semester.Now first things first, on monday, i already sort out the whole day plan.1. Going to class at 10 am.2. Going for lunch at 1pm with any of my friends that i can gather3. Go and meet about 15 lectures to ask about Final Year Project Topics.4. Take food delivery by my sister at 3pm5. Go home and recycle all the recycleable goods that i have prepared earlier.6. Go to gym at 6pm7. Go to the New Carefour at Datar

What, you thought I was going to go all this time and not whine at some point about the myriad woes of late pregnancy did you? This has been an easy pregnancy, and the second half has been generally much more pleasant than the first (nothing like getting rid of all-day nausea and abject terror to improve your demeanor) so I don’t have a lot to complain about — but I’m not going to let that stop me. Really, it was my fault. Even though I didn’t say it out loud, just last week I was thinking about how much less stressful this 8-months-pregnant-in-December-while-working-and-mothering-full-time has been as compared to my experience when pregnant with Simon… and then my body started getting just a wee bit fed up with the 5 lbs interloper. So, as promised, the only seven things I really have to complain about with just over seven weeks to go: 7. Restless legs. Only when I’m tired, but it’s like 1000 ants crawling through my knee joints. Ugh. 6.

Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. Each pregnancy trimester includes three months. The first trimester ranges from 0-12 weeks. The second trimester starts from 12 weeks and completes at 24 weeks where as the third trimester ranges from 24 weeks to till the completion of pregnancy. Each pregnancy trimester has its importance [...]

Most people are familiar with the common symptoms of pregnancy. Pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and odd food cravings are often discussed with a touch of humor and confusion. It can be a little disconcerting to suddenly crave bologna if you have hated it for your entire life. However there are pregnancy symptoms that go with each of the three trimesters. Each phase has its own unique and sometimes baffling experiences that are perfectly normal no matter how strange they may be at the time. As mentioned before, morning sickness and unusual eating preferences are normal in the first trimester. Some other less well known pregnancy symptoms are common as well. While usually associated with the third trimester, moms in their first trimester often have a need for more frequent urination than ever before. Changes to the breast are another visible change that happens early in pregnancy. The mom to be may experience swelling and sensitivity of her breasts. Often the areola becomes dark

Once a woman has reached the pregnancy stages, last trimester, she becomes increasingly eager for the birth. The fetus has accomplished most of its development. All the facial features are obvious. The fingers and toes are well-formed. In fact, it is even possible for the fetus to suck its thumb at this stage. Much of what happens during this last trimester strengthens what already exists. For example, the lungs have now been completely formed and the fetus could begin breathing air if it had to. The additional few weeks of the pregnancy will allow those tiny lungs to develop and strengthen even more, limiting the possibility of early breathing problems. The brain of the fetus is also developing. The basic components of the brain now exist, but it is smooth and doesn't have the wrinkles that are generally associated with brain development. The last several weeks of the pregnancy stages, last trimester allow the brain time to grow, curving in upon itself, thus developing the famili

Congratulations, you are pregnant! Perhaps these are the words you have recently heard from your doctor. Or maybe the home pregnancy test you performed this morning was positive. No matter how the results came to light, you are now ready to embark on your first trimester of pregnancy. You probably have many questions and even more concerns as you will be seeing a host of changes in your body over the next few months. What can you expect During First Trimester Pregnancy? Fortunately, there are many resources available to educate you about what is coming. The first trimester of a pregnancy can often be the most difficult, because of the risk of complications and the uncomfortable symptoms you may experience. Take heart, because the first trimester pregnancy only lasts about twelve weeks, and the second trimester is generally found to be a little less symptom-filled. If you can, take it a little easier on yourself and your body during these first weeks of adjusting to being pregnant. Some

First trimester pregnancy refers to the first three months of pregnancy. Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters: first, second and third. Each trimester includes three months. The first trimester pregnancy is most critical period of pregnancy, as most of the body changes and fetal developments happen in this trimester. In the first month of [...]

