Pregnancy Support Services By Dr Unnati Chavda

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Preparing For Healthy Pregnancy III

Is there a fertility diet? We do know that women who are closer to their healthy body weight have better odds of conception than women who are over or under their ideal weight. In addition, there is evidence that conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and yeast overgrowth, which may negatively impact fertility, can be treated with dietary modification. While “dieting” is not advisable when you are trying to conceive (unless recommended by your physician), it is possible to make changes to your diet to maximize nutrient intake, improve mood and energy levels and avoid the creeping weight gain that some women experience during fertility treatment.

Nothing is more important than nurturing your body and your baby with good food. Learn what foods are best to prepare your body for pregnancy, to support your growing baby’s development and improve overall health of both of you!

Classically defined, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which many benign cysts form on the ovaries. It causes your menstrual cycle to be irregular or you may have no periods at all. PCOS can make it hard for you to become pregnant and cause other problems as well. PCOS is most common in women less than 30 years old, ironically our prime reproductive years.

Common Symptoms

Irregular menstrual periods, particularly long cycles, or no periods at all
About 20 percent of women with polycystic ovaries have normal menstrual cycles
Very light or very heavy bleeding during your period
Trouble getting pregnant
More hair on your face, chest, and lower abdomen
Balding in some women
Obesity
Acne

Causes

The exact cause of PCOS is unclear. It is common for sisters or a mother and daughter to have PCOS, but a definite genetic link has not been found. PCOS is often characterized by high levels of LH (Luteinizing Hormone), which seems to cause the problem. While LH is necessary to mature the follicle, unbalanced amounts of this hormone also causes the follicle to stop growing in preparation for ovulation. Research shows that elevated levels of the hormone insulin may in fact be the root cause of PCOS because high insulin levels can increase LH levels, directly affecting the follicle. In addition, excess body weight is strongly connected.

Poor sperm quality accounts for a large part of infertility and many of the factors that lead to male infertility have nutritional implications. However, there are many specific diet and lifestyle factors that have been found to be associated with male infertility and can be modified through nutrition counseling, such as:

Poor antioxidant status
Systemic Inflammation
Compromised digestive health
Poor blood sugar regulation
High stress levels
Poor hormonal balance – higher estrogen and lower testosterone levels

Our Nutrition Therapy for Male Infertility program focuses on detailed diet, micronutrient and lifestyle changes to impact sperm quality. While helping you reach an optimal healthy weight and improving overall health parameters are part of the process, we incorporate and eliminate specific foods known to have effects on sperm quality and hormone balance. In addition to dietary changes, we do recommend some vitamins and mineral supplements, when appropriate, to help improve sperm quality.

Our Weight Loss for Fertility Program is a is designed to help women increase their odds of conception through weight loss. We will introduce you to highly nutritious and satisfying eating guidelines. We focus on providing ample amounts of nutrients that are important for good nutrition function and target the specific ways in which being overweight negatively impacts fertility: poor blood sugar regulation, inflammation and the negative hormonal impact of excess body fat.

We focus on minimally processed whole and real foods along with healthy fats to support overall health and fertility. We direct you towards satisfying, nutrient-rich foods. Refined sugars and treats play a minimal role in this dietary pattern as do “diet foods” like processed low-fat dairy, and sugar free or fat free foods.

Following these dietary guidelines has been shown to promote weight loss as well as improve metabolic syndrome, such as decreasing LDL (bad) cholesterol in women.

We specialize in treating women with PCOS and have great results. In fact, these are our favorite patients to treat as well.

