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Mau anak laki-laki atau Perempuan??

2012-09-25T16:50:00.000+07:00

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Artikel kali ini diilhami dari perkataan seorang temen yang ingin anak perempuan. Ada pertanyaan yang menggelittik tentang bagaimana cara mendapatkan jenis kelamin anak tertentu, entah laki-laki atau perempuan sesuai keinginan pasangan. Secara teori, jenis kelamin anak memang bisa diatur dengan metode yang akan dibahas dalam artikel ini. Namun, bagaimanapun juga, ada campur tangan Allah di dalamnya.Terus terang, saya agak ragu dan bingung memberikan judul artikel ini karena sebenarnya hanya Allah yang menentukan segala-galanya. Kita, sebagai manusia biasa, hanya sebatas berusaha dan berdo’a. Apapun yang diberikan Allah pada manusia, yakinlah hal iu merupakan yang terbaik bagi manusia.

Jenis kelamin (bahasa Inggris = seks = sex) manusia normal ada dua, yaitu laki-laki dan perempuan. Jika ada jenis kelamin yang “tidak jelas”, bisa jadi hal itu merupakan manifestasi suatu kelainan, baik kelainan fisik maupun kelainan kejiwaan. Manusia yang berjenis kelamin laki-laki mempunyai kromosom seks XY sedangkan perempuan mempunyai kromosom seks XX. Perbedaan kromosom ini menyebabkan perbedaan mencolok antara laki-laki dengan perempuan, terutama ciri kelamin primer dan sekunder. Ciri kelamin primer bagi seorang laki-laki adalah mengalami mimpi basah (mengeluarkan sperma) sedangkan bagi perempuan adalah mengalami haid/menstruasi.

Laki-laki, dengan kromosom XY yang dimilikinya, mempunyai dua jenis sel sperma yaitu androsperma dan gynosperma. Androsperma mempunyai karakter yang berbeda dengan gynosperma. Androsperma mengandung kromosom Y sedangkan gynosperma mengandung kromosom X. Bagian kepala androsperma berbentuk meruncing sedangkan bagian kepala gynosperma berbentuk membulat. Gerakan ekor androsperma lebih lincah daripada gynosperma sehingga laju gerak androsperma lebih cepat daripada gynosperma. Akan tetapi, gynosperma lebih tahan asam daripada androsperma sehingga gynosperma dapat bertahan selama 3-4 hari di dalam organ reproduksi perempuan sedangkan androsperma hanya bertahan 1-2 hari saja. Baik androsperma maupun gynosperma ini akan lebih bertahan lama jika kondisi lingkungan cenderung bersifat basa. Padahal, organ reproduksi perempuan cenderung bersifat asam sebagai perlindungan terhadap perkembangan mikroorganisme yang merugikan.

Perempuan biasanya hanya memiliki satu sel telur (ovum) dengan kromosom X, berbeda dengan laki-laki yang menghasilkan jutaan sperma dengan kromosom X dan Y. Ovum hanya dihasilkan satu kali pada setiap periode haid. Pengeluaran ovum dari ovarium inilah yang disebut ovulasi. Ovum ini hanya berumur 24 jam setelah ovulasi, berbeda dengan sperma yang dapat bertahan selama 4 hari. Satu ovum hanya dapat dibuahi oleh satu sperma. Jika satu ovum dibuahi oleh dua sperma maka ovum itu rusak dengan sendirinya. Subhanallah.

Berdasarkan konsep di atas, pasangan suami-istri dapat menentukan jenis kelamin anak mereka dengan cara sebagai berikut.

1. Jika hubungan intim dilakukan 2-3 hari sebelum ovulasi, maka jenis kelamin anak adalah perempuan.

Beberapa jam setelah ejakulasi, androsperma sudah mencapai saluran telur lebih dulu dan siap membuahi ovum. Akan tetapi, pada saat itu belum ada ovum yang keluar. Sekitar 1-2 hari kemudian androsperma sudah mati sehingga hanya ada gynosperma di saluran telur. Ketika terjadi ovulasi, otomatis gynosperma membuahi ovum. Selanjutnya, terjadilah perpaduan kromosom X dari gynosperma dengan kromosom X dari ovum. Hasilnya, terbentuklah zygot berkromosom XX, cikal bakal seorang perempuan.

2. Jika hubungan intim dilakukan satu hari menjelang ovulasi, maka jenis kelamin anak adalah laki-laki.

Pada satu hari menjelang ovulasi, androsperma bergerak cepat menuju saluran telur setelah diejakulasikan . Kemudian gynosperma tiba pula di tempat yang sama. Ketika terjadi ovulasi, androsperma dan gynosperma berlomba untuk membuahi ovum. Androsperma yang mempunyai karakter lebih gesit akan lebih dulu membuahi ovum daripada gynosperma sehingga terjadi perpaduan kromosom X dari ovum dengan kromosom Y dari androsperma. Maka terbentuklah zygot dengan kromosom XY, cikal bakal laki-laki.

