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How to Tell if My Water Broke?

PreggNet Team — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:41:10 +0000

Most of the women around the globe are worried about pregnancy water breaking. The question which boggles their mind is- when it will my water break? Or how will I know about it?

From the beginning of your pregnancy, the water that protects your baby from infection is known as amniotic fluid. The common question asked my expecting mothers is – how to tell if my water breaks?

How to notice water break? When you notice a popping sensation and continuous leak of water (amniotic fluid) through your vagina, you should immediately call your doctor to know what to do next.

The best tip to tell about your water break is to keep an eye on the discharge. If the color of the fluid is brown or green than call your doctor and tell him about your water break.

Water break may happen when you are close to the delivery date. This is a sign that the baby is finally on his way. Make sure your hospital bags are packed and your delivery kit is available.

Remember, when you experience water break never take a bath to clean yourself. It’s advised to use sanitary pads to clean your self.

Finally, I just want to say all the best to deliver a new life!

7 Question You Need to Ask When Choosing a Hospital for Childbirth

PreggNet Team — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:05:48 +0000

A pregnant woman can choose a hospital for childbirth. You should choose a hospital with doctors and nurses equipped to handle your pregnancy. You need to search online for hospital and its policies and approach to birth to fit in your needs.

Few questions you can ask your doctor in advance before selecting the hospital for child birth.

In which room you will deliver?
How many women in the labor room?
How many support people are allowed in labor room?
Does hospital provide an anesthesiologist around the clock?
Can your partner stay in labor room?
Specification regarding visiting hours.
Can your new born stay in the same room rather staying in nursery?

Choosing a Hospital for High Risk Pregnancy Labor

Some women are diagnosed with high risk pregnancy because of age, past history of miscarriage or if they are carrying multiples and diabetes. After knowing about your pregnancy risks you need to choose a hospital that provided with best possible treatment.

A high risk pregnancy woman should select a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as the take care of early deliver and have good support system for premature babies.

Obviously the final decision is yours but choose to deliver in a hospital where your health and safety and your baby’s health are given top priority.

Hospital Bag Checklist – Did You Pack These?

PreggNet Team — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:00:43 +0000

If your pregnancy has crossed 36 weeks, then its time to pack the hospital bag with all the things you will need for labour and the birth. Whether you intended to have your delivery at home or hospital you need this check list, so that they can be found easily when the time arrives.

Insurance card – this very important as when you reach hospital you do not want to come back all the way to collect your insurance card.

Digital Camera – to take pictures of new born.

Phone book – As some hospitals do not allow usage of mobile phones.

Massage oil – hospitals provide this but it’s always better to carry your own massage oil to feel more comfortable.
Front open nightgowns – help you to breast feed your baby easily.

Baby’s cloth – one-two set of cloths for your new born, baby blanket and diapers. It’s advised to wash the cloths and blanket in baby detergent in advance.

Additional pair of socks and slippers. No need to elaborate…

Sanitary pads.

Music player or iPod – to keep you relax and make the birth of your baby easier.

Books and a magazine – if things take long time you can read books or magazines, so that you do not get bored.

Car seat.

Do not pack – jewelery and extra cash or credit cards.

You should probably go over The Ultimate Childbirth Checklist – Preparing Your Hospital Bag as well, to make sure labor and childbirth go as relaxed as possible.

Childbirth Side Effects You Should Really Know About

PreggNet Team — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:23:44 +0000

Pregnancy is wonderful and picture perfect experience of woman’s life. But after delivery, some women experience number of side effects such has hair loss, skin problems or hormonal imbalance. So at this point, a new mum needs proper care and solution to her problems. Whatever remedies you choose, make sure it addresses the root cause.
There are numerous remedies available in market but all might not prove positive for you. Hair loss, skin problems, depression are temporary side effects of childbirth. Take your doctors advice and follow his medications to solve post pregnancy side effects. If you do not want to go for the medicines or chemical products, you can try natural products which can help you to get rid of childbirth side effects. Natural products are safe and effective as they are made up of natural remedies. These remedies have worked for many women. The demand of natural products is high because of its cost effectiveness. They are more popular as when compared to chemical products.
Massaging is one of the best natural remedy to cure your childbirth side effects. Due to hormonal imbalance, lot of women lose their self confidence. Consumption of natural products and massaging can help you to regain your confidence. The natural products come with money back guarantee.