Best Pregnancy Massage Techniques For Stress

The breast massage

First sign of pregnancy you feel your breasts gorging vitality, as Lady Nature already provides feed the small man who looks after the three seasons to come for transparency, to guess more of feeder vessels.

At the center of your breasts, like a bud hatches, develops mammary gland. They reveal heavier, firmer and often more sensitive. The nipples more color because the dermis thickens to prepare for the baby sucks. Taking care of your breasts daily be a guarantee of comfort and aesthetics for your bust and as a gesture health. Standing or sitting comfortably, explore massaging the breasts.

It allows a gentle approach and gradual breast. Heat a small amount of oil Massage Stretch Marks in the palm of your hands. Apply the oil from the base of breasts collarbone down to the base of the neck, encompassing areolas. Sure to distribute the oil evenly over the skin.

The intensity of the support depends on your hand your sensitivity. Imagine your breast as a wave. Your hands are riding the wave up and down (see Figure 1). Use  hand alternately right to the left breast and vice versa.

Drainage: to reduce tension's breast.

To prime the pump system lymphatic glands awakening nodes:

• Place the tip of your fingers on the eight sternum at the level of the nipples between both breasts (see Figure 2) and stimulate the focal point in rotating in the direction of clockwise. This is an opening of breath. Take the opportunity to breathe deeply two or three times, slowly through the mouth.

• Then cross your hands and slide down armpits, thumbs placing forward to the clavicles (see Figure 3) from circles under the armpit: press up towards the armpit, release down. If this is possible, you can highlight the support in amount to massage the lymph nodes. Indeed, the tensions mammary relax better when draining lymph nodes and the ample breathing.

• Then place both hands on top of each other the flat palm over the areola. Exert and firm to gentle pressure to flatten the breast, the breast and subsequently reassemble pressed against the neck. Release smoothly. Do this 2-3 times pumping?

In addition to the Stretch Mark Massage Oil, you can use the cream herbal remedies. Massage areolas from the 7th month with this cream strengthens the skin. It prepares the baby sucks for "feeding welcome" recommended by midwives whatever your choice to breastfeed or not.

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Third trimester - The ninth month of pregnancy

The position of the baby found at the last ultrasound will again be confirmed by palpation of your abdomen.

Pelvimetry may be required especially if the baby's size and high ahead: to measure the dimensions of the pelvis of the mother from the baby to consider possible caesarean section.
A visit is usually determined by your gynecologist a few days before the expected date of delivery (if baby is already born) to recheck the dilation of your cervix.

Meanwhile, baby is ready! It benefits the few days still to go in this cozy environment to continue to gain weight.

It weighs on average three kg and measures 50 cm.
The days often seem interminable (and the nights are even more!). Anxiety, anticipation, embarrassment constituted by this enormous belly, the baby's movements, cramping, abdominal pain ... does not facilitate the rest.

Take the opportunity to establish a list of contact persons to announce the birth (in duplicate: a pure you and one for the future dad!), Made the choice to birth announcements, fasten your suitcase without forgetting the camcorder and the camera.

It remains to be patient, relax and try to rest up until the big day where he will go to the maternity and medical bag in hand!
The birth of baby approaches

Last month before childbirth, the waiting phase started, and it is often the hardest to live: not wait to finish this big belly, to find your agility, and especially to know that baby you wear for almost nine months!

However, at the same time, you are anguished over the thought of childbirth preparation, fear of forgetting something ...

You will become a mother, and all your moods are entirely justified!
Enjoy your sessions of childbirth preparation to express your feelings, and you will see that most of these women share them.

9th month of the visit your gynecologist or midwife allows especially after a vaginal examination, control the level of cervical dilatation and get an idea about the proximity of the birth or not.

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Third trimester - Eighth month pregnant woman

The time is already in the preparatory.

Before last month, before the expected date of your birth ...

The time is already preparing for the most farsighted: list in hand, you hobble between the spokes' nursery stores needed to buy the baby and for you.

If you work, you will also soon be time to go shopping because your maternity leave will start in eighth month.

As an employee, employee, officer or registered with the ANPE, you get a minimum of 16 weeks of maternity leave as follows: 6 weeks before the expected date of birth and 10 weeks after the birth of baby.

These periods may vary depending on the number of children you already have, if you are expecting twins (or more ...), when health problems (pathological holidays) ...

The eighth month of pregnancy is also marked by an appointment with the anesthesiologist, even if you choose not to receive an epidural. You could indeed change your mind when the time came, and especially a general anesthesia may be necessary if complications for both the baby and you.

The anesthesiologist will ask a thousand questions about your medical history, your possible allergies. It auscultated your back, take your blood pressure ...

The third and final ultrasound is also scheduled for the eighth month. An ultrasound will allow one hand to confirm the position of baby's birth, the position of the placenta, and secondly to assess the weight and size that will make the child.

Her baby is also beginning to prepare for birth.
He took his position that he probably will not leave because of the limited space now. His head begins perhaps even to engage in support of your bladder (hence the frequent need to urinate) and your pool (hence the pain).

Its organs to continue their evolution, his eyes open and the membrane covering them has disappeared.

Her brain continues to develop and all the stimuli it receives to do react.

His skin turns pink due to thickening of the epidermis.

His lungs are normally mature and trained. A baby born after eight months of pregnancy is usually not a problem, it will simply have to stay in an incubator to gain weight ...

At the end of the eighth month, baby measures over 40 cm to over two kgs.