Our weight loss program is greatly different from other programs. For women trying to conceive, these are often inappropriate due to their calorically restrictive plans and do not incorporate the specific foods that help women with PCOS and/or do not eliminate the ones that can make the syndrome worse. All our nutritional patients receive a variety of handouts, recipes, meal plans, a list of fertility foods, and other relevant information as part of our consultations. PCOS is highly manageable with nutritional therapy

As woman prepare for conception, they will find that well within is able to support them through a multitude of purposes and goals, as we offer integrative options for a variety of individuals through pre and post-natal massage therapy, holistic health counseling and pre/post-natal Yoga. Each practitioner, based on their specialty, is able to create safe and effective exercises, relief from the symptoms of pre-menstrual variations, pregnancy support, relaxation and restorative techniques to decrease the effects of stress or anxiety, preparation for childbirth and conscientious parenting, recovery from birth.

Our mission to provide the highest-quality integrated health care in a peaceful, beautiful and healing space. We are committed to maintaining health care professionals who share our passion for collaboration and are skilled in creating customized treatment plans that best meet the individual needs of each of our patients. Our patients have access to a variety of wellness services, expert guidance and continued care to help them reach their goals and live their best lives.

You’re finally pregnant or have a new baby and still feel a bit nervous? Well, we’re not surprised. No matter how hard it was to get pregnant, the honest truth is that the really hard work has actually just begun. If you’ve taken a holistic approach this far you will not be surprised to learn that what you eat, what you do for exercise and how you handle stress during your pregnancy can have far-reaching consequences for both your health and the health of your baby. In addition, pregnancy is a process and the needs of both mom and the developing baby change over the course of a full-term pregnancy.

Take care of your unborn baby.

Dr Unnati Chavda
(Promoting pregnancy wellness)
www.ayurvedapanchkarma.in

Preparing For Healthy Pregnancy II

Having a well balanced diet during pregnancy is the most essential care you can give to your unborn baby. Whatever you eat has an effect on the baby. Many women are under the impression that now they need to eat for two, this fact makes many paranoid about the increase in weight. To avoid this you can very well follow a pregnancy diet plan drafted with the help our pregnancy diet program. But it is important to remember that during pregnancy women do put on weight as it is your body’s adjustment to hold the child.

The most essential period when you have to take care of your Pregnancy Diet during the first three months when the principal organs both external and internal and the nervous system of the baby are formed. So begin a nourishing diet right from start even if you face discomfort like nausea. This is important if you want your baby to have a normal birth weight.

Couples trying to conceive – Nutrient deficiencies, fatty acid, heavy metal and mineral imbalances, oxidative stress, and high glycemic diets are hallmarks of reproductive failure. An individualized eating plan supports sperm and ovum maturation, fertilization and early cell division.

Pregnant mothers – Returning to a natural diet of minimally processed foods prior to conception increases energy and supports the nutrient-specific demands of each gestational trimester. This is of paramount importance to multiple fetuses. Together, we will compile a priority list of foods to balance your nutrient intake. Our goal - profound shifts in physical and emotional well being for both mother and baby throughout pregnancy.

Developing fetuses – No one is more vulnerable to inadequate nutrition than a developing fetus. Improved nutritional status for the preconceived and unborn child lowers the child's risk of allergy, the effects of gestational diabetes, low birth weight, and subsequent health and neuro-developmental disorders. A mother's nutritional habits influence weaning foods and therefore, the future health and intelligence of her newborn.

What’s folate’s role in pregnancy?

Folate and B12, in a process known as neural protein synthesis build the neural tube – one tiny cell at a time. Zinc protects the developing cells and transcribes the DNA code. If there are shortages of folate or its accessory nutrients (folate is the nutrient trumpeted loudest by the World Health Organizations) it retards DNA growth. This is where we have the evidence and heartache of infertility, miscarriage, and birth defects.

Nutrients do not work in isolation or without collaboration. Once we understand where the nutrients in foods go to nourish and protect the cell (sperm and ovum are cells), we make smarter, intentional food choices.

First, it’s important to understand some basic biology. There are three major constituents of the cell; the membrane, mitochondria, and nucleus. Omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources and the monounsaturated fats in olive oil and avocados make a fluid, flexible, cell membrane that absorbs nutrients readily, allows waste products to exit freely, and helps the cell move about the body cooperatively – good for all body systems; neurological, vascular, metabolic, and reproductive.

