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15 epic beginning pictures that show the gender screen is really worth the wait

By معلومات 4 عرب - July 28, 2018

The journey of pregnancy is littered with various moments of – in random order – joy, pleasure, happiness, caution, pain, surprise, and suspense! Sure, you’ve read that right, suspense it is – of knowing the gender of the baby. Even as some international locations have a complete ban on gender reveal to prevent feticides,
there are some who leave the choice to the new mother and father.. So, those of you who went for it, we’re sure it was a happy moment at the sonogram ward. However,
for those who’ve waited it out for nine months, we salute your persistence, people! Because more often than not, the suspense is really worth the wait. As many couples would possibly have located it already. What’s even more valuable is the expression upon knowing the gender of the baby seconds after delivering! These moments were ably captured by some of the best birth photographers.We proportion a number of their personal favorites here. Have a look, and make sure you have a box of tissues aroundj
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PS : The last pictures are only for affectionate mothers

15. The First Boy Of The Family

Source: Ker-Fox Photography

When Dara Crouch was pregnant, she did not expect a boy since everyone on her mom’s side had girls. To her utter surprise, she had a boy!

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14. Surprise! Surprise!

Source: Monet Nicole

Aspen, a mother of two boys, thought it would be a boy the third time around as well. But, she was in for a real big surprise when she delivered a girl!

13. A Girl? Are You Sure?

Source: Monet Nicole Photography

When Adrienne delivered for the third time, she was sure it would be a boy as she already had two sons. She couldn’t believe it when she saw it was a girl!

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12. The Wait Was Worth It!

Source: Monet Nicole Photography

This mother labored for more than a day. But when her baby girl finally arrived, both mommy and daddy were elated!

11. Is It A Boy? Really?

Source: Susannah Gill-Photographic Storytelling

The mother, Kim Guiley, concept she was carrying a girl for the second time. Her expression is evidence enough of her utter shock when she was told it was a boy!

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10. Is This For Real?

Source: Laura Fifield Photography

Natalie was so focused on giving a natural home-birth in the water tub, she almost forgot that she didn't know the gender of the baby. Of course, until he arrived!

9. When Nature Calls!

Source: Monet Nicole Photography

When Ashlee went to attend her nature’s call just before her labor, no one had an idea that her baby would just ‘drop in’! But daddy dear was there! He caught her right there in his arms.

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8. That Look Of Excitement (And Relief)!

Source: Momento Studios

Lizzy McMillan waited 37 weeks to know the gender of her baby. Yet, those 3 seconds seemed like hours until someone announced: “Its a boy”!

7. That Glow Says It All

Source: Benzel Photography

After two boys, this mother sure was glowing with happiness when she gave birth to a beautiful little girl!

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6. Cheers To The New Girl!

Source: Nicole DeHoff Photography

During her second pregnancy, everyone convinced Heather it’ll not be a girl since she already had one. But then, surprise, it was a girl! Everyone in the labor cheered for her.

5. A Rainbow Girl It Is!

Source: Benzel Photography

Candice has had a miscarriage earlier, which is why this time it was precious for her. That it was a girl, only made it worth the wait!
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4. Those Tears Of Joy.

Source: Nicole DeHoff Photography

Even the photographers are not immune to emotions this high! Watching this mother cry after knowing the gender of the baby welled up the photographer too.

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3. A Surreal Moment

It was Connie’s second time and she decided to do everything differently – from first home water delivery to not finding out the gender early. No wonder her joy knew no bounds when she delivered a girl!

We are sure these powerful pictures have moved and inspired you all. If you are in the family way and your due date is around the corner, try keeping the gender of the baby a suspense. You’ll be grateful for this decision for the rest of your life!

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2.A Girl? Are You Sure?

When Adrienne delivered for the third time, she was sure it would be a boy as she already had two sons. She couldn’t believe it when she saw it was a girl!

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1.An En-Caul Arrival!