3. Jika hubungan intim dilakukan tepat pada hari ovulasi, maka jenis kelamin anak adalah laki-laki.

Jutaan sperma yang diejakulasikan ke dalam vagina berlomba-lomba untuk segera mencapai saluran telur. Androsperma tentu lebih cepat daripada gynosperma karena gerakannya lebih gesit. Ketika androsperma sampai di saluran telur, ovum sudah keluar dan menunggu di sana. Selanjutnya, terjadilah perpaduan kromosom X dari ovum dengan kromosom Y dari androsperma. Kemudian, terbentuklah zygot berkromosom XY, cikal bakal laki-laki.

4. Jika hubungan intim dilakukan satu hari setelah ovulasi, maka jenis kelamin anak adalah laki-laki.

Peristiwa pembuahannya hampir sama dengan saat-saat ovulasi. Androsperma bergerak mendahului gynosperma sesaat setelah ejakulasi. Ovum yang sudah keluar dari ovarium sudah menunggu sperma di saluran telur. Kemudian terjadilah perpaduan kromosom X dari ovum dengan kromosom Y dari androsperma sehingga terbentuklah zygot XY, cikal bakal laki-laki.

5. Jika hubungan intim dilakukan di luar masa subur tersebut, tidak akan terjadi kehamilan.

Seorang perempuan hanya menghasilkan satu telur pada setiap periode haid, yaitu pada hari ovulasi. Pembuahan (fertilisasi) dapat terjadi jika hubungan intim dilakukan pada masa-masa subur karena pada saat-saat itu ada kemungkinan ovum masih hidup dan bertemu dengan sperma yang hidup. Di luar masa itu, tidak ada ovum hidup yang bisa dibuahi oleh sperma sehingga tidak dapat terjadi kehamilan. Jadi Mau anak laki-laki atau Perempuan??

Physiological Changes in Pregnancy

2011-06-24T13:55:00.000+07:00

The average woman is not ready to face many changes during pregnancy. The body must change its physiological and homeostatic mechanisms in pregnancy to ensure the fetus is provided for. Increases in blood sugar, breathing and cardiac output are all required.[citation needed]
Hormonal

Pregnant women experience adjustments in their endocrine system.

Levels of progesterone and estrogens rise continually throughout pregnancy, suppressing the hypothalamic axis and subsequently the menstrual cycle. Estrogen is mainly produced by the placenta and is associated with fetal well–being. Women also experience increased human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG); which is produced by the placenta. This maintains progesterone production by the corpus luteum. The increased progesterone production, first by corpus luteum and later by the placenta, mainly functions to relax smooth muscle.

Prolactin levels increase due to maternal pituitary gland enlargement by 50%. This mediates a change in the structure of the mammary gland from ductal to lobular-alveolar. Parathyroid hormone is increased which leads to increases of calcium uptake in the gut and reabsorption by the kidney. Adrenal hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone also increase.

Human placental lactogen (hPL) is produced by the placenta and stimulates lipolysis and fatty acid metabolism by the woman, conserving blood glucose for use by the fetus. It can also decrease maternal tissue sensitivity to insulin, resulting in gestational diabetes.[citation needed]
Musculoskeletal

The body's posture changes as the pregnancy progresses. The pelvis tilts and the back arches to help keep balance. Poor posture occurs naturally from the stretching of the woman's abdominal muscles as the fetus grows. These muscles are less able to contract and keep the lower back in proper alignment. The pregnant woman has a different pattern of gait. The step lengthens as the pregnancy progresses, due to weight gain and changes in posture. On average, a woman's foot can grow by a half size or more during pregnancy. In addition, the increased body weight of pregnancy, fluid retention, and weight gain lowers the arches of the foot, further adding to the foot's length and width. The influences of increased hormones such as estrogen and relaxin initiate the remodeling of soft tissues, cartilage and ligaments. Certain skeletal joints such as the pubic symphysis and sacroiliac widen or have increased laxity.[citation needed]
Physical
Illustration of fundal height at various points during pregnancy

One of the most noticeable alterations in pregnancy is the gain in weight. The enlarging uterus, the growing fetus, the placenta and liquor amnii, the acquisition of fat and water retention, all contribute to this increase in weight. The weight gain varies from person to person and can be anywhere from 5 pounds (2.3 kg) to over 100 pounds (45 kg). In America, the doctor-recommended weight gain range is 25 pounds (11 kg) to 35 pounds (16 kg), less if the woman is overweight, more (up to 40 pounds (18 kg)) if the woman is underweight.