The mitochondria, the energy and communication center of the cell rely on all nutrients; especially B-vitamins and trace elements abundant in the following foods:

Fresh protein from healthy animals by-products

Healthy animals are grass-fed, eating their indigenous diets and not penned up, force-fed grains and eating bakery waste still wrapped in cellophane. (Yes it’s true!) Grass-fed animals have a higher nutrient content, more B12 and zinc (there is more zinc in grass than in corn) which is critical to building the neural tube. Grass-fed animals also have a higher omega-3 fatty acid content because there is ALA (alpha linolenic acid) in the grass and also more fat soluble vitamins; A,D,E, and K.

There is beta carotene in the grass, four times the vitamin E, and since the animal is out in the sun, there is more Vitamin D in animal’s by-products. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are critical to tissue formation which is of major importance during organogenesis. One of the next body systems to form after the neural tube from the endoderm is the primitive gut. It is so important to the developing fetus, infant and child that the small intestines and the lining (villi) be properly formed to absorb nutrients. Another benefit of these fat soluble vitamins – other nutrients piggy-back with them into the cell membrane.

You see, scientific evidence is mounting on the relationship between food choice and genetic integrity. Men who eat a lot of processed meats, fast foods and junk foods have low sperm quality. But it’s more than just an infertility question… A man who pursues an unhealthy diet, it turns out, not only increases the risk of numerous diseases in his direct offspring (cancer, diabetes, infertility, etc.).

Water – It is not surprising how water make to the list of the key inclusions required for your balanced diet when pregnant. Water plays a very important part for your healthy pregnancy. Water is the main carrier of all the nutrients to your baby, prevents constipation, excessive swelling and urinary tract or bladder infections. Normally a pregnant woman needs to consume six to eight glasses of water daily. Water intake can also be substituted by juices, but limit them as they carry a lot of calories. Ensure to have enough water not to get dehydrated especially during the third trimester as it may lead to early labour.

We are here to help to create healthy, happy babies. By improving natural health in both parents we enhance fertility and increase the chance of a successful pregnancy.
The preconception approach can help with overcoming some of the issues in connection with conception, pregnancy and birth, such as unexplained infertility, miscarriage, secondary infertility, low birth weight, birth defects and post-natal depression, among others.

Infertility
Low Sperm Count
Secondary Infertility
Miscarriage
Birth Defects
Low Birth Weight
Premature Birth
Post Partum Depression
Breast Feeding

Yoga for Fertility In Women
Welcome to Yoga for Fertility! These sessions are specifically designed to support women through the many layers/stages in their reproductive- focused on one or a combination of the following; reproductive balance, conception support, relaxation techniques to diminish the effects of tension and stress, and information and integrative wellness resources to further enhance their health and well-being in preparation for pregnancy.
Yoga practice will gently improve the blood circulation to the pelvis and reproductive organs, strengthen the spine and muscle of the uterus and will naturally enhance fertility. Mentally and emotionally, yoga will create balance, equilibrium and stamina in the brain and thought processes. Yoga practices will be geared towards your current menstrual cycle and will also be relevant for those woman who incorporate I.V.F.

Take care of your unborn baby.

Dr Unnati Chavda
(Promoting pregnancy wellness)
www.ayurvedapanchkarma.in

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Preparing For Healthy Pregnancy I

Nutrition. Begin taking Folic Acid supplements as soon as possible and eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Exercise regimen. Be as fit as possible before conception and work to maintain that level of fitness throughout the pregnancy.

Most women have a cycle that is somewhere between 24 and 32 days long. For women with a regular cycle, ovulation will occur some time during days 10 through 18 (the fertile period), with day one being the first day of the last menstrual period. In order for fertilization to occur, there must be sperm present within 24 hours of ovulation. Rather than trying to pinpoint an exact time of ovulation, I encourage couples to have try at least once every day just prior to and during the fertile period.