If pain is too intense in the lower abdomen, please consult your gynecologist or midwife who will make a diagnosis and reassure you and help you continue your pregnancy in peace.

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Third trimester - The pregnant woman to her 7th month

Pregnancy Month 7

At the beginning of the third quarter, many mothers see their anxieties, fears and concerns re-emerge in near term.

Fear of childbirth itself is its origin, but also the addition of not being up to this new role of mother looming: "Will I learn to take care of my baby, do whatever it takes for him ...?"

These questions are quite normal, and it is likely that the day comes; they are resolved most naturally in the world!

In the meantime, enjoy the advice of the wise woman behind the childbirth preparation you have chosen and made him part of all your fears, ask all your questions ... If you have not already started your preparation sessions, start now!

The seventh month can be marked by the appearance of the first contractions ... your uterus contracts, sometimes several times a day. Under the effect of this contraction, your stomach is tough. Relax, breathe deeply and rapidly the stomach will regain its flexibility.

Your body prepares for childbirth. If the contractions are painful or frequent, talk to your gynecologist or midwife who follows you.

If you make too much effort, the onset of a contraction will remind you to order and tell you that we must lift off!

Baby still has plenty of space (but not for long ...), it moves and pirouettes in the amniotic fluid. Use this time to share these moments of communication with Dad or with peers, siblings: put your hands on your belly and let him do it!

You begin to know their little habits: some are active, mainly when you are lying down, resting, others are more passive and do not move very little and still others continue to move the point of hurting you or sometimes wake up at night!

His days are now punctuated by short phases of active sleep and quiet sleep.
His respiratory system is well honed that his digestive tract, all governed by a brain that gradually continues to develop.

The internal temperature of baby regulates its respiratory system as well.
His body becomes plump with fat accumulation.

At the end of the 7th month, baby weighs almost 1.5 kg on average for more than 35 cm.
Baby grows and you too! However, you must continue to monitor your weight, eat healthy and balanced to bring baby everything it needs.

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Pregnancy in the third quarter

Preparation for childbirth.

Entering the third-quarter mark the final stretch: three months between the future parents of baby's arrival and the stress begins to surface!

Fears and anxieties of childbirth often arise for mothers; it's time to ask any questions during the sessions of childbirth preparation.

Furthermore, during this period that the pregnant woman feels more vulnerable, physically baby's weight begin to be felt, it frequently suffers from back pain, heartburn, cramps, insomnia s 'install ...

Nevertheless, pregnant women suffering from all these inconveniences, often overflowing energy and began frantically in the redevelopment of the baby's room, like to chase his fears ...

The rest must, however, be put in this last trimester. The mother must indeed prepare for the arrival of baby and be at his best to welcome him.

Baby meanwhile continued its merry way; it develops and takes his ease in the maternal womb: it weighs about 1.7 kg at the end of the 7th month and will double its weight by the end of the 8th month!

The development of the nervous system is running, follow the lungs.
Little by little, baby positions itself for output. He has already; in most cases, the head turned downward.

The 8th month is marked by a visit to the anesthesiologist, with the usual antenatal month with a gynecologist or midwife.

Shop for the preparation of baby outfit and the bag of the mother to refine the ideas for invitations fuse; the final choice of the name is ... baby's arrival is imminent!

Month after month, you will find in our section all information and advice on the phases of the evolution of your pregnancy to live in this last quarter and better accommodate your baby.

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Second trimester - Sixth month of pregnancy

End of second quarter

The sixth month of pregnancy is marked primarily by a significant appointment: the second ultrasound mandatory.

This ultrasound is to be passed around the 22nd week of gestation. It will study the morphology of each organ of the fetus and to ensure the absence of defects within the heart and circulatory system, kidneys, urinary tract, nervous system, each member of the spine, the baby's face ... The length of his bones is also controlled.

Each party shall then be examined in detail by the ultrasound system to detect any abnormalities.

It was also during this ultrasound we could know, if you want, the sex of your child ... unless baby cache ... Sometimes, though rarely, difficult to define with certainty the sex of the child Because of its position during the examination.

As for your baby, in the sixth month of pregnancy, it blithely bathing in amniotic fluid, which renews itself completely every three hours.

Baby swallows this fluid and dismissed by the skin and urinating (you may even see your eyes during the ultrasound!).

Her skin is thicker now with a beginning accumulation of fat. Skin which, though wrinkled, is covered with a white paste called the vernix to protect it.

He finally opened his eyes.
The fetus still has plenty of space in the womb, and he does not hesitate: he makes you share his escapades giving you sharp kicks and punches in the lower abdomen or in the ribs.

New for him: he sees outside noise and especially your voice.
Baby weighs an average of 900 grams and measuring 31 cm.
Baby weighs more, and your back can suffer and your balance is disturbed by the baby weight, and you tend to arch your back to restore. Wear comfortable shoes and spare you.

If your back is too painful, talk to your doctor who may prescribe any visits to a physiotherapist.

Insomnia can also be installed, and your stomach starts to bother you to sleep beside the baby's movements may wake you up at night!

It is advisable to sleep on your side, and you turn on the left side so that the inferior vena cava by which blood is drained from the bottom half of the body to the right heart is not compressed by the uterus.

This compression can lead to unexpected voltage drop to cause sudden discomfort.
Furthermore, watch your weight gain by reminding you that excess weight gained during pregnancy is often difficult to lose after childbirth ... you could regret your excessive greed!