Other physical changes during pregnancy include breasts increasing two cup sizes.
Cardiovascular

The woman is the sole provider of nourishment for the embryo and later, the fetus, and so her plasma and blood volume slowly increase by 40-50% over the course of the pregnancy to accommodate the changes.[1] The increase is mainly due to an increase in plasma volume through increased aldosterone. It results in an increase in heart rate (15 beats/min more than usual), stroke volume, and cardiac output. Cardiac output increases by about 50%, mostly during the first trimester. The systemic vascular resistance also drops due to the smooth muscle relaxation and overall vasodilation caused by elevated progesterone, leading to a fall in blood pressure. Diastolic blood pressure consequently decreases between 12–26 weeks, and increases again to pre-pregnancy levels by 36 weeks. If the blood pressure becomes abnormally high, the woman should be investigated for pre-eclampsia and other causes of hypertension. This is due to an increase in plasma volume through increased aldosterone. Progesterone may also interact with the aldosterone receptor, thus leading to increased levels. Red blood cell numbers increase due to increased erythropoietin levels.

Cardiac function is also modified, with increased heart rate and increased stroke volume. A decrease in vagal tone and increase in sympathetic tone is the cause. Blood volume increases act to increase stroke volume of the heart via Starling's law. After pregnancy the change in stroke volume is not reversed. Cardiac output rises from 4 to 7 liters in the 2nd trimester.

Blood pressure also fluctuates. In the first trimester it falls. Initially this is due to decreased sensitivity to angiotensin and vasodilation provoked by increased blood volume. Later, however, it is caused by decreased resistance to the growing uteroplacental bed.[citation needed]
Respiratory

Progesterone may act centrally on chemoreceptors to reset the set point to a lower partial pressure of carbon dioxide. This maintains an increased tidal volume even at a decreased level of carbon dioxide.[2] This, in turn, results in that the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) increases slightly and that of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) decreases during pregnancy. The resulting rise in blood pH (respiratory alkalosis) are compensated for by increased excretion of bicarbonate via the urine, maintaining a normal acid-base balance.[2]

Decreased functional residual capacity is seen, typically falling from 1.7 to 1.35 litres,[citation needed] due to the compression of the diaphragm by the uterus. The compression also causes a decreased total lung capacity (TLC) by 5% and decreased expiratory reserve volume. Tidal volume increases with 30-40%, from 0.45 to 0.65 litres,[citation needed] and minute ventilation by 30-40%[1] giving an increase in pulmonary ventilation. This is necessary to meet the increased oxygen requirement of the body, which reaches 50 mL/min, 20 mL of which goes to reproductive tissues. Overall, the net change in maximum breathing capacity is zero.[2]

Dyspnea (shortness of breath) is a symptom reported by the majority of women at some point during pregnancy. It typically begins during the first or second trimester, before chest volume is significantly restricted by growth of the uterus, so decreased lung capacity is not the primary cause. Possible factors include slightly decreased PaCO2 and the effects of progesterone on respiration, as well as the woman's subjective interpretation of increased respiratory rate in pregnancy.[2]
Hematology

During pregnancy the plasma volume increases by 50% and the red blood cell volume increases only by 20-30%.[1] Consequently, the hematocrit decreases on lab value; this is not a true decrease in hematocrit, however, but rather due to the dilution. The white blood cell count increases and may peak at over 20 mg/mL in stressful conditions. Conversely, there is a decrease in platelet concentration to a minimal normal values of 100-150 mil/mL.

A pregnant woman will also become hypercoagulable, leading to increased risk for developing blood clots and embolisms, due to increased liver production of coagulation factors, mainly fibrinogen and factor VIII (this hypercoagulable state along with the decreased ambulation causes an increased risk of both DVT and PE). Women are at highest risk for developing clots, or thrombi, during the weeks following labor. Clots usually develop in the left leg or the left iliac venous system. The left side is most afflicted because the left iliac vein is crossed by the right iliac artery. The increased flow in the right iliac artery after birth compresses the left iliac vein leading to an increased risk for thrombosis (clotting) which is exacerbated by the aforementioned lack of ambulation following delivery. Both underlying thrombophilia and cesarean section can further increase these risks.

Edema, or swelling, of the feet is common during pregnancy, partly because the enlarging uterus compresses veins and lymphatic drainage from the legs.
Metabolic

During pregnancy, both protein metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism are affected. One kilogram of extra protein is deposited, with half going to the fetus and placenta, and another half going to uterine contractile proteins, breast glandular tissue, plasma protein, and haemoglobin.

An increased requirement for nutrients is given by fetal growth and fat deposition. Changes are caused by steroid hormones, lactogen, and cortisol.

