Pregorexia: Dieting While Pregnant

Have you heard what is pregorexia? Well, pregorexia is a kind of the cause of an eating disorder. It is similar with anorexia.
Pregorexia is a new buzz word for eating disorder. pregorexia is a disorder similar to anorexia but one that occurs during and after pregnancy.

According to Ivanhoe Newswire there are ten million women suffer from an eating disorder. By age 20, 86 percent of women who are anorexic will have other health issues. But it's not just a disease that strikes young women. Even moms-to-be risk it all to be thin.

Even pregnancy is one of the joyous rites of being a woman but the process of carrying and giving birth to a child can be full of stress.
pregorexia causes the mom-to-be who suffers from it guilt and shame similar to what is experienced by almost all sufferers of anorexia. heightened by the sense of responsibility toward her unborn baby and the stigma that she may feel is associated with a woman who can't properly care for her baby.
Too little weight gain can very damaging for both mother and baby. and lead to premature and low birth weight babies who have increased likelihood of developing a wide range of physical and developmental problems in the future, just like :
heart disease, depression, poor growth, etc.

that's why every stress is very much the enemy of a healthy pregnancy. creating an environment for the pregnant women to feel comfortable is a must.

gestational diabetes

This time mainstory for my free magazine (9months) I have to write an article about gestational diabetes. Well...cannot finish yet. I still remember when I was pregnant I have pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. That's why when I delivered my first daughter, she was bigger than common babies in our families.
Her weight 4100 grams and height 53cm. From the source (Science Daily News) reported that gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. Like other forms of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects the way your body uses sugar (glucose) — your body's main source of fuel. The result may be dangerously high blood sugar levels.

Any pregnancy complication is concerning, but there's good news. You can manage gestational diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising regularly and, if necessary, taking medication. Taking good care of yourself can help ensure a healthy pregnancy for you and a healthy start for your baby. The doctor will ask you to begin the glucose challenge test by drinking a syrup glucose solution. An hour later, you will have a blood test to measure your blood sugar level. A blood sugar level below 130 to 140 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is normal on a glucose challenge test, although this may vary at specific clinics or labs. If your blood sugar level is higher than your clinic's threshold, you'll likely need a second test again to confirm the diagnosis.

Thanks God, gestational diabetes is temporary. Blood sugar levels usually return to normal soon after you delivery the baby. But for my entire life I have to watch my weight. Your risk of developing gestational diabetes increases if you have prediabetes — a precursor to type 2 diabetes — or a close family member, such as a parent or sibling, has type 2 diabetes. You're also more likely to develop gestational diabetes if you had it during a previous pregnancy, if you delivered a baby who weighed more than 4.5kg, or if you had an unexplained stillbirth. I hope it will not happen to me ( for more information : WebMD )

The Plastic World : Effect on Fetal Growth & Reproduction

In this modern world, almost all of us use plastics in our everyday life, even in a small part. Almost to be our habit to use plastics, i.e households. Polycarbonate plastics are widely used in a variety of products. The toxic elements in consumer plastics sometimes do not make us concerned of these issue, in this case to our health. So the need to be environmentally responsible and to ensure adherence to regulations of toxic substances requires a clear understanding of the issues and a strong verification program at all stages of producers and consumers.
Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates and flame retardants (PBDEs) are strongly associated with adverse health effects on humans and laboratory animals. A special section in the October 2008 issue of Environmental Research -- "A Plastic World" -- provides critical new research on environmental contaminants and adverse reproductive and behavioral effects.

Plastic products contain "endocrine disrupting chemicals" that can block the production of the male sex hormone testosterone (phthalates used in PVC plastic), mimic the action of the sex hormone estrogen (bisphenol A or BPA used in polycarbonate plastic), and interfere with thyroid hormone (brominated flame retardants or PBDEs used in many types of plastic). So far, it can affect human, animal and environmental health. [check the source from here please..]