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Second trimester - The woman was five months pregnant

The fifth month

The evils of the first quarter gave way to those of the second! In the fifth month of pregnancy, your legs may begin to be painful, especially the heavy evening and mostly in summer.

To remedy this, put your feet on your bed, do not cross your legs when you're sitting, avoid sun exposure ...

If your legs are too varicose, your doctor may prescribe the wearing of compression stockings (available models are lighter and beauty they once were) to relieve and reduce varicose veins.

Many women also suffer from constipation. In fact, your digestive tract and idling: customize your diet emphasizing vegetables to facilitate digestion.

You also start to run out of breath, you were breathless at the slightest effort ...

Your stomach swells slowly and it may even be pushed toward your belly button out!

Besides these minor inconvenience's passengers, you're probably going to be a great feeling: your baby is moving and you feel his movements in you! Movements which can sometimes be very alive in the uterine wall ... in a few weeks you will see the bumps, and waves animate your belly! Not to mention the baby hiccups, which is frequent and often that you see too!

Make Dad enjoy these magic moments of communion with your child by asking him to put his hand on your belly and wait a bit: baby will make him a sign!

Each month, your doctor will prescribe blood tests if you are not immunized against rubella and toxoplasmosis.

As for baby's development continues quietly.
His nails are now trained and regularly sucks his thumb.
Her hair is even beginning to push (for those who have!) And his eyebrows and eyelashes.
It measures 26 cm on average 500 grams.

It's almost time for the second ultrasound, which allows you, if you want to know the sex of your child.

It is as well the time to begin the sessions for childbirth preparation you are entitled to (total eight sessions fully supported by the health insurance fund). These sessions are highly recommended especially for a first baby; they also allow you to meet other pregnant women and to share your feelings, your joys and concerns.

You can go to maternity that you have chosen to give birth and where a preparation is probably given. So you can learn about and visit delivery rooms, the nursery ... Preparations are also offered by midwife's liberal. Different forms of preparation are possible: conventional pool, the yoga ...

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Second trimester - Fourth month of pregnancy

The beginning of 2nd quarter

In this early in the second trimester of pregnancy, all the little problems in good time in principle have disappeared: the finite nausea that you poisoned your life! Fears and apprehension and childbirth are still far ...

The second quarter is one of serenity: Get ready to enjoy your pregnancy.
It's also time to take care of you moisturize your skin by massaging daily with a moisturizer (or lack of sweet almond oil) to prevent or limit the formation of stretch marks, including on your belly and your breasts. All skins are not equal faced with stretch marks: some are more resilient than others ... but it is better to take the greatest care.

Your body continues to change from week to week. Your uterus is now the size of a grapefruit beautiful, so no wonder you are not coming in your pants even wider!

Repeat part of your wardrobe, plus you'll still gain weight ... enjoy special maternity clothing collections, which are more and more pregnant women in value and whose prices are relatively affordable.

Routine visits to your gynecologist settled in due consultation per month. Your doctor or midwife, control your blood, you weigh, measure the development of your uterus.

It was during the 4th month of pregnancy (between 14th and 17th week of gestation) that your doctor will advise you of the possibility of a serum marker to detect a viable trisomy 21.
This risk screening of trisomy 21 is by a blood test that will determine the quantity of a hormone (HCG) in the blood of pregnant women.

An abnormally high level of this hormone may reflect a risk of trisomy 21 (however, normal levels may be associated with zero risks).

Following the results of the blood, and they reflect a risk of trisomy 21, amniocentesis may be offered to you for a definitive diagnosis.

Your doctor listens to you: if you have any doubts, anxieties, questions (even if they seem absurd) please!

Remember that you must not in any way to practice self-medication (if you have a cold or other minor problem). Consult your doctor, who will prescribe you a treatment adapted to your pregnancy status. If appropriate, ask your pharmacist by specifying your stage of pregnancy.

For some lucky women, the fourth month is marked by a large event, a new encounter with baby: you feel you move stealthily in the first. Small discreet gurgle, bubble prints, especially when you are lying down, quiet.

For other women, it will wait a bit ...
Libido side, the little belly that points should not scare your partner, sex is quite possible during pregnancy (unless medically indicated-cons from your gynecologist), they are very friendly and good balance of torque well-being of the mother.

Some women even feel an increased desire while they are pregnant they feel well, are beautiful with their curves emerging and want to share them with the man they love ...

And do not worry, baby, ensconced in the womb, no risk!

What about the baby's growth in the fourth month?
At the end of the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetus is 18 cm and weighs 200 g.
Almost all organs are formed, but they have yet to develop. Her bone structure is well designed. A light down covering his body (lanugo, write down that disappear after birth). Though his small eyes are closed, the pupil begins to perceive light. Baby awakens the senses ... with her little hands and feet, it can affect the uterine wall, his body ...

Administrative side, if not already done so, you must submit your declaration of pregnancy to your health insurance and family allowances fund to be managed throughout your pregnancy.

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Pregnancy: second quarter, the evolution of the fetus

The metamorphosis of the body.

The second quarter is often the most serene for the mother and her entourage.
Answers to questions in the first quarter were given; the anguish of a risk of miscarriage increased the evils of early pregnancy such as nausea were generally missing; the pace of visits to the gynecologist or midwife is made ... almost a routine that moves!

It is also often in the second quarter who pregnancy begins to show ... that the first admiring glances coming to rest on the rounded belly, a period generally well lived by the pregnant woman who feels beautiful and fulfilling.