Maternal insulin resistance can lead to gestational diabetes. Increased liver metabolism is also seen, with increased gluconeogenesis to increase maternal glucose levels.[citation needed]
Nutrition
Main article: Nutrition and pregnancy

Nutritionally, pregnant women require a caloric increase of 300 kcal/day and an increase in protein to 70 or 75 g/day.[citation needed] There is also an increased folate requirement from 0.4 to 0.8 mg/day (important in preventing neural tube defects). On average, a weight gain of 20 to 30 lb (9.1 to 14 kg) is experienced.[citation needed]

All patients are advised to take prenatal vitamins to compensate for the increased nutritional requirements. The use of Omega 3 fatty acids supports mental and visual development of infants.[3] Choline supplementation of research mammals supports mental development that lasts throughout life.[4]
Renal

A pregnant woman may experience an increase in kidney and ureter size. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) commonly increases by 50%, returning to normal around 20 weeks postpartum.[1] Plasma sodium does not change because this is offset by the increase in GFR. There is decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine and glucosuria (due to saturated tubular reabsorption) may be seen. Persistent glucosuria may suggest gestational diabetes. The renin-angiotensin system is upregulated, causing increased aldosterone levels.
Gastrointestinal

During pregnancy, woman can experience nausea and vomiting (morning sickness); which may be due to elevated B-hCG and should resolve by 14 to 16 weeks.[citation needed] Additionally, there is prolonged gastric empty time, decreased gastroesophageal sphincter tone, which can lead to acid reflux, and decreased colonic motility, which leads to increased water absorption and constipation.

Want to Have a Girl? Try These Techniques

2011-06-14T18:12:00.005+07:00

Choosing the gender of your child may seem impossible, especially if you are not engaging in genetic manipulation. However, there are several techniques that can increase the likelihood of your conceiving the gender of your choice. While there is no 100% accurate way to naturally select the gender of your future child, you can increase the likelihood of having a boy or a girl by following some very easy steps.
The sperm that are responsible for having a girl carry the X chromosome. These sperm are slower than their Y counterparts and require a few different techniques if you want to ensure that they successfully reach the egg to result in a girl.
Eating the Right Foods
In order to have the right PH balance in your body to ensure that the X sperm can reach the egg successfully, you need to give them an environment that is acidic. This is considered to be ideal. Recommended foods include broccoli, apples, fish (as long as it is farm raised and contains no mercury), and dairy products. Focus on foods that are high in calcium and magnesium for the ultimate balance.
Picking the Right Time
In order to give the X sperm the chance to reach the egg, you need to time intercourse so that by the time you ovulate, the Y sperm have already died off. This means that it is ideal to have intercourse two to three days before you ovulate. Sperm can remain viable within the body for up to five days and X sperm are the longest lived. By the time the egg drops from your ovary, the only ones left will most likely be the sperm that carry the X chromosome.
Choosing the Perfect Position
In order to give the X sperm the edge they need to outlast the faster Y sperm, sexual positions that offer shallow penetration are ideal. Positions such as missionary are perfect for this, but any position where the man does not orgasm deep within the vagina will work. Once again, you are stacking the deck so that the longer lived X sperm can outlast the Y sperm before they reach their destination.
Other Factors to Consider
Whether or not a woman orgasms before a man does have some determination in the gender of the child that they will conceive. This is due to the fact that once you orgasm, the PH inside the vagina changes due to secretions. Before an orgasm, the environment within the vagina and around the cervix is acidic, which is perfect for sperm carrying the X chromosome. Once you do orgasm, the secretions change the PH to more alkalai in nature, allowing the Y sperm the chance to get through. It is recommended that a woman not orgasm first when trying for a girl.
What to Remember
Although these techniques can increase the chances of conceiving a girl, as mentioned earlier, there is no foolproof method and there are no guarantees. However, you can have a lot of fun trying and no matter what gender you end up with, the result is the same – a happy and healthy baby and a brand new addition to your family.

HOW TO HAVE A BOY, 3 Easy Steps.

2011-06-12T18:20:00.002+07:00

If you would like to increase the chances of adding a baby boy to your family, there are a few things that you can do to naturally select the gender of your child. While there is no guarantee and no method is 100% foolproof, following these steps can increase the likelihood that you will have a boy.
Before we get started, it is important to understand the difference between the sperms that carry the Y chromosome, which are responsible for conceiving a boy and the sperms that carry the X chromosome, which are responsible for conceiving a girl. The Y sperm move very quickly, are quite small and don't live as long as the X sperm do.

They are capable swimmers, but they must reach the egg quickly or they die off, leaving only the X sperm behind to fertilize the egg.
Timing Intercourse
Keeping these differences in mind, when you want to have a boy, you need to time intercourse as close as you possibly can to ovulation. The Y sperm only have so long to make it to the egg and you need to give them enough of a chance to get there before the X sperm do. If you can time intercourse to the exact day that you ovulate, you are greatly increasing your chances of having a boy.
While this doesn't always work and sometimes an X sperm will get there first, by scheduling intercourse in this way, you are giving the Y sperm the chance they need to make it to the egg first.
Choose the Right Position
Sexual positions that allow for deep penetration can also increase the likelihood of having a boy. By allowing the man to orgasm as closely as possible to the cervix, the Y sperm will have less distance to go in their journey to the egg. Since they need a headstart, you are again giving them that extra edge to make it to the egg first.

The most common positions for deep penetration include woman dominant, so called doggy style, or penetration from behind as well as reverse cowgirl. In addition to the right position, it is beneficial if the woman orgasms before the man if you are trying to have a boy. This changes the PH of the fluids near the cervix, making them hospitable to the Y sperm.

