Sebagian besar wanita yang sedang hamil🤰 akan merasa mudah lelah dibanding biasanya. Banyak hal yang menyebabkan ibu hamil mudah merasa lelah😴, tapi terdapat juga berbagai cara untuk menguranginya!<hr>Apa saja hal yang menyebabkan ibu hamil mudah merasa lelah?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2160/74d3c578-23ae-4674-9bf6-7f4bde1cb790.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🧲Kekurangan zat besiKekurangan zat besi selama hamil dapat menyebabkan anemia. Anemia dapat membuat ibu hamil🤰 mudah lelah, merasa lemas, pusing, bahkan bisa saja pingsan. Kadar zat besi yang dibutuhkan wanita selama hamil meningkat dua kali lipat dibanding sebelum hamil.❤️Kondisi psikologisKondisi psikologis dapat menyebabkan ibu hamil merasa mudah lelah. Contohnya, gangguan kecemasan yang diderita ibu hamil. Karena merasa cemas tentang persalinan yang akan dilalui, memikirkan apakah dapat merawat anaknya👶 dengan baik dapat membuat ibu hamil mengalami gangguan kecemasan yang jika terus berlangsung, dapat berubah menjadi depresi.🤮Mual dan muntahRasa mual dan muntah yang terjadi setiap hari pastinya akan menguras fisik dan mental ibu hamil. Selain itu, rasa mual juga membuat ibu hamil tidak nafsu makan🍲 sehingga kekurangan energi yang menyebabkan mudah kelelahan.<hr>Tips mengurangi rasa lelah saat hamil<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2160/a2e42747-7fc2-4af1-a9ba-944d782bd8fa.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🌊Pastikan cukup minum air putihKekurangan cairan dalam tubuh dapat menyebabkan tubuh mudah merasa lelah dan lesu. Karena itu, pastikan tubuh terhidrasi dengan baik😉.🍽️Konsumsi makanan bernutrisiPastikan untuk selalu makan makanan bernutrisi untuk menjaga kesehatan Anda dan janin. Hindari makan roti tawar putih dan fast food🍔 karena akan membuat ibu hamil merasa mengantuk. JIka ingin makan roti tawar, pilih roti gandum yang lebih bernutrisi✔️.👩&zwj;⚕️Berkonsultasi dengan dokterJika rasa lelah yang Anda rasakan sangatlah mengganggu, konsultasikan hal ini dengan dokter Anda. Dokter mungkin akan memeriksa dan memberikan vitamin🍊 atau suplemen tambahan.🚶&zwj;♀️Rutin berolahragaTetaplah rutin berolahraga ringan setiap harinya. Anda bisa berjalan-jalan santai di sekitar rumah, berenang, ataupun yoga🧘🏻&zwj;♀️. Hal ini dapat membuat tubuh dan pikiran Anda menjadi lebih segar🌬️.

Penyebab Cepat Lelah saat Hamil

Baru selesai makan sebentar kok rasanya sudah lapar lagi ya…😞 Sebagian besar ibu hamil mengalami keluhan mudah lapar ketika hamil. Jangan khawatir, karena ini adalah hal yang sangat wajar!<hr>Apakah ibu hamil lain juga mudah lapar ketika hamil?😉Hal yang normalSering lapar ketika hamil🤰 adalah hal yang sangat normal terjadi ketika mengandung. Hal ini karena, terdapat bayi di dalam perut Anda yang berarti Anda memberi makan tidak hanya diri Anda sendiri tapi juga bayi Anda.👶 Bayi di dalam kandungan memerlukan nutrisiSelama di dalam kandungan, bayi memerlukan asupan nutrisi demi perkembangan dan pertumbuhannya. Karena itu, saat Anda merasa lapar, bayi di dalam kandungan Anda mengirimkan sinyal💭 pada Anda karena dirinya memerlukan nutrisi tertentu.<hr>Berikut berbagai penyebab ibu hamil lapar terus!✨Perubahan hormonPerubahan hormon yang terjadi ketika wanita sedang mengandung merupakan salah satu penyebab ibu hamil menjadi mudah merasa lapar. Hormon progesteron yang meningkat ketika hamil memicu hormon ghrelin yang mengatur rasa lapar🍽️ dan hormon leptin yang berperan menimbulkan rasa kenyang.💡Sirkulasi darah yang meningkatVolume sirkulasi darah ibu hamil biasanya meningkat 30 sampai 40 persen. Hal ini menyebabkan ibu hamil memerlukan kalori lebih banyak daripada ketika tidak hamil yang membuat ibu hamil menjadi mudah lapar🥄.<hr>Adakah cara untuk mengatasi rasa mudah lapar tersebut?🍊Konsumsi camilan sehatJika Anda terus merasa lapar, Anda sebaiknya mengonsumsi camilan yang sehat seperti roti gandum, kacang-kacangan🥜, dan buah. Makanan tersebut baik bagi perkembangan janin di dalam kandungan serta bagi kesehatan ibu hamil.✔️Makan dalam porsi kecil tapi seringMakan dalam porsi kecil tapi sering ketika hamil memiliki banyak manfaat. Manfaat-manfaat tersebut diantaranya, mencegah ibu hamil makan dalam porsi terlalu banyak yang dapat membuat kelebihan berat badan⚖️, mengurangi rasa mual dan muntah🤮 yang sering dialami wanita hamil, serta mencegah nyeri lambung yang kerap dialami ibu hamil.🌊Coba minum air putih saat laparAnda dapat melakukan tes apakah lapar yang Anda rasakan benar-benar lapar atau sebenarnya adalah rasa haus. Hal ini karena tubuh dapat salah mengartikan rasa haus🌬️ menjadi rasa lapar.

Kruyuk kruyuk… Lapar lagi, lapar lagi

Hilang nafsu makan adalah salah satu kondisi yang tidak nyaman yang dirasakan saat hamil. Tetapi, ibu hamil harus memaksakan diri untuk tetap makan🍴, demi perkembangan bayi yang ada dalam kandungan ya!😊<hr>Penyebab hilangnya nafsu makan<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2117/7cec3df7-b073-4e4a-80f7-bf448f464035.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤮Mual dan muntah di pagi hari atau morning sicknessMual dan muntah🤮 di pagi hari menyebabkan ibu hamil enggan untuk makan. Biasanya morning sickness dibarengi dengan indra penciuman yang menjadi lebih sensitif sehingga ibu hamil akan menghindari segala hal yang berbau tajam termasuk makanan.🍲💨Gas pada ususAkibat melambatnya saluran pencernaan, menyebabkan usus banyak mengandung gas.💨 Kondisi ini membuat ibu hamil merasa perutnya penuh dan terasa kenyang. Selain gas, asam lambung yang meningkat juga merupakan keluhan lain yang dirasakan ibu hamil.🤰&nbsp;😞Depresi dan takut berat badan meningkatDepresi saat hamil dapat mungkin terjadi, karena banyaknya perubahan yang terjadi pada tubuh ibu hamil. Depresi berkaitan dengan hilangnya nafsu makan.😞Rasa takut akan berat badan⚖️ yang meningkat disebabkan ibu hamil takut pasangan tidak akan menyukai bentuk badannya yang membesar. Jangan khawatir, pasangan Anda sangat mencintai dan berterima kasih Anda mau mengandung dan membesarkan bayi dalam kandungan dengan sehat.💑🏽<hr>Atasi hilangnya nafsu makan saat hamil dengan mengonsumsi makanan berikut!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2117/e0b598f0-a658-4531-900d-f3ee15c76029.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🌰 Sediakan camilan sehatSaat ibu hamil merasa sulit untuk makan makanan berat seperti nasi🍚 , selalu sediakan camilan sehat. Contohnya biskuit gandum, pisang dapat membuat kenyang dan juga menjaga asupan protein.🍴Makan makanan olahan kedelaiMengonsumsi makanan dari olahan kedelai bermanfaat membantu ibu hamil untuk lebih cepat kenyang sehingga nafsu makan dapat terkontrol dengan baik. Hal ini karena di dalam kedelai terdapat karbohidrat, lemak, dan protein✨.Namun, tetap konsumsi dalam jumlah yang wajar dan tidak berlebihan. Selain itu, tetap makan makanan lain dengan gizi seimbang😉.<hr class="vb_h2">Tips lain mengatasi hilangnya nafsu makan saat hamil<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2117/7d5ae1a5-8305-4b56-87b8-5c3535447e64.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍽️Makan dalam porsi kecilPara ahli menyarankan ibu hamil untuk makan dengan porsi kecil tapi sering.🍽️ Hal ini dapat membantu mengurangi rasa mual dan peningkatan asam lambung. Lama kelamaan Anda akan terbiasa dan tidak merasa mual lagi.☺️🍊Pastikan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan vitaminKonsumsi vitamin B6 dapat meredakan rasa mual pada masa awal kehamilan.🤰 Dengan minum vitamin seperti DHA🐟 dapat menjaga kebutuhan nutrisi dan vitamin bagi perkembangan bayi dalam kandungan tetap terpenuhi.

