Hello dear MoMsters, did you just come to know you’re pregnant or about to complete 1st or 2nd or 3rd trimester?
Are the minor ailments stealing your precious moments?
Do not worry! We can provide some much-needed support and with that information, you can manage the minor ailments of pregnancy without having any stress.
First of all, keep your mind cool and at peace. I know it is easier said than done but discomforts are going to have a negative impact on maternal happiness; hence improved knowledge about it might reduce the need for medication during this phase.
Undoubtedly, pregnancy is one of the most precious and important times in a woman’s life. However, during pregnancy, it is always suggested to take safe medicines/treatment for minor ailments (All the ailments are explained in detail in the next blog posts individually) such as:
Great summer greetings to all dear MoMsters and their little wonders!
I know, few might be enjoying the summer season while others might be counting days to welcome the next one. You are enjoying or not but you might be worried about the scorching summer which can make you sweat, get dehydrated and a few heat rashes.
Here are some suggestions to keep you and your kids comfortable in the heat. This is also useful for pregnant ladies.
During summer getting dehydrated is very common.
Symptoms of dehydration.
Thirst
Dry lips and mouth
Dry skin
Tiredness
Irritability and cranky babies
Headache
Dizziness
Dark strong smelling urine.
(If urine is light yellow in color and clear, it usually means that you are getting enough to drink. If the urine is dark yellow with strong smell then it is a sign of dehydration) – applies for both adults and babies.
For infants no wet diapers in three hours.
It is important to keep baby comfortable in summer. In hot weather, babies are at the risk of heat rash, dehydration, sunburn and heat stroke. Babies become overheated much more quickly than adults.
Hydration:
Hydration is vital to our overall health and well-being. During hot and humid weather you should increase fluid intake, when it’s hot and sunny you will lose more water from sweating. Even when you are not roaming around you will lose water.
Generally hydration controls
your body temperature
aids digestion
carries nutrients around your body
flush out wastes
cushions organs and joints.
A few tips can help you to stay hydrated and makes you feel cool.
Children are less tolerant of high climatic heat stress than adults and also babies are prone to a lot of sweating. A baby is dehydrated if they take less milk. Therefore, keep infants below 6 months hydrated with frequent breastfeeding. Babies older than 6 months can be offered fresh home-made juice to battle the heat.
Drink a glass of water when you wake up each morning.
Don’t ignore thirst, drink water or another healthy drink when you feel thirsty.
People who are sensitive to refrigerated water can use mud pot for the storage of water. (Water kept in mud pots quench thirst better than cold water or ice creams.)
Don’t wait for your child to tell you he or she is thirsty. Make them drink water at regular intervals. Children are too busy playing to know they are thirsty. They will continue to play no matter what. Don’t wait for them to ask you for water, get them to drink regularly.
For babies above 7-month purchase sipper cup which is non-spill design and free of BPA plastic.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Instead of making juice eat fruits directly because blending fruits destroy a few % of nutrients that are present in food.
Offer food with high water content, for example, watermelon, muskmelon, soups, cucumber, and tomatoes.
If children are traveling outside, squeeze a lemon in water and keep that bottle with you.
As discussed in the previous post, you would have been familiar with the term Postpartum Depression by now.
Now, the question is how can someone know if they or others are suffering from PPD? Let’s see in the symptoms section.
Symptoms of postpartum depression:
It typically lasts from a few hours to several days to several months. Few of the symptoms are :
Irritability
Insomnia (Lack of sleep)
Feeling like crying without any reason.
Unable to concentrate.
Headache
Trying to avoid talking or sharing anything with anyone.
Fear
Anxiety
Loss of appetite
Weight gain or weight loss.
These are a few of the common symptoms. Most of the new moms suffer from this. But, the GOOD NEWSis that these can be overcome by following a few tips or steps :
First of all, Ignore the symptoms and pretend that you are fine.
(In severe case if untreated, the condition may last for months or longer. If the symptoms are mild, follow our tips. If you find very tough to cope up with PD or not able to tackle with it, then you need professional help, treatment can include counseling, antidepressants or hormone therapy.)
Few tips to cope up with postpartum depression:
Depression is an individual trip, what works for me or other moms might not work for you. No matter which approach do you choose, the goal is to figure out which self-care strategies work best for you.
Proper sleep: A good sleep can have a huge and positive effect on how you feel both emotionally and physically. When you’re tired, your body releases cortisol and other stress hormones that can promote weight gain. Many moms follow this strategy and find it helpful. ” Whenever your baby sleeps, take some rest/sleep” You will feel energized and happy. Yes, you need to make yourself mentally prepared that a new mom doesn’t get more than 4 hours of sleep at a stretch. It might be fewer hours than this.
Healthy Foods: Have an early dinner, somewhere between 7.30 pm and 8 pm, so that you are done before 8.30 pm. It will boost your metabolism and let you reduce extra weight.
Do not skip meals. While looking after a baby, many moms forget to eat. If you do not eat, you will have less energy, and it will not help you to take care of your baby.
Self-care: It is very very important to make sure that you are taking good care of your body, mind, and soul every day. “Taking care of yourself is also a part of taking care of baby-unknown”
“Dear Mommies, Loving others begins by loving yourself first” Love your inner beauty as it needs care and affection to grow.
