Mari Buat Buku Pemeriksaan Ibu Mengandung!

 

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Sebenarnya lately malas sangat nak update blog, kalau update pun copy paste from mana2 site kat internet.  Nak citer pasal my first visit ke Pusat Kesihatan UTMJB.  Aku pegi sana pada 8 November 2012, mak aiiiii ramainya oranggggg dan yang best semuanya berperut jauh ke depan (PJK) macam aku... Since this is my first check, agak huru hara gak aku hari tu.... First kena isi buku nie, kena ukur tinggi dan timbang berat then state dalam buku rekod tu... Pastu amik darah dan urine... Pastu baru gi jumpa doctor...

 

 

 

 

Alhamdulillah semua keputusan ok.. Lab test result aku x amik gambo lak tapi semuanya ok... Alhamdulillah... My next visit will be on 6 December 2012... Doctor suggest kena scan baby coz nak tengok progress baby... Oklah nanti citer lagi ea...

Frequent Asked Questions About Pregnancy

Your baby's movements in pregnancy

 

Approved by the BabyCenter Malaysia Medical Advisory Board

• When will I feel my baby's first movements?
• What is my baby doing in there?
• How will my baby's movements feel week by week?
• How many kicks should I feel each day?
• I haven't felt my baby kick today, should I be worried?
• When should I see a doctor?

When will I feel my baby's first movements?

Feeling those first, tiny sensations inside is such an exciting landmark in your pregnancy. If this is your first pregnancy, it may take you a while to realise that those gentle fluttering sensations in your belly are your baby's movements. When you get these feelings, it's known as quickening. You will probably start to be aware of something when you're about 18 to 20 weeks pregnant (Gillieson et al 1984), although it can be later.

If you've had a baby before, you'll know the tell-tale signs. You'll probably start to notice your baby moving around between 15 and 18 weeks (Gillieson et al 1984).

What is my baby doing in there?

Ultrasound scans can show us what babies do and when. Most of your baby's movements start long before you become aware of them:

• At seven to eight weeks, your baby starts general movements, such as bending sideways, and startling.


• At about nine weeks, your baby hiccups, moves an arm or leg on its own, and sucks and swallows.


• At 10 weeks, he can flex and rotate his head, bring his hands up to touch his face, open his jaw and stretch.


• At 11 weeks, he can yawn.


• At 14 weeks he can move his eyes.

(de Vries and Fong 2006)Gradually, your baby's movements become strong enough for you to feel them. Before long, you'll be used to him thumping or kicking as he stretches out his limbs.

Your baby won't be on the move constantly. Like you, there will be times when he just wants rest and sleep. Towards the end of your pregnancy, he'll rest for about 45 minutes at a time (de Vries and Fong 2006). The rests might feel longer than this, because you won't feel every movement.

How will my baby's movements feel week by week?

You won't be aware of all your baby's movements. Some of them won't last long enough for you to feel them. You're likely to feel most movements that last longer than a few seconds (Hijazi and East 2009, de Vries and Fong 2006). Here's a guide to what you can expect to feel and when:

From 20 to 24 weeks
As the weeks go by, your baby's activity will gradually increase. You'll notice your baby becoming more lively during the day (Hijazi and East 2009, de Vries and Fong 2006), with lots of kicking and somersaults.

From 24 to 28 weeks
You may start to notice when your baby gets hiccups. It'll feel like a jerking movement. The amniotic sac now contains up to 750ml (26floz) of fluid. This gives your baby plenty of space to move around freely. You may notice him jumping at sudden noises.

At 29 weeks
Your baby will begin to make smaller, more definite movements, as he becomes more cramped inside your uterus (womb).

At 32 weeks
You're likely to notice a peak in movements. After this week, the number of movements you notice will tail off (Hijazi and East 2009). This is quite normal, as your baby has less space to move in.

From around 36 weeks
Your baby could take up his final, usually head-down, position. This is more likely to happen at this stage if this is your first baby. The firm muscles of your uterus and tummy will help to keep him in place. The main movements you are likely to feel now are jabs from his arms and legs, and possibly painful kicks to your ribs.

