Health and Pregnancy Diary | Bump2Baby Scans

Certain nutrients, such as iodine, protein, folic acid, and iron are required in greater quantities during pregnancy. It is also critical to consume enough calcium. Making wise eating choices can contribute to a healthy pregnancy and infant. Here are some suggestions to help you eat healthy while pregnant . Eat a healthy diet. Eating healthy entails adhering to a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritional meals and beverages. Eat a wide range of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, or foods that are fat-free and high in protein. Select foods and beverages with fewer added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium (salt). Refined grains and starches, which are found in meals such as cookies, white bread, and several snack items, should be avoided. If you're feeling under the weather, try eating some whole-grain bread or crackers. Get the right amount of calories for you. Being pregnant does not necessitate eating twice as much food. First trimester (...

 You will almost certainly have had at least two 2D scans by the time you have your 3D ultrasound. If you've been looking at your scan photographs and videos, you're undoubtedly quite familiar with what a normal ultrasound looks like. Knowing what a traditional ultrasound looks like, on the other hand, will not prepare you for what you'll see during a 3D baby scan. The image will be in 3D The most significant distinction between a 2D scan and a 3D ultrasound is that you will be able to see your baby in three dimensions. Instead of seeing a cross-section of your baby's body, you'll receive a much more accurate picture of how he or she appears. A 3D baby scan might make it simpler to understand what you're looking at, and your kid will most likely look like a newborn. It will be in color Instead of black and white, the images you view during a 3D ultrasound will be in colour. On a dark background, your infant will appear pinkish or flesh coloured. It's worth n...

From the first day of the mother's last period, pregnancy is counted as 40 weeks. Your projected date of birth is intended for reference only. Babies will arrive when they're ready, so be patient. The sex and hereditary characteristics of the baby are determined at the time of conception. Although the unborn child spends about 38 weeks in the womb, the usual pregnancy (gestation) lasts 40 weeks. This is because pregnancy is measured from the first day of the woman's last period, and not from the date of conception, which is usually two weeks later. The three trimesters of pregnancy are as follows: Conception to 12 weeks - First trimester 12 to 24 weeks - Second trimester  24 to 40 weeks - Third trimester Conception The ovum (egg) of the woman is fertilised by the sperm of the man at the time of conception. At that moment, the gender and hereditary characteristics are decided. Week 1:  This is your menstrual period in the first week. Even if your baby hasn't been conceiv...

It's time to figure out what foods to avoid during early pregnancy if you're a first-time parent who just found out you're expecting (congrats, mother!). It's a good idea to scrutinise the foods you eat since, while some may appear to be innocuous, they may be harmful to your developing foetus during early pregnancy. I remember being perplexed about which foods to avoid during early pregnancy, or at any point during my pregnancy. What exactly do I need to stay away from? What foods should I limit my intake of? The uncertainty around foods to avoid during pregnancy prompted me to write this article to assist new parents - to clear the air, so to speak and put you on the correct track for a healthy pregnancy. Now, I'm not a doctor - I can conduct the research and tell you about my personal experience, but if you have any worries about foods to avoid during early pregnancy, talk to your doctor who can provide you with medical advice. That might simply put your mind at ...