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5 Exercises You Can Do If You Are Pregnant During This Lockdown

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Worried about not getting anything done in the lockdown? We understand it’s a really hard time for everyone, especially if you are pregnant. The only way you can go out of the home is when you go to visit Leicester ultrasound baby scan clinic for an early scan or fetal health scan. But staying active during this time is also very important. So, here are some light exercises that you can do during this lockdown if you are pregnant. Kegels Kegels are recommended for women of all ages, especially for a pregnant woman. If a woman is in her second trimester, she can try this exercise involving squeezing and relaxing the muscles around her genitals. This helps in promoting pelvic health and prepare a woman for labour and delivery. Doing up to 5 sets of Kegels every day can also prevent the problem of indigestion which is very commonly experienced during pregnancy. Relaxed Belly Breathing This deep breathing exercise works like a meditative exercise as you gr...

3 Types Of Complication A Fetus Might Face During Pregnancy

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For everything good that happens in our life which brings us joy, we should also be prepared for the worst to happen. Same goes with pregnancy. There are always some complications that might occur with the baby or the mother. This is the reason timely visits to ultrasound baby scan clinic is always essential. A fetal health scan can easily detect if there is any problem with the fetus. In this blog, we have talked about the three different types of complications a fetus might have during pregnancy . Fetal Growth Disorders Fetal growth disorder can be in two ways. Either your baby is too small or your baby’s size is bigger than normal. Your ultrasound baby scan clinic in Leicester will help you detect it beforehand during a fetal health check-up. But if your baby’s size is big, it could be due to diabetes, excessive maternal weight gain, etc. These complications can lead to problems during delivery. There is not much to do once the baby is born. So, it is best to ...

4 Ways You Can Avoid Taking Stress During Your Pregnancy

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Taking stress during pregnancy is very common, especially for first-time mothers. There are so many things to take care of before your baby arrives. The most stress felt by to-be-mothers is during the first trimester. Most tend to have a fear of miscarriage or other kinds of abnormalities that can occur during this time. An ultrasound baby scan clinic helps a lot to alleviate the stress of such mothers. But it is not always easy to get rid of stress so easily. So here we are giving you some suggestions on how to keep your stress level to a bare minimum. Eat And Sleep Well Eating and sleeping is the best stress buster known to most doctors. There are several benefits to good food and sound sleep. All you need to do is follow a well-balanced diet, drink lots of water, and sleep as much as you can. Have your meals at a fixed time every day. It helps your blood sugar level to stay normal. Keeping yourself sleep deprived can make you moody and tired. If you are well-rested ...

What Are The Various Effects Of Miscarriage On Future Pregnancy?

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As much as pregnancy brings immense joy, miscarriage brings a lot of heartaches. Once a woman loses her child, she tends to become afraid for her future pregnancies. Most miscarriages occur right in the beginning in the first trimester where if you go to a baby scan clinic in Leicester , you will only be able to see a foetus. But a mother’s heart can’t understand the biological circumstances of it. A bond is already made as soon as she becomes pregnant. Even after crossing all the physical and psychological barriers, you might still be afraid for your future pregnancy . What if there is something wrong with you? What if you are never able to carry a child? A thousand questions must be running in your mind. So, how is a woman affected after a miscarriage? It has been that after one miscarriage the chances of next miscarriage increases for future pregnancies. This is also known as recurrent miscarriage. There have also been reports of ectopic pregnancy after one miscarriage. ...

What To Expect When You Are Expecting- Third Trimester

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Previously, we discussed what to expect in your first trimester and the second trimester. During the third trimester , you can visit a 4D baby scan clinic to see your baby almost fully formed and his or her movements. The third trimester is the best time to have a 4D baby scan . So, get to know what other things you can expect in your third trimester during pregnancy . Abdominal Achiness   Your bump grows out the most in the third trimester. To support your growing bump, your round ligaments will stretch to support your lower abdomen. This will make you feel cramps or sharp pain from time to time. You will not be able to do much other than taking a lot of rest or sitting down. Fatigue One of the consistent things of the third trimester is feeling tired all the time. The best thing to do is eat well and frequently, stay active and solve pregnancy sleep problems. Heartburn Heartburn is quite common too during the third trimester. It happens when ...

