Implantation bleeding

Implantation Bleeding is a vaginal discharge which usually contains a small amount of pinkish or brownish blood.It can happen on average between 6-12 days past ovulation.A small discharge of  blood is ok but no heavy bleeding  and blood clots during implantation bleeding.

When to avoid sex during pregnancy?

When to avoid?

The first three months and last two months of pregnancy are not suitable for having sex.Orgasms during early stages can some times yield to an abortion.

Food during pregnancy

The average weight gain during pregnancy is 8 to 10 kgs.Women who eat well and gain the appropriate amount of weight are more likely to have healthy babies.Exercise(walking),hearing music etc are good
 during pregnancy.

What to eat during pregnancy?

1) Milk & dairy  products(especially yogurt)
2)Cereals,whole grains,daals,pulses & nuts
3)Vegetables & fruits
4)Meat,fish & poultry
5)Fluids
6)Leafy vegetables
7)Eggs
8)Flax seeds(contains Omega-3 ,a powerful brain booster for babies),oats & museli
9)Fishes like salmon,sardine,tuna contains Omega-3 fatty acids

What to avoid during pregnancy?

1)Unpasteurised milk
2)Raw or under cooked meat,poultry,seafood or eggs
3)Alcoholic drinks
4)Fish containing higher  levels of mercury like king mackerel,shark,orange roughy ,tile fish or sword fish(I think consuming very limited quantity is ok)
5)Cut down on caffeine(coffee,tea,cola etc) and junk food
6)Avoid food containing ajinomoto

Suggested Sex Positions for boy and girl

Sex Positions for boy and girl

The most advicable position for conceiving a baby boy is rear entry position and for a girl is missionary position.This is only a suggestion,may not be 100% true.No matter what gender your child ends up being,the most important thing is that they are healthy.

You can boost your chances of conceiving by staying in bed for sometime after having sex ,preferably on your back with your hips raised on a pillow.

Folic acid before and during pregnancy

If you are planning to become pregnant you should take folic acid supplements - even if you are healthy and have a good diet. However, a recent study looked at the effect of taking folic acid for a year prior to becoming pregnant. This study looked at the effect folic acid had on reducing preterm labour and delivery of the baby (that is, of having a 'prem' baby). The study found a significant decrease in the rate of preterm delivery for women who took folic acid for one year prior to becoming pregnant. So, you may wish to consider taking folic acid tablets well before you plan to become pregnant.

Many foods contain folic acid, including vegetables such as spinach, sprouts, broccoli, green beans, and potatoes. Some bread and breakfast cereals are fortified with folic acid. However, the intake for each individual can vary.