The beginning of the second quarter was also marked by an especially unforgettable event for a mother who will feel the movements of her child in her! The excitement of a new encounter with baby, a link will then be formed between mother, and unborn child relationship may soon be shared with the father when the movements are more pronounced.

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The second-trimester ultrasound is important apart from the medical side; it also generally knew, for those who wish, the sex of the child.

This announcement marks the beginning of the projection of parents in the future with their little boy or girl ... ideas for the redevelopment of the nursery are beginning to point.

The mother is in great shape and starts tracking or purchase of small outfits, infant equipment in stores!

Month after month, you will find in our section all phases of the evolution of your pregnancy, information and tips to live better in the second quarter.

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First trimester - Third month of pregnancy

Prenatal visit and ultrasound

Entering the third month of pregnancy is psychologically important for every pregnant woman: a fear of miscarriage decreases, baby seems determined to pursue its development is also the first appointment with baby: ultrasonography.

Major changes will follow ...
As if by magic, any small inconvenience of early pregnancy are disappearing: no more nausea, vomiting and other ailments.

Your body of a pregnant woman is gradually changing: your belly can be even started to swell ... and you've probably taken one or two kilograms (unless they too suffered from nausea which case you probably lost pids ...). If you experience excessive weight loss, consult your doctor.

We'll have to think of the gradual renewal of your wardrobe! Avoid wearing tight pants or skirts in the abdomen, prefer comfortable outfits.

Your breast is gradually preparing for breastfeeding and becomes heavier. Your nipples are larger and more colorful. Choose a bra comfortable and responsive.

It is also possible that you feel little tightness in the lower belly, it's your uterus grows and takes its place. Nothing to be alarmed if these pains are not accompanied by loss of blood. Talk to your doctor, however.

An appointment wonderful awaits you at the beginning of the third month: the first ultrasound binding that allows you to watch your baby as a whole, to see change in you and make sure everything is okay.

An ultrasound will allow you to discover a little being very agitated: almost all its organs are formed and its development continues at great speed V.

Its members are trained and he's hot! His face is well drawn, he opens his mouth and swallows the amniotic fluid. He begins to suck, suck.

At the beginning of the third month of pregnancy, they are already more than 5 cm and weighs 10 g.

At the end of the month, its size will have more than doubled: it will measure 12 cm for more than 30 g!

At the end of the third month of pregnancy, you've reached 14 weeks of gestation. So we have to declare your pregnancy to the health insurance and family benefit fund.

Your gynecologist or midwife will give you the signed declaration form that you must complete and submit to the concerned agencies.

These steps will allow for administrative management of medical care related to pregnancy and childbirth and the payment of allowances you are entitled.

This is probably the most pleasant time begins for you, expectant mother. Early pains of pregnancy are gone, you are less tired and the volume of your stomach bothers you do not.

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First trimester - Second month of pregnancy

Prime disorders in pregnant women

This second month of pregnancy is marked by the first changes to your body: the breasts, in particular, have taken the volume, they are sensitive and sometimes painful.
Usually the stomach does not yet round even if the uterus has begun to increase in volume.

A uterus that has also compressed your bladder with consequent desires for you to urinate very frequently ...

The nausea and vomiting continue or start for many pregnant women, especially out of bed if these small inconveniences of early pregnancy become too bothersome, talk to your doctor.
The digestive system also has difficulty functioning; while idling causing heartburn, bloating, constipation ...

Your hormonal balance of pregnancy your body changes and is dedicated to the healthy development of baby.

Therefore, the first major signs of fatigue, sleep needs especially after meals, concentration problems ... occur. You who've never napped from your childhood, you'll find yourself falling asleep on the couch!

If you can, ask your friends to assist you in your household chores, shopping ... and take the opportunity to relax a little.

Pregnancy, even desired, causes great psychological upheaval that may be causing your mood and your irritability.

To this hypersensitivity is accompanied with an alternation of extreme happiness and sadness, you cry in front of a TV soap opera; you're moved to tears before a baby suckles the breast of his mother ...

This condition is perfectly normal, do not worry!
Side baby, development continues, and his face begins to form; his ears are drawn; arms and legs become more pronounced; his spine is formed gradually, and circulation is set up. The second month also marks the beginning of the development of the brain and the digestive system of the fetus.

In the middle of the second month of pregnancy, the fetus is about 2 cm and weighs 20 g.

If your first appointment with your gynecologist has already taken place, if you received the results of your blood test, then you know whether or not you are immune from toxoplasmosis.

If you are not immune, you will have the task of cleaning the litter your cat to your spouse, avoid contact with the earth (thus thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables) and thoroughly cook meat.

For prevention against listeriosis, it is advisable for pregnant women to avoid all raw milk cheeses and not to eat raw meat.

Anyway, a balanced diet is a must for proper child development and health of your pregnancy.

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First trimester - First month of pregnancy

First 6 weeks of gestation

Fertilization of your egg by a sperm of the father-held ...
During the first three days after fertilization, the egg back in the fallopian tubes to get to the uterus where it will settle for nine months!

Egg cells begin their work long division ... but you do not know yet!
One week after fertilization, the egg is 0.1 mm ...

This is after two or three weeks after fertilization, in anticipation of menstruation does not come, you will be able to do a pregnancy test that will confirm that you are pregnant.

A state that can be accompanied in the early days of fatigue, chest hurts, sometimes even the morning sickness appeared ...