Track your body's cycle carefully so you can accurately predict when you will ovulate.
If you track your cycle via basal temperature readings, be sure to take your temp before you get out of bed in the morning to get an accurate read.
Artificial lubricants and oils can hinder the sperm and can lessen your chances of conceiving.
Before you begin trying to get pregnant, it's important to be in the best possible health. You should also remove anything in your life that could damage your fertility. Make sure to eat healthily, stop smoking (your partner) and work out often. Stay away from harmful chemicals.
Avoid excessive exercise
Weight can affect fertility by affecting the way your body produces and reacts to hormones.. If you are over or under weight take steps to gain or lose weight.
Get enough sleep

For women who have just stopped taking the pill, which can cause irregular cycles for a few months, or for those who simply don't have regular cycles, determining the fertile period can be a bit more difficult. Ovulation kits can help determine when ovulation occurs. If irregular cycles are a concern, this would be a good thing to discuss during the pre-pregnancy planning visit.

The final piece of advice for women who are trying to conceive is to behave as though you are pregnant while you are trying. This means eating healthy and staying fit. This way, when you do conceive you can be comfortable knowing you got the pregnancy off to the best possible start!

Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord when taken before conception and during early pregnancy. Folate is the natural form of folic acid and is found in certain foods. Folic acid is the manmade form of folate and is found in most multivitamins.Folate and folic acid derive their names from the Latin word folium (which means "leaf"). Leafy vegetables are the principal natural source of folate, although in Western diets fortified cereals and breads may be more significant sources.

Folic acid is a member of the B-complex family of vitamins. It helps the body make healthy new cells. It is especially important during periods of rapid cell division and growth. Children and adults require folic acid to produce healthy red blood cells and prevent anemia. In pregnancy, it is especially important in the development of the growing fetus' neural tube.

The neural tube is the part of the developing baby that becomes the brain and spinal cord. Inadequate folic acid intake can lead to a failure of the neural tube to develop properly, leading to neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. It is estimated these cases could be prevented if all women took folic acid for one month before conception and during pregnancy.

Clean out your closets, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, shelves, desk and whatever else is taking up space in your home. Throw away all toxic products and replace with toxin free products, scrub down your house with non toxic cleaning supplies. You will feel like you have more room to breathe. Because it may affect on your pregnancy and health of your unborn baby.

Stay away from plastic water bottles and containers.

If you do use them make sure they say BPA free. BPA is a chemical found in hard plastics and the coating of canned foods and drinks. BPA mimics estrogen and it may disrupt normal hormone levels and development in foetuses and babies. A healthier choice for canned foods would be to buy fresh, whole foods. Instead of using plastic water bottles, use glass or stainless steal bottles filled with filtered water.

Naturally filter the air: A great way to filter the air in your home is with plants and flowers for in-home air purification.

Avoid nail polishes that have the toxic trio.:Many nail polishes have these three toxic ingredients: formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). All of these ingredients can cause skin irritations and birth defects.

When coloring the hair best to wait until after your first trimester is over, and be sure to use an ammonia free color that's low in P-phenyleneaiamine (PPD). If you're going to color your hair, highlights would be a better choice, as the color doesn't touch your scalp.

While you're out and about walking around, your shoes are collecting pesticides and heavy metals. Leaving your shoes outside the door and cleaning off your pets' paws before coming into the house helps minimizes the amount of toxins in your home.

The best advice I have for couples who are trying to conceive is to schedule a pre-pregnancy planning before conceive. During this visit, we will gather and share important information that can help with conception and - more importantly - help to ensure the healthiest pregnancy and delivery possible.

Are you expecting a baby? Let us help! We are helping you reduce fear, anxiety and back pain so you can enjoy your Journey to Motherhood.
Many times in our culture we are programmed to believe that birth and even conception is dangerous, difficult and abnormal. We believe in women and their ability to conceive and birth normally and with ease. We understand the importance of support and guidance in making your birth a positive lifetime memory.