Nafsu Makan Hilang saat Hamil?

Ketika sedang hamil, tubuh pastinya terasa lelah, berat, pegal, dan mudah berkeringat. Pastinya mandi menjadi salah satu cara penyegaran bagi bumil. Apa saja hal yang sebaiknya diperhatikan ibu hamil ketika mandi?🚿<hr>Hindari hal-hal berikut ini!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/3364/70e6d76c-3429-4131-9975-49da3b4efd46.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">💨Hindari mandi dengan air terlalu panasHindari mandi dengan suhu air yang terlalu panas. hal ini karena bisa mengurangi aliran darah pada janin yang dapat membuat janin menjadi stres. Anda dapat merasakan kehangatan air dengan lengan, ujung jari atau siku karena area tubuh ini sangatlah sensitif. Pastikan suhu air tidak sampai 36 derajat Celcius🌡️.📌Hindari terlalu sering memakai spons mandiTerlalu sering menggunakan scrub atau spons mandi saat mandi dapat mengikis pelembab alami yang terdapat pada permukaan kulit yang mengakibatkan kulit jadi makin kering. Ketika kulit terlalu kering, maka kulit akan terasa gatal yang jika digaruk🤏 bisa menyebabkan stretch mark.🩴Hindari menggunakan sandalHindari menggunakan sandal jepit di dalam kamar mandi karena bisa saja membuat Anda terpeleset. Selain itu Anda dapat meletakkan keset karet di samping bathtub jika Anda menggunakan bathtub🛀 untuk membantu mempertahankan pijakan.<hr>Lakukan hal berikut ini<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/3364/61583354-295e-427d-9d5f-86af5775c841.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🧼Pilih sabun yang tidak terlalu wangiMemilih sabun yang terlalu wangi dapat membuat ibu hamil merasa mual🤢 dan muntah saat mandi. Hal ini karena penciuman ibu hamil menjadi lebih sensitif terutama pada trimester pertama kehamilan.🌊Mengganti keset yang basahPastikan untuk mengganti keset yang sudah basah agar tidak licin ketika diinjak. Namun, tetaplah berhati-hati walaupun keset tidak basah.😉⏲️Memperhatikan jam mandiIbu hamil sebaiknya mandi di atas jam 5 pagi atau di sore hari. Hindari mandi pada malam hari karena dapat membuat ibu hamil kedinginan.🥶🍽️Berikan jeda waktu setelah makan sebelum mandiBerikan jeda waktu setelah makan sekitar 1 sampai 2 jam sebelum mandi. Langsung mandi setelah makan🍚 dapat menyebabkan pembuluh darah tubuh melebar yang membuat darah berpindah pada bagian bawah tubuh. Hal ini dapat mengakibatkan gula darah rendah atau hipoglikemia.

Bumil, Perhatikan ini saat Mandi!

Tanda-tanda awal kehamilan mirip dengan gejala sebelum datang bulan atau haid✨. Di antaranya, perut terasa kram, payudara terasa tidak nyaman. Selain itu, ada banyak tanda awal kehamilan lainnya.🤰<hr>Tanda awal kehamilan sebelum telat haid<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2119/fd320c48-50df-4f10-8a7f-98a523fc2306.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😫Mudah lelahKetika ibu hamil mulai mengandung🤰, hormon progesteron akan meningkat. Hormon ini menyebabkan ibu hamil mudah merasa lelah dan mengantuk.🥱 Tapi, kelelahan juga dapat terjadi karena energi tubuh banyak dipakai untuk mempersiapkan kehamilan, contohnya membuat sel darah lebih banyak.🤱Perubahan pada payudaraPerubahan hormon menyebabkan ibu hamil merasa payudaranya menjadi lebih padat, kencang, nyeri, dan sensitif. Puting payudara juga berwarna lebih gelap dan lebih menonjol. Aliran darah menuju ke payudara meningkat, saluran susu mulai mengembang🍼. Perubahan ini terjadi sebagai persiapan menyusui bayi nantinya.🤱👃Indra penciuman menjadi lebih sensitifPerubahan hormon menyebabkan ibu hamil menjadi lebih sensitif terhadap bau.👃 Hal ini menyebabkan ibu hamil menjadi mudah mual🤮 saat mencium bau tertentu, seperti makanan beraroma tajam, parfum.<hr>Tanda-tanda kehamilan lainnya termasuk haid yang terlewat<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2119/ca2efb27-8721-41e0-9395-b37d444f3dc6.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">✨Terlambat haidPada umumnya ibu hamil🤰 mulai berhenti haid 4 minggu setelah terjadi pembuahan. Karena itu, jika biasanya siklus haid Anda teratur, terlambat haid satu kali saja sudah dapat mengindikasikan Anda hamil.👶🚽Sering buang air kecilIbu hamil akan sering buang air kecil🧻 pada awal kehamilan dikarenakan perubahan hormon dan meningkatnya kadar cairan dalam tubuh. Setelah masa awal kehamilan, ibu hamil akan tetap sering buang air kecil🚽 &nbsp;karena rahim yang membesar menekan kandung kemih.✨Bercak darahBercak darah akan muncul dari vagina. Hal ini merupakan pendarahan implantasi, yang adalah pertanda sel telur🥚 yang sudah dibuahi berhasil menempel pada dinding rahim. Biasanya bercak darah muncul 6 sampai 12 hari setelah sel telur dibuahi.❤️Suasana hati mudah berubah-ubahSaat hamil, jumlah hormon estrogen dan progesteron meningkat. Hal ini menyebabkan suasana hati ibu hamil🤰 mudah berubah-ubah dan menjadi lebih sensitif daripada waktu sebelum hamil.👩

Tanda-tanda awal kehamilan

Rasanya pasti terharu saat pertama kali merasakan pergerakan bayi👶 di dalam kandungan bukan? Selain itu, ibu hamil pastinya penasaran apakah janin di dalam kandungan bergerak dengan normal atau tidak✔️. Simak ciri-ciri gerakan janin yang normal berikut ini!<hr>Sesering apa janin bergerak?Janin banyak bergerak saat ibu sedang tidur😴 dan ketika bangun tidur. Sedangkan jika janin sedang tidur, ia tidak akan bergerak. Umumnya bayi tidur di dalam kandungan sekitar 20 hingga 40 menit sampai 90 menit tiap tidurnya.Namun, ibu hamil dapat tidak merasakan pergerakannya ketika ibu sedang kurang memperhatikan karena sibuk beraktivitas. Gerakan janin👶 semakin berkurang karena keterbatasan tempat di rahim ketika usia kehamilan semakin besar. Namun, bukan berarti ia akan berhenti bergerak ya! Bayi yang sehat akan terus bergerak hingga persalinan.<hr>Bagaimana gerakan janin yang normal?👩Masa awal kehamilanGerakan janin tidak bisa disamakan harus sama pada tiap bayi. Ada janin yang lebih aktif dibanding yang lainnya. Selain itu, jenis gerakan juga berbeda dan berubah tergantung usia kehamilannya😉. Pada awalnya, ibu akan merasakan tendangan kecil, maupun sensasi seperti kepakan sayap kupu-kupu di dalam rahim.👩‍🦱Saat usia kehamilan semakin besarBerikutnya saat usia kehamilan semakin besar, tendangan bayi akan lebih dirasakan oleh ibu🤰. Ibu hamil akan merasakan siku janin, tusukan yang terasa hingga ke tulang rusuk. Namun gerakan-gerakan ini merupakan pertanda baik bahwa janin tumbuh dengan sehat dan kuat🦴.&nbsp;<hr>Apa saja yang harus diperhatikan ibu hamil terkait dengan gerakan janin?Ibu hamil sebaiknya memperhatikan intensitas gerakan, durasi⏲️ gerakan, frekuensi, dan karakter dari gerakan yang dilakukan oleh janin. Seberapa kuat gerakan yang dilakukan, lalu adakah perubahan pada pola pergerakan janin, apakah menjadi lebih cepat ataukah melambat💭, lalu seberapa sering gerakan, dan seberapa lama durasi gerakan apakah lebih lama ataukah lebih cepat dari yang diharapkan.Saat gerakan janin terasa berkurang dibanding biasanya, segeralah berkonsultasi dengan dokter👩‍⚕️ kandungan Anda untuk memastikan kondisi janin. Gerakan janin yang berkurang dapat menjadi pertanda adanya masalah serius yang terjadi pada janin.