Once the test result in hand, you can if you wish, visit your gynecologist to make sure everything is okay.

The first required review must be made before the 12th week of gestation, So you have the time!

However, now secure your appointment.
Your doctor, along with a pelvic exam, when you prescribe a blood test for confirmation of your pregnancy by hormone assay, for dating of fertilization, and to establish your serology (determining your blood group, rhesus completed blood, HIV, toxoplasmosis, antibodies) and a urinalysis (screening for a possible diabetes research albumin ...).

Your starting weight and your blood pressure will also be addressed.
Your doctor will be your medical record will accompany you throughout your pregnancy.
Know only a gynecologist obstetrician will follow you until the end of your pregnancy (the obstetrician practice deliveries), the gynecologist will follow him until the declaration of pregnancy (16th week of gestation *). You should then contact an obstetrician.

Side baby, after the first month of pregnancy, small buds that are the sketch of the arms, and legs are already on the embryo that you wear ...

If your gynecologist has the necessary equipment to do an ultrasound, you will be happy to let you show your offspring become: his head marked with two large black spots (eyes) you can hear his heart beating at a gallop ( between 100 and 130 beats per minute!).
At the end of the first month the embryo is 5 mm ...
Long way still to go ...

* Week of gestation:
This is by convention the term used by the medical profession (SA) to estimate the stage of pregnancy (known weeks of gestation, not months).

The calculation of the evolution of pregnancy in weeks of amenorrhea by the first day of your last period (the first month of pregnancy corresponds to six weeks of amenorrhea).
The term pregnancy is 41 weeks pregnant.

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First trimester - Pregnancy in the first quarter

Pregnancy in the first quarter.

Congratulations, you're pregnant! It so begins one of the most beautiful stories of a man and a woman who decided to put a child into the world.

The first trimester is undoubtedly the most emotionally loaded (with the birth of course).
The merger of the woman's egg with the sperm of man is the beginning of a great adventure: pregnancy.

The embryo, infinitely small, will gradually develop in the uterus of the woman to reach the stage of the fetus.


From the first visit to the gynecologist, the medical record will be established, and the timing of pregnancy and expected date of delivery will be given.

Laboratory tests, urinalysis ... a full assessment will be established to detect immunities, check the health of the pregnant woman ...

It's also time to administrative procedures: statement from the Health Insurance Fund, the Caf, choice of maternity and even if it seems an a bit premature entry to the nursery or with a nanny ...

During the first three months, the woman's body will gradually change: the organization is better prepared to participate in the growth of the child.

Alongside these physical changes, the small annoyances of the first quarter may arise for pregnant nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue.

It was also during the third month that will be performed the first ultrasound, magical moment of happiness: the encounter with the future baby.

Month after month, you will find in our section all phases of the evolution of your pregnancy, information and tips to live better in the first quarter.

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Evolution of pregnancy

Pregnancy until birth.

The pregnancy test said yes? The blood test and consultation with your gynecologist confirmed? You're pregnant ...

After the excitement of announcing the arrival of this happy event, the laughter and congratulations of rigor, come the questions, doubts, questions about the nine months, nine months required for the formation of your baby, but also you prepare to become parents!

Nine months of pregnancy during which your body will gradually change, your forms and your stomach rounder.

A physical change which is often accompanied by small problems, small alterations in your physical balance and your health source of worry and questions which we attempt to answer in this topic.

We propose to accompany you throughout your pregnancy so you can prepare yourself to welcome your child in the best conditions.

Bugs of the first quarter, such as nausea, fatigue, digestive problems ... through gradual weight gain throughout the nine months, the clothing of the pregnant woman, anxiety ... until birth, the baby is born; the themes discussed here apply to you.

Because a pregnant woman is the prey of a thousand and one questions, because it has more than ever need to be reassured and informed on the progress of her pregnancy, browse through our site and enjoy your pregnancy in peace.

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Pregnancy and hunting misconceptions

Pregnancy and hunting misconceptions:

The pregnancy test is positive? Congratulations, you start your pregnancy! Nine months will be punctuated by comments and advice from caring people around you ... your mother your grandmother through your aunt or your cousin not to mention the friends, neighbors, coworkers ... each goes to it's quick note to comment your pregnancy to give you advice that is not always a good sign!

Indeed, for decades, the physical changes and small disturbances associated with pregnancy are the subject of often fanciful interpretation that they find no scientific or medical justification.
Every pregnancy is a unique and different from each other.
Update on ideas and beliefs about pregnancy

Pregnant, you must eat for two:
A pregnant woman who eats more, does not mean more feed her unborn child!
If she eats more than is necessary, the pregnant woman will gain weight, pounds it will be hard to lose after delivery.

It is therefore, important for pregnant women to adopt a balanced diet for its own needs and those of her unborn child, on the one hand, but also better prepare the body to cope with childbirth and breastfeeding.

However, no need to eat two times more than usual!

Heartburn:
The mother often suffers from heartburn ... This would mean according to some (or some) that the child's hairs are pushing in utero.

However, in reality, the child's hair there is absolutely nothing to do with the occurrence of heartburn in the mother.

Digestive disorders are indeed mainly related to the presence of hormones that make your stomach muscles more relaxed during pregnancy, and increased the size of the uterus that pushes the body upward tract and compress.

Even the mothers giving birth to children completely devoid of hair can suffer from stomach cramps and heartburn!