Take care of your unborn baby.

Dr Unnati Chavda
(Promoting pregnancy wellness)
www.ayurvedapanchkarma.in

Preparing For Healthy Pregnancy

When you become a mother, you take on the responsibility of two lives. Before conception even occurs, it is necessary to pay attention to your lifestyle choices and how you are treating your own body. Healthy mothers lead to healthy baby growth and development. Here are a few of the most important health tips to remember when you are planning a pregnancy.

Maintain a healthy weight for your body type. Overweight or underweight mothers may face pregnancy complications
Follow the recommended daily nutritional intake of healthy foods and get some form of exercise every day
Consider taking folic acid, iron and calcium supplements before conception and into the first 28 days of pregnancy
Know your personal and family medical history and the risks they may present for you or your baby
Identify domestic violence. Women abused before pregnancy are at risk for abuse during pregnancy, which can harm fetal development
Practice proper infection control, including avoidance of undercooked or raw foods and washing your hands

Approximately 60%-70% of your body is made up of water. Drinking enough water during pregnancy will help you to keep your skin glowing and more supple and is therefore great for stretch mark prevention.

1st trimester :

The 1st trimester is the most important nutritionally as your baby’s major organs are developing as well as fingernails, eyebrows and a little beating heart. Healthy pregnancy nutrition is vital and should include Folic acid, B vitamins as well as Essential Omega Oils and Zinc. Your body will also need plenty of Iron as the placenta is formed.

Second Trimester:
Your baby has been formed and now needs to grow! This trimester is when the organs start to mature and the bones and teeth start to harden. For healthy pregnancy nutrition make sure you include Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamins A, C, D & E and Zinc. Essential Omega Oils will continue to nourish your skin, your baby and body.

Third Trimester
Your baby begins to lay down fat stores. Vitamin C is needed for gums, teeth, bones and blood vessels and of course Calcium remains essentially necessary for bone growth. Essential Omega Oils still remain crucial for your baby’s brain development. Healthy pregnancy nutrition is so important for both you and your baby. Other tips for healthy pregnancy nutrition are to make sure you drink plenty of water, which is good for hydration and maintaining the skin’s elasticity for stretchmark prevention.

Nutritional needs: such as caloric intake, protein, iron, folic acid and vitamins. In general, it is recommended that pregnant women take in approximately 2500 calories, including 60-80 grams of protein daily, which may be adjusted based on various factors. Adequate iron intake, in the form of nutritional, herbal or other supplements, is necessary for hemoglobin synthesis in both the mother and baby, and to reduce the incidence of iron-deficiency anemia. Folic acid supplementation is vitally important to decrease the risk of open neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, and should be started 3 months prior to conception. Vitamin supplementation, especially B complex and C, are also very important for blood synthesis and general health.

Avoid refined sugars and flour, during pregnancy and postpartum.
Eat foods that supply your body with antioxidants (mainly fresh fruits and vegetables).
Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly.
Eat a source of nutrient-laden fiber, such as ground flaxseeds.

Fruits
Eating 3-4 portions of fresh fruit daily will also provide a wide range of vitamins and minerals, many of which contain important protective antioxidants.

Iron
Having 1-2 servings daily of iron-rich foods such as eggs or dark, leafy-green vegetables will help maintain healthy iron levels during pregnancy, when demands are increased.

Vegetables
Four-to-five servings of vegetables each day will ensure a good supply of essential vitamins and minerals. Try to eat different colored produce and don't overcook vegetables.

