Pregnancy week by week

Week by Week pregnancy

Weeks 4 - 12

Congratulations, you're pregnant! A lot happens during the first trimester of pregnancy. From pregnancy symptoms to baby’s development, here's what to know about the first trimester weeks, from 4 weeks to 12 weeks pregnant.

4 Weeks pregnant At 4 weeks pregnant, pregnancy symptoms may kick in, and baby is turning from a blastocyst into an embryo.

5 Weeks pregnant At 5 weeks pregnant, you may be feeling mood swings, and baby is developing major organs.

6 Weeks pregnant At 6 weeks pregnant, you may be experiencing fatigue, and your baby is starting to grow arms and legs.

7 Weeks pregnant At 7 weeks pregnant, morning sickness may be kicking in, and your baby has doubled in size since last week.

8 Weeks pregnant At 8 weeks pregnant, you can hear your baby's heartbeat now, and you'll be taking many trips to the bathroom.

9 weeks pregnant At 9 weeks pregnant, you may be having pregnancy headaches, and baby is starting to develop bones.

10 Weeks pregnant At 10 weeks pregnant, you may be feeling lower back pain, and your baby is now officially a fetus!

11 Weeks pregnant At 11 weeks pregnant, you still may have morning sickness, while baby's starting to develop fingers and toes.

12 Weeks pregnant At 12 weeks pregnant, you may be starting to show! And your baby is developing reflexes and growing fast.

Weeks 13-27 You're in the second trimester of pregnancy! These guides for 13 weeks pregnant to 27 weeks pregnant will help you get ready for this stage of pregnancy. From ultrasounds to development, here's what's happening with you and baby during the second trimester weeks.

13 Weeks pregnant At 13 weeks pregnant, you'll start needing some extra calories to grow baby, and baby's getting fingerprints.

14 Weeks pregnant At 14 weeks pregnant, you might be experiencing round ligament pain, and your baby is developing lanugo.

15 Weeks pregnant At 15 weeks pregnant, you may experience a libido boost, and your baby is starting to see light.

16 Weeks pregnant At 16 weeks pregnant, you may have that 'pregnancy glow,' and your baby is developing taste buds.

17 Weeks pregnant At 17 weeks pregnant, you might feel your baby kick, and your baby is practicing sucking and swallowing.

18 Weeks pregnant At 18 weeks pregnant, you're gaining about 0.454 kilogram a week and may have balance issues. And your baby can hear!

19 Weeks Pregnant At 19 weeks pregnant, you may start feeling baby moving around, and their senses are developing.

20 Weeks Pregnant

At 20 weeks pregnant, you are halfway through your pregnancy!

21 Weeks Pregnant At 21 weeks pregnant, you may have digestive issues, and baby is now being measured from head to toe.

22 Weeks pregnant

At 22 weeks pregnant, your baby's facial features are more distinct, and get some facts about preeclampsia. 23 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is still transparent this week—but that will soon change as they begin to store fat.

24 Weeks pregnant At 24 weeks pregnant, you're prepping for your gestational diabetes test, and baby is developing surfactant. 25 Weeks pregnant At 25 weeks pregnant, you may be having trouble sleeping, and your baby knows your voice. 26 Weeks pregnant At 26 weeks pregnant, you might want to think about a birth plan. Plus, your baby's eyes are developing.

27 Weeks pregnant At 27 weeks pregnant, are you having Braxton Hicks contractions? And your baby might start dreaming this week!

28 Weeks pregnant

Weeks 28- 42 It's the third trimester now, and your baby will be here soon. As you prepare, find out what's happening with you and baby during these third trimester weeks. Here's what to know about this pregnancy stage, from contractions to birth.