Try to practice this activity today :
stand in front of a mirror, look at it and SMILE. Now, what will you receive? You will receive a smile back” which will help you to feel good and will provide positive energy to look after your kid.
Take control of yourself instead of trying to control others’ thoughts or comments. Try to overcome negative thoughts. DO NOT WORRY STAY HAPPY.
Listening to some nice music: you need to listen to some good music that makes you smile. Everyone has some favorite songs, listen to yours.
Staying with Positive people:Surround yourself with sensible and positive people. Share your motherhood journey or seek to advise from someone who has a positive approach towards motherhood.
“No one is totally peaceful. So stop worrying about things you can’t change and focus on the things that you can change.”
Kid’s world: talk with your kids, make them comfortable, cuddle, play with them, be happy by watching their smile, innocent act.
Prayer: take some time for prayer, make yourself relax.
Inspirational Videos /Book/Article: watch some morally based movies or read something that inspires you and teaches you something new and good.
Rewarding yourself: Do not forget to reward yourself. If you feel like you have done or learned something new to handle your thoughts or baby or any situation. Please be happy and pat your back. It is very difficult and if you have achieved a reward yourself.
Cultivating time Management:We moms are strong enough to achieve anything, Time management is the key. prioritizing the list and manage accordingly will help you to have control over time and then you can see yourself transforming into a supermom.
If your husband/family members support in sharing household work then well and good. If not. no worries, we moms can handle both kids and other required works single-handedly. One of the best examples of time management which many moms practice every day.
Waking up early and trying to finish all household work before the baby wakes up; in that way you get plenty of time to spend with your baby and enjoy their activities.
Practice Yoga:You can get good relief and peace by practicing proper breathing techniques and meditation.
Anger Management:Do you often find yourself expressing your emotions through anger? Most of the moms do, so don’t worry, it is very common. But, here lies the secret of good child management skills. Working on your anger will provide more positive energy to handle your kid and situation. Less anger more happiness and in turn, you will become more optimistic towards motherhood journey.
{During this phase, it is better to ignore a few situations which demand opinion or a long conversation.}
Respecting elders: Regarding baby, if you find any suggestion from elders then just respect them, say ok or yes and later without hurting their ego follow your proper treatment by consulting pediatrician
Stay active: It is true that if we do exercise everyday it helps in maintaining our mental health in good condition. We remain active and positive throughout the day. But, just after delivery, it might not be possible. But, being active doesn’t require a heavy work out. You can take a small walk with your baby in the morning or evening. At home also don’t sit for a longer period. Keep walking or doing certain household works. Staying active will keep you active in taking care of the baby and yourself.
Taking a shower and relaxing:Don’t skip a shower. Taking a shower helps in relaxing the whole body.
Helping someone in need. By helping especially other new moms in terms of knowing about this term, you will feel good and happy. If you find any mom who needs your suggestion, talk to them. Only listening to them make them feel relaxed and clam..
Believe in yourself
You will have to believe in yourself that you are doing your best for your kid and will keep doing. Don’t let others’ opinions ruin your belief system. They are just an opinion. Smile and keep doing your work.
Waking up early and drinking a glass full of water in an empty stomach.
learning something new.
Try to appreciate genuinely someone every day
Value your ambitions and work on them daily.
It is difficult to take out time to work on your life goal if any. But you can think or try to discuss it with someone in your free time. The kids will not be of the same age, they will grow and whatever you have worked during these periods will help you to restart your career or to work towards your goal.
Not to forget to love yourself.
Hope, by this time you know what you have to do to keep yourself happy and cope up with PD in case you are suffering from this.
Stay Happy Mommy, as your kid totally depends on you. He will connect positively if you stay positive. Are you still thinking about where to start … !! Then, take a tour of your home once 🙂
is dehydrated if they take less milk. Therefore, keep infants below 6 months hydrated with frequent breastfeeding. Babies older than 6 months can be offered fresh home-made juice to battle the heat.
Don’t ignore thirst, drink water or another healthy drink when you feel thirsty.
r the storage of water. (Water kept in mud pots quench thirst better than cold water or ice creams.)
intervals. Children are too busy playing to know they are thirsty. They will continue to play no matter what. Don’t wait for them to ask you for water, get them to drink regularly.
which is non-spill design and free of BPA plastic.
Irritability
” Whenever your baby sleeps, take some rest/sleep” You will feel energized and happy. Yes, you need to make yourself mentally prepared that a new mom doesn’t get more than 4 hours of sleep at a stretch. It might be fewer hours than this.
so that you are done before 8.30 pm. It will boost your metabolism and let you reduce extra weight.
“Dear Mommies, Loving others begins by loving yourself first” Love your inner beauty as it needs care and affection to grow.
music that makes you smile. Everyone has some favorite songs, listen to yours.
journey or seek to advise from someone who has a positive approach towards motherhood.
based movies or read something that inspires you and teaches you something new and good.
to handle your thoughts or baby or any situation. Please be happy and pat your back. It is very difficult and if you have achieved a reward yourself. 
We moms are strong enough to achieve anything, Time management is the key. prioritizing the list and manage accordingly will help you to have control over time and then you can see yourself transforming into a supermom.
practicing proper breathing techniques and meditation.
Most of the moms do, so don’t worry, it is very common. But, here lies the secret of good 
hurting their ego follow your proper treatment by consulting pediatrician
helps in relaxing the whole body.