Morning Sickness May Protect Embryos From Toxins

As irritating as morning sickness may be for pregnant women, it may protect embryos.
Doctors have long known that morning sickness — the nausea and vomiting usually experienced in early pregnancy — is actually a good sign of a healthy pregnancy, despite the discomfort it brings.
However, scientists have debated whether morning sickness actually helps pregnancies succeed.
It could just be an annoying byproduct of a healthy pregnancy, as pregnant women and their embryos carry out a tug of war over the body's resources.

When and why
To see which explanation might be right, scientists analyzed medical research to see when morning sickness does and does not occur.
If morning sickness was just the byproduct of a healthy pregnancy, then it should accompany all healthy pregnancies.
"But it doesn't," said researcher Samuel Flaxman, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Although two-thirds of pregnant women do experience morning sickness, the rest often carry their pregnancies to term.
Also, morning sickness does not seem to occur in other mammals, only humans, the researchers noted.
If morning sickness was the byproduct of conflict between mother and embryo or fetus, one might expect other mammals to have it too.
Instead, morning sickness is usually triggered in specific circumstances — in response to:

• the sight, smell, or taste of meats and strong-tasting vegetables, which were historically likely to contain foodborne microbes or birth-defect-inducing chemicals;
• alcohol and cigarette smoke.
  

This all suggests morning sickness serves a useful function, evolving to protect mothers and embryos from things that may be dangerous, the researchers figure.
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Home Birth as an option to birth your baby

How a woman choose to birth should be based on her needs and what feels right for her and her family. She should be educated about her options and empowered by her choices. Wherever a woman is most comfortable, supported and heard is the best place for her to birth her baby, whether that be at home, a birthing center or a hospital.
Throughout history women have fought long and hard for the right to make decisions about their own bodies. Birthing is a natural ability with which women come naturally equipped. Shouldn’t we be able to choose how and where?
In addition, more than 90% of people worldwide were born at home!
If you are considering birthing at home, do your research. Find an experienced midwife or other birth companion. Ask them for a list of references or if you may contact other families whose births they've attended. If so, ask the family about their experience and satisfaction with that attendant. Be sure to select an attendant with whom your whole family is comfortable.
If your pregnancy so far so good..then might be safe for you to take homebirth as long as you have confidence. Make sure you have a good doctor or midwife to take care of all you need. And make sure your husband and all the family agree with your choice. [here is the source to know more]

Natural Methods of Childbirth

Of the natural methods of childbirth, Lamaze is the most widely-known. Dr. Fernand Lamaze introduced this method in France,1951, after observing childbirth techniques used in Russia. Trademarks of the Lamaze method included its breathing techniques. These have been widely depicted and in some cases, misconstrued across the media. Another main tenet of the method was the belief that pain was an integral part of childbirth, but by that a woman could learn to be distracted from the pain by focusing her concentration on an object during labor.
Actually by this method, Lamaze also promote, support and protect normal birth:

* Labor begins on its own
* Freedom of movement throughout labor
* Continuous labor support
* No routine interventions
* Spontaneous pushing in upright or gravity-neutral positions
* No separation of mother and baby after birth, with unlimited opportunities for breastfeeding [source of this article is from here]

PRE-ECLAMPSIA

Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5-8% of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.

Typically, preeclampsia occurs after 20 weeks gestation (in the late 2nd or 3rd trimesters or middle to late pregnancy), though it can occur earlier. Proper prenatal care is essential to diagnose and manage preeclampsia. Preeclampsia, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) and toxemia are closely related conditions. HELLP Syndrome and eclampsia are other manifestations of the same syndrome. It is important to note that research shows that more women die from preeclampsia than eclampsia and one is not necessarily more serious than the other.

Globally, preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. By conservative estimates, these disorders are responsible for 76,000 maternal and 500,000 infant deaths each year. (the source is come from here...)

bagaimana proses kehamilan terjadi??