When a woman becomes pregnant, she and her partner may have questions about what is happening to her body and how the baby is developing. During the pregnancy stages, first trimester, the process starts with the fertilization of the woman's egg and progresses to the point that the fetus is starting to resemble the baby it will become. The entire pregnancy takes approximately 40 weeks. This period is divided into sections called trimesters, each of which is about 13 weeks long. In the pregnancy stages, first trimester, the woman's body has to adjust to the changes created by the pregnancy. Most of these changes don't occur immediately. In the very first days of the pregnancy stages, first trimester, the fertilized egg, called a zygote, travels through the fallopian tubes and finally attaches itself to the wall of the uterus. There, the zygote becomes an embryo and the embryo starts the process of differentiation so that the individual cells become different parts of the b

Did you know that if women quit smoking when they were pregnant that infant deaths could be reduced by up to 10 percent? Pregnancy and smoking and first trimester are not words that go together. The good news is that no can report that a woman who has smoked prior to her pregnancy is putting her baby at risk. However, smoking during pregnancy is very hazardous to an unborn baby.Pregnancy and smoking and first trimester have been linked to 100,000+ miscarriages and 5,500+ infant deaths per year. Smoking also puts an expectant mother at risk for complications such as vaginal bleeding, premature rupture of the membranes, early delivery and more. Evidence is showing that a pregnant mother who smokes may have a baby who has a low birth weight. Low birth weight and being born too small is a major cause of infant illness and perinatal death.If you are pregnant and a smoker you should know that the best time to quit is during the first trimester. Pregnancy and smoking and first trimester are n

The monster of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy has finally laid its hand on me. What an illusion to think I would be spared from this fluid retention annoyances. I have after all followed every advice to the letter. I drink 2-3 liters of water a day! (really!) I’ve lessen my salt intake I’ve exercised for at least 30 minutes 3x a week (or more) And for the first 6 weeks of the 3rd trimester, I’ve been spared of any MAJOR discomfort — no swollen ankles, no painful legs, no puffy face when I got up. Little did I know that the monster was planning to attack me where I least expected it… MY RIGHT HAND!!! Yes, my dear ladies, my precious right hand! It’s red. It’s swollen. It’s tingly. It’s difficult to clench and worst of all, it can’t hold a mouse for more than one hour. And in case you didn’t know, my life revolves around computers. I eat and breathe pcs. I cannot go on a day without being online. And my precious right

I planned to document every thing about my pregnancy way before I even got pregnant. But when the 1st trimester of pregnancy came, I was just too tired, too nauseous and too lazy, that I could not be bothered to do anything. In an effort to have a little piece of my pregnancy experience in print, I’ve decided to write a blog series on what the first trimester of pregnancy was like for me. I will be writing about my own personal experiences as well as the knowledge I gained along the way from reading books, researching the internet and most importantly, from listening to friends’ experiences. I’ll be adding an article or two per day. If you want to know when there’s a new entry on, you can subscribe to this blog using rss feeder or by email (links top right column of this page) Listed below are titles of the articles I plan to write in the next few weeks. 1. How Do You Know When You’re Pregnant How I knew I was pregnant Ways to know you’re pregnant

I must say, I am not a big fan of abortion. I tend to be more conservative on that topic than most who fall in the same place on the political scale as me.Yet, I understand why it is legal and I don't pass judgement on women who should make the choice, and I abhor the theocratic fascists who use abortion to warp the minds of people like me into becoming, well, theocratic fascists.For the first time since 1973, the Supreme Court has ruled to narrow abortion rights a bit, by upholding a federal law banning abortion after the first trimester. To be quite honest, that doesn't concern me in the least. If you should choose to have an abortion, choose to do it in the first 12 weeks or don't have it at all. I think most agree with that concept.Ironically, the bill leaves out the one reason most think abortion should be legal, a woman's life. If there is proof that a woman will die if she does not undergo an abortion (and therefore, chances are, the baby will die too,) then there should be

Birth Defects Res B Dev Reprod Toxicol. 2006 Dec 22; [Epub ahead of print] First trimester exposure to paroxetine and risk of cardiac malformations in infants: the importance of dosage. Bérard A, Ramos E, Rey E, Blais L, St-André M, Oraichi D. Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. BACKGROUND: Conflicting findings with regard to the teratogenic risks of first trimester use of paroxetine have prompted the FDA, Health Canada, and the manufacturer of the drug to issue warnings against its use during pregnancy. Given that untreated depression during pregnancy can lead to deleterious effect on the mother and her unborn fetus, data on the relationship between the dose and the range of malformations is warranted. This study attempts to quantify the association between first trimester exposure to paroxetine and congenital cardiac malformations, adjusting for possible confounders, and to quantify the dose-response relationship between paroxetine use and cardiac d

You see a pregnant chick with five weeks to go...I see the pathetic remnants of my feet.You see stairs...I see a trip to the E.R. with one clumsy step.You see a charming patch of flowers...I see something sprouting out of my belly.You see a driver's seat...I see a convenient Heimlich maneuver mechanism.You see a home office...I see the N.W. quadrant of my keyboard.You see dirty dishes...I see FOOD!You see a two year old starved for attention...I hear something - but it was probably just my imagination.You see shoelaces...I see the reason why I can't leave the house.You see a swimsuit...I see options.