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How to Plan Christening Parties

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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 Help Children Writing Process

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Writing is a terrific way for children to express their thoughts, creativity, and uniqueness. It is also a fundamental way in which children learn to organize ideas. And learning to write well helps children to be better readers.

When engaging in writing, young children often mirror what they see around them – adults and older children writing lists, notes, text messaging. They are observing the way writing is used in our everyday lives.

Writing at home
Here are some suggestions that engage your child in the writing process:
  • Have your child write instructions for taking care of the family pet. These will be useful as you plan your summer vacations!
  • Write a letter or thank you note to a relative. Talk through what your child wants to say before writing begins.
  • Talk about the presidential election and write a description of the kind of president you want.
  • Find a picture in the newspaper and write an article to accompany it.
  • Start keeping a personal diary, a household guestbook, or a baby book for a younger sibling.
Does spelling count?
Early attempts at spelling are not the random swings they sometimes appear. Children's “invented spelling” gives us a window into what they understand about written language. A good teacher will be able to tell the difference between the misspellings that indicate normal literacy development and those that suggest a possible learning disability. If you have questions, talk to your child’s teacher or reading specialist. 

What should I write about?

Help your child get their thoughts together in an organized way. Especially when a child starts writing, he may need help planning out what he wants to say. 

Writer’s strike
If your child avoids writing, use materials and tools that support both the thinking process and the physical act of writing:
  • Use wide lined paper which helps kids line up and space their letters
  • Use a whiteboard, which allows them to easily erase and try again
  • Use a keyboard, which also allows kids to easily edit

How To Care New Born Baby

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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.

How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks

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Women have to face many physical changes during and after pregnancy such as change in figure due to weight gain, stretch marks, acne on faces, etc. Many women come back in their previous figure within few months after pregnancy while many women need to join gym to maintain their figure. Stretch marks are the common problems that almost all women face during and after pregnancy. Approximately 60 to 90 percentages of women have to face problem of stretch marks due to pregnancy on their abdomen, breasts, thighs and buttocks.

About Stretch Marks
During pregnancy period you will gain extra weight rapidly. When your body grows faster than development of tissue, it causes stretch mark on your body. Stretch marks are small tears in the dermis layer of skin. When skin is stretched beyond limit, small tears appear in the supporting layer of skin. Normally, stretch marks are starting to appear during third trimester of pregnancy. As during third trimester, you have already gained extra weights and it may causes red lines appear in your abdomen.

Experts say that due to genetic reasons stretch marks occur. If you have more than one baby in your womb or a baby with heavy weight or higher amount of amniotic fluid are some other reasons for stretch marks in women during pregnancy period. Normally stretch marks disappear within few months once you come back in your original shape again after pregnancy. If you take proper care during and after pregnancy, you will face fewer problems of stretch marks.

Tips to get Relieve from Stretch Marks 
Some extra care will help you stay fit during pregnancy and keeps you and your baby healthy and happy. It is advisable to start taking precautions once it started to develop. Curing in initial stage prevents you to develop more stretch marks.

Eat healthy - Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet throughout pregnancy period keeps you healthy. It keeps your skin healthy and elastic. Your well scheduled healthy nutritious diet help you maintain and gain recommended weight for healthy baby and keeps your skin healthy too. If you stay fit during pregnancy by preventing yourself from gaining over-weight, you will find less stretch mark during and after pregnancy. Moreover, it will disappear faster once you get your original shape.

Drink plenty of water - Drinking plenty of water during your complete pregnancy period keeps your skin healthy. Drinking more water keeps you away from constipation problems. Water removes toxins from your body and keeps your skin healthy and glossy. Drink minimum eight to ten glasses of water in a day is advisable during pregnancy.

Use a body brush - You should use good quality body brush throughout pregnancy period. It helps reduce stretch marks. Massaging with body brush increases blood circulations in your body. Increase in blood circulation delivers vital nutrients to your skin for healthy skin.

Don't skip the vitamin tablets - Vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy skin. When we take our diet, it is not always full of nutrition, which is very essential during pregnancy.  It is beneficial to take vitamins and supplements with your healthy balanced diet. Take multi-vitamins as prescribe by your doctor with vitamin C and vitamin E to keep your skin looks healthy. Vitamin C help to synthesize collagen and vitamin E repairs scar tissue.