Seperti apa sih gerakan janin yang normal?

Perut terasa keras merupakan salah satu gejala yang umum dialami oleh ibu hamil. Terdapat berbagai penyebab yang menyebabkan perut terasa keras saat hamil🤰. Apa saja?<hr>Berbagai penyebab perut terasa keras ketika hamil!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/new/froala/posts/60f97d1b-47f8-43a5-b156-855582bde971.webp" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">📌Perkembangan kerangka janinKetika memasuki trimester kedua kehamilan, perut biasanya terasa keras karena perkembangan kerangka🦴 janin. Bayi juga tumbuh lebih besar yang menyebabkan perut terasa berisi dan kencang.✨Kontraksi palsuIbu hamil umumnya akan mulai mengalami kontraksi palsu saat memasuki trimester kedua dan ketiga kehamilan. Kontraksi palsu dapat menyebabkan perut terasa keras.⚡📌Peradangan ligamen bundarLigamen dan otot yang terus meregang di trimester kedua🗓️ menyebabkan perut terasa makin keras. Membesarnya perut bisa mengakibatkan terjadinya peradangan di ligamen bundar yang membuat ibu hamil merasa bagian dalam perutnya terasa sakit.✨SembelitPerubahan hormon yang cepat membuat aliran usus menjadi lambat menyebabkan pembentukan gas yang meningkat yang membuat perut terasa lebih keras. Hal ini juga menyebabkan wanita hamil sering mengalami sembelit.🚽📌Pertanda keguguranDi trimester pertama kehamilan, umumnya perut belum terlalu keras. Tapi, apabila perut terasa keras yang disertai dengan bercak darah, rasa nyeri, akan lebih baik bagi ibu hamil untuk memeriksakan diri ke dokter kandungan👩&zwj;⚕️ untuk mencegah hal-hal yang tidak diinginkan.<hr>Tips redakan perut terasa keras ketika hamil!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/new/froala/posts/4ead6900-31e2-4775-a9cb-8d6b79298c19.webp" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">✔️Berganti posisiHindari berada pada posisi yang sama dalam waktu yang lama. Ketika beristirahat🛏️, Anda dapat berbaring miring sambil perut ditopang oleh bantal untuk membantu meredakan rasa sakit. Hindari pula bergerak atau berdiri dengan terlalu cepat.🌊Terhidrasi dengan baikPastikan untuk minum air putih🥛 yang cukup setiap harinya agar tubuh selalu terhidrasi dengan baik. Selain itu, ibu hamil juga bisa mandi dengan air hangat untuk membantu meredakan rasa tidak nyaman pada perut. Namun, hindari mandi dengan air terlalu panas dalam waktu yang terlalu lama.

Perut Terasa Keras!

Saat hamil, ibu hamil🤰 harus selalu berhati-hati akan apa yang dikonsumsi. Karena saat hamil, bayi di dalam kandungan juga ikut makan makanan ibu hamil konsumsi. Berikut apa saja makanan🍽️ yang sebaiknya dihindari ibu saat hamil.<hr>Mengapa ibu hamil memiliki pantangan makanan?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2126/7b4c9856-91fc-49e1-ac4f-a4017e5b35ca.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Ibu yang sedang hamil imunitas atau sistem kekebalan tubuhnya akan menurun yang menyebabkan ibu hamil🤰 menjadi lebih rentan terhadap penyakit. Beberapa makanan mengandung bakteri yang dapat menyebabkan penyakit.Jika bakteri atau penyakit ini melintasi plasenta, maka dapat memberikan dampak yang berbahaya bagi janin. Contohnya, bayi👶 Anda dapat mengalami infeksi yang cukup serius dan menjadi cacat.<hr>Makanan yang sebaiknya dihindari ibu hamil<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2126/0bba66ff-635b-4aa6-b3c4-6448a79f8cbe.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🥚Telur mentahIbu hamil sebaiknya menghindari mengonsumsi hidangan apa saja yang mengandung telur mentah. Hal ini disebabkan telur mentah memiliki potensi mengandung mikroorganisme🦠 berbahaya.🥩Daging mentahDaging mentah memiliki potensi mengandung mikroorganisme, contohnya bakteri E-Coli, salmonella🦠 yang bisa menyebabkan ibu hamil keracunan. Pastikan untuk memasak daging hingga benar-benar matang dan ingat untuk mencuci🧼 tangan Anda setelah memegang daging mentah.🐟Makanan lautBeberapa ikan contohnya ikan hiu, tilefish, king mackerel, mengandung merkuri yang sangat tinggi. Merkuri berbahaya bagi perkembangan otak🧠 bayi sehingga sebaiknya ibu hamil menghindari mengonsumsi makanan laut.<hr>Minuman yang sebaiknya ibu hamil hindari<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/2126/ea853f07-29f3-4770-8f51-62abaa301e62.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🥛Susu yang tidak dipasteurisasiSusu yang tidak dipasteurisasi mengandung banyak sekali mikroba yang berbahaya. Pastikan untuk meminum susu yang dipasteurisasi, atau merebusnya sebelum diminum.😉🍷AlkoholHindari sepenuhnya minum alkohol saat mengandung. Hal ini disebabkan alkohol bisa masuk ke dalam darah bayi melalui ibu yang berakibat merusak sel otak dan sumsum tulang belakang bayi.😞

Pantangan makanan di trimester pertama

Terdapat banyak mitos di masyarakat bahwa bentuk perut ibu hamil dapat memprediksi jenis kelamin bayi👶 di dalam kandungan. Betulkah hal ini?<hr>Betulkah mitos tersebut?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/3372/4b5f4257-5bde-408e-985c-a9f21cb9c3ad.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">💭Mitos yang beredar di masyarakatApabila bentuk perut ibu hamil terlihat tinggi dan melebar maka diprediksi ibu hamil mengandung bayi berjenis kelamin perempuan👧🏻. Lalu, apabila bentuk perut ibu hamil terlihat bulat dan gantung maka diprediksi jenis kelamin janinnya adalah laki-laki.🤔Betulkah mitos yang beredar tersebut?Mitos mengenai bentuk perut dapat memprediksi jenis kelamin janin tidaklah benar. Hal ini karena posisi dan ukuran janin memengaruhi bentuk perut ibu hamil. Selain itu, berat⚖️ dan tinggi badan ibu hamil sebelum mengandung, dan bentuk tubuh ibu hamil juga turut memengaruhi bentuk perut saat hamil.<hr>Apa saja bentuk perut ibu hamil?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/3372/86715dc2-91ce-4ef9-bda6-ffbb82bcb148.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">📌Perut gantungOtot-otot dan ligamen yang menyokong rahim biasanya akan melemah dan meregang di kehamilan kedua atau ketiga. Hal ini menyebabkan bentuk perut menjadi lebih rendah.🤓👇Perut turunJika kali ini bukan kehamilan pertama, maka bentuk perut ibu hamil bisa terlihat turun ke bawah. Hal ini disebabkan karena otot perut ibu sudah mulai kendur yang membuat janin menjadi semakin turun. Namun, bentuk perut ibu hamil juga akan berubah menjadi turun saat usia kehamilan 35 minggu📅. Hal ini karena kepala janin telah mengarah ke arah panggul.⚽Perut bulatDi kehamilan pertama, sebagian besar perut ibu hamil berbentuk bulat seperti buah semangka🍉. Tetapi, posisi janin dan pertambahan usia janin dapat menyebabkan bentuk perut akan berubah.✍🏻Perut tinggiOtot perut yang kuat menyebabkan ibu hamil mempunyai bentuk perut yang tinggi📏. Hal ini dapat membuat perut ibu hamil menjadi terlihat lebih menjulang naik.🌺Perut melebarSaat posisi janin melintang, bukan kepala menghadap atas atau bawah, hal ini dapat membuat bentuk perut ibu hamil menjadi melebar. Anda sebaiknya waspada jika posisi ini terjadi saat mendekati waktu persalinan🏥 karena kepala janin harusnya berada di bawah.

