Complementary Foods Breast Milk

Breast milk does provide benefits that can not be replaced with any replacement food, but most babies fed on formula milk to grow healthy enough at least in developed countries like the United States. After age 6 months, babies do need to get complementary feeding Breast Milk .Because increasing age, the nutritional needs of children is increasing. Nutritional needs from breast milk is not enough alone, but must also be obtained from the first solid food, such as fruit and milk porridge, which is necessary for the baby in the process of introduction of complementary foods.

Complementary foods or can be called complementary feeding is food given to infants in addition to breast milk, where the type and character of the food to the age of the baby. Complementary feeding is the food or drinks that contain nutrients given to infants / children to meet their nutritional needs. Similarly, some of the some sense complementary feeding. Complementary feeding is a transition process from intake to infants who initially only milk (breast milk / milk) to the semi-solid foods.

In terms of fulfillment of breast-milk substitutes are also needed particular skills are oral motor skills. This oral-motor skills developed from sucking reflex to swallow reflex is not shaped liquid by moving the food from the front of the tongue to the back of the tongue, and so on into the digestive tract.

Along with the increasing age of the baby it will be also increased nutritional needs. When a baby has entered the age of 6 months upwards, some of the elements and nutrients as well as nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein and some vitamins and minerals contained in breast milk or formula milk is no longer sufficient. For that reason, at the age of 6 months with the baby we introduce complementary feeding. Breast-milk substitutes will further meet the nutritional needs of the baby and also nutrition.

Introduction as well as the method of giving complementary feeding should be done gradually both in terms of shape and number. This is of course adapted to the baby's digestive capacity / child. Provision of adequate breast-milk substitutes in terms of quality and quantity is also very important in supporting the process of physical growth and intellectual development of children is also increasing rapidly in those periods.

For that there are some feeding tips breast milk substitutes are:

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2. Give exclusive breastfeeding from birth to age 6 months. For the next 6 months after we then add complementary feeding (breast milk substitute food), while still breastfeeding should be continued continued.
3. Continue breastfeeding until dengam children aged 2 years or more.
4. Apply hygienic behavior dah hygiene and food handling is good and right to the child.
5. Start feeding breastmilk substitutes at the age of 6 months with a small amount and then gradually increased with age babies, while human milk is often given. Eg in infants aged 6-8 months to start rice team and will be better when screened beforehand to make it easier to swallow and does not complicate or aggravate indigestion.
6. Gradually, the density and variety plus baby needs and abilities, especially in terms of chewing food.
7. Frequency in terms of feeding breast milk substitutes is increasingly often go hand in hand with age infants.
8. Provide a varied diet that is certainly rich in nutrients to further ensure that all nutritional needs are met.
9. Use breast-milk substitutes are fortified with vitamins and minerals, or vitamins and minerals provide if necessary.

So had a little friend on complementary feeding and may be useful as well as beneficial friends

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Towards Childbirth Preparation

Towards Childbirth Preparation. Labor or labor is the end of the pregnancy or pregnancy for a mother who has been through the process of pregnancy for about 9 months. And for the first time a father will get the experience of being a father, then in preparation to prepare for childbirth or birth is a stressful experience. There are several things that must be done in preparation for the birth.

Many things need to be prepared to welcome the birth of the baby, especially when the presence of children is desirable and coveted. Preparation before the birth that is quite a lot from it in the form of physical preparation, mental, as well as the needs of the mother during and after delivery, and the one thing that should not be overlooked in the context of preparation for birth is in terms of funding for the cost of labor and so on.

Certainly in terms of preparing for labor and birth is not in the near future in the days approaching the end of the delivery process. However, if the preparation is done away day delivery of course the expected result of the baby's parents will be better again. If everything they had prepared well from the beginning, of course, for pregnant women themselves will give peace in terms of psychological and comfortable in dealing with birth preparation and delivery.