If you've had a baby before, your tummy muscles are likely to be weaker. Your baby might keep changing his position right up to your due date.

From 36 to 40 weeks
Your baby will be getting larger and roll-over movements happen less often. By now, your baby may have learned to suck his thumb. If his thumb pops out of his mouth, you may feel his head darting from side to side as he tries to find it again.

During the final two weeks of your pregnancy, the movements are likely to slow down (de Vries and Fong 2006). Instead, you may notice an insistent kicking underneath your ribs on one side or the other. This slowing down is normal, but if you're worried about your baby's movements, always see your doctor.

By now, your baby should be nestled in your pelvis, ready to make his journey into the world. His head can feel like a melon pressing on your pelvic floor. If your baby isn't head-down, find out how to get him into the best position for birth.

There will be times when your baby is sleeping and other times when he's active. He may liven up in the evenings or when you're lying in bed trying to get to sleep (Hijazi and East 2009). Your baby may keep the same pattern of activity into his first few weeks of life (de Vries and Fong 2006), until he learns to tell day from night.

How many kicks should I feel each day?

There isn't a set number of kicks you should feel. You probably won't be advised to keep a written record or chart of your baby's movements, as used to happen (NCCWCH 2008:276). These sorts of charts are not really helpful for telling whether or not a baby has a problem (Heazell and Froen 2008, Mangesi and Hofmeyr 2007). It's easy to forget to fill them in. Then the results are inaccurate and can end up worrying you unnecessarily (Mangesi and Hofmeyr 2007).

Instead, you'll be asked to get used to your baby's pattern of movements during waking hours. As your pregnancy goes on, it gets easier to learn this rhythm. Every baby has a different pattern of waking and sleeping (de Vries and Fong 2006), but you'll come to know what is normal for him (Hijazi and East 2009, Heazell and Froen 2008). If you notice a change in his pattern, always tell your doctor straight away (NCCWCH 2008:276).

I haven't felt my baby kick today, should I be worried?

If you are concentrating on something else, you may not have noticed your baby's movements. If you want some reassurance, here are ways to encourage your baby to move:

• Put your feet up and relax. Babies are sometimes rocked to sleep while you are moving around and may wake up when you stop.


• Lie down on your side (with support under your bump) and stay still. This will help you focus on your baby's movements.


• Have a really cold drink. Your baby may feel the change in temperature and try to move away from it.


• Make some noise. Play loud music or slam a door to see if he responds.

If your baby starts to move around, then all is probably well, but keep an eye on his movements from now on. Never put off seeking help until tomorrow, if you haven't felt your baby move as normal today.

When should I see a doctor?

Contact your doctor if:

• your baby doesn't start to move in response to noise or some other stimulus (Arulkumaran et al 1989, Chutiwongse et al 1991);
• there's a big decrease in your baby's movements, or a gradual one over several days.

A decrease in your baby's movements could be a sign that he's not getting enough nutrients or oxygen through the placenta (Holm Tveit et al 2009, Hijazi and East 2009, Tveit et al 2009, O'Sullivan et al 2009). If this is suspected, your doctor is the best person to guide you on what to do.

There are several ways your doctor or the hospital can check your baby to see how he's doing. They will monitor his heartbeat. You may have a scan to measure your baby's size and the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding him. If there are any concerns about his growth, a special scan called a Doppler can check the flow of blood to and from your baby (Olesen and Svare 2004).

Read more: http://www.babycenter.com.my/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/babysmovements/#ixzz2Ceybzv8O

Alhamdulillah... Syukur Ya Allah... 16 Weeks Already...

Fetal development - 16 weeks pregnant

Your baby is now about the size of an avocado (about 5 inches / 11.6 centimetres long from crown to rump and weighing approximately 4 ounces / 100 grams). In the next three weeks he'll go through a tremendous growth spurt, doubling his weight and adding inches to his length.

Inside pregnancy video: a 3D animated look at a baby in this week of pregnancy. Take a look!