Bentuk Perut Prediksi Jenis Kelamin Bayi?

Baby Billy membuatkan daftar lengkap📝 apa saja yang harus dipersiapkan untuk menyambut kedatangan si buah hati dan barang apa saja yang dibutuhkan saat membesarkan anak!💡<hr>Seperti apa daftar lengkapnya?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/3337/b6f8be2d-0f94-4422-bd69-00b1ddb7199d.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Edisi Tas Rumah SakitDibagi menjadi 4 kategori list!Daftar persiapan dari Baby Billy dibagi menjadi 4 kategori atau edisi untuk memudahkan Mama dan Papa!1️⃣Tas Rumah Sakit2️⃣Persiapan Bayi3️⃣Persiapan Mama4️⃣Tidak Usah Beli Dulu Tidak ApaLebih nyaman, kan karena sudah dikategorikan sesuai kondisi dan situasinya?😎Daftar yang mudah dipahami!Selain daftar, juga terdapat penjelasan dibawah masing-masing barang. Mengapa barang itu diperlukan🙋, mengapa vitamin tersebut penting, hingga tips saat membelinya.<hr>Dapatkan dengan mengunduhnya disini!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/3337/f2604c2b-93dd-4628-b693-e52ec106e6df.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Anda dapat mendapatkan daftar selengkapnya dengan mengklik tombol dibawah ini. File tersedia dalam bentuk PDF sehingga Anda juga dapat mencetaknya!🥰 <a class="btn btn-vb btn-block" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e-EuRv9lnHUpzIWzF-bdmC7a0nv7uR5H">Dapatkan Daftar Selengkapnya Disini!</a>

Dapatkan List Daftar Persiapan Menyambut Kedatangan Si Kecil!

When you pick up your baby from the crib🛏️, you might have noticed their hands and legs got stiffened! This is normal! It usually happens when your little one gets too excited or frustrated👶, and her muscle gets tightened up. However, rarely there are some other cases that can indicate a problem!<hr>What is hypertonia?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4052/53cc0942-1774-4805-8957-80861c8686e7.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">It is considered hypertonia when a baby&rsquo;s muscles get stiff and hard to move because of damage to the brain or spinal cord that controls muscle movements🧍. Babies with hypertonia move in different ways because their range of motion is limited. Walking, balancing, grabbing, and letting go of objects could be difficult for them.There are two types of hypertonia, which are Spastic and Dystonic. Spastic hypertonia is when muscle spasms when a baby moves. On the other hand, when a baby is with Dystonic hypertonia, their muscle tone stays the same whether the baby is moving or still. In order to figure out which hypertonia the baby has, doctors will move a baby&rsquo;s muscles in different directions at various speeds🚶.<hr>Why does it happen? Any symptoms I should be aware of?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4052/41b14a84-bfe7-4947-a7c1-597845f03d49.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">To move muscles, we send signals from the nervous system travel to the nerves. However, if the brain🧠 or spinal cord is injured, those signals can&rsquo;t reach the nerves, which causes hypertonia! This could happen when a baby had a lack of oxygen during birth. If his/her brain is injured or has a tumor, could cause hypertonia as well.A baby with hypertonia generally shows trouble moving her joints in the arms, legs or neck. Their range of motion👋 gets limited, and they fall often because they lose their balance.&nbsp;If a baby has severe hypertonia, he can&rsquo;t move the affected body part much because his joint freeze in place, which is called a contracture.&nbsp;<hr>Other reasons why your baby may stiffen their body<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4052/7d8fdc92-0864-4c5a-95cf-158ff6529527.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">There are a few other possible medical reasons🏥 for a baby to stiffen their body. Other medical conditions related to brain damage, such as infantile spasms, cerebral palsy, seizures, and epilepsy can cause this symptom as well.&nbsp;Occasional muscle stiffening isn&rsquo;t something to worry about. But if you feel suspicious too often, you should contact a doctor for a check-up and start a diagnosis and treatment👩&zwj;⚕️.

Why does my baby stiffen their legs and arms?

Whenever your baby feels sad or angry, do you try to empathize with their emotion or just ignore and move on? Emotionally supportive relationships can be beneficial more than you think.😎<hr>Emotion coaching<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3239/aeed4dab-1fdf-4c16-b65f-d6f77fdb76ee.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪What is emotion coaching?Based on the principle that emotionally supportive relationships provide the best context for children to grow up, emotion coaching is the practice of helping your baby learn to self-regulate negative emotions when you tune in your child&rsquo;s feelings and show empathy.🤗 Because the kid is not capable of handling difficult emotions and having rich life experiences like adults, you are the ultimate guide who needs to accept and validate their feelings, helps them label emotions with words and instructs them to overcome hardships.🤱👪Why kids need you to emphasize?Young children lack our life experiences and are incompetent at reading others&rsquo; feelings and intentions. Your kid needs you to guide them to learn and practice.👩&zwj;🏫Some kids have a tougher time than others at mood management. The key is you can provide help and teach them to handle those emotional storms.😀<hr>Ways that emotion coaching works<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3239/0d81a628-7de5-4ac6-a284-aa790aa501e1.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Notice signs before your child&rsquo;s emotions get intenseIs your kid looking a bit frustrated?😤 Although your initial reaction might be to ignore it and regard negative emotions as offensive, this is actually the golden opportunity for you to better understand your child and help them cope with it.💪Talk to your child how they look different now and ask the reason why they behave so.️ If you suspect a trigger, gently bring it up so that the child feels like they are being heard.😀👪Listen, validate and show empathyYou need to stay calm even though your child is furious in front of you.😌 What you really need to do is to relate to your kid&rsquo;s experiences by drawing parallels in your own life.Imagine when you are upset at your coworkers when something goes wrong at your work. That is also your child&rsquo;s feelings when they are rejected or humiliated at school.🏫 You can relate to the situation and understand why your kid feels that way.😇👪Find verbal labels for emotionsAs you listen and empathize with your kids, you can help them identify what exactly their feelings are.😍 Learning how to verbalize emotions teaches them to shift into a more detached and analytical point of view and view emotions as a normal reaction to a triggering situation.&nbsp;The method isn&rsquo;t merely telling your baby how they should feel. But rather to ask questions, align with our own experiences and help them understand their own emotions better.🤗👪Allow your child to take time to calm downPowerful emotions, such as anger, anxiety trigger a fight or flight response. They block the ability to reason and control impulses, making us vulnerable to overreacting.🛡️The same thing happens to your child. If your baby is highly distressed about an uncomfortable situation, let them take a pause and allow the stress response to wind down.😮&zwj;💨 Don&rsquo;t be tempted to start problem-solving and expect them to reason with you when they are not ready.