Use a good skin cream - Use of moisturizing skin cream protects your skin and helps in reducing stretch marks. Skin cream with vitamin E and other ingredients helps in maintaining your skin’s shine and elasticity. Special formulated stretch marks creams help to rebuild the structure and rejuvenation of your skin layer. There are many herbal and natural stretch marks creams available in the market that repairs the collagen and elastin growth of skin. Use that suits best to your skin.  If you are breast feeding your baby, you should not use cream that harms your baby. You need to take care that the cream or lotion shouldn't go in the baby’s mouth. Some ingredient may harm your baby if it will go in her mouth while breast feeding.

Plastic/Laser surgery - If you have more stretch marks and if it does not recovers easily one more option is there. Plastic surgery or laser surgery becomes most common treatment to remove stretch marks. It will not take more time to recover. You should opt therapy as per the suitablality of your skin. Consult expert dermatologist for skin treatment. Laser treatment is effective, but it is very expensive. It is recommended to use natural therapy to get rid of stretch marks. Compare to laser treatment natural treatment is painless, effective and affordable to all. Natural treatment also helps reduce stretch marks if you start it from its developing period.

Home Made Treatment to reduce Stretch Marks

Many people use home made remedies to remove stretch marks. You can use it only if you find it suitable to your skin.
  • Many people use egg whites or egg powders on their stretch marks. It helps reduce stretch marks. 
  • Olive oil is useful as the moisturizer.
  • Vitamin E oil is useful to protect skin cells with antioxidants.
  • Castor oil is also very powerful skin remedy.
  • Aloe Vera is very useful for skin related problems.
  • Milk is beneficial as cleanser and popularly used as skin smoother and hydrator.
  • Turmeric is the best for skin; even on wound you can apply to stop bleeding.
  • Vanilla Extract is useful as smooth skin softener.
  • Citrus peel of fruits is a natural prescription for healthy skin.
  • Lavender oil is useful to solve any skin related problems.
  • Jojoba known as magical oil which penetrates the skin deeply.
  • Grape seed oil is effectively used as stressed tissue re-generator.
You can select natural treatment or laser treatment whatever best suitable for your skin and affordable to you. It is advisable to use natural treatment even though it will take little long time to get rid of stretch marks, but on long term it is very beneficial to your skin. Take precaution on initial stage of development can be very useful to prevent yourself from unwanted stretch marks.

Pre Pregnancy Checkups

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You should change your diet and life style at least three months before you want to conceive a healthy baby. For this purpose, it is necessary to consult your health expert for a better diet plan. Doctors also suggest pre pregnancy checkups in order to confirm some medical health problem. Some hospitals provide these checkups at free cost.

Medical History
If you want to go for a pre pregnancy checkup then don’t forget to explain your eating habits and exercise routine to your health expert. Also explain medical disorder like diabetes or high blood pressure if any for a proper medical treatment. Some contraception pills are not good for the health of a lady and they affect the pregnancy rate in future. You should also give complete information about contraception pills and miscarriages for an effective and fast medical treatment.

Cervical smear
This is a pre pregnancy checkup that is usually done before 3 to 6 months of pregnancy. Once you have given birth to a baby then this checkup cannot be done for next six months.

Analyzing Urine
Urinary tract infection can result into miscarriage, premature delivery or other pregnancy complications. It is advisable to go for a stool test before getting pregnant and take a proper medical treatment in case of urinary tract infection.

Blood test
It is necessary to go for a blood test for confirming anemia or blood related abnormalities. These abnormalities can also affect your baby adversely. It would be better to prefer a proper medical treatment for conceiving a healthy baby in future.

Analyzing blood pressure related issues
The women that are suffering from high blood pressure problem are more susceptible to develop placental problem in the new born baby. It is necessary to place a check at the blood pressure related issue for conceiving a healthy baby.

Screening tests
These tests help in confirming AIDS or hepatitis B problems. Most of the doctors recommend this screening test for avoiding any future complication. Number of modern medical treatments is available for treating these screened problems like AIDS or hepatitis B.

Analyzing immunization records
A quick blood test can give you information about serious disease like rubella that can result into miscarriage or other birth defects in the new born baby. It is necessary for a woman to follow a proper medical procedure for treating this disease before making any final decision of getting pregnant.

Parasitic diseases
Parasitic diseases are not dangerous for adult children but it can adversely affect a new born baby. This disease spreads through pets like cat and dog. It is advisable to stay away from pets when you want to become pregnant. These pets are also dangerous during your pregnancy.