In or out of the womb, babies are playful creatures. Yours may already have discovered his first toy - the umbilical cord - which he'll enjoy pulling and grabbing. Sometimes he may even clutch it so tight that less oxygen gets through, but don't worry - he doesn't hold onto it long enough to harm himself. The circulatory system and urinary tract are in full working order, and he's inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid through his lungs.

Sometimes, when you move suddenly, you may a feel a slight pain in your sides. Ligaments on each side of your uterus and pelvic walls are stretching as your baby grows. It's normal to feel some pain, but if it continues for a few days or escalates, talk to your doctor.

We've a guide to make sure you eat well in the next stage of your pregnancy.

• Note: Experts say every baby develops differently - even in utero. These fetal development pages are designed to give a general idea of how a fetus grows in the womb.

Read more: http://www.babycenter.com.my/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment/16weeks/#ixzz2CewzUsXC

Your Emotional Health In Pregnancy

Why has getting pregnant made me so moody?

Progesterone and oestrogen, the female hormones which regulate the reproductive cycle, are thought to be partly responsible, but much of your moodiness is simply due to the fact that pregnancy is a time of tremendous change. You may be overjoyed at the thought of having a baby one day, then just as quickly begin wondering what it is you've gotten yourself into.

Even when a baby is very much wanted, many ecstatic mothers-to-be find that concerns about the future momentarily cloud their happiness. You may be worried about how your relationship will be affected, the health of the baby you're carrying and how you'll handle future financial challenges. Some of the minor problems of pregnancy, such as heartburn, fatigue and frequent urination can also be a burden. All these concerns may take your emotions on a roller-coaster ride.

When are my mood swings most likely to occur?

 

Mood swings tend to be most pronounced in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. They should gradually diminish as you sort things out and as your body adapts to the hormonal onslaught.

How can I manage my mood swings?

Mood swings are part of the pregnancy experience. It's not surprising that you're feeling highs and lows, sometimes from one minute to the next. Knowing that you're behaving as expected (and as your hormones dictate) may reduce some of the guilt you may be feeling.

If you're down in the dumps, do something that makes you feel good. Take a nap, go for a walk or see a film with a friend. Don't be too hard on yourself. One of the best antidotes is talk therapy -- literally. Talk through your feelings with friends and family or if you prefer, to your doctor. Pregnancy is a life-changing event, one that's bound to make anyone -- even a mum who's wanted a baby for years -- feel overwhelmed, irritable and anxious sometimes.

What if I can't shake my moodiness?

If you feel like your mood swings are more than run-of-the-mill, it may be a good idea for you to see a therapist. About 10 per cent of mums-to-be battle mild to moderate depression throughout their pregnancies. If you often or consistently feel blue, you may fall into this category.

Read more: http://www.babycenter.com.my/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/emotionalhealth/moodswings/#ixzz2BL409qpD

Easy Ways To Beat Morning Sickness

What causes nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?

Nausea is actually a good sign that your pregnancy hormone levels are high enough to allow your baby to develop and grow. But if you don't feel sick, don't worry, as you may just be one of the lucky ones. As many as eight out of 10 women feel nausea in pregnancy, with or without vomiting.

Now that you're pregnant, your body is producing the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) in large quantities. Once your placenta takes over maintaining and nourishing your baby, hCG levels drop and your nausea should ease. Your sickness is likely to subside once you are between 12 weeks and 14 weeks.

But other hormones may also play a part in causing your sickness, including oestrogen and thyroxine (Asakukra et al 2000). This is probably why some women's symptoms last well beyond their first trimester.

If you're tired, hungry, stressed or anxious, your nausea may be worse. And if you are expecting twins or triplets, you may vomit more often because you have higher levels of pregnancy hormones.

If you are vomiting several times a day and unable to eat and drink without vomiting, call your doctor or midwife immediately. Severe vomiting and sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), may lead to dehydration, which may require treatment in hospital.

How can I prevent nausea?

It is difficult to prevent sickness completely. It is a natural and normal part of pregnancy. However, you may be able stop it from becoming a major problem.

Relaxation and complementary therapies may help you to reduce your stress levels. Get plenty of rest and consider taking time off work. Eat little and often and work out which foods make your symptoms worse. Rich, fried, fatty or highly-spiced foods are regular culprits.