Round belly and belly Point:
The shape of the belly of a pregnant woman would identify the sex of her unborn child: a belly slightly sharp and hide a boy while a belly rather rounded and broad hiding a girl ...

Again this is only a myth!
The shape of the belly of the mother had absolutely nothing to do with the sex of the newborn.
The size and shape of the belly can mainly depend on the physique and the position of the child. Factor: the shape is different for a first pregnancy or not.

It is indeed unusual for a woman during her first pregnancy had a belly advanced, small and compact because the abdominal muscles were not biased by previous pregnancies. Thus, during a second pregnancy (and subsequent), the muscles of the uterus and abdomen are further relaxed, increased belly size will be less restrained, and shape will be more pronounced on sides.

Pregnancy, a tooth:
Every pregnancy can be associated with loss of a tooth! The pregnancy is not, in fact, synonymous with weakening of the teeth or drop them.

Healthy teeth and gums are certainly altered during pregnancy and requires regular monitoring; the gums may bleed, swell and be painful because of greater blood flow.
A careful and daily hygiene is therefore, more necessary than ever.

Cravings and angiomas:
It does not satisfy a craving could cause a stain on the skin of the infant. In fact, any type of congenital spot on baby's skin is vascular in nature.

Angiomas of the color of strawberry, for example, are formed by the accumulation of blood vessels under the skin and have nothing to do with the fact that the woman was pregnant or not satisfy his cravings for strawberries during the nine months her pregnancy!
The dark patches are called coffee in hand due to a greater concentration of melanin.

Sex during pregnancy:
If the pregnancy was uneventful, there is no reason to renounce the intimacy and relationship with the partner. The sexual act does not, in fact, represent a risk to the child whom the mother carries her; it is well protected by the placenta and amniotic fluid.
If in doubt, ask your gynecologist or midwife who follows you.

Beer and milk:
Beer allowed the mother to produce more milk.
Maternal milk production is the result of a neuro-hormonal and not the quantity of beer that the young mother can absorb!

Just as during pregnancy, it is absolutely imperative even for the mom who is breastfeeding her child not to drink alcohol.

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Second trimester of pregnancy

The most beautiful trimester:
Discover step by step what fascinates in these three months of this magical second trimester of pregnancy.

Nausea, tiredness and mood swings of the first quarter have disappeared, giving way to a period of growth and well-being for pregnant women.

The critical period of the first month is over, the generously rounded belly and the sensation of motherhood is there.

The body of the woman was, in fact, adapted to the presence of the fetus in utero, and all changes related to its growth.

Furthermore, anxiety and insomnia are typical of weeks before childbirth is still far away.
A feeling of general well-being which often gives women entering the second trimester the desire to be active, to engage in the preparations, arrangements, storage, cleaning ...

A round belly

The slight feeling of abdominal swelling the first few months, the belly begins to swell generously, gradually taking the typical form of pregnancy: the woman is well known to everyone as a future mother and a sense of pride and joy invades. The tender gazed into the streets; delicate attentions to the fund supermarkets are there to reassure the mother.

The feeling of motherhood is also expanding with the district forms a maternity becomes very concrete.

The breast of the mother also wants more generous; a boon to whose breast size is not enough for their taste a neckline you to put your new silhouette value.

The first baby's movements
The second quarter was also marked by a moment full of emotion and magic: the expectant mother feels the first movements of her baby in her.

By the sixth week of gestation, the fetus moves in utero but this is generally only from the 16th week that the mother feels the baby move.

Movements that are mild at first, which may even be mistaken for intestinal turmoil, like the flapping wing ... but will gradually worsen and become regular.

Communication is established between the baby and his mom and even dad or brothers and sisters who can put your hand on the belly of the mother felt the baby's movements.
A feeling of comfort and well-being often invades the mother, reassured on the health of the baby moving inside her.

Medical checks
It was around the 20th week of pregnancy has held ultrasound morphology of the fetus that will control the excellent health and good child development.

All organs (heart, brain, stomach, bladder and diaphragm) are indeed sufficiently developed to be examined.

Prospective parents through this ultrasound, are reassured about the health of babies.

An expectant mother calmer and more relaxed.
The mind stilled; expectant mothers can enjoy the second trimester of pregnancy.

She usually sleeps well, and his nights sleep.
The belly of the mother at this stage of pregnancy is still not too bulky and allows him to take care of her house, her children but also to be fulfilled with his companion.

A second quarter while beauty
This is usually during the second trimester of pregnancy than pregnant women feel the most beautiful!

A round belly

The rounded shapes like and are beautiful, pregnant women can put all your asset's femininity.
The skin is brighter; it is elastic and hydrated.

And thanks to estrogen responsible for fetal growth, and new levels of hormones that increase blood circulation, making skin smoother and brighter.

The hair is also more flexible and shiny; the nails are stronger and grow faster.
All the conditions are ripe for the mother enjoys the best of her pregnancy and feels good while awaiting the arrival of baby ..

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Cravings during pregnancy

I want strawberry pregnant women.

What's in strawberry cravings during pregnancy?

coffee, strawberries, wine ..: If the desire for food is not heightened, the desire of the mother is printed on the skin of an unborn child simple folk legend or reality? Learn all about the desires of women during pregnancy.

Popular tradition continued to spread the risk, although nothing is scientifically unfounded. The vagaries of the palace provide no damage to the skin of the unborn, and the skin patches are only minor benign abnormalities that present no risk.