Emotion Coaching

Sleeplessness is a common companion of newborn parenthood😪. But fear not! We hold the key to that first glorious night of uninterrupted sleep.&nbsp;<hr>How much sleep do newborns need?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4100/743c0f59-8360-4216-9c04-49487219f3d9.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">In the early weeks, your baby may sleep a lot😴, but usually not for more than two to four hours at a time, day or night. Newborns typically initially sleep around 14 to 18 hours a day and around 12 to 16 hours per one-month-old. However, because their stomachs are small, they wake up every two to three hours to eat🧑&zwj;🍼. It&#39;s common for babies to have their days and nights reversed, sleeping longer during the day and being more alert at night. This phase will eventually pass!&nbsp;<hr>My baby sleeps too much. Is it okay?&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4100/0702f26d-db26-41b0-b0e2-b38a81bd8bd1.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Ah, the delightful world of newborn sleep😣! Brace yourself for the eat-sleep-repeat cycle. In those early weeks, your little one will master snoozing, briefly waking up to refuel before dozing off again. But don&rsquo;t worry! As they hit one month, get ready for wide-eyed moments as they explore the fascinating world.Newborns handle about an hour to an hour and a half of wakefulness before demanding some quality nap time. Beauty sleep is crucial🛌, after all! And those extra-long snooze sessions? No worries! It&#39;s usually harmless. They might be catching up after a mini-cold, experiencing growth spurts, or recovering from superhero shots. But if marathon sleep comes with a fever or respiratory distress, reach out to your pediatrician!&nbsp;<hr>Tips to help your baby sleep&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4100/86f85f1a-981f-4b6f-8acb-7acc03ea610a.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🌙Create a nighttime routineCreating a nighttime routine for your baby can be a wonderful way to help them relax and prepare for sleep. It establishes a sense of consistency and signals that it&#39;s time to wind down. Here are some tips to help you start a soothing nighttime routine:🌙Begin by setting a consistent bedtime for your baby.&nbsp;Choose a specific time to put them to bed each night. This regularity helps establish a sleep pattern and supports their internal clock.🌙Create a calm and peaceful environment in the bedroom.Dim the lights, close the curtains, and minimize noise to create a soothing atmosphere. These adjustments help your baby understand that it&#39;s time to sleep. Establish a sequence of relaxing activities that you can do before bedtime. This can include giving your baby a warm bath, reading a story, singing a lullaby, or gently rocking them. The goal is to choose activities that promote relaxation and comfort.

Tips to help your baby sleep

How much should my baby eat? Is she eating too much or too little?🤔 Just knowing how much your baby should be eating will be a great companion for your parenting life👀!&nbsp;<hr>How much should my baby eat?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3970/acacfd73-a8cd-461e-bfce-7147c32e15af.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍼 BreastfeedingIf you are breastfeeding, your baby will decide how much she&rsquo;ll eat. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, breastfed babies should eat as often and as long as they want! So let your baby guide you🧑&zwj;🏫. Don&rsquo;t rely on the clock; offer your breasts whenever your little one wants! Usually feeding for newborns occurs every 2 to 3 hours, which adds up to around 8 to 12 feedings a day.🍼 Formula-feedingHow much formula-fed baby eats differs for each one of them! It depends on his weight, age, and appetite, and it can vary from one day to the next🐻.Normally, babies eat 1 to 3 ounces of formula every three to four hours during the first few weeks after birth. It increases to at least 4 ounces every four hours by the first month. By 6 months, 24 to 32 ounces over 4 or 5 feedings a day would be enough!<hr>How do I know if I&rsquo;m feeding too little?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3970/4a7e63e4-5ba5-4028-ab37-1bcdf7990a0f.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">If you feed your baby too little, you&rsquo;ll notice right away because he&rsquo;ll immediately let you know by showing his emotions🥹. He&rsquo;ll cry, fuss, or suck his fingers to express his discomfort!Also, you&rsquo;ll notice your baby gains little or no weight. On average, a newborn gains 4 to 7 ounces per week. Try feeding them a little more, and talk to your pediatrician to check if your baby&rsquo;s growth is on track🏃.Another sign you should be aware of is how many diapers your baby makes. Infants usually have at least 6 wet diapers and 4-5 poop diapers a day. Count the number of diapers you get every day. If they make fewer diapers than this number, you might want to feed them a little more.&nbsp;<hr>How do I know if I&rsquo;m feeding too much?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3970/fef0668d-898a-4ce8-987f-270268005fb4.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Babies know when to stop😉. In general, they eat when they are hungry, and stop when they are full. But don&rsquo;t let your guard down yet, it is still possible for babies to eat too much. Bottle-fed babies tend to do so because drinking from a bottle is easier than drinking from the breast. Overeating can cause stomach pain, gas, or even vomiting after nursing. It can also raise the risk of obesity later in life. But you don&rsquo;t need to worry too much, mommy! Your baby knows how much she needs, and you&rsquo;ll figure out your baby&rsquo;s capability soon. So take it slow, and follow your baby&rsquo;s lead🐥!

How much should my baby eat?

Every child grows at their own pace💗, but growth charts can give us a general idea. Remember, &quot;average&quot; doesn&#39;t define normal, as babies come in all shapes and sizes.<hr>What&#39;s the average weight for a newborn?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/4025/60137961-29a8-4e53-9440-627f0cbb246f.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a full-term baby boy usually weighs around 7 pounds and 6 ounces, which is about 3.3 kilograms. And for our lovely baby girls, the average weight is around 7 pounds and 2 ounces, or 3.2 kilograms. How cute is that🐥?Now, babies born between 37 and 40 weeks👶, their weights can vary a bit more. On average, they weigh anywhere from 5 pounds and 8 ounces to 8 pounds and 13 ounces, which is about 2.5 to 4 kilograms. Isn&#39;t it amazing how these little ones come in different sizes right from the start?<hr>Why does newborn weight gain matter?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/4025/fc9a428a-4a00-411f-b182-8d659a0076c5.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">When it comes to your little one&#39;s weight and height, consistent growth is a positive sign of their well-being. But sometimes, babies may not be gaining weight as they should, and that&#39;s when the term &quot;failure to gain weight&quot; or &quot;failure to thrive&quot; comes into play🥲.&nbsp;There can be various reasons behind this, such as difficulties with feeding, problems with absorbing or using nutrients, or even certain medical conditions. It&#39;s essential to work closely with healthcare providers to identify the root cause and address it properly💕.<hr>How can I tell if my newborn is gaining enough weight?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/4025/3823a52e-e5b0-4d46-92c3-ab49b87ab626.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Believe it or not, counting those oh-so-important diapers can give you a good indication that your little one is doing just fine😀! During the first few days, it&#39;s completely normal for your newborn to have only a few wet diapers a day. After that, you can expect to see about 6 to 8 wet diapers in a 24-hour period. It&#39;s a great sign that your baby is getting enough fluids.Let&#39;s get down to business with poopy diapers. It&#39;s typical for babies to poop at least twice a day but when you&#39;re breastfeeding🤱, your baby might have even more poopy diapers, like five or more, while formula-fed babies may have a few less.&nbsp;

Newborn weight gain - what's healthy and what's not

Oops did your baby just fall off a chair? Let&rsquo;s go check them out if there is any serious injury!<hr>What should you do when your baby just falls off?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3231/7244cf82-aeb8-4270-9764-7f8d3be60573.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👶The baby looks okay to youThe moment your baby falls off gives you an adrenaline rush.🏃&zwj;♀️ You run as fast as you can to your baby to make sure that your child doesn&rsquo;t have any serious wounds.If the baby looks okay, probably the fall doesn&rsquo;t cause serious injury or break some bones.🦴 You still need to continue observing your baby for the next 24 hours to see if any symptoms develop.&nbsp;👶The baby feels uncomfortableIf your baby is crying out loud, probably they must have gotten hurt or they are irritable because of the fall.😭 The best decision is to take them to the doctor to get checked out thoroughly.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s not necessary to keep the child awake although it&rsquo;s better to monitor their health when they are still active.🤾&zwj;♀️ What is dangerous is that they probably fall on their head, feel dizzy and want to sleep but can&#39;t easily wake up. If they sleep, you should wake them after two hours to see if the child is still alert.💤<hr>Stay calm to identify serious signs<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3231/496588b0-fcb3-451f-8b00-44f29e38c6d6.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👶Simple signsYou can&rsquo;t help feeling anxious when you see your child crying nonstop.😭 If the baby just has a light bump, their tears come from pain or fright and will not last longer than 10 minutes.&nbsp;👶Serious signsConstant headache or dizziness can be the result of a serious hit.🤕 Your baby might be extremely irritable and cry incessantly. More severely, you may see them excessively sleepy and have a difficult time waking up. The baby might vomit after a strong hit on their head.🤮<hr>Treatment for your baby<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3231/644751a4-aa6b-4700-a75a-cae4e3fa85f4.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👶Treatment at homeIf you have successfully ruled out serious injury, you can treat your baby&rsquo;s mild bump at home. Wrap an ice pack🧊 in a thin towel or diaper and hold it onto the bump for fifteen or twenty minutes. You can nurse them or say something sweet to your little one to soothe them and distract them from the pain.😀If your baby is constantly in pain, you can give them the appropriate amount of acetaminophen or ibuprofen.💊 Avoid aspirin because it can cause a rare but serious condition called Reye&rsquo;s syndrome.👶Call the ER!If your child experiences loss of consciousness, unresponsiveness, non stop bleeding, you have to call for an emergency.🚑 Any signs of a fractured bone, a concussion, inability to walk steadily or talk, prolonged screaming indicate your baby can be in danger. You have to talk to their doctor immediately and take the baby to the emergency room.👩&zwj;⚕️

What if your baby falls?