The Right Diet
The foods you eat can also impact the gender of your child. If you want to have a boy, a diet rich in foods containing sodium and potassium is essential. The perfect food for this is a banana. Sweet corn, red meat and peaches are also recommended. While you don't want to overdo the sodium, small amounts can be helpful when you are trying to conceive a boy.

Remember, these methods are not foolproof, but no matter what gender your child ends up being, the important thing is that they are healthy and happy.

Trying to Get Pregnant: Tips You Can Use Tonight

2011-06-10T09:47:00.002+07:00

Boosting your fertility doesn’t have to involve complicated procedures and expensive hormonal treatments when you are trying to get pregnant. Tips you can use such as avoiding certain habits or products that can aggravate your fertility problems can go a long way towards increasing your fertility potential. It’s important to understand which factors can help bring you closer to your dreams of parenthood. Here are some simple pregnancy tips you can try tonight.

Stay away from cigarette smoke

Sure, smoking might make you look more glamorous and desirable (or so says the tobacco ads), but it’s not going to bring you one step closer to pregnancy. According to the British Medical Association, female smokers are 40% less likely to conceive than women who do not smoke. It’s difficult to say exactly how this happens because here are literally hundreds of chemical compounds in cigarette smoke. However, researchers believe that some of these chemicals can trigger hormonal imbalances, which cause irregular menstrual cycles or anovulation. Not only that, but these harmful chemicals can also cause genetic abnormalities in mature eggs. In the likelihood that a female smoker does get pregnant, she’s still at risk of an early miscarriage if the chemicals from the smoke stay in her body.

The bad news is that female non-smokers are not necessarily in the clear. It turns out that passive smoking, or inhaling secondhand smoke, also increases the likelihood of infertility or miscarriages. It doesn’t matter who’s lighting up the cigarette; as long as you’re inhaling the harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke, your fertility is in danger. So if your partner is a smoker, ask him to step away from you whenever he needs his nicotine fix. Better yet, get him to start quitting altogether. Studies show that smoking can also contribute to male impotence by impairing sperm function and lowering sperm count.

Use foreplay to heat things up

A common problem experienced by couples trying to conceive is a lack of excitement in their sex lives. It’s completely understandable – what with the stress of work, the pressure of a ticking biological clock, and the lack of spontaneity, sex just isn’t as exciting as it used to be back when you were still dating. Instead of getting straight to the point of intercourse, spend a little more time doing foreplay. Believe it or not, foreplay can increase your fertility in two ways. The most obvious way is that it will help you feel more relaxed. By now you probably know how much stress can lower your chances of conceiving because stress hormones upset the balance of sex hormones.

Extended foreplay also encourages natural vaginal lubrication. Stress and fertility drugs tend to cause vaginal dryness, and most couples trying to conceive make the mistake of using commercial lubricants to solve this problem. Leading lubricant brands act as spermicide, even if they are water-based and contain no spermicidal chemicals, because their pH levels are too acidic. Sperm need an alkaline environment in order to survive. Although semen provides this sperm-friendly environment, the pH balance gets disrupted when a commercial lubricant is introduced. Lubricants also contain certain ingredients that affect sperm motility, or their ability to swim. Although a lubricant called Pre-Seed can provide the right environment for sperm to survive, it’s probably best to lubricate the vagina naturally with a little foreplay.

Sex positions can enhance conception

When trying to get pregnant, it makes sense to use a position that makes the journey as short as possible for the sperm. The missionary position, or the man on top, is one of the best positions for conception because it provides deep penetration and deposits the sperm right outside the opening of the uterus. Another excellent position is doggie style, or rear entry, with the woman on all fours or lying down on her belly. This also brings the sperm right in front of the cervix and is especially useful for women with an inverted uterus. And yes, MRIs actually confirm that these two positions do place the sperm closest to the egg! Positions to avoid include woman on top, or any position where gravity can prevent sperm from reaching its destination in time.

Some experts also suggest lying on your back and “bicycling” for several minutes after intercourse to help the sperm swim along. There are no fancy imaging technologies to prove that this works but if anything, it should induce a couple of giggles. And what better way is there to make babies than to be silly and have fun?

This article is based on the book “The Full Embrace^TM Pregnancy Success Program by Diana Farrell, M.A. Diana’s books on enhancing fertility have been sold all over the world, and she has helped many couples overcome their infertility and realize their dream of parenthood. She originally developed the Pregnancy Success Program as a way to overcome her own struggles with infertility.

What You Should Know About Pregnancy Home Massage Techniques

2011-06-10T09:23:00.001+07:00

If you’re like most parent’s to be, then you’re probably very interested in how home massage techniques can help to alleviate the symptoms, aches and pains that most moms to be suffer during pregnancy.