Amazing! There simply is not another word worthy to describe the development of your baby! Just think, within approximately a 40 week period, your little one will have transformed from a single cell to a fully formed human -- filled by wonderment and prepared to change your world forever.

The first trimester (0 - 14 weeks), is one of the most crucial for your baby. Within this trimester you will find the most rapid rate of growth and development taking place. By the end of the 1st trimester, your son or daughter will have grown to 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) long and weigh about 1.5 ounces (43 grams). Your infant will develop everything from limbs to vital organs. Week by week the changes are astounding! Click here to see what's happening with your baby now!

mempersiapkan kehamilan

jika Anda menghendaki anak yang sehat, maka persiapan sejak jauh hari mutlak dilakukan. lingkungan yang sehat, yang menjadi tempat tumbuh janin harus disiapkan dengan benar sebelum terjadi pembuahan dan berlanjut sampai hamil. Jadi jauhi kebiasaan yang merugikan dan membahayakan perkembangan janin Anda.

• perilaku dan lifestyle : nutrisi yang baik dan olahraga teratur sebaiknya dilakukan sejak sebelum Anda hamil. Hindari pemakaian obat-obatan non medis, minuman alkohol, merokok ataupun menjadi perokok pasif. Artinya sejak saat ini Anda harus menjauhi kehidupan atau gaya clubbing.
• riwayat kesehatan : jika Anda penderita diabetes, tekanan darah tinggi, atau penyakit bawaan lainnya harus rutin periksa ke dokter agar saat terjadi kehamilan, kesehatan Anda tetap dapat terjaga dengan baik. Begitu pula jika Anda pernah menderita Rubella ataupun penyakit kelamin sebaiknya lakukan pemeriksaan sebelum terjadi kehamilan
• Nutrisi yang baik : sebaiknya Anda memperhatikan asupan makanan. Rencanakan menu makanan sehat agar janin Anda tumbuh sehat dan optimal. Jangan sampai terjadi Anda kekurangan vitamin dan asam folat yang bermanfaat bagi pertumbuhan janin yang optimal.
• olahraga : wanita yang fisiknya sehat memiliki sedikit risiko dalam menghadapi kehamilan maupun pada saat proses persalinan. Jika Anda tidak pernah berolahraga, mulailah karena tak ada kata terlambat. olah tubuh yang teratur bisa mencegah konstipasi dan meningkatkan pernapasan, melancarkan peredaran darah dan menguatkan otot tubuh.
• pemeriksaan medis : pilihlah dokter kandungan yang berpengalaman, jika Anda termasuk wanita dengan kehamilan berisiko tinggi (a.l karena diabetes, jantung, tekanan darah tinggi). jadilah pasien yang baik, artinya aktif bertanya tentang perawatan medis. dan laporkan jika ada gejala tertentu. Mencegah lebih baik daripada mengobati. Jadi jika terjadi infeksi lakukan pengobatan sedini mungkin. Semua jenis infeksi : flu, saluran kemih, infeksi vagina, atau infeksi lainnnya dapat diobati sebelum Anda hamil.(ysm)
  

Stretch mark? Siapa Takut

While stretch marks can affect up to 90 % of pregnant women, they are not inevitable. It is believed that there are many influencing factors including genetic history, ethnicity, skin tone, diet, the size of your baby, skin condition and how quickly you gain weight during your pregnancy.

Stretch marks will appear because of a rupture of collagen in the middle layer of your skin (the dermis) that is visible on the skin's surface. This rupture is caused when the fibers that make up the dermis are stretched as your bump grows and eventually they will stretch too far and break. This effect is increased during pregnancy, due to the pregnancy hormonal changes that soften the collagen ligaments of the pelvis. This allows the tissue to stretch easily during childbirth which has an effect on the skin's collagen as well.