6 Books You Should Definitely Read Once You Become Pregnant

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Books are an integral part of our life apart from the internet of course. But internet even though infamous of being ‘know-it-all’, books are still now known to be the legitimate information provider. As soon as you confirmed your pregnancy and the health of the baby that a baby scan offers , you would want to start collecting every bit of information you can get your hands on about pregnancy and motherhood. So, here are some examples of these books that you can certainly read to gain knowledge on these topics. The New Rules of Pregnancy, by Adrienne L. Simone MD, Jaqueline Worth MD, and Danielle Claro Just like everything else the situations and rules of pregnancy are also changing. The new rules of pregnancy are the modern version of what to expect which apart from the basics like what to eat and what to avoid, how to alleviate pregnancy symptoms also covers topics like writing a birth plan, self-care, and navigating the so-called Fourth Trimester . Believe us, instead of ...

How To Know If You Really Need A Doula During Your Pregnancy?

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If it's your first pregnancy there are a lot of things that might be new to you or a lot of pregnancy-related information that you might not know. Do you know who a doula is and what is their job? Just like baby scan clinic has become a necessary part of pregnancy, nowadays a having a doula is becoming necessary too. A doula is someone who provides comfort, encouragement, and support both physically and emotionally during labour. A doula does not have medical training like a midwife or OB/GYN. She is only there to give a soothing voice of experience, offer advice on labour positions, help with relaxations and breathing exercises, etc. She can also act as a mediator and an advocate to run interference with the hospital, baby scan clinic , to explain procedures to you. There are several benefits of having a doula that you can take advantage of. Let us see what those advantages are in details. Physical Support   Doulas give you the knowledge of the best positions fo...

6 Health Benefits Of Herbal Teas During Pregnancy

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“As much as you can eat healthy, it's also important to remember to drink healthy too. Tea is very healing.” - Kristin Chenoweth Health is vital during pregnancy. As much as it is important to get a prenatal scan from an ultrasound baby scan clinic, other little things are important too for your health. One such thing is herbal teas. Herbal tea is not something that is absolutely necessary for you, but as you are not allowed to have coffee during this time, herbal tea can prove to be useful. There are several benefits to drinking herbal teas. Stay Hydrated Other than water, there are other things to drink to keep yourself hydrated in your normal life. But since due to pregnancy, you are forced to give up caffeinated drink , herbal tea is a good way to stay hydrated. It always feels good to drink something tastier than water. Get Nutrient Benefits There are several kinds of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that can actually benefit the body duri...

Everything You Need To Know About Six Week Ultrasound Baby Scan

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At 6 weeks of your pregnancy, you still might feel everything that's happening a bit surreal. Some to-be-moms can not wait to go to an ultrasound baby scan clinic for their first checkup. But on the other hand, some would be scared and wrecked with nerves to even go inside the clinic. For those moms-to-be, we are going to tell you everything that you can expect once you step inside the clinic. We should start by giving a briefing on what an ultrasound is . It is basically a scan of your abdomen and pelvic area and the sonogram is the photograph that is produced. They are not x-rays and are completely safe. It is a non-invasive procedure and takes 15-30 minutes. You will be able to see your baby for the first time. Your doctor will be able to tell you about the growth and development of the baby. You will also be able to hear your baby's heartbeat for the first time.   What Happens In The Appointment? Nowadays most doctors don't say it, but it's still...

7 Funny T-Shirts You Can Flaunt During Pregnancy In

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News of pregnancy accompanies a lot of joy, laughter, panic, anxiety, uncertainty, and so on. Just like a baby scan clinic can help you resolve your worries, we are here to help you enjoy your pregnancy and flaunt your bump with the help of these 7 funny t-shirts only for you. Hands off the bump You know those people who always want to keep touching your baby bump. It gets irritating after some point, doesn’t it? Of course, except for your partner. Don this t-shirt to warn off those people. Next mood swing in 5 minutes The first trimester is all about getting nauseous and having mood swings. Some women have so much mood swings that it feels like they always in a bad mood or crying over silly things. Well for those pregnant women out there this t-shirt is for you. Can I get the WiFi password in here Kids these days!!! It feels like they know how to play Youtube videos before they know how to talk (true story). Well if you are willing to do the same for your b...