Preparation of delivery

Preparation of delivery

1. Father and mother of the expecting baby have to be ready psychologically to welcome third person in your family.
2. After six months, pack a bag with necessary items for baby and mother. For baby, pack washed and dried clothes, pieces of cotton clothes, pampers, tissue paper and baby care items. For mother, pack sets of dresses, inner wears, sanitary pads, comb, bath soap, shampoo,phone charger and bar soap. Pack a plate, glass, thermo-flask, a small knife to cut fruits, and spoon also. Arrange all items in a bag and keep it aside. When emergency comes, you can quickly rush to hospital with the packed bag, with out wasting time.
3. Keep the house clean and tidy.
4. Arrange a room with attached bathroom for mother and baby. Plan an area for baby bath, it should be well ventilated and clean.
5. Mother should keep the body clean and tidy always to prevent post delivery infections. Remove hairs of private parts of the body including axillary region.
6. You should keep contact numbers of relatives or friends in your hand for an emergency purpose.
7. Arrange vehicles for emergency transportation to hospital.
8. Arrange extra money in your hand for hospital expenses.
9. Plan and arrange a source of blood of mother's group for blood transfusion if  needed.

Reliability of the information 

"We live in the midst of so many answers, suggestions and options to one question itself. During my antenatal period, I found very difficult to opt the best do's for my baby, despite of being a professional nurse. After a lot of readings, observations, brainstorming discussions with my colleagues who are nursing experts, health professionals and experienced mothers, and I have opted the best things for my baby, implemented and succeeded too. In spite of committing trials and errors during your parenting time, you can read and implement it. If you have any queries or suggestions, great welcome to my blog."

                                                                                  Mrs.Ponnambily Jobin

Tips for having a healthy baby during pregnancy

Tips for having a healthy baby during pregnancy

1. Stay active and have rest too. Try to do your daily chores/job till the time of having signs of labor. 
2. Be happy and cool. Don't get stressed.
3. Take prescribed supplements such as Iron, Calcium and Folic acid tablets. Avoid other medicines.
4. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, processed foods, bakery/junk foods. Have clean home made foods. Try to avoid restaurant foods also.
5. Quit smoking.
6. Avoid sweet (increases blood sugar), spicy (increases heartburn and acidity) and salty (increases blood pressure) foods.
7. Drink plenty of water, to balance amniotic fluid for the baby growth. Do not compromise the intake of fluids and food, even if you have vomiting.
8. Avoid fish with high mercury level and foods contain antibiotic like chicken, mutton, prawns etc.
9. Avoid dusty/smoky polluted environment. If you are living in a city, please wear mask or cover your nose and mouth with a towel while in outside.
10. Have plenty of vegetables, greens and fruits in your diet. Please be noted that do not take sweetened fruit juices (increases blood sugar).
11. Do antenatal exercises.
12. Do not do anything, which causes abdominal pressure. Watch carefully, while having relationship with partner, to avoid premature rupture of the membranes.
13. Do not worry about urine leakage while laughing or coughing, it would be normal after delivery.
14. Massage your body with oil and take shower daily to stay clean and helps to reduce stretch marks on your body.

Reliability of the information 

"We live in the midst of so many answers, suggestions and options to one question itself. During my antenatal period, I found very difficult to opt the best do's for my baby, despite of being a professional nurse. After a lot of readings, observations, brainstorming discussions with my colleagues who are nursing experts, health professionals and experienced mothers, and I have opted the best things for my baby, implemented and succeeded too. In spite of committing trials and errors during your parenting time, you can read and implement it. If you have any queries or suggestions, great welcome to my blog."

Mrs.Ponnambily Jobin

Health benefits of banana flower

Health benefits of banana flower
Banana flower is a large one, which grows at the end of the bunch of bananas. The color of the flower is dark purple-red.  It is rich in Vitamin A & C and has wonderful health benefits. 

Banana flower

 The major health benefits are:

1. It has antibacterial activity and cures the infection
2. It enhances immunity of the body
3. It may help to recover from malaria, as it is known to prevent the growth of malaria parasites
4. It is rich in fiber and helps to prevent blood sugar 
5. It is rich in iron and helps to increases hemoglobin of the body
6. It helps to increase lactation, moreover cures the excessive bleeding and prevents constipation too. Postnatal mothers and lactating mothers can have three times per week
7. The antioxidants in banana flower prevents cancer
8. It helps to prevent aging
9. It helps to increase progesterone and prevents excessive menstruation bleeding
10. It helps to support weight loss
11.  It is known for rich source of vitamins and minerals
12. It can be served as antidepressants due to Magnesium
13. It helps to prevent uterus related problems
14. It helps in healthy digestion 
15. It is known for treating diseases related to memory loss.