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Early Signs of Pregnancy To Look Out For

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For the world, pregnancy starts with a positive result on a , but for a mother, it starts way before that. The most obvious signs like morning sickness and nausea don’t show up until 7-8 weeks. However, there are few signs that are as accurate but go unnoticed by most of the expecting mothers.

So, we have made a list of early pregnancy symptoms that may act as your wake up call to take a pregnancy test.

  1. Sore Breasts : Do you notice a difference in your breasts?
    The difference can be as slight as a bit of tenderness or a full-blown ache in certain areas. Your breasts are the first to get affected by the rage of hormones. So, if you have been experiencing some discomfort, then it may be time to get a test done.
  2. Frequent trips to the bathroom : Waking up in the middle of the night to answer nature’s call is annoying, and so is lining up to use the office washroom once every hour.
    Your kidneys have to process more urine during pregnancy, which leads to this situation. But, don’t cut back on your fluid intake as your body also needs to retain enough water.
  3. Heightened sense of smell : You used to love a particular food and now, even the smell of it makes you queasy. A lot of women find their olfactory senses heightened during their pregnancy, which leads to new likes and dislikes. But don’t worry, this phase usually ends as you enter your second trimester.
  4. Fatigue : Feeling exhausted all the time is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. As your body is high on progesterone at the moment, it is normal for you to feel wiped out all the time.
  5. Mood swings : The hormones that make you moody during your monthly periods are going to play a major part in your pregnancy as well. So, you can well expect to get moody and cranky during this time. Plus, fatigue and hunger will only make it worse. Therefore, find time to eat and rest at regular intervals.
  6. Spotting and cramping : For women, spots of blood usually mean menstrual period. But, if it’s well ahead of its expected time, it can be implantation blood as well. When a fertilised egg gets attached to the uterus, it leads to a brief session of bleeding, which when coupled with cramping, resembles the onset of menstrual periods.

These were the early signs of pregnancy that you should be on the lookout for. If you are experiencing some or all of the signs, then take a Early Sign of Pregnancy today and be sure.

Safety Tips For When You Take Your Baby Out

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Many parents are daunted by the thoughts of taking their babies out in public. If you’re one of those parents, don’t worry. It’s absolutely normal. That is why PregaNews have come up with this article. We hope that it’ll help you reduce the stress of taking your child out in public and let you enjoy this fun experience.

Being prepared is the key, so we hope that these tips will help you make sure that you have a stress-free outing.

General outdoor safety tips

  • Teach your kids not to play near the street
  • Do not leave them outside alone in the beginning
  • You have to make them understand that if their toys roll into the street, they need to ask for help.
  • Make sure that you check the outdoor playing area regularly. You should get rid of sharp objects like branches, tools, trash, lawn equipment, and animal feces.
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Baby safety Safe environment for kids

Set-up for a safe outdoor environment

  • f there are electrical appliances outside, like your electric meter, make sure that they are in places your child can’t reach
  • Ensure that the outdoor play areas are fenced, especially near a parking lot, pond, road, railroad track, etc.
  • Keep the gates, garages, etc. locked

Safety for riding toys

  • Make sure that your kids use helmets when riding tricycles, bicycles, skateboards, etc.
  • Use safety straps to secure children in strollers

Safety in the playground

One of the most important places you’ll have to be extra careful in is the playground. You need to plan and monitor diligently. You need to keep in mind that toddlers and infants (ages 0-2), preschool-age children (ages 3-5) and school-age kids (ages 5-12) have different needs and abilities and will need different safety needs.

  • Inspect the playground equipment and surface routinely. Check to see if the equipment is broken, worn or missing parts. Remove, repair, or replace items immediately.
  • Make sure that there is some shade in the playground. You can either use natural sources like trees or artificial source like tents.
  • If there are metal playground equipment like slides, monkey bar, etc. ensure that they are in the shade so that your kids do not get burnt.
  • Any playground equipment, like swings, that have moving parts should be placed outside the play area.
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playing in the ground
  • Teach your kids to play away from the front and rear of the swing area.
  • Ensure that you keep the play equipment at least 5 feet away from the walls, trees, road, fences, walkways, and other play equipment.
  • Provide guardrails or barriers for platforms or ramps over 30 inches high
  • Cover all protruding metal bolts or screws with plastic safety caps
  • Never attach any cords or ropes to the play equipment
  • You need to anchor permanent outdoor equipment like swings or climbers safely to the ground.