Stretch marks can range a great deal in size varying from a few millimeters to over 8cm in length. While you're most likely to find them on your bump, they can also appear on your breasts, bottom or thighs. (check the link from here)

Snack for Pregnant Mamas

That sandwich that you ate 45 minutes ago not holding its own against your rumbling tummy? Welcome to pregnancy: Where everything you eat is instantly devoured by the bottomless pit that was once your stomach. Use this list of healthy, go-to snacks to carry you through those long hours between lunch and dinner .

• Apple slices spread with cheese
• Homemade muffins made with grated carrots
  
• A smoothie made with fresh blueberries, plain non-fat yogurt and half of a banana
• Cottage cheese with fresh strawberries or peaches
• Air-popped popcorn sprinkled with Chinese Five Spice blend.
• Peaches dipped in light cream cheese.
• Baked tortilla chips and salsa.
• Celery slices smothered in peanut butter.
• A glass of yogurt
• paprika slices dipped in low-fat dressing.
• Chicken salad on a whole wheat roll.
• Frozen grapes.
• String cheese (and a few crackers if you want)

Untungnya Melirik Hypnobirthing

“Hypnobirthing mengajarkan orang mensugesti diri ke hal-hal yang positif. Dalam kasus ibu melahirkan, sugesti itu berupa, melahirkan nyaman-melahirkan nyaman-melahirkan nyaman- seperti itu,” kata Lanny Kuswandi, 52, yang sudah empat tahun menggeluti hypnoterapi untuk menolong persalinan.

Keuntungan Bagi Ibu Hamil selama hamil sampai masa persalinan :

• mengurangi rasa sakit
• mengurangi tindakan episiotomi
• merasa tenang dan nyaman
• mampu mengontrol emosi
• mencegah kelelahan berlebih

Keuntungan Bagi Bayi selama dalam kandungan sampai saat dilahirkan :

• Bayi lahir tidak kekurangan oksigen dan lebih sehat
• getaran tenang dan damai dirasakan bayi menjadi dasar perkembangan Spiritual Quotientnya
• pertumbuhannya lebih baik (learn more)
  

Hypnobirthing - The Mongan Method

Hypnobirthing – The Mongan Method
Melahirkan dengan terapi hipnotis? Mengapa tidak. Melahirkan dengan metode ini kini sedang populer dan semakin banyak peminatnya. Sebab dengan cara ini banyak memberi manfaat bagi calon ibu. Antara lain rasa nyaman dan berkurangnya rasa sakit. Bahkan ada yang tidak merasa sakit sama sekali. Wah..jadi penasaran!
Tehnik hipnotis dalam proses persalinan ini pertama kali dikembangkan oleh seorang ahli kebidanan Inggris dan pendiri yayasan Natural Childbirth Trust, Dr. Grantly Dick-Read di Inggris.
Selanjutnya teori ini diadaptasi oleh Marie F. Mongan, seorang hypnotherapist di AS. Berkat the Mongan Method pula maka hypnobirthing kini semakin banyak diminati berbagai kalangan, termasuk di Indonesia.
Di Indonesia, Hypnobirthing diperkenalkan oleh Ibu Lanny Kuswandi sejak tahun 2003. Beliau mempelajari metode Hypnobirthing Marie Mongan di Australia. Beliau adalah bidan di Indonesia yang mendalami ilmu hypnoterapi khususnya untuk membantu ibu-ibu hamil agar melahirkan dengan lancar dan tetap penuh energi pasca melahirkan (learn more…)

Waterbirth!!