However, while there is mounting evidence that home massage can be a great way to soothe backache, limit swelling, and help to fight stretch marks, there are also a few things you should know about home massage during pregnancy before you try it yourself! Here are a few of the facts you should be aware of:

§   Before you start any kind of home massage program during pregnancy, you should first get the all clear from your doctor. There are certain conditions that limit the areas that you can practice home massage during pregnancy, and some that mean you should avoid the practice altogether.
§   It is a good idea to learn how, and where, it is safe to massage during pregnancy. Some types of pressure are not recommended during pregnancy, and it is best to learn a few techniques before you try them!
§   Certain massage oils and lotions, particularly those that contain herbs, are not considered safe for use during pregnancy. Make sure that you avoid products that contain those ingredients.
§   There are certain positions that are considered safe for massage during pregnancy – for instance, lying on your side. However, those positions that put pressure on your abdomen should be avoided.

Home massage during pregnancy can be physically, emotionally, and mentally beneficial to you, your partner, and your baby. Make sure that you educate yourself about safe practices, and that you report any strange side effects to your doctor, however, if you want to get the benefits without the risks.

How to Make Baby Twins.

2011-06-09T17:23:00.005+07:00

How to Make Baby Twins. Having twins can be a joy and a challenge. Imagine how to make twins is not an exact science, but there are some things you can do to increase your chances of having twins are cute and funny's And below are several ways or methods to increase your chances of getting twins.For boys: Wives should eat foods high in potassium and high in salt, and low calcium and magnesium: mean should eat plenty of fruits, especially bananas, should not drink milk, eggs and seafood. This was done about two months earlier. his touch done at the time of ovulation, how to know when ovulation will occur can be with ultrasound or urine tests with ovum test. How mixtures also preferably from the rear because this position is considered to create the closest distance between the tip of the penis and cervix. Female orgasm is also better, because the atmosphere in the womb female orgasm will be more alkaline, good for sperm to boys. Before associated vaginal fluid sprayed with soda (1 tablespoon baking soda mixed with 500 cc of warm boiled water)
For food girls opposite of boys. Related done for about 2-3 days before ovulation, determine at this time is more difficult, because we should know our first menstrual pattern. each couple must take care of each for a maximum can produce fertilization. Until prospective mother to conceive and give birth to healthy babies as well. Avoid fatigue both physical and spiritual activity means need to reduce the activity of which weigh up not tired and calm the mind from things that are not important for you to relax.

But every business man is no escape from the mighty god decision. His permission was man created on earth, then to keep on must be accompanied by prayer as well. Hopefully this article can be useful for those of you who are trying, good luck!

Good Nutritional Food for Pregnant Women

2011-06-08T20:26:00.000+07:00

Pregnant women need a food with good nutrition for the fetus, the following10 fast foods for pregnant woman
Healthy "fast foods"

1. Fruit
Grab an apple, banana, pear, orange, or another favorite fruit. Or if you prefer, try those handy little 4-ounce fruit cups, which count as one serving toward your daily recommendation for fruits and vegetables during pregnancy. Choose varieties packed in their own juice rather than in sugary syrup.
Find out why fruit is one of our ten best foods for pregnancy.

2. Raisins
A small (1 1/2-ounce) box provides a little boost of fiber, iron, and potassium while satisfying a sweet tooth.

3. Yogurt
One 6-ounce container of this classic nutritious-and-convenient food can provide 25 percent of your daily calcium requirement, as well as protein and several necessary vitamins and minerals. If the label says "live and active cultures," you'll also get the benefit of probiotics – helpful bacteria that aid digestion and protect your digestive tract.
Find out why Greek yogurt is one of our ten best foods for pregnancy.

4. Make-it-yourself trail mix
Add a cup of whole grain cereal to a handful of your favorite dried fruits and nuts (try dried cherries and almonds, or dried cranberries and walnuts). Keep it in a resealable bag in your desk or car for a handy, crunchy snack.
Find out why walnuts are one of our ten best foods for pregnancy.

5. Salad bar
Some fast-food restaurants and many grocery stores have salad bars where you can serve yourself practically a whole day's worth of fruits and vegetables. Load up on spinach, carrots, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, and zucchini. Add nuts, chickpeas, and kidney beans for a protein boost, and top with raisins for iron, fiber, and potassium.
Find out why dark, leafy greens are one of our ten best foods for pregnancy.

6. Baby carrots
Carrots are full of vitamin A and fiber, and you can find them in single-serving bags. Dip them in hummus or yogurt for an extra dose of nutrition or add a dab of salad dressing for flavor. Look for other prewashed veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach to make a quick dinnertime stir-fry.

7. String cheese
If you don't know about string cheese now, just wait until your baby is a toddler – this food is likely to become a favorite snack. Low-fat mozzarella sticks are full of calcium, and one stick provides the same amount of protein as an 8-ounce glass of milk.

8. Orange juice fortified with calcium and vitamin D
Just half a cup provides half the daily requirement of vitamin C and about 15 percent of your calcium needs. Grab a juice box (check the labels for maximum fortification) when you're on the go.