Tips for a safe playground surfacing

  • In order to minimize the risk of injuries from falls, ensure that all the play equipment have soft surfacing underneath them.
  • Materials like sand, rubber mulch, wood chips are great to absorb falls. Dirt and grass are not soft enough to absorb the shock of a fall.
  • Also, do not put loose-fill surfacing over hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt.

You need to keep in mind that surface materials should be a minimum of 6 inches deep for equipment less than 4 feet high and 9 inches deep for equipment that is 8 feet high. The material should also extend at least 7 feet beyond all sides of the play equipment. For swings, the surfacing should extend in the front and the rear, twice the height of the suspension bar.

It is imperative that your kids learn to play outdoors, especially in today’s digital age. It is an amazing place to test their physical abilities and to just have fun. That is why we hope these tips come in handy to avoid any anxiousness while you encourage them to enjoy outdoors.

playground surfacing with the kids

Dealing With Your Picky Eater

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Ask any mother and she’ll attest to how difficult the mealtime battles with the kids are. The response to any kind of junk food will always be a loud and exciting “Yes!” while the reaction to healthy food will probably be a shake of the head or a full-blown tantrum.

We understand that your child’s picky eating habits can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to feed your child a balanced diet. However, like any good parent, you cannot give in to your toddler’s tantrums and you must find a way to get him to eat healthy food.

That is why we have come up with a few tips that will help you deal with all the mealtime hassles and tempt your child’s taste buds.

A little mixing doesn’t hurt

A big reason for childhood obesity is that many parents, tired of arguing with their children over meals, let them eat whatever they want. But this only encourages the child to be pickier, even after they grow up.

Mix it up a bit. When you vary the meals it encourages your kid to try new things and it will be interesting to them as well. Changing the meal can be as simple as cutting the vegetables into stars or introducing new dishes.

Healthy foods for baby
Have a party at the table with the family

The table’s not the only place to eat

You could –

  • Eat at the “restaurant” – move the meal to another part of your house and pretend as if you’re at a restaurant. You can be the waiter and your toddler can be the customer.
  • Time for a picnic – you could pack the meal and take your child to the lawn or a children’s park and eat there.
  • Have a tea party – a tea party in your child’s room with all the other toys joining for the meal.

No disciplining behavior

Constantly disciplining your picky eater can be a huge mistake. It makes him/her think of the dining table as a place of argument, criticism, and anger. We get it, it can be frustrating, but in the end, avoiding disciplining your child in the dining room will be a good decision.

You could –

  • Talk to your child about other things apart from just food. Conversing will take the attention away from the food.
  • If the child just doesn’t want to eat, remove the plate. However, do not allow him to leave until everyone else is done. Also, do not allow them to eat a snack after that because kids can manipulate this. They can stop eating meals and wait for a snack later.
  • Do not bribe your toddler to eat something with the promise of a tasty snack. This will encourage a very unhealthy habit, especially if you’re bribing with sweets.
Make kids to eat
Consistent foods to give to eat

Consistency is key

The most important thing you need to remember when you’re dealing with a picky eater is consistency. A steady routine that offers your kid three healthy meals a day in between goes a long way in changing their habit. Offer a variety of foods and be firm when it comes to them asking for junk food between meals and you’ll be surprised by the change.

Factors That Effect Fertility

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Our conception and ovulation calculators will help you plan out when the best time is for conception, but sometimes there might be many other factors that are preventing you from becoming a mother. Here are a few reasons why many women find it hard to get pregnant.

WOMEN’S ISSUES

General Health Factors

  1. Being overweight: Body fat levels that are 10 to 15 percent above normal can overload the body with estrogen, throwing off the reproductive cycle.
  2. Being underweight: Body fat levels 10 to 15 percent below normal can completely shut down the reproductive process. Having a hormonal imbalance: Irregularities in the hormone system (characterized by irregular menstrual cycles or short, long, or heavy periods) can affect ovulation.
  3. Having an autoimmune disorder: Diseases such as lupus, diabetes, thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis can interfere with fertility.
  4. Taking medication: Antidepressants, antibiotics, painkillers, and other drugs used to treat chronic disorders may cause temporary infertility.
  5. Using tobacco or alcohol: Smoking may increase the risk of infertility in women, and even moderate alcohol consumption (as few as five drinks a week) can impair conception.
  6. Being exposed to occupational or environmental hazards: Prolonged exposure to high mental stress, high temperatures, chemicals, radiation, or heavy electromagnetic or microwave emissions may reduce a woman’s fertility.