28 Weeks pregnant At 28 weeks pregnant, it's the third trimester! Your baby's brain is developing, and fatigue may return. 29 Weeks pregnant

At 29 weeks pregnant, you can start prepping for what's to come in labor, and your baby's building baby fat. 30 Weeks pregnant At 30 weeks pregnant, you may be feeling heartburn and mood swings, while your baby is putting on weight. 31 Weeks pregnant

At 31 weeks pregnant, you may be feeling more aches and pains as your baby is getting bigger. 32 Weeks pregnant

At 32 weeks pregnant, you may be experiencing the urge to nest, and your baby is practicing breathing. 33 Weeks pregnant

At 33 weeks pregnant, your baby's bones are hardening, and you may find yourself forgetting things. 34 Weeks pregnant At 34 weeks pregnant, you may be feeling more pelvic pressure, and your baby's tiny nails have grown. 35 Weeks pregnant

At 35 weeks pregnant, you may be experiencing signs that labor is near, and baby's hearing is fully developed. 36 Weeks pregnant

At 36 weeks pregnant, your baby may have 'dropped,' and you may be experiencing the classic pregnancy waddle. 37 Weeks pregnant

At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby is now considered early term, and you may be getting ready for labor. 38 Weeks pregnant

At 38 weeks pregnant, your baby’s vocal cords are developed, and you may be feeling some anxiety. 39 Weeks pregnant

At 39 weeks pregnant, your baby is now 'full term,' and you may be feeling some lightning crotch (!). 40 Weeks pregnant

At 40 weeks pregnant, your baby's growth has slowed, and you may be considering natural induction methods. 41 Weeks pregnant At 41 weeks pregnant, your baby's nails are still growing, and you're probably wondering when baby will come. 42 Weeks pregnant

At 42 weeks pregnant, if your baby doesn't come on their own, you'll probably be induced.

Yoga for pregnant woman!

Pregnancy can be a difficult period for women. It is a changing and different time for a woman's body when you are preparing to bring another life to earth. You may experience some side effects, and some actions would need to be avoided.

But what about Pregnancy Yoga? Not really! Through this blog, we will look at the best pregnancy asanas for pregnant women.

Marjariasana or the Cat Pose

Some women experience stiffness and aches in their bodies during pregnancy. The Cat pose works well for relaxing the body and the mind.

Steps:

1. First up, come on to your knees with your palms on the ground

2. Take a deep breath and raise your neck while you draw the spine inwards and throw out the tail bone

3. Now, exhale and put your face back down

4. Try to move your spine outwards and inwards along with the breath movement

5. You must practice this yoga for 10 to 12 rounds

Trikonasana or the Triangle Pose

Trikonasana has been known to strengthen the knees and joints. It also stretches the spine, legs, and neck. Overall, this pose helps in maintaining the body's flexibility during pregnancy. You will also feel lighter since this pose aids digestion and calms the mind.

It is suggested to first practice some warm-up exercises to avoid any injuries.

Steps:

1. Stand erect along with your feet apart

2. Take a breath in and then bring your arms sideways for them to come to the shoulder level

3. Take your right foot to the right side

4. Now, exhale and turn your body to the right side with your right hand towards the ground. Your left hand should be upwards.

5. The left-arm will be in a straight line with the right arm

6. It would help if you held this posture for a while

7. Do not forget to repeat it on the other side

Baddha Konasana or Butterfly Pose

This is another Pregnancy Yoga pose that enhances your flexibility, specifically in the groin area. It also aids in opening up the hips. Practicing this pose in the last trimester can also be helpful in the delivery process.

Butterfly pose is suited for people with thigh pain and knee ache during pregnancy. This asana promotes blood circulation and thus reduces stress and helps indigestion.

Steps:

1. You must sit with your back straight on the ground with both the feet soles touching each other.

2. Your feet should be as close to the pelvis as possible

3. You should hold the feet with your hands and flap your legs

4. Once you inhale, try to feel the energy in your backbone

5. With every breath, you are bound to feel the energy in the spine

6. Try to stay in this position for about 2 or 3 minutes

Wrap Up

That's it, folks! The best yoga for pregnant women is listed for you in the crispest way possible. Do try these asanas under the supervision of an expert and enjoy your pregnancy to the peak!