Here are some things to do in preparation before delivery both in terms of physical health or mental support in terms of:

1. For pregnant women who are undergoing preparation for labor is to be able to consume foods that contain lots of vitamins and nutrients that are required both for the health of pregnant women themselves or for the health of the fetus. Course of preparation in terms of health and nutrition is carried out from the beginning in the womb. Not only when they undergo the process of preparation for the birth only. Also avoid foods that will potentially give health problems for both the mother and the fetus. Among pregnant women to avoid are alcohol, foods made with preservatives, as well as foods that contain mercury.
2. Pregnant women keep in shape by doing some mild exercise. Sports activities are in order to maintain health and fitness as well for the mother. Mild moderate exercise for pregnant women among which pregnancy exercise, walking in the morning in the afternoon or about our home environment as well as a mild relaxation. For safer and good it would be better if it is prior consultation with a gynecologist about the various kinds of light exercise for pregnant women and also recommended for pregnant women.
3. On entering the third trimester of pregnancy or who have passed 7 months, should some sports mentioned earlier terminated. Unless and reflection. Role is walking and gymnastics instead is to undergo a pregnant woman, because basically the movement of the pregnancy exercise is to help facilitate the birth process itself. Just as in the set position, adjust the breath, as well as pushing the right way. It was some of the benefits of pregnancy exercise.
4. Psychological preparation is the most essential thing for a mother to give birth. Especially at a young mother who will give birth to her first child. Mental preparation is also an important factor in preparing for childbirth including spousal support. In this case, the husband asked assist in labor / birth of her child. Maternal psychological preparation is an important part and parcel of preparation for labor.
5. In terms of psychological preparation as well then convince themselves to pregnant women of course that will take place during the delivery process, the delivery process will be handled by people who have actually competent in their fields as well handled by health workers either midwife or obstetrician and content that is professional in their profession. By convincing yourself it is for pregnant women to make mental confidence increases and pregnant women will be growing stronger.
6. One thing that should not be forgotten in terms of preparation for labor and delivery, and in any case certainly is to pray so that the labor process can run smoothly and for pregnant women and children birth to the healthy state is no less of a right. Healthy and free of defects and the like.

So had a little friend on the preparation before delivery and hopefully with that we know will be a variety of preparations before the birth will provide benefits and useful for us all.

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Pregnant Women to Avoid

Pregnant Women to Avoid - Foods to Avoid Pregnancy For every wife and a mother's pregnancy is fun and exciting, especially if the pregnancy is highly desirable. A family without the presence of a baby boy and there seems to be something lacking. And of course also expect all pregnant women were healthy during the pregnancy.

In maintaining health during pregnancy, a mother must also keep the food in the stomach. Because food or drink less or unhealthy can affect the health of both the pregnant woman or the fetus. This time of Nursing blog will try to share the food and beverages are avoided pregnant women and hopefully useful and can provide benefits.

Food is an important factor to form a healthy pregnancy. With foods that have nutrients and adequate nutrition can make pregnant women always to live a fit and healthy pregnancy. Additionally it contains fetus will get good nutrition so hopefully when it was born to be a healthy baby, too. So as a mother is expected to be aware of a few things that should be avoided in pregnant women pregnancy.

In determining these foods, it will usually many questions among pregnant women about what foods are allowed and which should be avoided at risk or even should not be at all during pregnancy, and also why the food can and can not. There are some foods that should be avoided during pregnancy as it can cause infections such as salmonella, toxoplasmosis, listeria, ecoli, which could harm the unborn baby.

Here are some foods that should be avoided in pregnancy and among which:

1. Snacks such as meatballs, dumplings, Bakwan poor and instant noodles and snacks. Of course, food and snacks containing'd chemicals that are suspected to contribute to the emergence of several disorders of nerve growth in the fetus, such as autism, hyperactivity, cerebral palsy, and others. The ingredients to look out for pregnant women in this snack is borax which is usually found on the meatballs and dumplings, noodles and formalin at MSG (monosodium glutamate) or seasonings to sauce meatballs, noodles or bakwan unfortunate. It's just the bottom line is not all snacks also contain chemicals, because there are many traders who do not use chemicals in cooking.
2. Processed meats such as satay cooked yet to fully mature and other types of processed meats. If the processing method used to broil meat undercooked, the parasites and other microorganisms contained in it will not die. Including Toxoplasma parasites that are dangerous to the physical growth of the fetus. Toxoplasma journey itself is quite unique. Initially these parasites contained in the litter box and then exposed to the plants and grasses that are food animals, such as cows, goats, or chickens. That's where the animals can be infected with Toxoplasma. If pregnant women consume infected meat parasites, it also automatically be infected with Toxoplasma. Parasites are then multiplied to then interfere with the growth of the fetus.
3. Vegetables. As with any raw or undercooked meat, raw vegetables can also be used as vegetables contain parasites Toxoplasma. But that does not mean pregnant women are prohibited from eating them. It's OK. Only a closer look clean. Wash vegetables under running water. Special liquid to wash the food that can kill bacteria or parasites can also be used. Pregnant women are better to eat vegetables or fruit that is free of chemicals or organically grown. Vegetables of this type has been found in several places in the big cities. Or if not, select hydroponic vegetables are relatively clean of chemicals.
4. Packaged foods (sausages, nuggets, corned beef and the like). Packaged foods generally contain preservatives which can interfere with digestion feared pregnant women so that nutrients are channeled into the body of the fetus will be reduced. Preservatives are also suspected to interfere with the growth of the fetal brain neurons, whereas pregnancy is the most rapid period of brain growth. Thus, during pregnancy will not hurt the mother avoid packaged foods. Better to choose fresh foods without preservatives. Generally, corned beef is in the packaging contain preservatives. Relatively fresh beef contaminated with chemicals so it is good to eat, but the record has been processed or cooked in the right way and mature. Because anything less healthy can also pose a high risk pregnancy.

In addition to foods that should be avoided during pregnancy for pregnant women, some pregnant women drink avoided in pregnancy, such as:

1. Soft Drinks in packaging. Soft drinks in packaging, although promoted without preservatives but the fact that it contains no preservatives. Soft drinks in packaging, although promoted without preservatives but the fact that it contains no preservatives.
2. Alcoholic Beverages. Do not drink beverages containing alcohol because it can cause developmental abnormalities in the fetus as well as emotional problems in infants
3. Drinks that contain caffeine such as coffee, tea, should be avoided or restricted because coffee can affect the baby's low weight, miscarriage and can also reduce the absorption of iron

So was it all a little companions that avoided the foods pregnant women drink during pregnancy and hopefully with a healthy pregnant woman can give birth to the young generations of the nation were born in good health and a good level of intelligence also aamiin ... aamiin yarobb

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Detecting Twin Pregnancy

Detection of Multiple Pregnancies. The definition of a twin pregnancy is a pregnancy that is in the womb of pregnant women have a number of fetuses more than one, could be two, three, or more. That more or less is the notion of multiple pregnancies. Those who have a history of twin offspring (mothers, grandmothers, aunts, etc.) will usually give birth to twins anyway. However, twin pregnancies can also occur in women who use fertility drugs to stimulate ovulation induced, women with a history of frequent childbirth, mothers who just stop taking the contraceptive pill, to women who undergo IVF fertilization techniques.

Detecting Twin Pregnancy

Typically, multiple pregnancy easily detected. Through ultrasound, at the age of eight weeks of pregnancy will be detected two or more fetal heart rate. Furthermore, physical examination the fetus will become clear from the second trimester.

In addition to knowing a twin pregnancy by means of ultrasound, can also be done in the following way:

1. Generally, pregnant belly looked bigger than normal size with age pregnancy. Sizes are not usually start to look normal when gestational age entered the second trimester. Try to compare it with previous pregnancies or with other expectant mothers about the size of your pregnancy. If larger, it could be a sign that the fetus in the womb twins.
2. Touch your stomach gently, looking for a big part rather prominent. In a single pregnancy will be felt two major parts, namely the head and buttocks. Meanwhile, in a twin pregnancy, will be felt three or more major parts. Will be felt one buttock and two heads, one buttock and two heads, two heads of the two buttocks, and so on. Minimal be palpated three major parts.Detecting Twin Pregnancy
3. Login four months of gestation, the fetus usually can move. According to the study, the normal movement of the fetus about 10 times in 12 hours. If more than that, up to two times, for example, could indicate a twin fetus.

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Common Pregnancy Complaints

Common Pregnancy Complaints - General Complaints Pregnant Women In Pregnancy For any expectant mothers are common complaints. Just not every pregnant woman has the same complaint. Similarly, as experienced by my wife who was pregnant with a second child, Insha Allah. In pregnancy I, from the first to the last trimester no significant complaints to my wife and thank God anyway at that time the wife's first pregnancy.