Fallopian Tube Disease

Fallopian tube disease accounts for about 20 percent of infertility cases treated. Since tubal scarring or blockage is often caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), pelvic inflammatory disease, or certain surgeries, alert your doctor if you’ve had:

  1. An STD, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, or chlamydia
  2. Pelvic pain, unusual vaginal discharge, and/or bleeding, with or without a fever
  3. Pelvic surgery for a ruptured appendix, ovarian cysts, or an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy that takes place outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes)

If a doctor suspects a problem, he or she can perform a hysterosalpingogram — an X-ray that can evaluate the condition of the uterus and determine if the fallopian tubes are obstructed.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue from the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and/or bowel. Research indicates that it accounts for between 5 and 30 percent of female infertility. Several factors may contribute to infertility, including:

  1. Scar tissue: Rigid webs of scar tissue may form between the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, preventing the transfer of the egg to the fallopian tubes.
  2. Cysts: Endometrial cysts may grow inside the ovaries and prevent the release of the egg or its collection by the fallopian tube.
  3. Poor egg implantation: Endometriosis may prevent the fertilized egg from adhering to the uterine wall.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Some STDs are asymptomatic and lie undetected in women. (For instance, 70 percent of women with chlamydia show no symptoms and consequently, don’t seek treatment.) The bad news is that STDs can lead to tubal scarring, ectopic pregnancy, other reproductive problems, and ultimately infertility if left untreated. To reduce this risk:

  1. Use latex condoms to stop diseases from spreading
  2. Consider that people with multiple sex partners are at the highest risk for STDs
  3. Detect and treat infections early if possible (both partners should be treated if either has an infection)

MEN’S ISSUES

The following is a partial list of risk factors that may contribute to male infertility,

  1. Being a smoker: Smoking impairs the ability of sperm to move (its motility).
  2. Using alcohol: Having more than one or two drinks a day can affect the quality and quantity of sperm, lower testosterone levels, and contribute to erectile dysfunction.
  3. Taking illegal drugs: Cocaine or heavy marijuana use may temporarily reduce the number and quality of sperm by as much as 50 percent.
  4. Taking prescription drugs: Some medications, such as those for ulcers or psoriasis, can slow or prevent the production of sperm. Being exposed to toxic substances or hazards on the job: Chronic exposure to elements such as lead, cadmium, mercury, hydrocarbons, pesticides, radioactivity, and X-rays may have an impact on sperm count and quality. Exposing genitals to heat: The frequent use of saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, whirlpools, and hot baths can temporarily impair sperm production and reduce sperm count.
  5. Having certain conditions or illnesses: Men with a history of prostatitis or genital infection, mumps after puberty, surgery on their hernia, undescended testicles, or scrotal varicose veins (varicocele) may also experience a decrease in fertility.

For more pregnancy tips from delicious and healthy recipes for your pregnancy diet to learning how to use the pregnancy kit properly, check out the rest of our site.

Breastfeeding Benefits For Mom & Baby

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Making a decision to breastfeed is a very personal matter and choice. But before making that choice it is important to know everything related to it. After all, it’s about you and your baby’s health.

The American Academy of Paediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months not only because it is best for your baby but also because benefits of Breastfeeding extend well beyond basic nutrition. It contains all the vitamins and nutrients that the baby needs in the first six months of life and also has disease-fighting substances that protect the newly-born from illness.

Breastfeeding benefits to Baby

  • Numerous studies from around the world have shown that stomach viruses, lower respiratory illnesses, ear infections, and meningitis occur less often in breastfed babies and are less severe when they do happen.
  • The main immune factor at work here is a substance called secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) that’s present in large amounts in colostrum, the first milk your body produces for your baby. (Secretory IgA is present in lower concentrations in mature breast milk.) The substance guards against invading germs by forming a protective layer on the mucous membranes in your baby’s intestines, nose, and throat.
  • Your breast milk is specifically tailored to your baby. Your body responds to pathogens (virus and bacteria) that are in your body and makes secretory IgA that’s specific to those pathogens, creating protection for your baby based on whatever you’re exposed to.
  • Breastfeeding’s protection against illness lasts beyond your baby’s breastfeeding stage, too. Studies have shown that breastfeeding can reduce a child’s risk of developing certain childhood cancers.
  • Breastfeeding may also help children avoid a host of diseases that strike later in life, such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and inflammatory bowel disease. In fact, premature babies given breast milk are less likely to have high blood pressure by the time they’re teenagers.
  • Breastfeeding can protect your baby from developing allergies. Babies who are fed a formula based on cow’s milk or soy tend to have more allergic reactions than breastfed babies because they don’t get a layer of protection, so they’re more vulnerable to inflammation, allergies, and other eventual health issues.

