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Care After Cesarean Delivery

Posted by: Tips Park Posted date: 10:14:00 / comment : 0 , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

It’s always preferable to deliver a baby the safe way. Every woman prays for this. However, problems may come up that will require Cesarean Delivery system which is popularly known as Cesarean Section or CS.  If you happen to be involved in a CS delivery operation, you don’t need to panic. It can be very smooth and successful especially when performed by an expert Surgeon in the field. All you need is to take proper precautions after the delivery.  Listed and discussed below are some of the precautions you need to take after such a delivery.

Endure the Discomfort
First of all, you must know that CS is bound to come with discomfort. You need to expect this. However, you can always bear every kind of discomfort if you’re aware of its coming.  All you need is to be courageous. The discomfort is sure to fizzle away after some couple of weeks.

Follow Medical Prescriptions
Care after Cesarean delivery could be very successful when you follow medical prescriptions and instructions. There are various painkiller medicines the doctor will recommend to you. Make sure you take them accordingly. There are also other necessary instructions you may be given. Make sure you follow them appropriately. If you notice any abnormality while you’re recovering, rush to your doctor for medical attention.

Allow Time to Heal all Wounds
CS is an unusual surgery that comes with wounds. You need to be very patient to allow the wounds to heal with time. You don’t need to engage in activities that will cause you more discomfort. Don’t claim to be a superwoman who can still go back to usual home work. You need to take time to rest from normal house chores in order to allow time to heal the wounds.

Engage in decent Self-Care
You need to care for your body very well after the CS operation.  Your pubic region must be adequately taken care of despite the pains. You need to massage the area with warm water on daily basis.  You need to eat proper food items that may be prescribed by your doctor. You still need to take things easy until the wounds begin to fizzle out.

Call for Help if you need one
There’s nothing wrong in calling for help after CS surgery.  In certain cultures, your own mother must be there to massage and help you. If your mother is no more, your sister ought to come.  Well, the issue here is that you need to call for a help whether your culture allows babysitting or not. Don’t die in silence when you have a mother, sisters or friends who can come around to help.

In all, you must be very courageous all through the period of your recovery from CS. Do well to rush to your doctor if you notice strange growths or illnesses. After that, do everything possible to be having normal safe delivery the next time you take in. Normal safe delivery is far better than Cesarean Section.

Top Ten Common Workout Mistakes

Posted by: Tips Park Posted date: 06:03:00 / comment : 0 , , , , , , , , , ,

If, even after exercising regularly, you routinely suffer from aches and pains, then you're not working out correctly. Resistance training and cardio will make you fitter, but if your form is lacking, then you will fall prey to dysfunctional fitness.

In other words, your body won't reap the rewards, and you will suffer from frequent workout injuries and pains. We take you through the top 10 common workout mistakes that you must stop making today. Let's take a look...

Runner's Knee: This condition usually involves acute pain near the patella or the knee cap. The term "runner's knee" is actually a generalized term associated with common running injuries like knee pain or inflammation of the patella tendon. Commonly seen in new runners, this mainly occurs due to tight calves and hams (back leg muscles) and weak muscles at the front of the thigh. Hamstring stretches and wall sits are great to help ease this condition.

Illiotibial Band Syndrome: In case you are experiencing sharp pain on the knee that is extremely sensitive to touch, don't panic. This is another common running injury caused by the tightening of the illiotibial fascia that runs from the pelvis towards the knee. To control this, work on your lower limb stabilizing muscles including the gluts med on your pelvis. You can even try to control the stubborn ITB fascia using massage and rolls.

Not warming up: Warming up is not an option. 7-10 minutes on a treadmill, elliptical, stationery bike, or skipping, spot-jogging or jumping jacks are crucial to your workouts. Follow up this warm up with a minute or two of deep stretching to loosen up your muscles and now you're good to begin your weight training workout. An absence of warm ups with warm stretching can lead to frequent injuries (especially lower back) and regular muscle cramps.

Locking knees while lifting weights: Perhaps the number one reason why many gym-goers complain of joint aches and continued workouts with few results. Locking your knees while weight lifting will stress your knees, and take the pressure off your muscles. Other than specific exercises that require locked knees for added strain to hamstrings or calves, you must always leave your knees slightly bent. The best posture for most weight training exercises is chest spread out, shoulders and back arched or flat, legs apart to shoulder length, and knees slightly bent.

Holding your breath: Another reason why your weight training performance might not be consistent. A common mistake during exercises like pushups, tricep dips and shoulder presses, holding your breath will do three things - 1. It'll strain your neck muscles, leaving you wide open to neck injuries. 2. It'll make it tougher to engage your core, since breathing and core tightening go hand in hand. 3. It'll severely reduce your performance levels, since incorrect breathing will mean an incorrect posture, rhythm and ability.

