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February 24, 2010

Some Basics To Get For Your New Baby

Filed under: Pregnancy — Tags: , — Jennifer @ 12:53 am

There are only a few key things that you actually need to get for your new baby when you bring them into your home. They will need somewhere to sleep, some clothing to wear and something to bathe in. Other that this all of your attention will be geared towards your new child’s safety and so all other items will be on the periphery.

First and foremost, your new baby will need somewhere to sleep. You should look to get something practical and functional that will fulfill all of your requirements. The mattress should be nice and thin and soft and should fit nicely within the crib, covered by a cotton sheet.

You must make sure that there is no pillow or any sort of cushions as these can prevent the air from circulating properly which can lead to the baby over-heating which can prove fatal. For coverings, use cotton blankets and make sure that they do not have any loose threads hanging off as these can prove to be a choking hazard, particularly as the child get older.

It is also important that you make sure that your baby sleeps on his back. Have a summer baby monitor or some sort of variation that will allow you to be able to both hear and see you baby when they are along in the crib.

You should look to clothe your baby in clothes that provide comfort and safety only. Do not consider anything fashionable unless it also manages to fulfill all of the desired requirements. You should look to get clothing that is made of something like cotton and is machine washable. Cotton is nice against your child’s skin unlike synthetic and woollen materials.

When it comes to bathing you can quite easily bathe your new baby in the sink or you could go for some form of baby bath that attaches to the bath. One good choice would be a spa baby that allows the child to sit upright and can remain relaxed and comfortable as you wash them. With this product it is also very difficult for the child to slip under the water so it is very safe.

Once they are done being washed use some baby bath towels that are better against their skin that regular towels that adults use. For the car you will also want to attach a car seat for travelling.

February 23, 2010

Must Haves For New Parents

Filed under: Pregnancy — Tags: , , — Jennifer @ 1:55 am

The most important time of a person’s life is when they become a parent. Any new parent can tell you that they want their infant to have the best start in life. The parent wants to ensure that they have all equipment they will need to keep the baby healthy.

A baby bath is a product that is much needed by parents. An infant is difficult to bath and can be very slippery when wet. They do not have control of their head. One of the more important items a new parent will need is this as it has an inclined area for the infant.

There are many baths in the marketplace. Typically they have an inclined position for infants. Some fit in the kitchen sink. Some tubs can accommodate from infant to toddler. Many types of tubs can fold away for easy storage. They come in many shapes and styles. Prices average around $20 to $25.

It has been proven that breastfeeding is important for an infant’s health during the first year of life. Many mothers work outside of the home and still breast feed. They maintain their milk supply by using a breast pump at work. They can pump and store milk until they get home and back to the infant.

The Avent breast pump is an exceptional item. This machine pumps with hospital grade efficiency. It even offers dual pumping. It has eight washable parts and features one button control on the hand piece. It has an AC adapter, uses the Avent bottles and has a breast shield. Prices vary but typically fall about $350 for this product.

A car seat is required by all states for an infant to ride in while in a motor vehicle. There are many car seats on the market. Research is first thing that needs to be completed before buying it. The Graco Car Seat offers the infant many different models. A popular model is the Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat. This type can snap into the stroller and that makes it very easy. There is no need to disturb a sleeping infant to move them from car seat to stroller. Also the mother does not need to lug around the car seat by her arm. They can get very heavy as the infant gets older. Cost is about $100.

There are some must haves for new parents. Car seats, baby baths and breast pumps are on top of the list. These are very valuable pieces of equipment. Prices will vary so shop around. These products do help ensure the health and well being of the new precious cargo. Any new parent can attest to having the knowledge that the baby is safe and healthy is completely worth its weight in gold.

Infertility Hormones

Filed under: Pregnancy — Tags: , — Jennifer @ 1:55 am

So they figured out that it’s your hormones that are preventing you from conceiving? When it comes to dealing with infertility, hormones are always a method of treatment although there are some side effects associated with taking infertility hormones so be sure to do your reading.

Some medications can regulate the quantities of hormones in your system to aid your body to sort itself out.

The medications listed below may be prescribed for the ladies:

· Bromocriptine – Prolactin prevents ovulation and promotes breast milk production, so bromocriptine suppresses prolactin to help you ovulate. You could experience low blood pressure, nausea, headaches and maybe even dizziness as well.

· Clomiphene – LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) are required to help the ovaries release good quality eggs and this drug stimulates the pituitary gland to produce FSH and LH. It is rather inexpensive and relatively successful, especially if you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) or irregular periods, although you could experience insomnia, nausea, tender breasts and headaches while you’re taking it.

· Metoformin – Stimulates ovulation through suppressing the male hormones in the body (usually a side effect of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) or insulin resistance).

Actual hormones could also aid ovulation.

· Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) – This contains FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) which are extracted from the urine of postmenopausal women and is generally prescribed if you have trouble with your pituitary gland and the other drugs haven’t worked. HMGs are fairly expensive and success rates vary. The extra ultrasounds to confirm if the drug is working will also add to the expense. Your chances of spontaneous abortion or enlarged ovaries are amplified, as are your odds of multiple or premature births which have dangers of their own.

· Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) – These operate in partnership with hMGs to encourage ovulation and may also treat endometriosis although potential side effects include ovarian cysts, increased odds of multiple births and enlarged ovaries.

· Urofollitropin (FSH) – This can help encourage the ovaries to ovulate and is normally prescribed for women suffering from PCOS if clomiphene is not effective.

· Luteinizing Hormone – Releasing Hormone (LH-RH) – Endometriosis and Pituitary gland abnormalities can be treated with LH-RH. It is rather tricky to administer and it raises your chance of multiple births and infections.

· Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH) – Stimulates the pituitary gland to aid ovulation.

· Progesterone – Encourages the uterus to make a coating for the zygote to implant.

For the guys:

Infertility hormones don’t work for men as effectively as they do for the ladies, however they can be effective in certain circumstances. Here is a list of the hormones and medications that might be prescribed for the men. You’ll notice that a number of them are similar to those prescribed for women.

· Testosterone – Regulates general reproductive function by imitating natural testosterone.

· Gn-RH – Gn-RH promotes the release of FSH by the pituitary gland which in turn stimulates the testes to produce sperm and LH which stimulates the manufacture of testosterone.

· Bromocriptine – Men can also have an excess of prolactin and this will prevent testosterone from being produced and cause sperm to be malformed. This may be treated with bromocriptine, be sure to check out the risks first! Hallucinations are not fun…

· hCG & FSH – Stimulates healthy sperm formation. These are thought to be two of the most helpful infertility hormones for men.

Side Effects

Find out what to anticipate from the medication you are taking to avoid any undesirable interactions. A possible risk of many infertility hormones is the high risk of multiple pregnancies (at once). That might not seem like such a negative thing to you now. As much as it seems to make sense to get two (or three or four) for one pregnancy, multiples are more apt to develop complications and be born prematurely, thus raising the odds of further health and growth problems.

Hopefully this has given you some help in deciding whether you would like to go for the infertility hormones or not. Best of luck to you!

Here is more information on PCOS and Infertility. Here is a website with a free mini-course dedicated to Infertility.

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