Breastfeeding benefits to Mother

  • Breastfeeding helps a woman to lose weight after birth. Mothers burn many calories during lactation as their bodies produce milk. In fact, some of the weight gained during pregnancy serves as an energy source for lactation.
  • Breastfeeding releases a hormone in the mother (oxytocin) that causes the uterus to return to its normal size more quickly.
  • When a woman gives birth and proceeds to nurse her baby, she protects herself from becoming pregnant again too soon, a form of birth control found to be 98 percent effective — more effective than a diaphragm or condom. Scientists believe this process prevents more births worldwide than all forms of contraception combined. In Africa, breastfeeding prevents an estimated average of four births per woman, and in Bangladesh, it prevents an estimated average of 6.5 births per woman.
  • Breastfeeding appears to reduce the mother’s risk of developing osteoporosis in later years. Although mothers experience bone-mineral loss during breastfeeding, their mineral density is replenished and even increased after lactation.
  • Diabetic women improve their health by breastfeeding. Not only do nursing infants have increased protection from juvenile diabetes, but the amount of insulin that the mother requires postpartum also goes down.
  • Women who lactate for a total of two or more years reduce their chances of developing breast cancer by 24 percent.
  • Women who breastfeed their children have been shown to be less likely to develop uterine, endometrial or ovarian cancer.
  • The emotional health of the mother may be enhanced by the relationship she develops with her infant during breastfeeding, resulting in fewer feelings of anxiety and a stronger sense of connection with her baby.
  • A woman’s ability to produce all of the nutrients that her child needs can provide her with a sense of confidence. Researchers have pointed out that the bond of a nursing mother and child is stronger than any other human contact. Holding the child to her breast provides most mothers with a more powerful psychological experience than carrying the fetus inside her uterus. The relationship between mother and child is rooted in the interactions of breastfeeding. This feeling sets the health and psychological foundation for years to come.

For more pregnancy tips and information regarding motherhood ranging from choosing the perfect pregnancy test kit to the most well-researched pregnancy diet, check out the rest of our website.

4 Ways To Help Your Little One Sleep Better

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Babies love their sleep but they hate it when their sleepy time is disturbed by elements that are out of their control. Lucky for them, they have you to prevent this from happening. There are many ways you can help your little bundle of joy takes a quiet, pleasant nap without attracting unwanted grumpiness.

Prega News counts down to some of the best ways you can help your little one sleep better.

1. SCHEDULING SLEEPY TIME

One of the most important things to keep in mind is to set a proper time for your baby to sleep at. Erratic timings do not help your baby to develop a healthy sleeping timetable, it also doesn’t allow you to catch up on sleep. We understand that babies don’t necessarily sleep 8 complete hours as adults do but if you set a schedule early on, you can inculcate short naps into the day which will help your baby feeling relaxed and happy.

1. Scheduling the baby sleep time
Setting the temperature in the room for your baby

2. TEMPERATURE TANTRUMS

Setting the temperature in the room where your baby sleeps should be your next step. Your baby hasn’t got used to the outside world and slight dips and highs in the room temperature can leave them either ill or uncomfortable. This is something you do not want. Try and keep the room cool but not cold. 68-72 Fahrenheit is the perfect temperature for your baby to get the ideal sleep.

3. LIGHTS OUT

Next step is switching off the lights. You may find this weird but many parents prefer to leave a dim light on so that they can check on their little tyke if they are awake. It’s a good strategy – for the parents and not for the baby. When a baby tries to sleep, even the slightest distraction can keep him awake, so removing the light from the equation will surely help him sleep easily without sleeping out of exhaustion.

Lights out for your baby sleep
baby is sleeping

4. MESS FREE

Clutter is something that destroys the purity of sleep. A room that is cluttered and messy always attracts your baby’s attention. They will remain confused about whether the room is meant for sleeping or as a playpen. Keep your baby’s sleep room clutter free and do away with the negative vibes that a messy room normally brings with it.

We hope these few points will help you and your baby catch up on great sleep. For many more tips and tricks related to motherhood, you can always meet us on Facebook & Twitter.

Trying To Conceive? These are the tips men need to follow

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It takes two to make a baby. Although a woman will carry and deliver the child, a man also has a leading role in pregnancy. For fertilization to occur, his sperm must be healthy and strong enough to reach and penetrate the woman’s egg.