Not going down to 90 degrees on squats: This one isn't such a threat if your aim is to maintain low intensity workouts and are willing to wait a while for results. It might not be incorrect. But it's a waste of time. When you lower your body for squats, your knees must be at 90 degree angles, with your back straight, chest spread out and knees never crossing the tips of your toes. Any more than 90 degrees and you'll hurt your knees. Full range (more than 90 degrees) squats where you go all the way down, are best left for highly trained athletes, and even then their benefits are highly debatable.

Cycling is just about peddling, and the resistance bit is hyped and hard. If you're cycling out on the roads and regularly, at that, then yes - it is about peddling and maintaining speed. But by using the gym exercise cycle, you're already at a disadvantage - it's a lot easier on your muscles and cardio strength. So challenge yourself, and increase the cycle's resistance. Or select a programme that gives you hills and valleys and makes the cycling session tougher.

As long as I'm walking on the treadmill, I can hold the handrails for greater ease. Firstly, a workout isn't about ease and comfort. Getting out of your comfort zone is part of the constant challenge that'll keep your body in great shape. By holding the treadmill's handrails you're easing the weight off your lower body and using your upper body to cheat. Whether at an elevation or at a high speed, always work your legs when walking or running on the treadmill.

You stretch before cardio and then start cardio at a high speed: We aren't against stretching, but stretching the wrong way and at the wrong time can lead to muscle injury or long-term soreness. Always start with a 7-10 minutes up-tempo warm up, and then stretch for a couple of minutes before upping your speeds. This will help in giving a gradual elevation to your heart rate and will avoid burnout.

You exercise daily but with the same weights: Many women have this notion that using heavy weight equals bulking up, thus they prefer sticking to 8 to 10 pounds of weight. Please note that women CAN lift heavy weights. No one wants to look like bodybuilders in every day, regular life. But the good news is that women just do not produce enough natural testosterone to get that big. In order for a woman to get big and bulky she will have to really tank up on those steroids. Aim at increasing a few pounds every week as your muscles build resistance over time.

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How to Plan Christening Parties

Posted by: Tips Park Posted date: 15:01:00 / comment : 0 , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The christening of a child is a very special occasion. This is the first step that the baby takes in the world of Christianity and as such, it deserves to be marked and celebrated.

A christening party or a reception, as it is often called, will bring friends, relatives, the parents and the godparents of the child together. Planning a christening reception is not a simple task. The party needs to have special atmosphere and to correspond to the importance of the event.

You can make use of several great ideas when planning a christening party. These simple tips will help you put together the most amazing baby christening event ever.

Keep It Casual and Intimate
A christening party does not have to be flashy. The simpler it is, the better. Christening parties are usually very casual and relaxed, giving a group of people the chance to socialize and to celebrate a very special occasion.

The decorations can be exceptionally plain and minimalist, after all a christening is something far from luxury and vanity. Christening parties usually go without a theme but you can also dedicate it to anything baby-related. Crosses or a biblical theme will be appropriate.

Focus on the menu rather than on decorations. Ornate arches, table centerpieces and expensive tablecloths are unnecessary.

Think of Games
The games selected for a christening reception differ from the activities typical for a baby shower or a birthday party.

Board games will be best for this occasion. Such games give family members a chance to talk to each other while having fun and discussing issues of interest. Card games will also be quite appropriate.

If the reception is held outdoors, you can include sports. Volleyball, basketball, tennis and other sports that will give everyone the chance to participate will be a good selection.

Getting Guests Involved

The party will be extra special if you manage to get the guests involved in some way. Their input will be valuable to the family that is having a child christened.

The simplest option you can make use of is a guestbook. Have it available at the entrance, giving everyone the chance to write down a greeting or a special message. This guestbook will be a delightful souvenir from the christening reception.

Having video messages is another opportunity that you can utilize. You will need a small camera. Ask everyone to dedicate a personal message to the baby or the entire family. This option will give you the chance to create a very touching movie.

Decoration Ideas
Once again, the keyword that should guide all of your organizational activities is "simplicity."

White is a color that is typically connected to Christianity, purity and innocence. Make it focal to the reception's interior.

The items you can use include white balloons and white flowers. Refrain from overdoing it. Several centerpieces and delicate wall decorations will do just fine. In case the reception is held in the evening, you can make use of white candles.

Hold the Reception Immediately After the Christening
It will be easiest and most appropriate to hold the reception immediately after the baptism. Guests will be in a festive mood and you can extend the celebration.