If you are feeling very sick, try not to worry about eating a balanced diet at this stage. You and your baby can catch up on the right amount of nutrients later in your pregnancy, when your nausea may have subsided.

Most importantly, keep well hydrated, sipping iced water, lemon juice, barley water, or whatever you can manage.

If you really can't keep anything down, whether food or drink, see your midwife or doctor without delay.

What self-help tips can I try to ease nausea?

Ginger

Ginger is often claimed to be effective against pregnancy sickness (Smith 2010, Borrelli et al 2005). However ginger may make your symptoms worse or cause you to have heartburn (Tiran 2011).

Ginger is a common remedy in Chinese medicine. It's based on the system of yin and yang and other opposing factors, including heat and cold. Ginger is a hot (yang) remedy and will make your sickness worse if you are already too hot. Ginger will suit you if you:

• wrap yourself up in layers of clothing and blankets
• feel miserable, introspective and disinterested in your surroundings
• feel and look cold
• need hot drinks

Try not to rely on ginger biscuits, as these contain a lot of sugar and not enough ginger to be effective.

Try making a tea from grated root ginger. Steep two teaspoons in boiled water, leave it to cool, and sip it throughout the day. Don't take more than 3g of raw ginger (about three teaspoons) a day. Ginger capsules are an option if you don't like the tea.

Ginger works in the same way as prescribed medicines and may have an adverse effect on your blood-clotting mechanism. If you take it for more than three weeks, ask your doctor to check your blood clotting. If you are taking prescribed anti-coagulant drugs, aspirin or other similar medicines, you should not take ginger.

Peppermint

This is a suitable cold (yin) alternative if you:

• feel constantly hot and want to remove layers of clothing
• want cool drinks
• look hot and bothered and red-faced
• feel irritable and hot tempered

However, if you are taking homeopathic remedies, the strong mint aroma may stop them from being effective.

Try sipping peppermint or spearmint tea. Sugar-free peppermint sweets or chewing gum may also help. Peppermint or spearmint essential oil will not suit everyone, as the strong smell could make you feel more sick.

Herbal remedies

Other herbal remedies worth trying include lemon balm tea, slippery elm lozenges, or small amounts of chamomile tea. The effects can be quite short-lived, so you may need to experiment and perhaps rotate the remedies to get the best effects.

Acupressure

Pressing an acupuncture point (pericardium point six) on your wrist may help to relieve your nausea (Lee and Frazier 2011). You can buy wristbands which help you to apply this pressure.

Make sure that the button in the band is placed on the acupuncture point. To locate this:

• Use one hand on the inside of your opposite wrist, measuring up three finger widths from the crease between your hand and arm.

 
• At the point where your third finger is, lift the pressure off until you are just touching the skin and feel lightly for a slight dip. Press into this dip quite deeply and it will feel bruised.

 
• Place the button on the wristbands at this precise tender point on both wrists.

Put the bands on first thing in the morning before you get out of bed.

When you experience a wave of nausea, press on the button on each wrist about 20 to 30 times at one second intervals. If you forget your wristbands, you can simply press on these two points, or ask someone to do it for you on both wrists at the same time.

Other ideas

If movement, such as car motion, makes your sickness worse, try listening to music which contains underlying, frequent pulsations. This will recondition the balancing mechanism in your inner ear. Wear headphones to allow the music and pulsations to rebound against your ear (Tiran 2005).

Eating vitamin B6-rich foods, such as avocados and chicken, may relieve your symptoms. A vitamin B supplement may also reduce your nausea if you can swallow the pills, but they probably won't prevent you from vomiting. Always talk to your midwife before taking supplements in pregnancy (Jewell and Young 2003).

Which complementary therapies could help?

Choose a complementary practitioner who is trained and experienced in treating women in early pregnancy. Osteopathy and chiropractic can be effective, especially if you have had any problems with your joints or posture in the past.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy may relax you, but the smell of the oils may make your nausea worse. Essential oils which may relieve your nausea include:

• peppermint
• spearmint
• lime
• lemon
• ginger (occasionally)

Reflexology

Reflexology which is not done correctly may make your symptoms worse, so only see a registered practitioner. After your first treatment, be ready for your symptoms to get worse before they get better. Your body may need to be kick-started into dealing with the symptoms (Tiran 2010).