The dark spots, also called coffee stains are due to greater concentration of melanin, while the red spots (called strawberry or wine) are related to small abnormalities of minute vessels that lie under the skin.

The cravings are not a fantasy
However, it is true that during pregnancy, women have special desires, unusual combinations of foods or substances.

Thus, some women find themselves with the desires of pickles or grapefruit or other, so they do not like them before.

It is also very common that some women suddenly no longer tolerate food or drinks they liked, however, particularly before pregnancy. Disgust that usually disappeared once the baby is born.
Cravings or intolerance to certain foods can be determined by the hormonal changes of pregnancy which, somehow, have an influence on the taste receptors.

Studies have shown that these desires or, more generally, the impulses of hunger that occur during the day in pregnant women, dependent simply because the mother is a greedy person, while others believe the uncontrollable impulse to eat a diet rich in sugar or conversely, very salty, actually corresponds to the need to overcome a food shortage.

Give in to cravings but in moderation
As the absorption of food, cakes, chocolates, drinks ... remains in reasonable limits, it cannot hurt a pregnant woman but when consumption becomes an excessive weight gain can be found with an impact on the success of pregnancy.

So if a woman began her pregnancy with overweight or during her pregnancy, she takes too much weight, it'll be well advised to monitor its evolution.

Choose then eat raw vegetables or dried fruit, low calorie food and pleasing to the palate.
If instead the mother does not have weight problems and if its specific weight is regular, satisfy a craving is to fund a reward, a way to take care of yourself, agree culinary delights.
The "whims" that will be even more significant if the future father does everything it can to not to derogate elevates the tradition!

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Pregnancy Test

The pregnancy test has something magical for all couples seeking a maternity and every month waiting for the verdict ...

It is through a pregnancy test early pregnancy can be detected from his home, without consultation and in a few minutes.

How does a pregnancy test?

The pregnancy test, regardless of the brand and the method used to detect the presence of the pregnancy hormone in urine of pregnant women.

This hormone responds to the name of chorionic gonadotropin hormone, English Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG simply called or beta-HCG) is produced by the placenta (it is totally absent in women who are not pregnant ).

The hCG varies depending on the progress of pregnancy. It increases gradually until the third month of pregnancy to stagnate and then decline.

The presence of HCG can be detected in urine through the pregnancy test, or through laboratory analysis of urine or blood by a blood test.

Using the pregnancy test
Pregnancy tests are very simple to use.
Most tests currently on the market can detect pregnancy from the first day of the missed period.
The test is usually in the form of a small rod on which are arranged strips or card (according to manufacturers' models).

The manual is very simple: Just place the strip in the urine stream at the time indicated on the record (few seconds).

It is advisable to take the pregnancy test in the morning because the urine is more concentrated and ensure a more reliable result.

After waiting a few minutes, the test appears and tells you if you are pregnant or not.
The display differs from one manufacturer to another and depending on the model. Usually a cross or a colored dot indicates that the test is positive.

Pregnancy tests recently available on the market can directly read the result on a small screen ("pregnant" or "not pregnant"). Their price is higher yet they avoid any possible confusion.

Early Result Pregnancy Test
Early pregnancy tests offered by some brands will know whether or not you are pregnant about 3 or four days before the expected date of the rules.
The use, reliability of these tests is called early identical to that of other conventional tests.
Only the sensitivity to hormone changes of pregnancy and makes them more responsive to the slightest presence of HCG hormone in your urine.

The reliability of pregnancy tests
Manufacturers guarantee an efficiency rate of 99% when the test is performed following the instructions provided with the test.

Indeed, studies show the high-sensitivity pregnancy tests and ensure a standard rate of 90% efficiency the first day of missed period and then move to 99% within days.

Insofar as the presence of the hormone HCG in urine is a sign of pregnancy, say that a positive outcome to a pregnancy test (which detects the presence) is always reliable.

Doubt can exist if the negative test result requires a new trial a few days later (when the hormone level of pregnancy is higher) or a blood test.

If in doubt, consult your doctor who will prescribe a blood test.

Where to get a pregnancy test and at what price?
The pregnancy tests are sold in pharmacies.
The price range is wide. As a guide, it varies between 10 and 30 euros depending on the manufacturers.

Conditioning by two is, however, generally cheaper, and you can repeat the test.
More competitive pricing, however, are available on the Internet where you can order your pregnancy test.

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The ideal age for pregnancy

Adolescent or mature woman, you and your pregnancy:

Of teenage women over forty years, what is the ideal age for pregnancy? Is there an ideal age for a child? Let the whole point about the different periods of the life of a woman and the possibility of being a mother.

From a physical point of view, it is undeniable that young age promotes opportunities for a perfect pregnancy.

However, from a psychological standpoint, it cannot be any absolute ideal, each case is unique and individual.

Every woman is old enough to have a child when she feels in her heart the desire and strength to live this experience.

The age at which most women decide to become mothers between 25 and 30.

In recent years, however, there is an upward trend for a first pregnancy in women over 40 years.

Fortunately, pregnancy and childbirth can be calmly discussed today as only 40 to 20 years and thanks to the considerable improvement of medical care.

Ways of apprehending the event, the experience of pregnancy as a physical point of view and psychological, however, vary by age of the mother.

Let's see how.

Less than 20 years
It is true that young women under 20 who choose to responsibly have a child are few.
The more often a child conceived before the age of 20 is not desired, it is the child of a teenage girl who is just entering her womanhood, usually with a target business or training not yet achieved and is most often still financially dependent on his parents.