Waterbirth alias melahirkan di air. Pertama kali diperkenalkan oleh Igor Charkovsky, di Soviet, tahun 1960. Lalu dikembangkan di Prancis oleh Frederick Leboyer, dokter kandungan, yang memastikan kelahiran bayi dalam air lebih mudah bagi bayi beradaptasi dengan "dunia luar". Maklum air yang dipakai tempat dia "berenang" suhunya kira-kira sama dengan suhu air ketuban tempat dia bermukim selama dalam kandungan. Syarat Water Birth :

• proses persalinan harus berjalan normal, tidak ada kelainan pada kandungan ibunya
  
• tidak ada infeksi/penyakit lain pada ibu
  
• posisi bayi normal, tidak sungsang, tidak kembar dan tidak prematur
• kantung ketuban belum pecah
• ibu tidak menderita herpes yang bisa menulari bayi saat lahir

Cara Bersalin dengan Waterbirth: Tak jauh beda dengan melahirkan normal layaknya di tempat tidur. Bedanya hanya yang ini melahirkan di dalam kolam berisi air hangat. Dengan persalinan seperti ini, ibu tidak terlampau merasa sakit dan tidak diperlukan guntingan episiotomi Langkah-langkah yang dilakukan :

• siapkan kolam steril berukuran 2 meter, yang dasarnya berbenjol-benjol agar ibu tak tergelincir
• kolam berisi air hangat dengan suhu 36oC-37oC, dalamnya sesuai dengan tinggi ibu. kira-kira 50-60 cm.
• siapkan alat untuk mengukur suhu dan sirkulasi agar selama proses bersalin suhu air tetap stabil
• ibu baru masuk ke kolam saat bukaan sudah mencapai enam.
• posisi ibu diatur senyaman mungkin sampai siap mengejan dan melahirkan

Untung Rugi dengan Waterbirth :

• bagi ibu : amat efektif karena bisa mengurangi rasa sakit, proses persalinan lebih cepat dan zero episiotomi alias bebas guntingan dan jahitan
• bagi bayi : menurut dr T.Otamar Samsudin Sp.O.G, bayi tidak merasakan perbedaan suhu yang ekstrem antara didalam perut dan setelah di luar. Jadi bayi tidak mengalami hipotermia
• meski ada yang meragukan, persalinan dalam air tetap dipandang aman. Bahkan ikatan batin (bonding) antara ibu, bayi dan ayah serta penolong persalinannya terjalin erat
  

Waterbirth sudah banyak dipraktekkan di : AS, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, dan beberapa negara Eropa. Sejak 2006, Waterbirth International mencatat sudah 300 rumahsakit di AS menyediakan jasa proses persalinan yang unik ini. Di Indonesia, waterbirth pertama kali dilakukan oleh Liz Adianti pada Oktober 2006. Penulis lagu sekaligus penyanyi Oppie Andaresta termasuk yang merasakan senangnya melahirkan dengan metode waterbirth, di sebuah klinik bersalin di Bali. Di Jakarta baru bisa dilakukan di rumahsakit MMC dan Sam Marie.(ysm/9months) (yuk lihat sumbernya langsung....)

Watermelon kick morning sickness!!

Yes it's an Easy Way To Ease Nausea. Some pregnant women swear that watermelon is all they can keep down when morning sickness kicks in. Perhaps the only thing more refreshing than a big slice is a glass of fresh watermelon juice or a watermelon ice pop--and making either is so easy.

To make juice, purée 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon in a blender until smooth. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve (don't press the fruit through with a spoon, or the juice will be too fibrous). Discard the pulp. Serve the juice immediately or chill it, stirring well before serving. If desired, add 1 tablespoon citrus juice (such as lime, lemon or orange) to intensify the flavor. Makes 1 quart, or about 4 8-ounce cups.

What's more, scientists have discovered that watermelon is packed with vitamins A, C and B6, as well as potassium and magnesium. These nutrients are important for the development of your baby's vision, brain, nervous and immune systems, and more. For you, potassium regulates water balance in the blood and body tissues during pregnancy. And you get all these benefits for less than 50 calories per cup.

(the source is from here...)

JIKA SI KECIL BELUM JUGA HADIR

Ada wanita yag begitu mudah mendapatkan momongan meski tak pernah merencanakan atau menghendakinya. Tapi di lain pihak ada juga wanita yang harus bersusah payah menembus berbagai cara untuk memperoleh momongan. Toh juga belum membuahkan hasil.