This naughty little boy surprised his parents by arriving with his amniotic sac intact. The tears of joy are evident in the mother’s eyes.

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10 Simple Ways To Soothe Your Crying Baby

By info4 - July 25, 2018

Inside the first 12 months of your child’s life, his primary way of communicating with you may be through crying. In the beginning, it will likely be hard to apprehend why your toddler is crying. Is it a cry due to the fact he's hungry? Sleepy? Cold? Grimy? Uneasy?

After the first couple of weeks of birth, you will be able to pick up the cues on what your baby’s cry means. Attending to your baby’s cry will only comfort him and he will know that he can turn to you for any of his needs.

Why Does Your Baby Cry?

Here are some of the main reasons for newborn baby crying at night:

2. Sleepy:

Another common reason your baby cries is to tell you he is sleepy. Unlike adults, babies can’t put themselves to sleep and therefore need you to put them to sleep.

Look out for yawns, rubbing eyes, rubbing ears and lack of interest in playing.
Your baby may also show you a few signs of sleepiness before crying.

1. Hunger:

One of the main reasons your baby cries is to express hunger.

Look out for licking lips, sucking hand or thumb and being fussy.
Your baby may show you a couple of the below mentioned signs of hunger before crying.

4. Tummy Ache:

Most babies experience a tummy ache due to colic pain or gas during the first few weeks of life. In some cases, this may easily extend till the fifth month.

Colic Pain:

Colic pain is almost mysterious in its behavior and can leave your baby sleepless and crying for long hours especially at night or late evening.

If your baby suffers from colic pain, discuss it with your pediatrician. Your pediatrician may recommend oral drops to reduce the pain for your baby.

You can also regularly massage your baby’s tummy with a light hand in circular clockwise motions to ease the pain.

6. Too Cold Or Hot:

The general rule of the thumb would be to cover your baby in just one extra layer than yourself to keep them warm and comfortable.

If you are switching on the air conditioner, keep the temperature at 25°C to 26°C.
You may be swaddling your newborn baby. Ensure you don’t make him too warm with too much extra covering.
Though babies don’t tend to cry when it gets too hot for them, ensure your baby is not too hot or does not break out into a sweat.
If the weather is cold where you are staying, your baby may protest by crying during a diaper change or while changing clothes too. Keep the room warm and also try and distract your baby with toys during diaper changes.
In summer months, keep the clothing light and cover him with a thin blanket while sleeping. Ensure you use a blanket for baby only while you are awake and can supervise. Do not use a blanket at night, as it could lead to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) due to choking or smothering.
If your baby does not like a cold wipe while changing his diaper, you could consider buying a wipe warmer available in the market.

3. Dirty Diaper:

Some babies don’t enjoy rolling in their poop and would therefore throw a tantrum crying when they want to be cleaned.

In case your baby has not pooped, but the diaper feels heavy with pee it’s time for a change anyway.
Check if your baby needs to be changed into a fresh diaper.

5. Unable To Burp:

Babies tend to swallow air when they breastfeed or bottle feed and if they don’t burp it out, they tend to feel uncomfortable.

Hold your baby upright and rub his back after a feed to help burp.
It is mandatory that your baby burp, as it will ease any discomfort and should get him to stop crying. It will also prevent baby from spitting up milk.
You can also try to make your baby sit and rub his back to help him burp.

7. Needs To Be Held:

Your baby will constantly demand a lot of hugging, cuddling and physical touch and all you need to do as a parent is give in to these demands.

Your baby will be comforted with your touch, voice and heartbeat.

There is no such thing as spoiling your baby by picking him up the moment he starts crying. He is a baby after all. So go on and give your baby those infinite hugs and kisses.

Hold your baby close to your heart, sway with him and sing to him, all these will only console your crying baby.

8. Teething:

Some babies experience a lot of pain around the time the first tooth has to sprout.