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy may be effective if your symptoms are made worse by stress, anxiety and fear, or ongoing emotional issues. But there isn't much evidence that it is directly effective in combating pregnancy sickness (McCormack 2010).

Homeopathy

You should ideally see a qualified practitioner before taking homeopathic remedies when you are pregnant. Taking the wrong remedy for too long can cause new symptoms to develop without dealing with the original ones (Tiran 2003). Choose the 30c strength of tablet, and consult a homeopath if your symptoms don't improve after five days.

Read more: http://www.babycenter.com.my/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/naturalremedies/nausea/#ixzz2BL35gEiw

14 Weeks Already! Alhamdulillah.

14 weeks pregnant

You are now 14 weeks pregnant, or in your 15th week if that's how you prefer to count it.

How your baby's growing

Hair is big news this week! Your baby is growing lots of it, not only on her head and brows but all over her body. The hair on your baby's body is an ultra-fine down, called lanugo. This down usually disappears before birth.

Some of your baby's muscles are starting to work too. This week your baby can grasp, squint, frown, grimace and even suck his thumb.

• Read more about your baby's development this week.
• See for yourself how your baby is growing in our 3D video.

How your life's changing

You're probably feeling brighter and livelier than in the first three months, and have put the early symptoms of pregnancy firmly behind you.

If you're unlucky enough to have nausea drag on or if you still find it hard to keep anything down, see your doctor.

You may find the second three months the easiest stage of pregnancy. This is when sleep is sounder and your bump isn't too big to get in your way. Make the most of these energetic middle months to enjoy activities such as swimming, walking and low-impact aerobics.

Now is also a good time to sort out practicalities with your husband. Discuss your family finances and childcare choices, if you intend to return to work after your baby is born. Find out what it's like to be a working parent.

Does your husband want to be at the birth of your baby? If you are delivering at a government hospital, check to see if your husband can be with you in the delivery ward. Also read more about antenatal care, labour and delivery and what to expect from government hospitals.

Read more: http://www.babycenter.com.my/stages/0114/#ixzz2BKyrplfD

Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements. Is It Safe To Consume During Pregnancy?

Is it safe to take omega 3 fish oil supplements during pregnancy?

 

Anna McGrail answers:

Yes and no. There are two types of fish oil supplement - those made from the liver of the fish and those made from the body of the fish.

Supplements made from the liver of the fish, such as cod liver oil, contain the retinol form of vitamin A and need to be avoided altogether during pregnancy. However, fish oils not derived from fish livers contain lots of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 essential fatty acid which is essential for your baby's developing eyes and brain. At present, there is no recommended daily intake of DHA, although this is currently being researched.

If you eat a varied range of foods, including some oily fish, you may not need to supplement your diet, as you'll be getting plenty of DHA, along with other nutrients which you wouldn't get from taking supplements alone. DHA can also be found in lesser amounts in other foods, such as walnuts, flaxseed, rapeseed and linseed. However, there is some doubt as to whether DHA from these vegetable sources has the same benefits as those from fish.

Including DHA in your diet is essential for your baby's normal brain, eye and vision development, especially during the last trimester. This may be one reason why premature babies are particularly at risk of eye and brain damage.

Fish especially rich in omega-3 fatty acids include tinned or fresh mackerel, salmon, trout, herring, kippers, pilchards, anchovies, fresh tuna and sardines. Local Malaysian fish are not good sources of Omega 3 fatty acids.

The UK Food Standards Agency recommends that pregnant women eat no more than two portions of oily fish a week. The restriction results from findings that oily fish contain environmental pollutants, such as dioxins and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). There is some evidence that these pollutants can interfere with how a baby develops during pregnancy.