Apa penyebabnya?
Jika sepasang suami-isteri tak juga mampu memperoleh anak, meski tak ada kelainan fisik, bukan berarti tak ada penyebab lainnya. Mungkin saja faktornya adalah kejiwaan, yang sulit dilakukan pengobatan secara medis.
Para dokter yang sudah agak lama menangani pasangan suami isteri yang steril biasanya memiliki kemampuan untuk membedakan kasus berat dan ringan. Jika kepada mereka ditanyakan darimana mereka mengetahui wanita mana yang lebih sulit untuk hamil dam mana pula yang mudah tak seorang dokter yang berani mengungkapkannya.
Namun pengetahuan dokter mengenai segala sesuatu yang berhubungan dengan kesuburan selalu bertambah. Karena itu ada sederet pemeriksaan untuk menentukan wanita mana yang mudah mendapatkan anak, dan mana yang tidak.
Tubuh terlalu gemuk atau terlalu kurus:

Menurut penelitian Prof Wiliam Bates dari Mississipi University, wanita yang berat tubuhnya 25% kurang dari normal lebih sulit untuk hamil. Misalnya, jika tinggi badan 160 cm maka berat normalnya 55 kg. Dari 27 wanita yang belum hamil selama 4 tahun, ada 17 orang yang berhasil hamil setelah berat badannya bertambah 4 kg. Ternyata jika tubuh kekurangan lemak akan mengakibatkan terganggunya keseimbangan daur hormon. Demikian pula pada wanita yang gemuknya 10% di atas berat normal, lebih sering mengalami gangguan hormon, yang juga mengakibatkan sulit hamil.

Menurut penelitian yang dilakukan di AS wanita yang gemuk lebih sering mengalami hormon. 2.6% dari wanita yang kelebihan berat badan tidak akan mengalami pelepasan sel telur. Sedangkan 4% wanita yang kelebihan berta badan antara 20% - 49% tidak berhasil mengeluarkan sel telur. Bagi wanita yang 50-75% kelebihan berat badan, kemungkinan untuk mengeluarkan sel telur hanya 8,4% saja. Menurut kelompok ilmiah Heidelberg berat badan berlebihan menjadi beban akibatnya tubuh menghentikan salah satu tugasnya : melepaskan indung telur.

Terlalu tua untuk mendapatkan anak :
Wanita di atas usia 30 tahun akan lebih sulit untuk hamil dibandingkan di usia yang lebih muda. Karena usia reproduksi yang paling baik tingkat kesuburannya justru pada usia 20-25 tahun. Daur haid wanita di atas usia 30 tahun tak selalu diikuti dengan pelepasan sel telur sehingga menyulitkan terjadinya pembuahan. Demikian pula pada pihak pria, pada usia di atas 27 tahun, melalui sebuah penelitian di AS, sperma pria menjadi “terlalu tua” sehingga kemampuan untuk membuahi ikut menurun. Dari penelitian itu diketahui pula bahwa sperma pria paling baik kesuburannya pada usia 16-26 tahun. Setelah itu kesuburan akan menurun setiap tahunnya kurang lebih 3%.

Kekurangan Hormon :
Dokter akan memeriksa apakah hormon estrogen dan gestanon cukup dan seimbang. Selain itu akan diperiksa apakah sel telur yang telah dibuahi dapat menempel di dinding rahim dengan baik.
Tapi yang jelas untuk mengetahui penyebab mengapa belum juga hamil, tidak bisa semata-mata mengharuskan hanya pihak wanita saja yang diperiksa. Pihak pria pun turut menentukan mengapa isteri belum juga hamil. Sudah selayaknya jika anda menghadapi masalah ini dilalui bersama pasangan anda. (ysm)

contraception and abortion in Islam

Western civilization has conceded that the woman has a right to do with her body as she pleases. Consequently, if she becomes pregnant, she can abort the fetus even if her husband or boyfriend objects. The consequence is that over 1,300,000 babies are aborted each year in the United States alone.