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Coconut Oil Baby Massage Benefits, Tips to Do Coconut Massage for Infants

Babies are the most delicate, sensitive and tender beings who benefit greatly from newborn's body massages in their early life as it helps them in building strong bones and good blood circulation. We Indians almost have a routine chalked out for newborn baby massaging. Choosing the best massage oil for your little one can be marked as one of the tough tasks you would have to face early in parenthood, like I did.

Especially with the gigantic variety of baby massage products in the market i.e. almond oil, coconut oil etc. There is always a sense of doubt in the minds of new parents as to what is the best for their newborn baby. Some parents like to experiment and trust new age products while others vouch completely on traditional products because of the trust their elders have imbibed in them.

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Why Is Coconut Oil Preferred For Infant Massaging?

Being completely natural, hygienic, safe and light on your infant's soft and supple skin, coconut oil offers a great deal of benefits for your baby. One key role of massage oils is to moisturize and hydrate the skin. Coconut oil does exactly that and being light on the skin, it lets the skin breathe easily too. Coconut oil has been proved to have loads of therapeutic and relaxing effects on the skin. It has a tendency to heal, re-hydrate and moisturize the skin while being fast absorbent as well. It is a versatile oil and can be used to cool the skin in summers and warm the skin in winters. This property makes it an all-the-year-round oil for baby massages.Coconut Oil Baby Massage Benefits

Coconut Oil Baby Massage Benefits for Baby Skin

Focusing on more traditional choices, today we bring you some benefits of coconut oil for baby massage.

1. Treating cradle cap: Common in newborns, coconut oil helps in case they develop cradle cap. Basically a type of dermatitis which affects babies in early weeks of life causing a layer of flaky skin or dandruff like phenomenon on the top of the head, it can be dealt with by lightly massaging coconut oil on the scalp. Retain the oil for 20 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water

2. Get long and smooth hair: If the TV ads have not yet convinced you, let me assure that coconut oil can do wonders for baby hair. A small amount of oil on your infant's hair every night will make them grow beautifully and have a great texture

3. Baby Eczema: When a infant's skin becomes very dry and itchy, the condition is known as eczema. Massaging with coconut oil helps with eczema by improving the areas affected. Helps by moisturizing and making the skin soft, hydrated

4. Effective to treat diaper rashes: Diapers are the new way of life for new parents now. Babies suffer from diaper rashes pretty often in their early life. Coconut oil can be greatly helpful in such cases as it helps in minimizing redness, pain and intensity of the rashes

5. Relief for chapped lips: Applying coconut oil slightly on your baby's lips will help with chapped and dry lips, especially in winters

6. Insect bites: Your newborn cannot fend off the pesky creatures who come in quest for treating themselves. Insect bites can look quite sore and the skin may appear red. You can apply coconut oil on mosquito bites to get relief and the newborn baby will benefit from it's anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties

7. Treating baby lice: A baby can catch lice if someone else in the house gets it. If this so happens, applying coconut oil will help in this regard and also control the spread and new infestation

8. Ease teething pains: Applying coconut oil on gums will help in reducing teething pain as it is anti-inflammatory and will soothe inflammation on the gums. Take a little coconut oil and lightly massage in your newborn's baby's gums. Alternatively, you can apply some coconut oil on your newborn baby's teething toys

9. Body lotion: Coconut oil is light and easily absorbent so it can be used as a body lotion as well. Dab a bit of oil into your hands and massage your infant's body thoroughly

10. As a cold rub: A infant's immune system is not very strong and he may catch cold often if exposed to temperature changes. Coconut oil can come to the rescue even then. Add a few drops of coconut oil to peppermint oil or eucalyptus oil, mix them up and warm the mixture in your hands. Now rub it on your baby's chest to get rid of co

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