Current advice is aimed at making sure that pregnant women eat enough oily fish to get the benefits of DHA for their developing baby, at a level that doesn't cause harm as a result of the pollutants the fish contains. You should also avoid eating shark, swordfish and marlin during pregnancy, as these fish can contain high levels of mercury.

Reviewed by Indra Balaratnam, a consultant dietitian based in Kuala Lumpur who specialises in home visits to counsel patients with special dietary needs

Read more: http://www.babycenter.com.my/pregnancy/nutrition/foodsafety/fishoilexpert/#ixzz2BKy1Uzve

Herb and Drug Safety Chart (A Guide For Pregnant Mothers)

Herb and drug safety chart

Herbal remedies are considered natural alternatives to certain drugs, but they can also be dangerous when taken during pregnancy. While a cup of chamomile tea is perfectly safe for a mum-to-be, many herbs contain chemicals that can cross the placenta to your baby, and some can cause premature contractions.

As with all medications, you should avoid taking any herb during the first trimester and use only minimal amounts for short periods of time thereafter, and then only when needed. If you wish to use herbs to treat a problem (rather than to ease symptoms of minor conditions such as heartburn), see a qualified herbalist. And always talk to your obstetrician or midwife before taking any herb or medicine during pregnancy.

To make life easier for you, we have reprinted the following charts from Herbs for a Healthy Pregnancy: From Conception to Childbirth by Penelope Ody. Ody is the author of the best-selling The Complete Medicinal Herbal, and a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

Please note:
Before taking any over-the-counter herbal remedy, remember to check its contents against the following list of plants to avoid in pregnancy, and carefully note all of the individual cautions given for the herbs in the following sections. You could print out a copy for future reference.

Herbs to completely avoid during pregnancy:

Herb	Reason to avoid
Aloe Vera	The leaves are strongly purgative and should not be taken internally.
Arbor vitae (Thuja occidentalis)	A uterine and menstrual stimulant that could damage the fetus.
Autumn crocus (Colichicum autumnale)	Can affect cell division and lead to birth defects.
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)	Contains high levels of berberine, known to stimulate uterine contractions.
Basil oil	A uterine stimulant; use only during labour.
Beth root (Trillium erectum)	A uterine stimulant; use only during labour.
Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosus)	May lead to premature contractions; avoid unless under professional guidance. Safe to use during childbirth.
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)	A uterine stimulant that in quite small doses also causes vomiting.
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)	A uterine stimulant to avoid unless under professional guidance. Safe to use during childbirth.
Broom (Cytisus scoparius)	Causes uterine contractions so should be avoided during pregnancy; in parts of Europe it is given after the birth to prevent blood loss.
Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus)	Interferes with hormone production in the pituitary gland, so best avoided.
Clove oil	A uterine stimulant used only during labour.
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)	Contains toxic chemicals that will cross the placenta; do not take internally.
Cotton root (Gossypium herbaceum)	Uterine stimulant traditionally given to encourage contractions during a difficult labour, but rarely used medicinally today.
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)	Uterine stimulant, oxytocic.
Dong quai (Angelica polymorpha var. sinensis)	Uterine and menstrual stimulant, best avoided during pregnancy; ideal after childbirth.
False unicorn root (Chamaelirium luteum)	A hormonal stimulant to avoid unless under professional guidance.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)	Uterine stimulant; may cause premature contractions.
Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis)	Uterine stimulant; may lead to premature contractions but safe during childbirth.
Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus)	Uterine stimulant; may cause premature contractions.
Juniper and juniper oil (Juniperus communis)	A uterine stimulant; use only during labour.
Lady's mantle (Alchemilla xanthoclora)	A uterine stimulant; use only in labour.
Liferoot (Senecio aureus)	A uterine stimulant containing toxic chemicals that will cross the placenta.
Mistletoe (Viscum album)	A uterine stimulant containing toxic chemicals that may cross the placenta.
Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris)	A uterine stimulant that may also cause birth defects; avoid unless under professional guidance. Also avoid when breastfeeding.
American pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides)	Reputed uterine stimulant to be avoided during pregnancy.
European pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)	A uterine stimulant that may also cause birth defects; avoid unless under professional guidance. Also avoid when breastfeeding.
Peruvian bark (Cinchona officinalis)	Toxic; excess may cause blindness and coma. Used to treat malaria and given during pregnancy only to malaria sufferers under professional guidance.
Pokeroot (Phytolacca decandra)	May cause birth defects.
Pseudoginseng (Panax notoginseng)	May cause birth defects.
Pulsatilla (Anemone pulsatilla)	Menstrual stimulant best avoided during pregnancy; limited use during lactation.
Rue (Ruta graveolens)	Uterine and menstrual stimulant; may cause premature contractions.
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)	A uterine stimulant that may also cause birth defects.
Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)	A uterine stimulant; use only during labour.
Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum)	A uterine stimulant that may also cause birth defects; avoid unless under professional guidance. Also avoid when breastfeeding.
Squill (Urginea maritima)	A uterine stimulant that may also cause birth defects.
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)	A uterine stimulant that may also cause birth defects.
Wild yam (Diascorea villosa)	A uterine stimulant to avoid unless under professional guidance; safe during labour.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthum)	A uterine stimulant that may also cause birth defects; avoid unless under professional guidance. Also avoid when breastfeeding.