Folic Acid test
Folic acid is a mandatory requirement for conceiving a healthy baby. Don’t forget to make a folic acid test before getting pregnant. If your folic acid level is low then consult your doctor and ask for proper diet that can regain your folic acid level. Special supplements are also available in the market for increasing folic acid level in the body but these supplements should not be taken without consulting your health expert.

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How to Get Life Insurance Quotes

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Life Insurance is always a subject matter of controversy because it reminds us of our mortality- Over 50 life insurance is a topic that many people avoid. If you have a family or dependant to count upon you, then you can't afford to ignore this topic. Making a wise decision and understanding how insurance works can help you save some bucks.

This doesn't mean that you have to wait till the age of 50 to get a life insurance for you. You need to start evaluating the options at a much younger age. To find the cheap life insurance, you need to get a life insurance quote from life insurance companies or you can seek the help of some financial experts.

We suggest that you to use both the methods to obtain the best and cheap life insurance policy for you. Once you compare life insurance policies from the comparison websites, it may provide you a better value for money.

How to get life insurance quotes

Step 1: Consider getting a quote from life insurance broker, as they will better understand your financial position, and they will provide you with the policy that suits you the best.

Step 2 : Markets are decked with life insurance companies, so choosing a perfect deal isn't impossible. You can go and visit various comparison websites like ASDA Financial Services or Stay secure, based on that you can call them to obtain no obligation quote. These quotes are available on free of cost basis. These companies go one step further in advising you, which policy is the best for you.

Step 3 : Don't solely depend upon such websites. They may be biased too, so consider getting a life insurance quote from large insurance companies like Sun Life, Engage Mutual, and Liverpool Victoria and Stay sure.

Explore your life insurance options

With all said and done, you need to remember the facts that all over 50 life insurance policies aren't the same. Making an informed choice will not only protect your pocket, but it will also prove worthwhile for you and your loved ones.

Here's a win win strategy to combat the stress. Start finding a term insurance policy. A term insurance policy will repay you if you die within a stipulated period of time. However, no benefit will be derived from the policy, if you outlive the term.

Major types of term insurance are enlisted below

1-Level Term Insurance : The policy amount is paid on the death of an individual. At the end of specific period the policy expires and would be of zero value to the policyholders.

2-Increasing Term Insurance : Such policies tend to increase with inflation.

3-Decreasing Term Insurance : decreasing term insurance is just the reverse of increasing term insurance. During the initial period the level of cover tend to be expensive, but with ravages of time it reaches to level zero.

4-Convertible Term Insurance : it permits you to convert your term life insurance policy to a whole life insurance policy.

5-Reversible Term Insurance : It permits you to renew your existing policy after your existing policy expires.

The cost of life insurance depends upon age, health, behavior, habits, and the kind of life insurance policy you choose.

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Top 15 Ways To Cut Wedding Cost

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A wedding in the family can drain finances faster than reckless bidding in the Options market. So what do you do if money is tight, prices are hitting a new high and the big day is looming forebodingly close? Here's how to have a fabulous wedding by cutting corners, but without sacrificing style. 
  • When you are selecting the flowers for the decor, remember that seasonal blooms are much more cost effective than those that are imported or not in season. 
  • If you want to have a toast at the reception, it is not necessary to serve champagne. There are many sparkling wines on the market that offer both good quality and good value. However, be sure to serve sparkling wine as chilled as possible. This dulls the flavour and makes it harder to tell apart from champagne. Remember, hardly any of your guests are going to be wine experts.
  • If you are hosting the wedding ceremony and are a vegetarian, you can get away by having a vegetarian menu.
  • Nothing saves costs like cutting down on the number of functions. Many couples opt to have the wedding earlier in the evening, followed by the reception, so they needn't have a separate function. Similarly, you could combine the mehendi with the sangeet. 
  • If you still want to host two functions, keep the wedding small and intimate and follow it up by a grand reception.
  • Make use of the talents of your friends. If someone is knowledgeable about music, let him be the disc jockey at your sangeet, so you don't have to hire a professional. 
  • Consider alternate wedding venues. Many couples opt to get married in a temple. Similarly, farmhouses can be more reasonable than five star hotels. Speak to friends and relatives who have large gardens and find out if you can have the functions there. 
  • Find out if it is possible to use flowers from a friend's garden, so you don't have to buy them. 
  • Get married out of town, in a nearby, quaint destination. For example, if you are in Bombay, consider holding your wedding ceremony in Lonavala. Book rooms in a comfortable hotel and have a blast, surrounded by your closest friends and relatives. 
  • Unless you plan to be wearing a heavy-duty designer outfit, the general rule of thumb is the more material used, the more expensive the outfit. Straight, fitted lehengas are very much the rage these days, and a much more elegant option (not to mention economical!). 
  • Get a second, light chunni made to match your wedding lehenga, so it isn't a one-time-wear outfit. 
  • Instead of having flowers as centerpieces, place a bunch of grapes, a pear and an apple in a bowl and spray it with gold paint. After they have served their purpose of decoration, simply dunk them in a tub of water, and munch away!
  • Get married off-season; it's great value for money. Venue prices will be slashed, caterers won't be serving a mish-mash of leftovers from the last wedding and guests won't go, "Oh no! Another one bites the dust!" when they receive your card.
  • Stick to one type of menu. It's a lot classier than having Chinese, Moghlai, Thai and Continental all together and expecting guests to fill up their plates with noodles one side, and daal on the other. Instead, have a different menu every function. 
  • Finally, do your bookings well in advance. Get several quotations while making arrangements and use them as a basis for negotiation.
Remember, if you want everyone to have a great time at your wedding without overextending yourself, you have to make a budget and stick to it. It's very easy to go overboard and there's no limit to the amount you can spend. Know when to draw the line - and draw it.