Many churches have special halls that can be rented for special occasions. This makes it very convenient for you to hold the reception immediately after the baptism. Guests will be freed from the obligation to travel to another venue right after going to the church.

These are the basics of planning a christening party. It can be very simple, yet effective. Focus your efforts on creating intimate atmosphere. All other aspects of the reception hold secondary importance.

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How To Care New Born Baby

Posted by: Tips Park Posted date: 06:25:00 / comment : 0 , , , , , , , , , ,


During your hospital stay for few days after giving birth to your baby, nurses and midwives help you take care of your baby. They give you important tips to take care of your baby do and don’t for new born baby and many more. It really helps you take care of baby when you came back to home with your new born baby. If you are living with your in-laws, then you find their support and guidance to care your baby. You need to keep nurse or midwife for minimum 10 days or for one month. She can help you in massaging, bathing, changing diapers of your baby. You will find yourself busy for whole the day to look after your baby.

Keep everything handy
If you manage properly and find some good tips from your elder relatives, mother or in-laws, you find some relief to care your baby.
  • You need everything ready for your baby like her clothes, diaper, bottle [if baby need], wipes, cotton wool, baby lotion, ointment for rashes, cotton mats, soft blanket for baby, napkins and medicines. Arrange everything properly at one place or in cupboard so you can find it easily when it requires.
  • If your baby need bottle feeding, you need good stock of bottle and nipple. You also require bottle brush to clean bottle and sterilizing equipment to boil bottle after use. Remember you need to clean and boil bottle everyday.
  • You also need formula feed in case if requires. You should keep it even if you are not using it because in some case if you cannot feed your baby, you can give formula feed to baby.
Take Some Extra Care of your Precious One
  • You need to be more attentive to change your baby’s diaper or nappy. You need to keep stock of ten to fifteen nappies per day. Therefore, stock of nappies or diaper is essential.
  • While you change nappy or diaper, wash your hand, clean your baby, change mat, apply diaper ointment and change nappy.
  • You can select dressing of your baby as per seasons. Select soft and light color baby clothes for summer. Use soft and warm clothes for winter. Check that warm clothes do not affect your baby’s skin. Sometimes woolen clothes affect baby’s skin and causes rashes or skin allergy. Your baby’s vest or sleep suit need to change easily. Don’t select tight or heavy weight clothes for infants.
  • While breastfed, you need to lie down in position that your baby can feel comfort. You can cross leg and lie down your baby on your leg, support her head with your hand for easy feeding. You should remember that breast feeding is the best for infant. It is beneficial to your baby and yourself if you can feed her/him at least for twelve months. It strengthens your baby’s immune power.
  • While taking your baby for bathing, you need to check the water is suitable for your baby. The water should be warm, not very hot or very cold. Take care that water will not enter in baby’s ear. Use good brand baby soap and baby shampoo. Good quality baby soap and shampoo protect baby’s eye from irritation.
  • When you find that your baby is not feeling well, check what’s wrong with her. If she cries constantly, check her stomach that she doesn’t have any gas problem or constipation. Give her medicine if she has cold or fever. Remember don’t make any guess for baby’s illness. If you find that your baby is not in good health, contact doctor immediately.
For new born baby, you need to take care of everything for her/his daily needs. Your extra care will help your baby in keeping her/him in good health.

Good Housekeeping Tips

Posted by: Tips Park Posted date: 06:27:00 / comment : 0 , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A housekeeper's job is often a never-ending one. It is a routine, thankless job. With more and more ladies taking up jobs outside the home it becomes imperative that the entire family pitches in to create a homely atmosphere. Here are a few tips to help you tackle the job and put your home and consequently your life in order.

Get everyone involved 
Women often prefer to do everything themselves. This is because they feel that a certain job is to be done in a certain way and only they can do it perfectly. They don't pass on responsibility to other family members and feel cheated when no one lifts a finger to help. In reality when all the members of the family work together, chores can be done in a fraction of the time and everyone can have the satisfaction of having contributed something towards the maintenance of their homes.

Match the job to the person 
Each member of the family should be asked to take up a particular task. The important thing is to make sure that the task is suitable for their age and their interests. If your husband is a couch potato he can cut vegetables and fruits while watching his favorite TV show. Similarly your son, who is always on the go, can be asked to run a few errands. However if you ask him to peel the garlic he may not be so cooperative simply because it is not in his nature to stay put in a place for more than five minutes.