Dairy
Try to include 3 servings of dairy products each day. Ideally, these should be low-fat products, such as low-fat milk and low-fat cheese and yogurts.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are an important source of fuel for you and for your baby since they are broken down into glucose, which passes easily across the placenta. Try to get six servings a day, a serving being equivalent to a slice of bread, 60 g of cereal approx.
Carbohydrates are divided into two subgroups: refined and unrefined. In general, white is bad when it comes to carbohydrates, since refined foods such as white rice and white breads are rapidly broken down and enter the bloodstream in the form of a spike of glucose. It is thought that this spike may have health risks for mother and baby, producing larger babies with a subsequent risk of obesity later in life.
Unrefined carbohydrates are less processed, so they break down more slowly in the bloodstream and release glucose steadily. They are also a good source of fiber, which helps prevent constipation. These are a healthier choice, and at least half, if not all, of your carbohydrates should come from unrefined (whole grain) sources. such as whole-wheat or multigrain bread; brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, and cereals.

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VISION
We are dedicated to improving maternity care for all women. We will do this by creating a higher level of transparency in maternity care so that women will be better able to make informed decisions about where and with whom to birth and providing practitioners and hospitals with information that will aid in evaluating and improving quality of care.

Prenatal Care
If you know you are pregnant, or think that you may be pregnant, and are not receiving prenatal care, make an appointment to visit to ensure proper fetal development. The earlier prenatal care begins, the greater the chances of delivering a healthy baby. Prenatal care helps protect the health and well-being babies and mothers alike.

Take care of your unborn baby.

Dr Unnati Chavda
(Promoting pregnancy wellness)
www.ayurvedapanchkarma.in

Pregnancy And Prenatal Management

Bond With Your Unborn Baby Before Birth

Tips for bonding with your baby: Being mindful of your pregnancy and this amazing journey can help you bond with baby

A soothing bump massage, using a bit of massage oil, is not only great for you but it can help you connect with baby, especially in the latter stages of the pregnancy when you may be able to feel baby's little feet or hands pressing against the inside of your belly.

I used my morning commute into work to chat with my baby. At first it felt totally ridiculous and I struggled to find a topic to "discuss" with my unborn baby. But after a few days, it felt completely natural and I loved out little talks. Even if you to find "talking" to baby a little strange, sing or read.

Studies also show that a six-month-old fetus can move his body to the rhythm of his mother’s speech. Perhaps most astounding, preborn babies can be taught when to kick. Researchers stimulated babies to kick by making a loud noise. After these babies were used to kicking with the noise, the researchers placed a vibrator on mother’s abdomen immediately following the noise. Soon these smart little babies learned to kick in response to only the vibration. In other words, they learned to associate the noise with the sensation.

Babies learn to recognize words and sounds in the womb, scientists say. And the baby does so well at recognizing the words that he or she has memories of them after birth, research shows.

Statistics have shown that thought and sleep patterns in prenatal development can be influenced by music. Music for babies can play an important part in enhancing the quality of babies and children's lives post birth. Babies and fetuses are exceptionally receptive to environmental sounds, hence the main goal of prenatal music is to set the stage for a baby's early learning and emotional well being. Beneficial music can also indirectly calm and focus the mom-to-be throughout her pregnancy.

Human fetuses are able to memorize sounds from the external world by the last trimester of pregnancy, with a particular sensitivity to melody contour in both music and language, earlier studies showed. Newborns prefer their mother's voice over other voices and perceive the emotional content of messages conveyed via intonation contours in maternal speech. Their perceptual preference for the surrounding language and their ability to distinguish between different languages and pitch changes are based primarily on melody. Although prenatal exposure to native language was known to influence newborns' perception, scientists had thought that the surrounding language affected sound production much later, the researchers said.

Researches about infant behaviors have shown that babies are used to music and voices that they heard when they’re in the womb. When they’re born, if they hear those sound, they will have quicker reaction. Babies can also notice mom’s voice than others’. Because fetuses can’t see or touch the outside world, their fearing is a preparation for the later life after they’re born. Knowing mother’s voice before being born helps babies to create a strong connection to their mothers. In reality, creating a connection between fetuses and their moms is due to the good hearing development of fetuses. Babies also have the ability to understand the rhythm of the speech. This is the first and important step in their language learning process.