The desire for children, emotional stability and employment status of the mother are clearly factored that, whatever the woman's age, will affect the pregnancy and how to live this moment in the woman's life ...

Pregnancy before age 20 still has many advantages.
Mom has indeed often less fear and anxiety about her pregnancy, childbirth and face in the education of the child.

The fertility of women of 20 years is very high (considering that unprotected sex during ovulation results in 90% of fertilization).

Because of his young age, a woman's body reacts more easily with stress due to pregnancy. Organs such as heart, liver, but also blood circulation, respiratory system is fully active and more easily respond to the increased liveliness required.
The tissues of the skin are also more resilient and able to respond to the demands of childbirth.

After birth, the woman's body 20 quickly found its condition before pregnancy and will be less marked by the nine-month gestation.

At 30
The mother of 30 years is, in general, a woman who has built a stable life: work, companion (future dad), housing, friends ...This is ideally a woman who wants a child and who knows what she wants. Her pregnancy program gathers's information about reading magazines, consulting sites on the Internet; she decided her confinement, attended lectures often accompanied by the future father, organizes his life and career, provides for the custody of the child...A woman who earlier has some experience of life, which has already friend's moms ... but remains still subject to fears and anxieties well justified. A mother who is also more worried and concerned about the health of her child, because the more aware of possible risks.
From a physical point of view, the situation is more or less identical to that of the wife of 20years. The physical conditions of the 30-year-old woman, her fabrics, her uterus and capacity of its institutions to adapt to pregnancy and child birth do not change much. Medical checks, ultrasounds and regular visits are the same whether any particular problem is detected.

At 40
The woman who previously had no children and makes this decision so that quarantine is not far away or has already expired, is usually a woman who had not found the ideal father or who had managed a professional career too demanding to be able to consider pregnancy and a child.

It can also be a woman who, having fertility problems, had to undergo medical treatment, insemination, fertilization ...

The 40-year-old woman saw her pregnancy as a general gift of life, a challenge as the dreaded biological clock goes on.

The probability for a 40-year-old woman to conceive a child was significantly reduced compared to a woman of 20 years; it goes from 90% to 65% ... with an increased risk of miscarriage during the first quarter.

However, once past the initial doubts, the 40-year-old woman does not mean living in cotton.

His age certainly justified a more rigorous but not excessively. It is true that the current 40-year-old woman has been very little to do with women of similar age from the early last century. Living conditions have improved considerably.

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Holidays by the sea and pregnancy

On holiday in the sun and sea are a perfect opportunity for a pregnant woman to relax and take care of yourself.

Let's explore the benefits of a stay by the sea for a pregnant woman.

The holiday can become a perfect opportunity to relax and unwind while awaiting the arrival of baby a summer season that can also be very stressful for mothers, especially during the last weeks of pregnancy.

The belly scales, their legs are swollen and feel tired more quickly in the evening ... factors aggravated by excessive heat.

One objective of the mother is to build a holiday by the sea to relax and recharge your energy before the big event.

The sea, the beaches are ideal sources for natural regeneration, enjoy all the benefits of swimming, walks on the beach and sun.

See the benefits of holidays for pregnant women.

The sun
The sun and relaxation are the main attractions of a stay by the sea.
Their benefits are undeniable: the sun has an obvious influence on the mood providing both physical and psychic energy with the stimulation of production of vitamin D essential for bone strength.

Caution, however, a number of precautions are necessary for anyone and especially during pregnancy.

The hours of presence on the beach must be met: better and go to the beach early in the morning or later in the evening and avoid the hottest hours (between 11:00 and 15:00), hours during which the sun's UVB rays are the most virulent.

The skin of the mother should be the subject of much attention. Maximum protection and appropriate to the skin should be used the ideal for a pregnant woman being the sunscreen that still allows to take a tan safely.

The face must be carefully protected to prevent the risk of formation of brown spots (chloasma) which appear especially on the forehead and chin. Dehydration of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles is also prevented by the application of protective creams.

The application of sunscreens should be renewed every two hours up to, and after each swam. Perspiration, water and friction of the sand and take off the towel because protection.

You should know that even under a sunshade, sun protection is imperative: the sand reflects the sun's rays which also pass through the umbrella cover.

Bath
Nothing is more beneficial for expectant mothers who sea swimming baths can perform a complete and gentle gymnastic involving all muscles.

In addition, the body submerged in water is lighter by the mother to forget the weight of its opulent belly.

The Jacuzzi natural wave is relaxing, enjoyable and lets the whole tone of the muscles.

Swimming is obviously the sport's most recommended for pregnant women, particularly for its benefits in the back.

Walks
To promote muscle tone and oxygenation of tissues and for minimizing the swelling of the legs and improve circulation, a walk on the beach is highly recommended for expectant mothers.

To enjoy all the benefits of water, it is advisable to walk your feet in the water (with water up to their knees).

The amount of iodine in the water, especially during morning hours, helps activate the metabolism and burn fat and proteinan opportunity, therefore, to keep the line and easier to oxygenate the placenta and the unborn baby.

In the evening, a walk on the walks generally available on the beach will allow the mother to get a good night.

The bike can also be practiced by pregnant women on relief food ideal at night or early morning.

Plan a practice held in natural fiber such as cotton or flax for extra comfort.
Do not wear clothing too tight around the stomach, in particular, to ensure proper blood flow.

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