To make this process happen, a man must be able to have and keep an erection, possess enough sperm that are the right shape and move in the right way, and have enough semen to carry the sperm to the egg. Here are some tips Men can try to improve their chances of getting their partner pregnant.

  1. Quit Smoking : Smoking depletes the body of vital nutrients for sperm production. So it is advisable for you to cut down on your cigarettes.
  2. Keep Masturbating : It may seem like you shouldn’t be doing this – the idea of wasting quality goods and all that – but it’s actually beneficial when you’re trying to conceive. Sperm eventually dies if it isn’t released on a regular basis, which overall damages its quality. So, when you’re not having sex, it’s fine for him to masturbate.
  3. Loose Extra Pounds : Studies have suggested that couples in which the man is overweight or obese and the woman is of normal weight take longer to conceive than couples with no weight problems. Some research has also shown that being overweight or obese affects a man’s sperm quality, reducing sperm counts and decreasing their ability to swim, as well as increasing damage to genetic material (DNA) in sperm, according to The American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
  4. Take A Daily Multivitamin : Many multivitamin formulations for men might include antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, and the minerals selenium and zinc. Some research has found that antioxidants may cause a slight increase in sperm count and movement, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
  5. Ease up on Alcohol : Many women will steer clear of alcohol when they want to become pregnant, and their partners could also use this as an opportunity to cut back on beer, booze and binge drinking. Research has found that heavy drinking in men can reduce sperm quantity and quality. When a couple is trying to conceive, men should limit alcohol to low or moderate amounts.
  6. Boxers Or Briefs? : This is everyone’s favourite question. But there’s not a lot of science to suggest that switching from briefs to boxers improves a couple’s odds of getting pregnant. Although a man’s underwear choice may affect his scrotal temperature and reduce sperm quality, most studies have demonstrated no real difference between boxers and briefs in terms of their impact on male fertility.
  7. Beware Of Heat : Frequent visits to and long stays in hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms could increase scrotal temperatures, which may decrease sperm counts and sperm quality. But this heat exposure does not have a permanent impact on sperm. Reduced sperm counts may be only temporary and could return to normal in a few months once a man stops going into a hot tub or sauna.
  8. Age : Men also have a ticking biological clock, but they experience fertility declines later in life than women do. In men over 50, there is a decline in testosterone levels, which can impact sperm function. As men get older, there is also a fall-off in the number of healthy sperm and the movement of sperm. Older men can also have more DNA damage in their sperm. These changes could mean it takes longer for a couple to have a baby. As men get older, there is also a greater risk for genetic abnormalities in their sperm. Research has found that older men are more likely than younger men to father a child born with autism, schizophrenia or Down syndrome.

For more pregnancy tips and information including delicious and healthy recipes for your pregnancy diet to learning how to use the pregnancy kit properly, don’t forget to have a look at the rest of our site.

Everything You Need to Know About Your Fertility Window

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Stepping into the world of parenthood is a difficult decision to make. But, now that you have decided, the chances are that you’re taking a pregnancy test every month and waiting for the result to be positive. The process of conceiving a baby is not so simple. It involves a lot of planning and religiously tracking the woman’s fertility window.If you’re still clueless of what a fertility window means, fret not! We’re here to help you with that.

  1. Fertility window : A fertility window is a brief period in a menstrual cycle when the woman’s fertility is at its peak, and the chances of conception are the highest.
  2. Most fertile days : Most women are fertile a few days before and after ovulation. While the day of ovulation is never fixed as it largely depends on the length of your menstrual cycle but, 14 days before the first day of your menstrual periods would be our safest bet.
  3. Health issues that affect your fertility : As one can expect, health plays a significant role in the process of conceiving a baby. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), endometriosis and PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) are the most common complications that can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Therefore, getting regularly checked by your gynaecologist is always advisable.
  4. Lifestyle choices : Your lifestyle choices affect your fertility as much as your health problems do. So, if you have decided to begin this new chapter, maintaining a healthy lifestyle should be the first thing on your to-do-list. Both partners should limit their alcohol and caffeine intake and put a stop on smoking to increase the chances of conceiving a baby.
  5. Ageing : The adage that getting pregnant after 35 is impossible is an old wives’ tale. This belief stems from the fact that as you age, the quality and quantity of your eggs gradually declines. But, age is just one aspect to fertility. You need to be patient and get proper consultation from a fertility expert.These are the basics of fertility that you need to know to ensure that your efforts are made in the right direction. We wish you good luck with the magical journey that lies ahead.

