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Adjust your wardrobe with pregnancy

Friday, January 29th, 2010

During pregnancy, above all, he must feel at ease. And do not worry, you do not have to buy everything in specialty shops.
The comfort comes first

During your pregnancy, you first must wear comfortable clothing. Thus, the clothes are too tight to be avoided. Unless they are sufficiently extensible to accommodate your new curves. For it is certainly not it tightens your belly!

Shopping “pregnant woman” basic

You must still buy some maternity wear. The wardrobe basic must contain:

- 1 or 2 pairs of pants or jeans;
- 1 skirt and / or dress;
- 4 or 5 tops;
- 1 or 2 sweaters or jackets.

Remember also not to overlook the underwear. And choose:

- Bras general maintenance (usually 2 sizes above your own in late pregnancy);
- Panties, thongs or loose cotton shortys.

Finally, add a coat that you can close the winter. For your baby does not catch cold. And a swimsuit or a bikini for the summer, with a large maintenance for the breasts.
Operation Retrieve ”

If clothing stores for pregnant women are perfectly adapted, you do not have to buy everything. Especially since it corresponds to a high budget. And you do not forgive those clothes in case of new birth.

Start by retrieving clothes from your friends or deposits by such sales. Weasel also on the shelves “large” stores. Finally, your old clothes may be the case. Provided, of course, they are sufficiently large or extensible in the belly and waist.
Colors that you highlight

Wherever you find your clothes, avoid horizontal stripes and bold patterns that tend to grow. While the dark, dark colors or plain refine the silhouette. Therefore choose neutral colors and easily tunable you personalize then.
Bet on the accessory

If there is one area where you can invest, it is the accessories. They make an original outfit easily. And you can use after pregnancy.
Try for example:
- A band of color slid loosely around the stomach;
- A wide belt positioned below the abdomen;
- A scarf tied under the bosom. etc..
As for shoes

The first two trimesters of pregnancy, you can put shoes with small heels. The circulation problems are common at this time, it is particularly well advised to wear heels 2 to 3 cm. For similar reasons, it is preferable cons avoid high boots to leave the calf emerged.

In late pregnancy, opt for flat shoes. Your center of gravity is in fact changed at this stage of pregnancy. The loss of balance are more frequent.
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Remember to buy or get clothes little fragile and machine washable. In order to avoid washing and hand wringing, especially in late pregnancy.

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Conduct of normal childbirth

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

You are at the end of your pregnancy, you lose water or you experience painful contractions and close it’s time to leave for maternity. From your arrival at the facility in your room with your baby, this is what happens.

The arrival at the maternity

Upon your arrival, a midwife is your constant (voltage, temperature) and considers the cervical dilation. She puts on your arm a catheter to be used in cases of infusion and install two sensors in your stomach that monitoring records uterine contractions and the baby’s heart.
The early work

You are then installed in work room. You can get up and do exercises with a ball.

Every hour, a midwife measure cervical dilation and takes your constants. Of regular monitoring can estimate a healthy baby.

Gradually the contractions become more frequent and painful.

Namely: if the expansion is too slow, your baby may suffer. The wise woman you are given a product to accelerate the frequency and intensity of contractions. The contractions can cause vomiting.
Epidurals

The cervix is dilated to 3 cm: it offers the epidural you will give birth without pain. An anesthetist practice then a sting in your back, place a catheter into the spine and injects the anesthetic: your pain fade in 10 minutes.

Once the epidural placed, you can not move, eat or drink. You are under continuous monitoring.

Namely: You can request the epidural until 7 or 8 cm dilated. Make up your time!
Expulsion

When the cervix is fully open, it fades away undertakes baby and you feel an urge to push. This expulsion.

The midwife then install the brackets at the end of the bed to elevate your legs.

You should push strongly to the rhythm of contractions. This stage lasts about half an hour. The portion of the head is the hardest, then the body comes alone. Sometimes you make an incision of the perineum (episiotomy) to prevent tearing.

Namely: the gynecologist obstetrician is called in case of complications, if any need to use forceps or suction cups to help your baby out.

The issue
Your baby is born but it is not finished: it is the placenta. This phenomenon usually occurs without effort 20 to 30 minutes later.

Baby First Aid
Immediately after birth, your spouse can cut the cord.

A medical team takes care of your baby and unclog his airway by suctioning the mucus in his nose and mouth. Your baby is weighed and examined from every angle! Hips, genitals, shoulders, abdomen. The midwife then took his temperature and it takes a few drops of blood.

Once dressed and his ID bracelet in place, your puppy may find your arm.

Namely: we often measure the baby the next day.
And the mother?

Meanwhile, you are not forgotten! The most important thing is to check that all the placenta was expelled. The stitches are made in cases of episiotomy. After two hours of monitoring, you regain your room with your baby.

These are: the average labor lasts 12 hours for women giving birth to their first child and 8 hours for others.

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What cosmetic use during pregnancy

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

It is normal for a pregnant woman want to moisturize his skin during pregnancy. But be careful, because some products are not recommended for pregnant women. Essential oils are even used with care!

Cosmetics and pregnancy

During pregnancy, hormonal changes affect your skin. It may become more oily or dry, you may be tempted to use cosmetics. But your skin is also during this period, more fragile and reactive. The allergic risks increase. And you can even develop new allergies.

Most cosmetics contain active ingredients or chemicals. These penetrate the skin. Some of them may be harmful to you and the fetus. Limit So to maximize the use of cosmetics during the pregnancy. And opt for products softer and neutral as possible.
Chemicals to avoid

Although nothing has yet been proved scientifically, caution is needed. Pending the creation of a logo “Pregnant women should not” (currently in draft), it is preferable not to use cosmetics containing:

- Of paraben (propylparaben, butylparaben, etc.).
- Phthalates (DBP and DEHP);
- Aluminum;
- Artificial musk;
- Phenoxyethanol or glycol ether;
- The méthylisothiazolone.

Make sure your product does not contain formaldehyde if you make a hair dye. Also prefer waxing to discoloration or laser hair removal hairy areas.

Important: The cosmetics containing vitamin A in amounts (often present in the oral treatment against acne) can be harmful to the fetus. It is important to proscribe.
For or against bio for pregnant women

At the bio and address this list of products to avoid, you’re tempted to look to products labeled “natural”. Again, however, you’ll need to follow some safety rules.

Firstly, the cosmetics contain fewer anti-allergenic. And are therefore more likely to cause allergic reactions. If you decide to use an organic product, always do a test on a small area before using spreads throughout the body.

Also, always make sure the product label. For a few drops of essential oil are sufficient to affix the word “organic”. Thus favors the trustmark as BDIH, or Cosmebio Nature & Progress for more security.
Beware of essential oils

Many cosmetics, including organic, contain essential oils or plant. Vegetable oils (argan, olive, coconut, etc..) Outside of their allergenic potential, do not hazard specific. The sweet almond oil and shea butter are advised to avoid even the appearance of stretch marks.

Essential oils, however, be used with caution. These oils are very potent active agents that may especially irritate or burn skin.

It is very important:

- Never use pure;
- Does not apply directly to the skin;
- Dilute dose in a small neutral moisturizing cream or vegetable oil.

As some essential oils, it is simply best to outlaw:

- Sage and peppermint which can have abortifacient effects;
- Eucalyptus or lemon oils, especially in early pregnancy;
- Oregano, rosemary, cloves, Ceylon cinnamon or thyme with thymol.

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