Ask for Help 
Whether it is your spouse, your kids or your in-laws, asking for help always fetches the desired result rather. Avoid bossing around. It is a good idea to sit with family members and prepare a list of jobs to be done. Most of the times people don't understand the volume of work involved and hence may not come forward to do things. But once you have it in black and white, everyone can pitch in. Try to swap places for a day. Let your kids be the parent for a day and you don the role of the kid. While they enjoy the new role, they will also understand the hard work it involves.

Make it fun 
On holidays when you expect your kids to clean their rooms or their cupboards, switch on their favorite music. Get a pack of popcorns and get them started. Everyone will be a lot more cooperative. Don't forget to shower praises. Even if the job is not done perfectly, don't make them redo it as by doing so you would be killing their enthusiasm. Later when they are in a listening mood you can gently point out the mistakes, so the next time around they can correct themselves. It is better to give the instructions in a friendly tone before they start the job, or to help them do it the first few times until they get the hang of it.

Life Insurance Tips for New Parents

Posted by: Tips Park Posted date: 21:08:00 / comment : 0 , , , , , , , ,


Congratulations on your first child! You have just crossed over into a new dimension in your life, an expansion of your family that will redefine everything you've known and expected, and a new direction that will test and prove your love, patience and hope for your family. As you're getting ready to herald a new life into your own, this is a time full of anticipation, nervous excitement and concern. Take your time to enjoy these moments, but remember to make certain key financial decisions, such as purchasing life insurance, as soon as time permits. You'll be surprised at the peace of mind it can leave you with just to know that your new family won't have to struggle much if anything happened to you. Here are some tips to help you get started:

1. Inventory stock

Take a look at what you already have in place. For some couples, this may have been group coverage purchased through the workplace. For others, it may be no life insurance so far, or none on a stay-at-home spouse who will be taking care of the baby. Find out what you have, and how much it covered based on your old needs.

2. Calculate new needs

With a child, your needs will drastically change. You will need to beef up insurance cover if your policy was not large enough to account for expansion of your family. You may also need to focus on details such as the type of insurance you will need. Most middle class families that buy term life insurance save their money in retirement and investment accounts. Higher income families that usually opt for whole life insurance do so because they prefer safe tax-deferred vehicles to shield their money in.

2. Find gaps

See where your current life insurance inventory meets your new, growing needs. Do you spot gaps in "supply and demand" that can seriously affect your loved ones? Rectify these immediately, especially since you don't want to leave your new born child and grieving spouse with severe monetary hardships as well.

3. Ride on riders

Riders are good ways to make quick yet easy changes to an already existing policy and include your child and even spouse on it. They may cost a little extra on yearly premiums, but they can function as great temporary solutions while you arrange for additional life insurance protection.

4. What to include in the increase

You would likely want your spouse and child to have a home completely or largely paid for in order to live in if something happened to you. Add the mortgage to your calculations. Childcare costs are no joke, especially in a child's formative years. Break this down age-wise if necessary. Factor in education if you would like to leave your child behind with an all-expense-paid college experience. Some parents don't like this option as it may turn their children into "spoiled brats". The choice on whether or not to pamper them depends not only on how soft you want to be, but also on how much you can really afford.

5. Buy early

The sooner you buy, the more likely you are to qualify for better rates, based on your age. Having a new baby can seem overwhelming, but take some time out to get a life insurance policy soon to lock in better rates.

6. Child life insurance

Some people hate child life insurance because they believe that people who do not bring in any income should not carry any life insurance. Others swear by it because when they had it on themselves as children, it worked out in their favor as a mini savings bank for college tuition or prevented future insurability for those who developed chronic conditions or diseases in adolescence or adulthood. What you choose will depend on which school of thought you prescribe to, but you should remember that life insurance proceeds for children are typically very small, rarely exceeding more than $30K. With funeral costs rising rapidly, consider at least a child rider with the option of convertibility to a larger permanent life policy when they come of age to protect against insurability.

7. Stay-at-home spouse insurance

Some stay-at-home spouses believe that they do not need life insurance, or only need a nominal amount that will cover funeral costs. Think again. As a stay-at-home spouse, numerous studies have proven that your contribution to the household is manifold than you think. According to Linsey Knerl on msnbc.com, the true value of a stay-at-home mom is equivalent to about $30,000 per year.1

8. Naming children as beneficiaries

Remember that no minor can withdraw benefits from life insurance proceeds on their own. You would have to name an adult who can take care of your child's needs if you were not around. This would include finding someone you trust to step in should you and your spouse both pass away. Create an ILIT and will as well to manage your death benefit if it is a considerable sum of money and you would like checks and balances in place to prevent it from being misused. Consult your lawyer for the best advice on what to do and how to do it.

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