Archive for June, 2010
Headaches During Pregnancy, are They Normal. Do You Know How to Ease Your Pregnancy Headaches?
Headaches during pregnancy are very challenging as over the counter pain killers are not recommended. Read on to see what you can do to relieve the pain from your headaches during pregnancy.
First of all let’s address why some pregnant women suffer from headaches during pregnancy. Within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy the surging hormones play a part in the development of pregnancy headaches. The 40% increase in blood volume that occurs during pregnancy increases pressure within the blood vessels and this itself can cause pregnancy headaches. Headaches during the last month of pregnancy may also be caused by a condition called preeclampsia, which is associated with high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine.
Stress
Lack of sleep
Vomiting
Low blood sugar
Dehydration
Caffeine withdrawal
Nicotine withdrawal
Poor posture
Pregnancy related vision changes
Reduce stress.
Get more sleep.
Treat your early morning sickness.
Eat regularly to avoid low blood sugar levels.
Drink adequate amounts of high quality water.
Get chiropractic adjustments and advice to correct your posture.
Avoid over the counter medication especially during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Consult a homeopath or an acupuncturist for treatments to relieve your pain.
Pregnancy headaches are sometimes relieved with either hot or cold compress around your forehead and on the back of your neck.
Have someone massage your shoulders and neck during acute pregnancy headaches.
Rest in a dark room and practice deep relaxation breathing.
Relaxing in a warm bath or shower sometimes reduces the stress and tension.
The fruit mangosteen is well known to support every system in the body. It is all natural and can relieve and prevent pregnancy headaches.
At this point it would be appropriate to call your doctor or midwife for advice.
Have your eyesight checked as you may need glasses or a change in glasses.
Blurred vision
Right sided abdomen pain
Swollen hands and face
Sudden weight gain
Feeling very agitated or restless
Pregnancy headaches can be very painful and very frustrating, as it is not recommended that you use over the counter medication during pregnancy. I have assisted pregnant women in the past to make their headaches a little more manageable or made them go away with a one on one coaching-healing phone sessions.
Many of my pregnant clients have experienced improvement of their pregnancy headaches by taking mangosteen juice. Mangosteen is present in different quantities in different products. For a high quality mangosteen and information on my one on one coaching-healing session visit http://www.VemmaMidwife.com
You may also be very interested in an amazing message that was telepathically dictated to me for humanity from my son when he was seven-weeks old. Yes you read correctly! I have the ability to communicate with baby’s emotions from inside and outside the womb. Down load this AMAZING MESSAGE FREE at http://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com/Message_For_Humanity.html
If you wish to ask me a personal question about your pregnancy or an issue in your life then visit http://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com/Ask_Hannah_Section.html
Hannah Bajor. C.N.M.,M.S.N.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Pregnancy Success Coach
Three Easy Ways to Answer The Question: ?are You Fertile??
These three methods are natural ways of predicting the time for conception and answering the question ‘Are you fertile?’ You can monitor your fertility easily through the three fertility markers – namely the cervical fluid test, the cervical position identification and the basal body temperature.
You may want to know more about your vaginal secretions, since they often signify fertility. One of those secretions is the cervical mucus, which is obviously secreted by the cervix. During menstrual cycles, the cervical linings produce this substance in large quantities. But after menstruation, production is kept to a minimum, so little production that a woman literally feels ‘dry.’
Normally, the mucus is cloudy and thick. But in the middle of the cycle, it becomes clear, slippery and stretchy. Its consistency resembles that of an egg white. This usually occurs a day before ovulation and signifies the point at which you are most fertile.
You can check the mucus yourself so that you can actually feel and see the difference when the change occurs. You can do this by wiping your vagina before urination. Making sure your hands are washed and clean, gently place your fingers into the opening of your vagina and collect a portion of the mucus. Note the consistency, color and elasticity of the mucus. If the mucus stretches by spreading the fingers without breaking and is clear in color, it is a sign that you are fertile.
Another way to check the state of your fertility is to know the position of your cervix. Many women do not realize this, but the cervix does change its placement during your cycle. Start by checking its position at the end of the period and do this daily at the same time to track your fertile periods.
Normally, the cervix is in a low position at the start of the cycle. However, the cervix transfers to a much higher position just before and during ovulation. You can check the position of the cervix yourself by inserting the middle finger into the vagina. Identifying the cervix is rather easy since it feels like a rounded cylindrical mass of tissue.
Another way to answer the question ‘are you fertile’ is by measuring the basal body temperature (BBT). BBT is the body’s baseline temperature. Any increase in the temperature, even by half a Fahrenheit can indicate something about your fertility. BBT is normally lower at the earlier part of the cycle. On the day of the ovulation, the temperature increases slightly. It will then stay at that level until the start of the next cycle or continue to stay slightly elevated if you become pregnant.
The basal body temperature should be taken first thing in the morning before doing any activity, even before getting out of bed. An oral thermometer can be used. This should be done with the utmost care to get the desired results. Taking a quick sip of water will clearly throw off your result. Chart your results and overtime you will begin to see the natural fluctuations of your body’s temperature as you go through your cycle and be better able to help determine when you are most fertile.
So now that you know three ways to help determine if you are fertile or not, using one alone can bring you success in getting pregnant, but using two or all three of the methods together may further increase your odds. The better in tune you are with your body and the changes that occur throughout your cycle, the more prepared you will be to answer that all-important question, “Am I fertile right now and can I get pregnant?”
Best of luck!
Recommended System For You – CLICK HERE -
Decorating Around Marble Worktops
Marble worktops are expensive. They are also durable. It’s a more traditional way to get a stone counter in your space. You can really find all different ways to integrate this into your design style.
Marble worktops can compliment painted white cabinetry. This is going to feel very vintage. Cup pulls work well in this design style although they might be a little bit more expensive than what you’re used to. Just look for a basic silver finish. This way you can go with less expensive pieces on your cabinets and just use this on your drawers for a subtle touch. This can even be quite intricate with engraving or a seashell motif if you want a little bit more elegance.
You can also use this to work with oak or medium tone cabinetry. This is going to look country. You could also use the same color of marble worktops in a Tuscan design style. You can find soft pink or peach versions. You’ll really need to neutralize the rest of your room just so that things don’t feel too dated. This is an unusual color of a traditional material. Make sure that you can think of 3 or 4 different design directions to take this into in the future because you’ll still be spending a lot of money on it. You can also just really bring in a lot of neutral materials like a tumbled marble backsplash and laminate wood floors to continue the elegant feeling while just making sure that it’s still neutral.
Marble worktops don’t just come in white. You can go with a beautiful black. It can almost mimic granite but it’s going to have softer veins to it. You can go with more of an elegant design with rich cherry cabinets. Then use a neutral tan so that the wall color doesn’t make it seem too dark in the room. The rest of the fixtures should be elegant such as oversized oil rubbed bronze faucets.