Nutrition for Pregnant Women

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Pregnancy is a time when your body begins to undergo sudden and rapid changes. There was a time when mothers to be were advised to eat enough for two. Today, this advice is way off the mark because new research finds that in terms of quantity, pregnant mothers need take in an extra 300 calories only. So, pregnant mothers who habitually eat enough for two may find themselves developing undesirable health conditions. Therefore, it is important for pregnant mothers to understand what kind of food is best for them and their baby.

Even if you have been eating a healthy diet prior to your pregnancy, you have to pay extra attention to what you eat when you are pregnant. A healthy diet is vital to a successful pregnancy because it ensures correct fetal growth and reduces complications. 

Given below are a few guidelines regarding nutrition for pregnant women:
  • Avoid empty calories. Choose whole grain foods and substitute high calorie foods with foods that have higher nutritive value.
  • Pregnant women need approximately 1,500 mg of calcium everyday. This supplies enough calcium to the fetus for bone growth and prevents the mother from losing her bone density. In this regard, it is important to remember that most women do not get enough calcium even when they are not pregnant. So, extra effort has to be made to get the right amounts of calcium throughout pregnancy. Calcium rich foods include tofu, salmon, green leafy vegetables and dairy products. 
  • Another important aspect of nutrition for pregnant women is regarding the need to stock up on food rich in iron. These include fish, poultry, eggs, enriched grains and green leafy vegetables. However, since iron absorption from food takes place at a very slow pace, many doctors advise the intake of iron supplements. Iron supplements often lead to constipation, though it may help if you take your supplements with food. To improve iron absorption, include food that is rich in vitamin C. 
  • Folic acid is important to proper fetal growth. Taking in 400 mg of folic acid everyday can prevent more than 70% of birth defects commonly found in newborn babies. Natural foods like dark green vegetables, oranges, grains, beans, lean meat and liver are rich in folic acid. You also get folic acid supplements, and doctors often recommend the intake of prenatal vitamins that contain folic acid.  
  •  Pregnant mothers must not follow a restrictive diet. Do not skip meals. Eat enough to gain weight at the recommended rate. Include a variety of foods since this ensures that you are getting all the minerals and vitamins that your body needs. Eat at regular intervals so that your blood sugar levels do not peak and dip.
  • Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. Avoid alcohol and quit smoking. 
  • These days, it is common for pregnant women to take in large doses of supplements. Although some amount of fortified foods is helpful, large doses can cause health problems. So always discuss with your healthcare provider before you start taking supplements of any sort. 
  • Pregnant women should avoid undercooked food, swordfish, mackerel and tilefish since these may contain high levels of Mercury. 
By following these tenets of good nutrition, a pregnant mother can ensure the health and proper development of her baby. At the same time, she can also prevent unnecessary weight gain that may lead to health complications later on.

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Five Do's When Pregnancy

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Many of us have heard of the multiple things we should not do when we're pregnant. Here are a few things we should do.

Fat
Although you should not go overboard with fat consumption, now is the right time to consume more fat than you normally would. If you are overweight in any case, you should make it a point to consume only as much fat as your doctor recommends, as putting on too much weight is not a good idea. However, if your weight is fine, then you could increase your fat intake slightly during pregnancy.