The Islamic point of view is that the developing child is a distinct and different entity from the mother. Scientifically speaking, even her blood does not mix with that of the child. Food is passed across membranes. She is merely a receptacle of life. The taking of life is forbidden unless for just cause. Even hunting for sport is forbidden in Islam.

Although the fetus is considered human after the beginning of the fifth month when the angel blows in the spirit, abortion prior to the fifth month is still taking a life without just cause. If the pregnancy threatens the mother's life the fetus may be aborted. Some scholars also hold that in cases of rape where the delivery of the child will threaten the mental health of the woman, abortion at this stage is also permitted.

After the fifth month, abortion becomes murder. A crime punishable by death in Islaamic law. The West stresses "human rights" as an international principle. However, it ignores the right to life of the tens of millions of human fetuses aborted annually. Human rights in Islam begin from conception.

source from here

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Mengatasi Morning Sickness

Mendengar kata "morning sickness" rasa-rasanya sudah lupa sih. Maklum anak bungsuku sudah gede. Cuma karena kemarin baru bikin tulisan tentang ini, jadi ku posting aja sekalian disini...
Pada masa triwulan pertama kehamilan, banyak ibu mengalami mual. Penyebabnya adalah berbagai perubahan hormonal dalam tubuh.
Cara mengatasi Morning sickness :
1. jika bangun tidur, usahakan untuk tidak langsung berdiri. tetap berbaring kira-kira 15 menit baru bangun pelan-pelan
2. sambil duduk di tepi ranjang, minum air hangat manis dan sepotong kue kering atau crackers
3 jika sebelumnya terbiasa minum kopi atau teh kental, mulailah sedikit demi sedikit menghentikan kebiasaan itu. coba dengan mengurangi takaran kekentalan teh atau kopi, jika belum bisa berhenti sama sekali.
4. sediakan selalu buah-buahan, tapi hindari yang rasanya asam. karena asam lambung akan meningkat dan menambah rasa mual. jika dituruti salah-salah anda kena sakit maag

Duh Kakiku Bengkak Nih..!!

10 tips mengatasi kaki bengkak selagi hamil :
semasa kehamilan, bunda sering mengeluh kakinya bengkak (edema). biasanya muncul pada trimester ketiga. Tenang ya bunda...berikut tips yang dapat membantu Anda :
* minum air rebusan pertama kacang hijau setiap pagi dan malam hari. lakukan setiap hari. rebusan kacang hijau dapat anda bikin jadi bubur kacang hijau sebagai cemilan di sore hari atau makanan selingan di pagi hari juga boleh.
* olesi kaki dengan ramuan dari campuran beras dan kencur yang ditumbuk halus dan borehkan ke kaki yang membengkak
* kurangi konsumsi garam
* jangan berdiri terlalu lama
* jangan duduk dengan kaki menggantung. usahakan duduk dengan kedua telapak kaki berpijak ke lantai atau bangku
* letakkan kaki di atas tumpukan bantal jika sedang berbaring, jadi aliran darah mudah kembali ke jantung
* pijat kaki perlahan-lahan dengan baby oil atau baby lotion. jika tidak bisa sendiri, minta bantuan suami untuk memijat atau anggota keluarga lain
* jika terlalu lelah, rendam kaki dalam air hangat yang dibubuhi garam atau jeruk nipis selama 10-15 menit
hindari memakai sepatu bertumit tinggi dan istirahtalah sesering mungkin
* Jika pembengkakan kaki cukup berat, kompres kedua kaki dengan air dingin. caranya celupkan handuk ke dalam air dingin, peras. lalu bebatkan handuk dingin pada kedua belah betis anda.