9. Whole grain cereal or instant oatmeal
Stash a few single-serving packages in your desk at work for a quick, filling snack. Almost all breakfast cereal is now fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, including folic acid.

10. Fat-free or low-fat cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is a good source of protein and a fair source of calcium. Look for single-serving containers in the dairy section of most grocery stores. Top with fruit or throw in a handful of nuts and dried fruit to make things more interesting.

Why Pregnant Women?...

2011-06-08T12:40:00.001+07:00

Pregnancy is the most beautiful period not only for the mother to be and her partner, but also for the whole gamut of friends, relatives and well wishers surrounding them. A woman's pregnancy is the time when the mother to be and her partner are filled with anxious thoughts about the known, lesser known and some unknown fears related topregnancy and pregnancy complications. The gift women have , of giving birth is special. Is amazing and wonderful in the same time to be able to carry in your belly a human being. Being pregnant is the most beautiful period of a woman`s life. Most women can`t wait to be get pregnant and take care of their baby. For nine months the mother accomodates with her baby.

During these 9 months women need to watch what they eat, what they drink, how much effort do they make , how much they sleep etc. During pregnancy there are many things a woman can`t do. Even if before being pregnant, the daily schedule was different , when getting pregnant everything changes. For example a smoker can`t smoke anymore to not harm in any way the baby. Everything the mother makes influences the baby`s growth and so, women need to be aware of their actions as well as the consequences. Finding out that a baby is on his way is a real joy for every member of the family. Pregnancy gives women different symptoms like : nausea, throwing up every morning, feeling always sleepy, eating a lot, a bit apettite etc. These symtoms occur in the first three months from conceiving. After the belly gets bigger and the baby grows, women start feeling him inside. After the sixth month the baby starts kicking, a sign of being perfectly healthy. The baby can also hear different sounds like, music, his mother`s voice , noise etc. He gets more attached to his mother because he can hear her more than others.

Pregnancy means, taking good care of yourself and of your baby too. Pregnancy means a lot of responsability but many women that get pregnant don`t know nothing about how to take care of a baby but after the baby is born, their motherly instict kicks in and there are no problems. Everyone is scared when first having a baby. He is a little being, fragile, sensitive that needs constant attention . It`s hard to raise a baby, but in the same time he offers you the most beautiful and special memories of your life. Pregnancy changes any women. An usual pregnancy lasts for 38 or 40 weeks. After this period the baby can come out , the natural way or through surgery. There are women that choose togive birth naturally even if it`s more painful and complicated or through a surgery that doesn`t leave nasty marks.

As a conclusion. Being pregnant is one of the most important parts of anyone`s life. Our reason on earth is to perpetuate the species as often as we can. There are families that have one child and there are others that have 8 children. Pregnancy is a thing that makes couples be more close to each other. Many relationships become stronger when a baby is conceived. Having a baby is easy, raising him is more harder, so people should be more wise and responsable if they want to start a family.

What is VBAC

2011-06-04T13:23:00.000+07:00

1. DEFINITIONSVBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) was a vaginal birth process is performed on patients who have had cesarean section in previous pregnancy or have had surgery on the uterine wall (eg one or more intramural myomectomy). This is a vaginal birth after one or more of surgical sesaria.

2. The conduct VBAC REQUIREMENTSAs for some of the requirements that must be met if a patient with a history of SS (cesarean section) to undergo vaginal delivery (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean), namely: a history of cesarean section 1 times with the type of low transverse uterine incision, pelvic area, has never undergone surgical removal of myomas or history torn uterus, doctors assist during childbirth, has the personnel and facilities that can monitor delivery closely, can perform immediate cesarean section in 30 minutes including the readiness of the operating room, anesthesia physicians and other personnel.Some other requirements include:1. There is no indication of cesarean section on pregnancy when the fetus is like latitude, breech, large baby, placenta previa.2. There is a complete medical record of the history of previous cesarean section (the operator, type of incision, complications, duration of treatment).3. Patients soon as possible to being treated in hospital after there are signs of labor.4. Blood available for transfusion.5. Approval of medical follow-on benefits and risks.
Recommendations of the American Obsterticians and Ginecologist (1999) concerning the selection of candidates for vaginal pelahiran with a history of sectio saesarea (VABC)Selection CriteriaHistory of one or two times a low transverse cesarean saesarea.Clinically adequate pelvis.No scarring or other uterine rupture historyDuring active labor is always available doctor who is able to monitor labor and perform an emergency cesarean saesarea.Availability of anesthesia and personnel for emergency cesarean saesareaFrom the american college of obstetricans and ginecologists (1999).From the above table should also be taken into account in the case history of multiple cesarean sectio, scar tissue is not known, buttocks presentation, multiple pregnancy, pregnancy postmatur, and suspicion macrosomia. Prior VBAC held on the above circumstances need to be done further studies about the side effects.Flamm and Geiger score can also be used to assess suitable candidates for vaginal birth. The score Flamm and Geiger for VBAC include:1. Age below 40 years (2 points).2. There is a history of natural childbirth / per vagina:a. Before and after cesarean (4 points)b. After the first fault (2 points)c. Before the first fault (1 point)d. Never had a vaginal birth (0 points)3. Indications of previous cesarean deliveries is in addition to not forward (1poin)Parameters 1-3 this means can be assessed before entering the labor.4. Leveling of the cervix (assessed by the physician in childbirth)
  a. > 75% (2 points)
  b. 25-75% (1 point)
  c. <25% (o points)5. Cervical dilatation at least 4 cm (1 point).Further points add up, and seen the value of the percentage of success:0-2: 42-49%3: 59-60%4: 64-67%5: 77-79%6: 88-89%7: 93%80-10: 95-99%When the percentage of success is less than 50%, patients are strongly encouraged through the fault again. But when more than 90%, recommended through the vagina.