From the moment fetuses are in mother’s womb, they can totally feel the outside world by their ear. This depends on fetal age. From 20th to 27th week, fetuses start to have the ability to hear. They can hear mother’s heartbeat clearly. Besides, they can feel the sound of conversations and other sound outside the womb. At first, they can just hear sounds that have low frequency. Those are from the activities happening inside the mother, such as the sound of blood flowing, boiling of the abdomen and mother’s breathing. From the 20th to 33rd weeks, they can hear sounds that have high frequencies. Moms can know about fetal outside-sound reception by listen to music, read books or talk with them. You babies can respond to the sounds by moving more frequently and make their mother’s heartbeats increase.

The science behind the study states that the sound-processing part of the brain begins functioning in the last trimester of pregnancy – so during the last three months of the pregnancy, your baby can hear and start to form sound memories! This, coupled with the idea that a mother’s abdomen actually carries sound very well, ensures that all of those premature lullabies aren’t wasted!

All of the fetus’s senses will be stimulated naturally during the course of pregnancy. The fetus has the ability to detect stimuli from as early as 8 weeks, in the case of touch. The environment of the fetus is not one of sensory deprivation. The older fetus learns, while in the womb, to recognize certain sounds or tastes, and this prepares them for life after birth.

We have known for a long time that how we turn out depends on both our genes and our environment. What we now realize is that the influence of the environment begins in the womb, and how the mother feels during pregnancy can change this environment and can have a lasting effect on the development of her child.

It is not so well known that the mother’s emotional state is important too.The mother’s stress during pregnancy can have a long lasting effect on her child. Although, it is important to remember that the majority of children will not be affected. It is also very important that the mother does not blame herself, or that others blame her, if there are problems with her child. However, we all need to give more support to pregnant women and help to reduce their stress.

All that talking you did to your bump—turns out you were on to something! Babies begin to understand human speech much earlier than previously thought, claims.

Take care of your unborn baby.

Dr Unnati Chavda
(Promoting pregnancy wellness)
www.ayurvedapanchkarma.in

Pregnancy And Prenatal Care Management

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Pregnancy And Prenatal Care Management

Pregnancy And Prenatal Care Management:

Help you identify your needs and make a plan to address them.
Work closely with you and your doctor to understand your needs
Help you manage any medicines that you might have
Help you organize services and resources that will benefit you
Work hand in hand with you to help you have a healthy baby

Pregnancy and Prenatal Care Management Services are focused on healthy, positive outcomes for pregnant women and their children. Providing care management to prenatal patients screened and referred by GYN and other providers of prenatal care.

Pregnancy and prenatal care management : Answering all of your questions and helping you make thoughtful plans for your birth – whether you are choosing to have your baby in the hospital or at home – including referrals to labs and ultrasounds, and, if necessary, other medical services and providers.

You will also receive information about pregnancy nutrition, pregnancy exercises, birth plans (including home birth), labor stages and the process of normal birth, postpartum information for mother, baby, and the new family, and lots of information, help, and resources to help you be ready to feed your new baby with confidence.This prenatal care program is for parents-to-be who are interested in achieving a healthy pregnancy, with lower interventions and complications-effective at managing symptoms of pregnancy such as nausea, high blood pressure and diabetes prevention. Diet support and supplements can improve birth weight & support brain development.

When you're pregnant, your health matters more than ever. Learn about managing symptoms, and discover diet, exercise, and general care tips that will keep you and your baby healthy.

Prenatal exercise

If you had an exercise program before you became pregnant, you can continue with this in the first trimester as long as you have the all clear from your doctor. As your pregnancy goes on, you may need to adapt your program.

If you didn't have a regular exercise program before, now is the ideal time to adopt a new, healthier way of life from which you will reap the rewards for years to come. If you do start exercising now, build up gently; listen to your body and do only what feels comfortable.

Regular gentle exercise is much better than intense irregular bouts of exercise (which aren't advisable in pregnancy), since your body responds more positively to consistent, moderate exercise.