The definition of positive parenting varies but the core idea can be summed up to warm, positive family interactions and guidelines!<hr>Tips for positive parenting<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3240/8be28f30-2fdb-4c5a-a038-10251ea0017d.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Get inside your child&rsquo;s headAlthough on the outside your child&rsquo;s behaviors look unjustified and irrational, they are motivated by legitimate needs.🧸 If you can get inside their heads, you can address their needs. Always keep in mind that they are still developing and give them the benefit of the doubt.😎👪Empathetic, supportive and constructiveYou don&rsquo;t have to agree with your child&rsquo;s demands all the time. Instead, the goal is to be the kind of arbitrator and mentor you would want for yourself and your baby.😀Your kid would love a parent who is prepared to listen to their side of the story and reassure them that they are being heard.💖 They know that they will get a fair-minded and sympathetic hearing. You are the one who will reason with them, use encouragement and humor to steer them away from negative emotions while introducing solutions.🥰👪The art of distractionIf you notice that your baby has gotten hold of a forbidden object, you just camly remove it and show your child something else. Look at these colorful toys!🪅 Your child might be attracted to them immediately when you find them more interesting. &nbsp;Distraction is useful for old kids too. When your child is overwhelmed by feelings of outrage and confinement, they don&rsquo;t know how to stop but they can divert their focus into something else.👀👪Humor and playfulnessJokes and silliness are considered excellent distractions.😚 Your kid might feel more excited and motivated if you make requests with humor and transform work into play.👪Make sure that most of your interactions are positiveKids are mirrors, reflecting images of what happens around them.🪞 Positive social interactions create more trusting family relationships and motivate kids to be cooperative.<hr>More tips for positive parenting<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3240/af053bd6-49a1-4509-a0ee-1b19a381bf54.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Validate your kid&rsquo;s reasonsIt&rsquo;s important that you don&rsquo;t expect your kids to read your mind.😊 Two-way conversations are much more beneficial when you don&rsquo;t just recite the rules but rather to explain the rationale of the rules and undertake your baby&rsquo;s questions and concerns.👪Try to say yes as much as possible&ldquo;No&rdquo; can be viewed as a negative word that fuels resentment and resistance since your kid is not yet able to understand how to learn from negative feedback. Parental criticism can also trigger feelings of hopelessness.😞 Hence, you should either suggest alternatives and help the kid accept different options.&nbsp;👪Catch children at being goodIt&rsquo;s crucial that you give praise at the right moment.😘 Children may respond to rewards and compliments more readily than punishments. After your kid finishes homework, let&rsquo;s offer simple praise &ldquo;well done!&rdquo; for the kid&rsquo;s good behavior.👪Be a good mentorTalking with your child about their feelings and discussing helpful strategies for handling difficult emotions indicate your respect for your kid and your willingness to offer sympathetic hearing.👂 You also provide your little one with concrete support and assurance that no matter what, mommy is right here!&nbsp;

Tips for Positive Parenting

That nervous feeling when you&rsquo;re about to meet your baby for the first time is engraved in your heart.💓 You just look at them in awe every time and gain strength to become the best parents for them. But you can&rsquo;t avoid stress along the way&hellip;<hr>Parenting stress<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3234/f35db480-c86e-4079-b434-9cf543dd0373.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪What is parenting stress?Parenting stress is the distress when you feel you can&rsquo;t cope as a parent.😞 After pregnancy, expectations and demands placed on you are so high that you seem to run out of resources and strength to meet them.&nbsp;👪What causes parenting stress?The causation varies depending on each family. Stress can originate from poor economic status, inadequate support system, and exposure to hostility.⚔️ Anything that makes you worry about your ability to protect your child and thrive can contribute to parenting stress.🙁<hr>Ways to cope with parenting stress<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3234/96a703ed-89e8-4ef2-8774-ac4322d93a12.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Reach out for supportParenting is a lot easier if you have your supporters on your side.👪 Contact your friends, family members and especially your partner to share your feelings. You can always count on their support for emotional support, financial aid💰 and childcare help.If you don&rsquo;t live near friends or relatives, you can look for local parenting cooperatives, online communities and trained therapis&zwj;ts.😀 Enrolling in parenting classes can be helpful too as you can seek new friends, reduce your feelings of guilt and stress while gaining more knowledge.👪Avoid unnecessary exposure to signals that drag you downAfter a very brief exposure to negative emotional content, it&rsquo;s natural that you pay attention more to upsetting images, replay bad memories and worry about the future. Such thoughts keep circulating in your head, causing more anxiety and gloom.😥Overdosing on bad news spikes up your stress levels, undermines yourself and hurts you gradually. Instead, try to put yourself together, think constructively, think brightly.🤔 Everything will be just fine and you can do it!&nbsp;👪Focus on the goodYou can induce good moods by downloading happy memories into your head. Do you remember when your little one just took the first step or called your name for the first time? When you return home from work, remember how you feel when you see your child&rsquo;s smiles and hugs.🤗Reflect on good memories and read jokes, uplifting stories to make you feel better. Focusing on acts of kindness and positive messages will help you decrease stress responses.😀👪Re-appraise the situationWe often think that we are good at predicting things if we have a plan. Actually, we are pretty bad at anticipating future discomforts. Sometimes, stressful things just occur along the way.😞When bad things happen, you may find a coping strategy when you reconsider the situation from a new angle. Stop dwelling too much on your personal emotional reactions, try to view the problem with more objectivity.💪&nbsp;

Parenting stress

Did you know breastfeeding can be much easier with proper positioning? Sore nipples, latching, and other breastfeeding problems can be solved if you do it in the right position💪!Some trials and errors will be needed, but as long as you find the position that works the best for you, you&rsquo;ll be a pro at breastfeeding your baby!😎<hr>How to hold the baby <img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3915/b3072eeb-b727-4c1f-bf1b-16cc0529e8f0.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Let&rsquo;s learn from the basics - how to hold your baby🤱. Place your baby on one side, toward your breasts. Your baby&rsquo;s whole body should face your chest, and his/her ear, shoulder, and hip have to align in a straight line. The baby&rsquo;s body also has to be straight in line with the body, not turn to the side. Using a nursing pillow can help you because it can lower the weight and adjust the height👍.<hr>Find your best position for breastfeeding!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3915/9ff30fab-5ef5-42e3-b9c6-49a473545b1e.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Now, if you are ready, try these 5 positions and see which works best for you!👩&zwj;🍼Cradle holdCradle position is when you put your baby in your arms like they are lying in a cradle. For this position, bend your one elbow and rest your baby&rsquo;s head in, and use the hand on the same side to support the baby&rsquo;s body. 👶Now, use your other hand to cup your breast. Place your thumb above your nipple and your index finger at the spot where your baby&rsquo;s chin is. If the position is all set, lightly compress your breast so that your nipple points toward your baby&rsquo;s nose.&nbsp;👩&zwj;🍼Crossover holdDecide which breast you&rsquo;ll be nursing from and hold the baby&rsquo;s head with your hand on the opposite side of the nursing breast. To make the holding easier, put your wrist between the baby&rsquo;s shoulder and your thumb behind one ear👂, the other fingers behind the other ear. With your free hand, cup your breast and gently put it towards your baby&rsquo;s mouth.👩&zwj;🍼Football holdIf you have had a C-section, have large breasts, or your baby is small or premature, a football hold will be an option for you. Position your baby facing you, and tuck his/her legs under your arm on the same side of the breast you are nursing from. (Like you are holding a football!🏈) Support the baby&rsquo;s head with the same hand. Use the other hand to cup your breast.👩&zwj;🍼Laid-back positionLaid-back position is helpful, particularly for moms with smaller breasts, and newborns with sensitive tummies👶. As the name of the position suggests, you should lean back on a couch and put your baby on your body, facing tummy to tummy. Put his/her head near your breast so the baby can reach your breast naturally. If the baby finds it hard, you can lead him/her by directing the nipple toward the mouth.👩&zwj;🍼Side-lying positionFor night feeders😴, a side-lying position is a good choice because you and your baby both have to lie down on a bed. Put your baby on your side, tummy to tummy, and hold them with the hand on the side you&rsquo;re lying on. Use the other hand to cup your breast and feed the baby. This position could suffocate the baby, so you should never do this position on a recliner, couch, or water bed!<hr>Breastfeeding positions to avoid<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3915/29d0795c-ea72-4372-a61b-aa6e97d5a228.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">If you nurse your baby in an improper position, your breasts might not be able to produce enough milk! The most common mistake new moms make is to hunch over their bodies to the baby. Keeping your back straight and bringing your baby up to your breast is the key to breast stimulation✨.&nbsp;For your and your baby&rsquo;s safety and comfort, always make sure the baby&rsquo;s body isn&rsquo;t too far from the breasts. (The baby can pull on your nipple while feeding! ouch!😵) Also, put the baby&rsquo;s body and head facing the same direction so he/she can swallow the breast milk without trouble.