Most of us worry about rising cholesterol levels, but now is not the time to do so. Cholesterol and fat levels should rise during pregnancy, as they are important for the baby's brain growth. They also help make your skin more supple, thus preventing stretch marks. So if you have been considering switching to skim or double toned milk and are pregnant, now is not the time to do it.

Omega-3 fats play an important role in ensuring your foetus's brain development. Your gynaecologist should recommend that you start taking a supplement once you've passed 20 weeks, but if she does not do so, it makes sense for you to request a supplement. This will also help with milk production.

Supplements
Always, always make it a point to be particular with regard to your vitamin supplements. Don't take your foetus's health for granted. Studies have shown that mothers who received inadequate nutrition during pregnancy gave birth to children that were more likely to be emotionally unstable and depressed.

Plants
Do you have plants in your home? If not, now is a good time to consider investing in a few house plants. Plants are the easiest and most efficient way to cleanse the air, delivering healthy, chemical free and non-polluted air to your baby's lungs. Our homes house many chemicals without us realising it. Detergents, 'finail' for the floor, paints, varnishes and so on, all add to home pollutants. Place a few plants in every room, that will virtually absorb chemicals and give you fresh air to breathe.

Exercise
Exercise during pregnancy is definitely very beneficial, but it is never a good idea to over-exert. When your body is very tired, it releases toxins that are not good for the baby. So as soon as you feel tired, make sure you get a little rest. A good rule of thumb would be to reduce the intensity of exercise substantially, and increase the time you work out. So if before your pregnancy you were walking very rapidly for half an hour every day, now you should try walking at a slow pace, for an hour.

Keep moving
If you feel like you are not getting enough exercise, keep moving as much as possible. Get up and get yourself a glass of water every hour or two. Try and run as many errands on foot, as far as possible. Instead of calling up the chemist down the street to deliver your supplements, put on your keds and walk to the chemist. Take the stairs every time. If you need to go to a very high floor, get off 2 to 3 stories earlier, and climb the rest.

Avoid walking down the stairs. Walking up stairs is more beneficial, and is easier on the knees.Don't forget to do your Kegel exercises on a daily basis. 


Read also : Ten Don'ts When Pregnant


Packing Check list For Hospital Birth

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Hospital bags are often left to the last minute, as there are so many other preparations required for a new baby. At the end of 36 weeks your baby is full-term so could arrive at any time, this is when you should have your hospital bag packed, if you have not already done so.

Where to start?
Do not panic. Here We have compiled a list of essential items for your birth bag; this list is a culmination of midwives' suggestions and mother's feedback. Do not forget that partners love to be involved. You could delegate some, or all, of the task of putting your hospital bag together while you relax in preparation for the big day.

What to pack in your hospital bag?
Some people pack a whole suitcase for their hospital births and a few are unprepared and just manage to bring themselves. This list covers the essential items you should take to support your hospital birth and why. There is also list of suggested luxury items afterwards which mothers have found comforting and relaxing to have with them in hospital:

Essential Hospital Birth Bag Items
During Labour
  • Sponge - For cooling mother during labour
  • Lip Balm - Thirsty work can leave you with dry lips
  • Bendy straws - Makes it easier to drink from glasses or cups if you are focussed on labour
  • Hair band - To keep hair out of your face
  • Tissues - There won't be a dry eye when your baby arrives
  • T-shirt/Spare top - Useful for either the mum or the birth partner if their top gets soiled or wet during the birth.

After Labour
  • Nursing Pads - Useful whether you choose to breastfeed or not
  • Flannel - Soaked in warm water and placed on your perineum after the birth to relieve soreness
  • Pants - Either cotton or disposable pants which you are willing to throw away after use
  • Maternity Towels - Absorbent Mat (you can also buy disposable changing mats instead)
  • Great for protecting the bed, chairs, car seat.  Useful for when waters have broken and also to use in the first 48 hours after childbirth.

Wash Bag
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Shampoo / Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Hairbrush
  • Deodorant

Baby Bag
  • Baby grow
  • Newborn nappies
  • Baby hat and mittens
  • Hooded baby towel
  • For wrapping up your baby when it's first born
  • Cotton buds or wet wipes

Luxury Hospital Birth Bag Items
Home from Home
  • Night dress - Which does up at the front so you can breast feed your baby easily
  • Lavender oil - Lavender promotes relaxation and is a popular choice of oil for use in labour. It can be added to massage oil, or to water and sprayed around the room
  • Music and music player - To create a calm ambience for you to labour and give birth in
  • Dressing gown
  • Slippers
  • Relaxation
  • Massage oil and massager

And finally...
Don't forget to put your baby seat in the car so that you can take your new baby home safely and start enjoying the new addition to your family.