In addition to increasing your energy levels, exercise helps you maintain a positive outlook and feel confident about your changing body image. Exercise can also ease common pregnancy discomforts such as nausea, leg cramps, swollen feet, varicose veins, constipation, insomnia, and back pain. By keeping muscles strong and toned, exercise makes it easier for your body to deal with changes in posture during pregnancy. There is also evidence that increased fitness helps shorten labor and your postpartum recovery time and lessens your overall anxiety about the birth.

Pregnancy is not the time to go on a diet, such as a low-carb eating plan. Your body needs six to 10 servings of grain products throughout pregnancy. Opt for cereals with the words "whole" or "whole grain" up high in the ingredient list to get the most fiber and nutrients from hearty wheat, barley, and oats in your breakfast. Most cereals are enriched with folate — which is crucial for fetal development - and other vitamins and minerals you need, so low-sugar cereal is a wise meal or snack for women on the go.

The first trimester is the most critical time in your pregnancy. Although the fetus at the end of three months is only about 4 inches long , all of its functions have begun to form — major organs and nervous system, heartbeat, arms, fingers, legs, toes, hair, and buds for future teeth.

This is not a time to skimp on food or count calories. You're not quite eating for two people, but you do need extra nutrients for your growing fetus. The general recommendation is to eat about 250 to 350 extra calories a day. You'll need to gain 10 to 12 kgs during your pregnancy. This will allow you to nourish your fetus and store nutrients for breast-feeding.

For many women, the first trimester is also the period when you experience the most profound changes. Although you may not appear pregnant, you'll certainly feel all of the differences.

Pregnancy And Prenatal Care Management:

Class One: The basics of pregnancy, pregnancy adjustment, nutrition, and exercise. A look at pain in pregnancy, labor and birth and the beginnings of coping with pain.
Class Two: Comfort measures during pregnancy and labor/birth, prelabor, timing contractions, relaxation.
Class Three: First stage labor: from beginning to end. What to expect, how to cope and answers to questions like "When should I go to the hospital?" and "Is this the real thing?" Also emphasis on being a great labor support person.
Class Four: Second and Third Stage labor (pushing and placentas), birth plans, and lots of neat tips!
Class Five: This class will focus on medications, interventions and complications. We will cover cesarean birth, fetal monitoring, episiotomy, and more.
Class Six: Postpartum adjustment, newborn care (diapering, bathing, cord care), postpartum your 6 week check up, bleeding, and postpartum depression.

Nutritional Counselling

A strong, healthy mother grows a strong, healthy baby! Good nutrition is vital during your pregnancy — and beyond — to ensure that you are absorbing the proper types and amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals.

You will learn how to develop and maintain healthy eating habits that will provide important iron-rich blood during pregnancy. First, your will be reviewed your current nutritional habits and offer sound advice on simple ways to improve them.

You will discover the importance of eating protein- and iron-rich foods, vegetables, and ‘good’ carbohydrates (whole grains, fresh fruits and more) and the positive effects it will have on your growing baby. You also will receive information on vitamins and nutritional supplements.

We believe that balance and consistency is key, and will continue to monitor and refine your nutritional goals throughout your pregnancy.

Planning a Pregnancy

Are you planning to become pregnant in the near future? Congratulations on giving thought to this most important life decision.

We would be happy to talk with you about ways you (and your partner) can enhance your health and prepare for the pregnancy. This can include nutritional counseling, reviewing supplements and medications, as well as discussing any concerns about your medical or family history. We can also provide information about your cycle and ways to monitor and enhance your fertility and likelihood of conception.

We are helping pregnant women and their families in the difficult but beautiful choice – pro-life and we care for the recovery of women who have passed through abortion. We are cooperating according to our ability – morally, emotionally and physically – to those who seek emotionally support.

Take care of your unborn baby.

Dr Unnati Chavda
(Promoting pregnancy wellness)
www.ayurvedapanchkarma.in