If your baby has started solids, you can also give your baby little cold yoghurt.

Your baby may cry inconsolably while going through this phase that can occur anywhere from 4 months to 1 year of age.

If the teething pain persists, you can check with your pediatrician for a pain relief gel to numb the gums.

Also look out for chewing on all toys, drooling, gum swelling, refusing food and loose motions.

Check for teething by placing your hand on your baby’s gums. If it feels extremely hard, you know your baby’s first tooth is about to pop out soon.

Provide your baby with a teething ring to chew on, which may relieve him of some pain.

9. Needs A Change Of Activity:

Babies are constantly being exposed to new things in their life – new sounds, lights, people, objects etc. Over or under exposure can cause your baby to cry.

While this can be taxing on you as a new parent, try and take your baby out for regular walks or activities with other babies.

Sometimes your baby may have had too much and all he needs is some quiet time.

A change of atmosphere will do you good too.

On the other hand, an exploring baby may constantly want to be on the move, look at new things and explore new objects.

Take your baby to a quiet room, with low lighting and soft music and help your baby calm down.

10. Feeling Unwell:

Your baby may cry even if he is generally bored or for no real reason

Check the diaper area for rashes.

Check his body temperature with a thermometer.

If your baby still seems to be crying, don’t be too hard on yourself, sometimes it is very difficult to really tell why your baby is crying.

Touch his ears to see if it bothers him, could be a sign of an ear infection.

This cry may sound a little different than the other cries, so go with your motherly instincts and call your pediatrician if you feel the need to.

Just be there to comfort your baby and give him the warmth he needs.

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4 Foods That Are Toxic For Your Unborn Baby

By info4 - July 25, 2018

Being pregnant marks the start of your journey to motherhood. So, it comes as no surprise that pregnant ladies need to be more cautious approximately what they eat and drink. And, while it is fairly obvious to infer that smoking or drinking while you are gestating can lead to many nasty complications, what maximum women fail to recognise is that some types of foods can also damage the growing fetus.

However, which meals can probably harm your unborn baby? Don’t be anxious. Underneath, we list 4 toxic ingredients and drinks which can be a strict no-no all during pregnancy.

1. Soft Cheeses And Unpasteurized Milk:

Smooth cheeses, especially the ones that are imported, may contain listeria, just like unpasteurized milk. Cheeses such as brie, Camembert, Roquefort, feta, Gorgonzola, and Mexican should be a big no no! Look for cheeses which are made from pasteurized milk as they kill all the harmful microorganisms. It is a myth that pasteurization destroys essential nutrients and vitamins in milk.

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2. Caffeine:

We’ve already determined that consuming too much coffee can have a detrimental effect on your fetus, and can lead to many complications during childbirth and even after your child grows up. While you may love your morning cuppa, opt for a safer option, at least until you begin to wean your baby. Excess caffeine intake can lead to birth defects, fetal death, and low birth weight during pregnancy.

3. Canned Foods:

Canned food contains a chemical called bisphenol-A or BPA, which can lead to many problems including hyperactivity, aggression, and reproductive problems during pregnancy. Canned fish, in particular, contains methylmercury, which can lead to learning difficulties and attention issues. Canned salmon contains PCB or polychlorinated biphenyl, which leads to mental impairment, delayed reflexes, and stunted development for babies. In addition to the lovely tasting fish, avoid asparagus, mushrooms, and baked beans.

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4. Undercooked Meat:

While some animal meat is rich in minerals and is loaded with vitamins, raw or undercooked meat is a home for parasites or bacteria like salmonella and listeria. These organisms have the potential to not just harm the mother by causing severe abdominal pains, vomiting etc., but also harm the baby by entering through the placenta. Branded and approved foods (by food authorities) are the best ones to consume, but not before giving them some heat!

Avoid the above for a healthy baby and you. And, if you are living in areas which do not have potable tap water, try switching over to mineral water for all drinking purposes!