Sex During Pregnancy? Here’s everything you should know

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Most research suggests that, during pregnancy, sexual desire and frequency of sexual relations decrease. In context of this overall decrease in desire, some studies indicate a second-trimester increase, preceding a decrease. However, these decreases are not universal: a significant number of women report greater sexual satisfaction throughout their pregnancies.

According to some couples, pregnancy is a time for great sex. For others it may be a time of concern and fears. Your husband might find your pregnant body more desirable, but you may feel anxious about your baby’s wellbeing. For some women, the hormonal changes bring about an increased sex drive. Others may be completely averse to the idea of making love.

The best way to overcome your fears is to discuss your feelings with your husband. In case of any doubt or fears about sex during pregnancy, you should also consult your doctor. Every woman wants to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. In fact, many women go to great lengths to ensure their baby’s well being by tailoring their stress levels, sleeping patterns, diets and even leaving bad habits (like smoking and alcohol consumption) to accommodate the new life inside them. But there is always a cloud of uncertainty around how safe it is to have sex during pregnancy.

Although, we often think of women as being the most sensitive about the health and well- being of their baby during pregnancy, in fact many men report feeling awkward about initiating sexual activity due to fear of causing pain or problems for either their partner or their baby. On the other hand, many women actually say they experience a heightened sense of sexual desire during pregnancy, which is likely to be caused by hormonal changes that cause the vulva (the area around the opening of the vagina) to enlarge and the breasts to be extra sensitive.

However, this feeling will likely vary in intensity throughout the pregnancy. For example, women who experience morning sickness and general fatigue during their first trimester are not likely to feel particularly desirous. And once a woman reaches her third trimester she may be feeling uncomfortable due to weight gain, and therefore may feel discomfort or a lack of desire for sex during this time.

In any case, talking with your partner in an open and honest way about your feelings regularly is the best way to ensure you both feel connected and fulfilled. If you are experiencing a normal pregnancy (or one that is considered as low-risk for miscarriage or premature birth) then it is perfectly normal to have sex while pregnant.

SAFE SEX POSITIONS

Once a woman has reached the second trimester it is generally not encouraged that she lie on her back due to the added pressure her growing uterus would place on major blood vessels; thus making sex in the missionary position is increasingly risky – not to mention uncomfortable. Here are several other positions that you can try,

  • Spooning (while lying down man enters woman from behind)
  • Woman on top
  • Woman on hands and knees, rear entry
  • Side lying, woman’s knee pulled up
  • Doggy style Sitting

When And How To Use a Pregnancy Test Kit

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Have you decided to take a plunge into parenthood?<br>If yes, then find below the steps you need to take immediately.

  1. Start tracking your fertility window.
  2. Stock up on pregnancy test kits.

The market is flooded with test kits and deciding which one to get can be confusing. So, we did the legwork for you and found the best one in the business. When it comes to pregnancy test kits in India, Prega News is a name you can trust for its highly accurate results. But, beware of fake copies in the market and only buy real Prega News products.Now that we have cleared what you should choose, let’s continue with what all you need to know. So, here’s everything you need to know about pregnancy test kits; which will hopefully answer all your What-When-How of taking a pregnancy test at home.

  1. What: There are two main types of tests that can be done to determine if you’re pregnant: urine test and blood test. While the latter can only be done at a doctor’s clinic, urine tests are simple and can be done one day after you miss your periods. These pregnancy tests are designed to look for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your blood and urine respectively. This hormone is produced when a fertilized egg gets attached to the mother’s uterus. And, as the course of pregnancy progresses, the quantity of hCG rises rapidly, doubling every 2-3 days.
  2. When: If you’re taking a pregnancy test at home, it probably means you are excited and want to confirm the news as soon as you can. Home pregnancy test kits are accurate but, they can tell you the correct result only if the level of hCG in your body is detectable. Ideally, you can take the test the day you miss your periods but waiting a day or two will ensure that the hCG level in your body has reached the required level. Plus, you should always take the test early in the morning as the level of hCG in your body is the highest at that time.
  3. How: Pregnancy test kits come with an instruction booklet; explaining the steps in detail which make the whole process hassle proof. The process is pretty simple. All you need to do is put 3 drops of urine collected in the morning from a container. It should be applied on the sample slot present on the detection card with the help of a dropper and just wait for the results. But, if you still find yourself confused, you can watch our How-to-use video that explains every little detail of the same.

So, these were a few things that you should know before you take a pregnancy test at home. We hope you get your good news soon!

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