Breastfeeding Positions

Parenting isn&rsquo;t one-size-fit-alls. You might feel a lot of pressure to pick one style of parenting, in reality, the act of parenting is a true journey, not a set of required practices. You&rsquo;re welcome to take your time to figure it out.😀<hr>Attachment parenting<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3236/06210511-ece5-44c5-ae2b-f2760ad42f0c.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Definition of attachment parenting?Attachment parenting is not all about a frenetic attempt to deliver the fastest responses when your baby sends a signal. It&rsquo;s actually about finding a balance between parents&rsquo; lives and childcare duties.⚖️The ancestral implication that mothers are designed to devote themselves to child-rearing to the point that they can&rsquo;t have a private life is out-dated.⚠️ Something is wrong if you and your baby cannot enjoy the parenting journey. What it truly means is attending to your child&rsquo;s cues and taking action accordingly that suits both you and your baby.🥰👪Common practices of attachment parentingIf you choose attachment parenting, you may find yourself frequently holding your baby, breastfeeding🤱 whenever your little one cries even in the middle of the night.🌙 You become sensitive and responsive to your child&rsquo;s emotions. You decide to co-sleep with your baby to monitor them better.<hr>Benefits of attachment parenting<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3236/d5c89260-f950-4fef-b450-c0319fec5b86.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Secure bondsUnlike unresponsive and more controlling parents, sensitive mothers tend to pay attention more to the child&rsquo;s interests and needs.👂 The quality of communication between you and your child indicates more secure attachment relationships.👪Promote independenceInfants are less likely to develop fearful tendencies if they know that you are always there by their side.👩&zwj;👦 They show a greater level of positive mood, more constructive coping and better regulation of emotion on their own.&nbsp;👪Help children cope with stressSkin-to-skin contacts and co-sleeping can help your baby develop a healthy stress response system, improved sleep patterns and better cognitive control.🧠 Once the kid receives warm and sensitive parenting, they are protected from brain-shrinking stress and autoimmune disorders.👪Fewer behavior problemsSecurely - attached children are less likely to develop behavior problems since they develop better cognitive flexibility and perspective taking-skills.🤗 Moreover, if they are engaged in mutually responsive, positive reactions with you, it is more likely that they develop consciences and comply with adult instructions.😛

Attachment parenting

You thought the battle is over? Oh no, not yet! Here is the second part of the list of skin rashes you should be aware of!🔥<hr>✔️Food allergyFood allergy occurs when a baby is sensitive to certain food and an unusual reaction appears in his/her body🤒. Common allergens include eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy. Feeding a small amount of common allergen food one by one before starting baby food, or asking a doctor for an allergy test might help to distinguish which food your baby is allergic to.&nbsp;Allergic reactions can differ by individual, including a red, itchy rash, vomiting and nausea, watery and red eyes with sneezing🤧. Some serious reactions could cause trouble breathing or swelling of the lips and tongue. So if you notice any abnormal symptoms after feeding, observe the symptom carefully and discuss it with your doctor.✔️Hand, foot, and mouth diseaseHand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) is a common virus for kids under 5. The name originated from its main symptom which makes rashes and blisters on the baby&rsquo;s hands, mouth, and feet. Flu-like symptoms such as high fever and sore throat follow🌡️. The virus is very contagious and spreads very easily, so if your baby is infected with HFM, you should separate him/her from other young children🙅&zwj;♀️.&nbsp;✔️Fifth diseaseIf your baby has a low fever and cold-like symptoms for several days and a red rash starts to form on the cheeks😳, you need to doubt if it&rsquo;s Fifth disease. Fifth disease is caused by parvovirus B19. It is contagious, but only in the early phase which is before a rash starts to appear. This is common, especially in kids aged 5 to 15, but it also occurs in some toddlers and babies.✔️HivesBacterial infections, food reactions, plants or bug bites can make hives on the skin. It is a skin condition with red and raised bumps😵&zwj;💫. They can be itchy, but mostly they don&rsquo;t bother your baby at all. It is hard to know what causes hives, but allergy is one of the major influences. If you could record the recent food or medication intakes💊, it helps to track down the possible cause of hives. It might look serious, but it&rsquo;s not contagious.✔️SunburnWhen your baby was exposed to sunlight for too long☀️, sunburn can develop on their skin! As you might already have experienced during previous vacations, sunburn can happen even on cloudy days. Especially since babies&rsquo; skin is weak and sensitive, they are more vulnerable to the sun, and can feel more pain than we do😖! We all already know how to avoid sunburns. Put sunscreens when you bring your little one outside, and cover them with long sleeves to minimize sun exposure.

Skin rashes in babies and toddlers - Part 2

My little one started scratching! Her skin turned red and covered with weird bumps😵! What should I do?&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t panic, we&rsquo;ll help you!💪<hr>What causes rashes in children?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3907/7ca9392c-4fc7-46bd-bf24-389c636ed4d0.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">There are various factors that cause skin rashes at young ages. Most skin rashes are no big deal that will go away as time passes or with medication.&nbsp;If it seems like the rash isn&rsquo;t bothering your cutie, all you need to do is just keep him/her comfy until the skin returns to normal. If it bothers you and your baby, it is always a good idea to call the doctor.<hr>Here is a list of the most common causes of skin rashes✔️Diaper rashDiaper rash is when a red rash appears around a baby&rsquo;s genital area or buttocks. Urine and diarrhea is the major reason for skin irritation and itchiness, so it is important to change the baby&rsquo;s diaper frequently. If your baby&rsquo;s skin is sensitive👶, an ingredient in a diaper or wipe could also cause the rash.&nbsp;Usually, diaper rashes can be prevented and removed with simple treatments at home. Giving a little time and air-drying the genital area when changing diapers could help a lot from skin irritation. You can get ointments for rash from drug stores without a doctor&rsquo;s prescription, so you might want to try them if you think the baby needs some treatments🩹.✔️EczemaEczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, causes dry, inflamed, and itchy skin conditions that can develop as a chronic skin disease. Eczema patches tend to be very itchy, so the babies feel very uncomfortable when the patches arise😢.&nbsp;The exact causes of eczema are uncertain yet, but experts assume it&rsquo;s coming from environmental irritants and allergens like scratchy fabrics, dust, use of home liquids, and foods. It can be managed by keeping skin hydrated and avoiding known triggers, so taking good care of the surroundings is important🧹.✔️Bug bitesWe have all experienced bug bites🐜. As we all know, when an insect bites, skin inflames and turns red. It gets itchy, and painful sometimes! Avoiding contact with bugs is the only solution. Wear clothes and cover your baby&rsquo;s skin as much as possible. There are gentle bug repellents that are safe for babies, so you could try them when you take your baby outside🏕️, especially at dawn and night because that is when bugs are active.&nbsp;✔️Dry skinHave you had a moment when you feel like you need extra hydration to your skin? Your baby can have that feeling too! Baby skin is extra sensitive and produces fewer moisturizing oils than grown-ups, which makes it vulnerable to cold air, long baths, drooling, scented lotions, or irritating home chemicals like soaps🧼 or detergents.&nbsp;If dry skin happens, your baby&rsquo;s skin can turn red, and look rough or flaky. Cracking and peeling can also happen, and itchiness could be painful if it gets worse! Constant moisturizing is the key. Use a humidifier if the room is dry, and keep putting lotions🧴 on your baby will help!✔️RoseolaRoseola usually appears in babies aged 6 to 24 months, when the baby&rsquo;s immunity is at its weakest. The virus is highly contagious as well🦠, and it can be passed through sneezing or touching contaminated surfaces.The infection starts with a high fever and sore throat, and you&rsquo;ll notice some redness arises around your baby&rsquo;s eyes. A few days after that, rose-colored rashes will appear and spread around the baby&rsquo;s torso (the name Roseola came from this!🥀). Fortunately, rashes from Roseola don&rsquo;t leave any discharge or scab, and the virus fades within a week without any special treatment.