3. The conduct VBAC BENEFITS The benefits of a VBAC compared with cesarean section include:a. Avoiding another scar on the uterus. This is important if you plan on subsequent pregnancies. The more scars that have in the womb, the more likely a problem with the pregnancy later.b. Reducing pain after childbirth so that the hospitalization is shorter.c. Less likely to have difficulty breathing after she was born, although some babies have this problem.d. Breastfeeding is generally easier after a vaginal birth (normal).e. Reduce the risk of infection, injury (bowel, urinary tract, etc.), and the possibility to get blood clots in the legs, which can occur fromoperation.

4. Risks of VBAC.The most serious risk when VBAC is that the C-section scar could open during labor. It is very rare. But when it occurs, can be very serious for both mother and baby. The risk that a scar will tear the very low during VBAC when you have only one low cesarean scar and your labor does not start with medicine. This risk is why VBAC is only offered by hospitals that can perform an emergency C-section fast.Based on several studies that have been done, there are several risk factors for uterine ruptures. Based on the Shipp et al, 2002, maternal age> 30 years 3 times higher risk than women with age <30 years. Spacing of <18 months increased the risk of 3x (Shipp et al 2001), fever after previous cesarean section increased the risk 4x (Shipp et al 2003), stitching 1 layer of the uterus increases the risk almost 4 times compared with 2 layers (Bujold, 2002), number of previous SS> 2x increased risk of 4.5 x (Caughey 1999) while the induction of labor with oxytocin increases the risk of 4.6 x (Zelop 1999). This type is also highly affect its uterine incision. Classical incision / T upside down 4-9% risk of uterine rupture, low vertical 1-7%, while the low transverse incision 0.1 to 1.5%. A history of previous vaginal delivery lowered the risk of rupture 0.2 (Shipp 2000).

5. LABOR MANAGEMENT VBAC.More spontaneous deliveries are expected in women with a history of cesarean section. However, research has been done so far stated that labor induction is safe as long as there are indications in the mother and fetus as well as patients are eligible candidates for VBAC. Drugs that can be used for cervical ripening in the former cesarean section is a prostaglandin E2 gel, a gift can be directly on the posterior vaginal fornix or applied to the cervical canal. Both methods seem fairly safe and effective in patients who will undergo VBAC. Misoprostol is currently very widely used for cervical ripening in women with no history of cesarean section was not be used for the same purpose in the former because of the high incidence of cesarean section scar rupture.Oxytocin infusion is the dominant method for inducing labor or augmentation, and the results of a meta-analysis was incidence of uterine rupture in the former compared with no history of cesarean section cesarean section who received intravenous Oxytocin is balanced, approximately 0.5 -0 1% in both groups.Regarding whether there are differences in doses of Oxytocin in women without and with a history of SC associated with the occurrence of uterine rupture is still a question. Goetzl et al. conduct a case control panelitian about it, and found no significant perbadan in the use of oxytocin among the SC with've never ever, both in terms of the initial dose, dose titration interval, maximum dose, the time when the maximum dose.2.6. IMPLEMENTATION VBACPatients treated at 38 weeks gestation or more and made preparations such as normal delivery. Conducted pemerikssaan NST or CST (if already inpartu), if possible even be continuous electronic fetal heart monitoring. Progress is monitored and evaluated labor as labor is usually, ie using standard partograph. Any pathology or progress of labor, giving an indication for immediate delivery to end it as soon as possible (ie with cesarean section again). Second stage of labor should not be allowed more than 30 minutes, so it must be taken measures to accelerate the second stage (extraction forceps or vacuum extraction) if within that time the unborn baby. It is advisable to conduct exploration / inspection of the integrity of the lining of the uterus after the birth of the placenta, especially at the location of previous cesarean section slices. Expression is strictly prohibited conduct fundus uteri (perasat Kristeller). If the conditions for vaginal delivery not being met (eg, stage II with a head that is still high), cesarean section can be done again. If cesarean section performed again, attempted wherever possible slices follow previous scarring, so that there will be so only one (1) scar / incision.