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Before Birth of Baby
Prepare for the arrival of your baby physically and emotionally by asking questions here.
304 Questions
What event lead to the beginning of a new life?
The birth of a child is often seen as the beginning of a new life, marking the start of a new journey and responsibilities for the parents and the child.
What happens before a baby is born?
About a month before a woman is due to deliver her baby, the baby turns in the uterus so its head is down and the baby "drops" down so it's head rests between the mother's pelvic bones. The pregnant woman suddenly has more room to breathe (before that the baby interfered with the diaphragm and made breathing difficult so the mom got short of breath when walking or climbing stairs). However, the woman can then have more urinary urgency because the baby is pressing more on the woman's bladder.
About the same time that the baby drops in the uterus, the mom can also experience Braxton-Hicks contractions. These occur because of changes in the levels of pregnancy hormones. The contractions are like "test" contractions and often occur when the mom is active-- like cleaning the house, doing the laundry, etc. But these test contractions are false labor. They are not strong enough or long enough or sustained enough to push out a baby.
When real contractions begin, the muscle contractions become regular, longer, and repeated. When contractions are two minutes apart, the baby could come anytime between 1 hour to 24 hours from then (depends if she had a baby before or if it is her first baby). Most moms go through labor for a lengthy period of time---many hours.
Finally, the baby is born!
How do you know when a deer is about to give birth?
How to tell if a deer is pregnant in the spring. the deer might look a lot bigger, and might show up on a trail cam once, or twice a week. however towards the winter, the male might protect the female. you should not try to approach a deer when it is in this phase
How soon to stop laying on stomach?
Your body will protect the lil thing and when your belly gets hard you will not lay on it anyways since it will be too uncomfortable. Just listen to what your body is telling you. It's all common sense really.
What size should your baby be at 7 months pregnant?
Your baby is about 1/3- 1/4 inch long. He/she weighs less than one gram (which is about the weight of a paper clip!!!). At week 7, the baby's brain cells are growing 100 times a minute, arms/legs are starting to bud, and his face is becoming more defined this week! His eyes are open, although the does not have irises yet!
How does it feel giving birth?
To make it short?
It was Horrible. The first few months it felt like i was gonna die.
But once you go on in your pregnancy it starts to get better.
The pain is all worth it once you see that little pink sweetheart in your armss.
:)
Is it okay for someone to have a baby shower for their second child?
yeah it don't hurt anything and this 2nd child deserves its own baby shower I don't know if your meaning if it should have the same baby shower as the 1st child or if this baby should have a baby shower altogether and like if you can't afford it then get family and friends to put too and stuff and then this 2nd child will have its own stuff and also it will help you out a lot as well
Can downsydrome be detected before birth?
Down syndrome in a baby can be identified with amniocentesis during pregnancy or at birth. See more in related link.
Amniocentesis is a procedure performed on pregnant women to determine possible risk factors with their developing fetus. A long needle is inserted through the abdomen into the uterus, being guided by an ultrasound, that extracts amniotic fluid. This amniotic fluid is then further tested to determine certain risks such as Down syndrome. Although amniocentesis does have it benefits of obtaining this kind of knowledge, it also poses threats to the fetus such as a .8% chance of miscarriage, clubfeet, trauma to the mother, preterm labor and an infection of the uterus.
According to an article published in a Canadian journal, a study in Canada showed that amniocentesis performed between weeks 11 and 13, resulted in 29 out of 4,374 women gave birth to children with clubfeet. Because of this risk, doctors generally try to avoid performing amniocentesis before week 15 of pregnancy.
A safer diagnosis of Down syndrome would be through blood screenings. The mother's blood must be drawn then the sample will be sent to a lab for further testing and possible diagnosis. The first screening is generally done between weeks 11 and 13. A second screening is done between week 15 and 20 of the pregnancy. According to the March of Dimes, karyotyping done through prenatal blood screenings cannot diagnose syndrome of the fetus but they can show whether or not the risk is high or low. Although karyoptying is not as accurate as amniocentesis, it is less invasive and poses no harm to the mother or the fetus.
When is the appropriate time to have a baby shower for expected mother?
Usually this is one or two months before her due. The baby shower is the perfect time to get your friend baby needs and stuff she may not have had time to purchase yet. It has to be well-timed though - not too close to the due date, and not to far as to whittle down the excitement.
For how long you use progesterone suppositories?
They are usually inserted into the vagina at bedtime so that it stays in contact with the vagina for longer. When the patient is walking around, simple gravity will cause the melted pessary to drain away faster.
How can you tell if you are dilated at 37 weeks pregnant?
A trained person must examine your cervix (at the vault of your vagina) to measure this.
Of course, dilation and labor go together in the pregnancy. A pregnant woman whose cervix is dilating is in labor, and there will be other signs of labor, such as painful contractions (it is the pressure of the uterine contraction that thins and opens -- dilates -- the cervix).
What should you wear to a baby shower?
Simple, everyday clothes will do, and you can dress up, but don't overdo it！If you would like bring some gift for the baby, maybe you can choose some adorable clothing at kimibear for the baby shower!
Is it safe to use charcoal briquettes while pregnant?
It depends on what you are going to use them for. If you are going to light a BBQ then the only hazardous thing I can think of is the lighter fluid. I personally like to use a BBQ can, you can buy one at Home Depot or Lowe's, it's just a large vertical metal container with a handle. I put dried twigs in the bottom and then load it with charcoal. Than after I light it I wait about 10-20 minutes for the briquettes to start burning. Then I remove the container and spread the coals out for my BBQ.
I can understand your concern, there may be some harmful chemicals in the briquettes, so I choose the ones that are not instant lighting, or quick starting. Those are the ones that have harmful chemicals in them that you may be concerned about.
Does Lupus affect unborn babies?
yes..because im a woman that has lupus & ive jes had a baby December 30,2010 & my lupus affected my new born heart..& hes sufferin from a dieased carried my his mother
What catches the egg once its realized from the ovary?
The fallopian tube receives the egg from the ovary.
Should you immediately talk to your doctor after you lose your mucus plug?
Yes! Immediately! Losing your mucous plug means that your water is about to break and you are about to go into labor.
Can my 17 year old boyfriend be arrested if I'm 16 and pregnant?
No, they can't throw you in jail. You're both of legal consent age.
How old are teens when they get pregnant?
It depends what you are asking. Teens get pregnant anytime during their teenage years. If you are asking how old they need to be to get pregnant, it is at whatever age they start having periods. That usually starts by age 12.
What books should one read to her unborn baby?
Community Answer 1
Any children or baby books that will be read to them when they are born. Or just say anything to them all the time. Sing, talk, read. The fetus can sense the mothers voice. You can sing or talk to your baby.
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Community Answer 2
I am Sam I do not like Green Eggs and Ham: By Dr. Seuss