Skin rashes in babies and toddlers - Part 1

Let&rsquo;s say you were driving alone with your child to get some quick groceries.🚗 When you arrive at the parking lot, you find out your child is asleep in the back seat of your car.&nbsp;Now, the temptation might arise in your mind: &ldquo;Can I leave my child in the car and get things done real quick? It&rsquo;s only going to take a few minutes!&rdquo;🤔Yes, I know it is tempting, but you gotta keep in mind that the definite answer is: You are never allowed to leave your child alone in a car, in any situation!<hr>Why is that?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3847/c5f18e6c-0c1f-4812-a254-3194e4e679fe.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">The internal temperature of a parked car may vary by up to 40&deg;C from the outside temperature, especially in summer🔥. Under these circumstances, children can get dehydrated and suffer life-threatening heatstroke. This can even lead them to death!😨 &nbsp;<hr>Accidental leaving in cars<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3847/b5b8e4e9-19cf-4ebf-ac9e-55400514942b.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Raising a child sometimes leads you to &nbsp;get into unintended situations. If you are tired, stressed, or distracted, you might face the situation of accidentally leaving your child in the car. 😪 (If this has happened to you already, this actually happens quite a lot. So don&rsquo;t blame yourself, you are not alone!)&nbsp;To prevent this from happening, making a habit of always checking the backseat before getting out of the car would be helpful. Also there are many products that can help you, such as car seat sensors or back seat video monitors, so it would be good to get help from these devices as well.👍<hr>Accidental locking in cars<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/new/froala/posts/0f8be7e0-5a56-43a1-9e76-30e4c6f33160.webp" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Sometimes children accidentally lock themselves in the car.😮 Newer cars often have auto-lock features, so it will be helpful if you can make a habit of winding windows down before putting children in the car. Keep your car keys with you all the time, and do not let your child play with car keys.🔑 Children might get curious about all the interesting buttons inside the car. Tell them pushing buttons in the car could be dangerous, and teach them not to do so!

Never leave children in cars!

Phew, never knew there are so many viruses causing skin disease! Here is the last list of the skin rashes. Let&#39;s continue💪!<hr>✔️ChickenpoxYou might be familiar with Chickenpox! Chickenpox got its nickname because the bumps look like chickpeas🐤. Varicella-zoster virus is the cause of Chickenpox, and it spreads very easily to people who haven&rsquo;t had the disease or gotten the vaccine yet. A red, itchy rash starts out on the face and soon it spreads through the body. The blisters are very itchy, and the virus also brings fever and headache.✔️RingwormIf you have a dog or cat living at your house🐕, you are probably familiar with Ringworm disease. Ringworm is a fungal infection that forms red patches that grow ring-like round shapes. When a fungus lives on the skin or scalp in a warm and moist environment, it grows out of control and develops Ringworm. It can also be transferred by contact with infected people or animals like cats or dogs. Luckily the infection is mild, but the rash could be itchy and uncomfortable. Using antifungal cream will soothe the infected area🧴.&nbsp;✔️ImpetigoImpetigo is a bacterial skin infection. It makes red rashes and brown, crusty oozy sores😵. Often these marks start to form around the mouth and nose and spread to other vulnerable parts such as the diaper area. The bacteria easily spreads from contact with an infected person, and it is more active in humid, high-temperature conditions. Antibiotics are used for treatment.✔️MeaslesMeasles shows similar symptoms to a cold at first. After 4 to 5 days, pink rashes will start to develop all over the baby&rsquo;s body, and coughing will start. Baby&rsquo;s temperature can rise up to 104&deg;F🤒! &nbsp;The symptoms last for 2 to 3 days and diminish in 7 to 10 days after the outbreak. However, if the baby gets bad Measles, it can lead to serious problems such as hearing loss, pneumonia, and swelling of the brain. Currently, The MMR vaccine is given to babies aged 12 to 15 months to protect against Measles. &nbsp;✔️Scarlet fever Scarlet fever is when your little one gets a red rash all over the body because of strep throat. A high Fever of over 103&deg;F develops all of a sudden, and sore throat, and headache follows. The baby&rsquo;s tongue changes abnormally as well. It gets coated with white and red, which somewhat looks like a strawberry🍓! The disease can be easily treated with antibiotics, but it can be dangerous to miss the timing, so you should act fast if you see any of these symptoms arises!🏃&zwj;♀️✔️Lyme disease Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of ticks🪲. Young children are exposed to Lyme disease because they are likely to play outside and spend time in woody and grassy areas, where ticks might bite. When the baby gets infected, a red rash starts to appear along with flu-like symptoms🤒. The disease easily goes away with antibiotics in the early stages. However, if it is left untreated, it can cause serious complications over time, so early treatment is important!

Skin rashes in babies and toddlers - Part 3

Toddlers can sometimes turn into little wrestlers, but it&#39;s all part of their development. Encourage them to express themselves differently and help them learn about emotions. 😊🧡<hr>Why toddlers hit<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/5427/1f1a91eb-b077-44a3-af64-8a04cc8c5b57.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Toddlers, with their developing independence and enthusiasm, sometimes grapple with communication limitations that can lead to episodes of frustration and, yes, the occasional bout of hitting. 🧗&zwj;♂️Hitting usually peaks around age 2 or 3 for several reasons. First, toddlers are often testing limits as they explore their independence. Second, they&#39;re developing impulse control, but it&#39;s a work in progress, making it challenging to curb the urge to hit when frustration strikes. Third, as they begin to grasp social skills like sharing and taking turns, they might resort to hitting when things don&#39;t go their way. Fourth, when intense emotions bubble up &ndash; whether due to excitement, stress, anger, or sadness &ndash; toddlers may turn to hitting as a way to express themselves before they&#39;ve fully mastered the art of words. 👶💬<hr>How to respond when your toddler hits<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/5427/c8cc7241-d3a3-416c-a303-bb08651a9d21.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">When your toddler tests the hitting waters, remain calm and consistent. Set clear boundaries and respond immediately, using a timeout strategy for one minute per year of age. Encourage alternative activities during this cool-down period, like playing with Play-Doh to help them manage their emotions. 🥁Avoid lengthy lectures and physical punishment like spanking, as they don&#39;t effectively teach emotional regulation. Use logical consequences instead &ndash; for instance, if they misbehave in a ball pit, remove them and explain they can return when they can play nicely. Remember, overstimulating environments can challenge their impulse control. 💁&zwj;♀️Consistency is crucial in addressing hitting episodes. After the situation cools down, discuss what happened, emphasizing that while it&#39;s okay to feel angry, hitting is not an acceptable way to express it. Encourage them to find healthier ways to manage their emotions! 💪<hr>Ways to stop when your toddler hits<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/5427/58d22af8-ffc2-4e56-84e9-a8a2e8023241.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Recognize patterns in your toddler&#39;s behavior &ndash; if you notice they tend to get feisty right before a nap when they&#39;re overtired, create a soothing, low-key environment during those times. When you&#39;re out and about, say at the park or mall, and they&#39;re overwhelmed by the sensory circus, consider giving them a gentle breather. 🎈Boost positive behavior reinforcement by acknowledging their good moments. Celebrate when they ask politely for a turn on the swing instead of resorting to playground tussles. Show them the power of their words, making good behavior more rewarding. 😆Be mindful of their media consumption &ndash; some children&#39;s shows and games can contain intense scenes of shouting and shoving. 👓 Opt for high-quality, age-appropriate content, especially if your toddler is sensitive to the influences they encounter.

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