While on my wife's second pregnancy, the Insha Allah ... Many complaints are also experienced mothers - pregnant women in general. That's why I try to share about some of the common complaints in pregnancy for pregnant women to get pregnant either prime or second pregnancy and so on. And hopefully what health blog is shared will be worthwhile and can be useful for all friends.

For every mother who is undergoing pregnancy, having a healthy pregnancy is a dream wish for any pregnant women. And did not want anything to any abnormality in the pregnancy or childbirth process later. So what is a healthy pregnancy.

Healthy Pregnancy is certainly healthy for mothers who are pregnant, the fetus is also in a healthy state during pregnancy also always be sent to health professionals who are competent in their field, appropriate fetal growth fell in each preferential, and this pregnancy also brings a fun atmosphere and a feeling for pregnant women themselves and of course also with the changes in pregnant women in terms of physical, psychological pregnant women themselves. Such understanding about healthy pregnancies

Now we step on to the topic of conversation today is about a common complaint among pregnant women and during pregnancy complaints such as:

1. Nausea and vomiting in the first trimester. These complaints are often faced by pregnant women. Similarly, what happened to my wife's pregnancy was the second child. It's just that not all pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting, usually when there are pregnant women who experience nausea or vomiting does not exceed 3 months. But not infrequently also experienced it until 9 months of gestation. Similarly with my wife until the fourth month of pregnancy is nausea and vomiting despite the intensity is reduced. Nausea vomiting of pregnant women is even no need to be hospitalized because of severe vomiting.
2. Pain. Complaints pregnant pain will usually be felt after her pregnancy increases. It is closely associated with infant weight gain would push the abdominal muscles and back muscles. In pregnant women, these complaints are often perceived by the back and abdominal muscles are weak, often bent or in those who wear the high heels.
3. Constipation during pregnancy / constipation pregnant women. Besides, due to the growing baby in the womb then this will affect the colon push the bottom, pregnant women are less active, drink less or not eating enough fiber diet can cause constipation.
4. Swelling in the feet and ankle. Things like this are common in pregnant women, a little swelling in the feet and ankles due to water accumulation. Rest for 1-2 days with my legs elevated or elevated by using pillows propped way or the other then the swelling will go away by itself. If the swelling does not go shrinkage or even more severe, consult a doctor immediately because there is concern that more serious disorders. Because it is also one of the signs of preeclampsia.
5. Vaginal discharge in pregnancy. Breeding grounds for fungi that normally exist in a woman's genitals will be much faster because of hormonal changes during pregnancy. This will cause infection in the vagina or vaginal intercourse so that it will produce a white discharge, itching and feeling hot around the vagina or vaginal intercourse. And for this discharge treatment should consult a medical or health care provider because the administration of drugs during pregnancy should be really careful because it can be less good effect on the fetus when taking random drug without a doctor's recommendation.
6. Shortness of Breath. At the gestational age of 8 to 9 months and will approach the process of labor, pregnant women usually mild shortness of breath. This happens because the baby presses the lungs of the mother. Shortness of breath will go away on its own a few weeks before the birth in which the baby's head began to enter into the pelvic cavity. It can actually be solved in a way when you're working on something, do it slowly and using a pillow lay a bit high. If the shortness of breath that pregnant women felt increasingly intrusive and make pregnant women become difficult to sleep, immediately consult and consult a gynecologist where we used to control pregnancy.

So had some common and prevalent complaints experienced by pregnant women during pregnancy. The bottom line is that not all pregnant women experience. Due to complaints of pregnant women in each trimester different. Both complaints of pregnant women in the first trimester, second trimester and third trimester. Maternal psychological readiness itself will greatly affect those complaints during pregnancy.

Common Pregnancy Complaints

First trimester complaints like nausea, vomiting, dizziness, emotional changes, frequent urination. While complaints of pregnant women in the second trimester is just like vaginal discharge, bloating, constipation / constipation. While a common complaint in the third trimester of them are leg swelling, a little shortness of breath, pelvic pain, and others. Differences complaints of pregnant women in each trimester of pregnancy.

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