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Jacky Bloemraad-de Boer is a certified professional midwife, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, doula, nutritionist and herbalist with over 20 years of experience. In 2012 she began JJ Doula Training in Amsterdam and has trained more than 200 doulas. Boer has trained midwives across the globe for a three-year midwifery program that she created. She continues to teach midwifery sciences and complementary medicine for fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. She has worked in the Netherlands and Africa as a midwife, doula, CAM therapist and educator.Boer lectures on global midwifery at theamstdam Universityof Applied Sciences in the Global Health Program and regularly speaks at maternal health and midwifery conferences around the world. She has published a book, A-Z for a Healthy Pregnancy and Natural Childbirth, and writes articles for health magazines.
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[mj-toc] How Many Months Pregnant Are You At 39 Weeks? At 39 weeks, you are eight months and three weeks pregnant. The baby is considered full-term now, and the next week might be your due date. In this post, Momjunction tells about fetal development, physical changes, and other aspects of maternal health that you will experience this week and shares prenatal care tips to stay healthy and happy. How Big Is The Baby At 39 Weeks? The baby is about the size of a mini watermelon (1). Babies usually measure 18 to 20 inches in length and around seven pounds in weight (2). Baby Development At 39 weeks The baby is fully developed by this week of pregnancy. Body parts Development stage Eyes (3) Still developing Brain (4) Weighs one-third more than the fetal weight at 35 weeks Lungs Still developing Liver Continues to develop Skin Fat deposition continues under the skin layer to keep the fetus warm Vernix (5)...
A few pistachio nuts can immediately add flavor to baked foods, soups, or salads. These crunchy and tasty nuts are packed with various nutrients. Therefore, pistachios during pregnancy are considered extremely healthy. However, everything you eat should be moderate to maintain your pregnancy health. Also, it is wise to be mindful of when and how to eat these delicious nuts for safety. Read this post as we share about eating pistachios during pregnancy and what benefits you and your baby can derive from them. [mj-toc] Is It Safe To Eat Pistachios During Pregnancy? [caption id="attachment_889009" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Yes, it is safe to include pistachios during pregnancy (1). They are power-packed with protein, fiber, potassium, folate, calcium, and iron, all of which are important for the growth and development of the fetus. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="//www.finesse-bg.com/articles/calcium-rich-foods-you-should-eat-during-pregnancy_00352047/" title="10 Calcium Rich Foods You Should Eat During Pregnancy"] What Are The Benefits Of Pistachios During Pregnancy? The nutrients present in pistachios are beneficial during...
Raisins are dried grapes rich in natural sugar, micronutrients, and bioactive compounds. This sweet-tasting nutrient-rich food is easy to digest and a source of quick energy. Hence, consuming raisins during pregnancy seems a good choice to satiate sweet cravings and get instant energy. Besides, they can help avoid sugar-laden items like puddings, cakes, soft drinks, and frozen desserts that cause unwanted weight gain and other health issues over time. But though raisins are beneficial overall, are they a safe food choice for pregnant women? Keep reading to learn about the food safety and use of raisins for expecting mothers. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="//www.finesse-bg.com/articles/dry-fruits-in-pregnancy-benefits-side-effects_00791577/" title="Dry Fruits During Pregnancy: Benefits, Side Effects And Precautions"] [mj-toc] Can You Eat Raisins During Pregnancy? Yes. Raisins are rich in nutrients such as potassium, calcium and phosphorus among others that support fetal growth. These are healthy eating alternatives to desserts and offer quick energy along with several health benefits for the mother and the baby (1). However, you...
[mj-toc] The pregnant belly size chart helps to understand the growth of a baby bump. However, the size and shape of the pregnant belly may vary in each woman. Some may have a comparatively smaller belly for women in the same weeks of gestation. While a few may have larger sizes. Keeping a size chart may help you understand the growth rate of your belly and see if there is a gradual increase or decrease in size. Read on to know the pregnant belly size chart and identify and manage related concerns. Does The Belly Size In Pregnancy Really Matter? The size of your pregnancy belly may not be something of concern. Your belly could be big, small, pointy, round, or high, but that still might not necessarily affect the pregnancy. Some people may try to guess the baby’s gender, health, and progress by looking at your belly, but you should not worry about what anyone other than your obstetric...
几个来自不同文化背景的人利用和prescribe herbs for enhancing fertility. You may have even heard of "fertility herbs for men and women" being discussed online. However, there is no scientific evidence that they work; therefore, if you plan to use herbs for fertility, consult your doctor or a herbal medicine specialist beforehand. In this post, we have included a list of herbs that promote fertility in both men and women. [mj-toc] Can Herbs Cure Infertility? There is no conclusive evidence to say that herbs cure infertility. However, they have been used in many cultures to support female and male reproductive health and fertility. Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines still encourage the use of some herbs and herbal blends to support hormonal balance and fertility cycles. Some herbs were also used in combination with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and [simple_tooltip text="intrauterine insemination (IUI)" tooltip="A procedure in which a sperm is directly put inside the uterus to increase the probability of...
Most women who are past their due dates may be apprehensive about going through medical induction of labor for natural childbirth. However, some might prefer trying conventional methods, such as pressure points to induce labor. Studies show that only about five percent of babies are delivered on the expected dates, while most of them are usually born a few weeks earlier or later than the due date (1). Hence it is alright to cross the 40th week mark of pregnancy. However, if you tend to have no signs of labor even after crossing the 42nd mark, you may consider trying acupressure. Go through this post as we reveal crucial details about the safety and effectiveness of using acupressure for labor induction. [mj-toc] What Is Acupressure? Acupressure is an age-old practice from China. It works by stimulating different points on the body and maintaining the energy flow throughout the body, removing any blockages in the way. Does Acupressure Help Labor? Acupressure...
Acupuncture is a famous form of traditional Chinese medicine and alternative medicine which is used to relieve the pressure of the body by massaging specific pressure points. This post on acupuncture during pregnancy will give you more information in this context. During pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, the ligaments and muscles of the pelvic area are under a lot of pressure. Performing acupuncture might help relax these muscles and also prepare the pelvic area for the delivery of the baby. Continue reading this post to know more about the benefits of acupuncture, its safety, and its possible risks during pregnancy. [mj-toc] Safety Of Acupuncture During Pregnancy One of acupuncture’s main advantages during pregnancy is arguably the avoidance of unnecessary medication (1). According to a quality assessment review of 105 acupuncture studies on pregnant women held from 1998 to 2013, the risk of adverse reactions were mild, and serious adverse reactions were rare (2). This shows that acupuncture could be useful...
[mj-toc] How Many Months Pregnant Are You At 38 Weeks? At 38 weeks, you are eight months and two weeks pregnant and nearly at the end of the third trimester. This is the home stretch of pregnancy, which means you can expect the onset of labor at any time from now. How Big Is Your Baby At 38 Weeks? The baby is as long as a leek this week. Babies usually measure 19.61in (49.8cm) in length and weigh 6.8lb (3.08kg) (1). You have entered the full-term pregnancy, which means that your baby must be almost ready to be born. Keep reading to know how much your baby has grown by now. Baby Development At 38 Weeks Here is how your baby is developing this week. Body parts Development stage Skin (2) Becomes smooth. Fat deposits under the skin make the baby look plump. [simple_tooltip text="Vernix" tooltip="A white, waxy protective layer that covers the skin of the fetus in the last...