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Ten Dont's When Pregnant

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When you are pregnant, you may wonder what you should do and what you shouldn't. There are many things that you should refrain from doing when you are pregnant. This article exposes ten of the things that you must not do when you get pregnant.

The ten points here have been listed as a must that you have to avoid doing. Here are the ten:

1 Make sure that you have proper food. Do not go on diet or starve yourself and your body. To be on diet is dangerous for your condition.

2 Do not sit in the hot tub or hot baths. You have to also avoid exercising in the excessive heat condition.

3 Do not stand for a long time. You should not cross your legs either. Both are not good for your heavier weight and your pregnancy.

4 Do not lift heavy weight over your shoulder. You should not do this when you get pregnant. You should not do heavy weight any way no matter how high it is. However, it is a must not to do it higher than your shoulder.

5 Do not paint your house. The smell and fume from the paints is bad to your health and your baby. Postpone it to the other time. It's only nine months any way. You can do it later.

6 Do not dye your hair during your pregnancy. Don't be bothered by having some white hair. Bear with it since the dye contains some dangerous ingredients and you have to avoid them.

7 Do not do the strenuous works and avoid advanced or heavy exercise. They are not for you at the moment. Exercise is good but you will have to select the right ones. If you do not know which one is right, go to the expert.

8 Do not use cleaning chemicals when you clean the house. Some of them can be dangerous for you. Avoid them and you will be safe.

9 Do not play basketball. Those jerky movements are very bad for your condition. Most people will not do it anyway but you should know that you have to be careful of this activity.

10 You have to not take too much of the herbs like cinnamon, parley and basil. They are not good for your digestive system when you are in pregnant period.

There are some certain things that you have to refrain from doing during your pregnancy. This is gives you ten things that you must not do.

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Basic Pregnancy Tips

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Taking care of yourself during your pregnancy is of utmost importance. Your gynaecologist will give you general guidelines, but don't expect to be spoonfed. Here's what you need to know and do on your own.

Diet
Read up on what constitutes a good diet or speak with a nutritionist. Your doctor may not tell you to avoid eating outside, but if you have a sensitive stomach, use your own common sense and stay away from uncooked foods, salads, and avoid eating at places where the food is suspect. Don't eat outdoors in the summer when food gets spoiled easily. Be particular about eating a well-balanced meal and don't fill yourself up with empty calories.

Sleep
How should you sleep at night? Sleeping on your back when pregnant may harm your back, as the added weight sits straight on your spinal cord. It's best if you sleep on your side, preferably on your left side. This position also ensures optimal oxygen flow to your baby.

Alcohol
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol at this time. You may have heard or read at various places that wine is fairly safe during pregnancy. However, while the safety of downing a drink may be questionable, refusing it is unquestionably a safe bet. The choice is up to you. If you are craving for a drink, you may consider giving in and going for a small glass of red wine. But if the craving is not so strong and you can overcome it, consider opting for a juice! A cup of mild coffee a day is fine, but needless to say, a cup of juice is even better. The choice is yours.

Exercise
A short walk everyday will suffice. You don't need to gear up for the marathon, but keeping your leg muscles strong will help in the delivery process. Always check with your doctor before beginning any exercise programme.

Read
Spend some time reading everyday. This will not guarantee that your baby will grow up with a love of literature, but reading is definitely a relaxing activity. In fact, it is a good idea for you to stay away from depressing books, and read something light and interesting. "I read a lot of very funny books and joke books when I was pregnant. With the result that I laughed a lot, and my baby too is constantly smiling and laughing. I don't know if it is the result of all the books I read, but I believe a happy pregnancy leads to a happy baby," says Sunayana. So if you enjoy reading, pick up some lighthearted books at this time. If not, surely a joke a day should be achievable! Pregnancy in general can be a very stressful time, and this is a great way to just let loose and laugh. The effects of heartfelt laughter are bound to impact a foetus positively.

Music
Listen to soothing music, and play the same music consistently at the same time. Continue when the baby is born, and watch your baby calm down as soon as you play the music!       

Life Insurance Tips for New Parents

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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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