Herbs to use only in moderation during pregnancy:

Herb	Reason for caution
Alder buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula)	Strongly purgative, so should not be taken in high doses or for long periods.
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb.
Anise and aniseed oil (Pimpinella anisum)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb; avoid using the oil entirely.
Bitter orange (Citrus aurantiam)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb or in moderate use.
Caraway (Carum carvi)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb.
Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana)	Strongly purgative, so should not be taken in high doses or for long periods.
Celery seed and oil (Apium graveolens)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb.
Chamomile oil	The oil is a potent uterine stimulant to be avoided, but the dried or fresh herb is safe in moderation.
Chili (Capsicum spp)	Avoid high doses as they may lead to heartburn; can flavour breastmilk when breast-feeding. Moderate culinary use is fine.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb; avoid the essential oil completely.
Cowslip (Primula veris)	Strongly purgative and a uterine stimulant in high doses.
Elder bark	Strongly purgative, so should not be taken in high doses or for long periods.
Fennel and fennel oil	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb; avoid using the oil entirely.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb or during labour.
Garlic (Allium sativa)	Avoid high doses as they may lead to heartburn; can flavor breastmilk when breastfeeding. Moderate culinary use is fine.
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)	Possible uterine stimulant; use in moderation for occasional teas only.
Jasmine oil	A uterine stimulant best reserved for childbirth to ease labour.
Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng)	Clinical reports suggest that high doses in pregnancy can lead to androgynous babies (caused by overstimulation of male sex hormones); use for short periods only.
Lavender (Lavendula argustifolia)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb or for moderate use.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)	High doses can exacerbate high blood pressure; safe in moderation.
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)	A uterine stimulant traditionally used in slow and difficult labour; safe as a culinary herb.
Marjoram and marjoram oil (Origanum vulgare)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb; avoid using the oil entirely.
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)	A uterine stimulant in high doses; best limited to the final weeks and during labour.
Myrrh (Commiphora molmol)	A uterine stimulant that may lead to premature contractions; avoid high doses.
Nutmeg and Nutmeg Oil	Inhibits prostaglandin production and contains hallucinogens that may affect the fetus; once erroneously regarded as an abortifacient. Safe in normal culinary use.
Oregano (Origanum X marjoricum; O. onites)	A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb; avoid using the oil entirely.
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)	Uterine stimulant that may also irritate the fetus in high doses; safe in normal culinary use.
Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata)	A uterine stimulant in high doses; safe for moderate use.
Peppermint oil	A uterine stimulant; avoid the oil entirely, although low doses of the dried herb can be used.
Raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus)	A uterine stimulant in high doses; best limited to the final six to eight weeks and during labour.
Rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum)	Strongly purgative, so should not be taken in high doses or for long periods.
Rosemary and rosemary oil	A uterine stimulant in high doses; safe in moderation and normal culinary use. Avoid using the oil entirely.
Saffron (Crocus sativa)	A uterine stimulant in high doses; safe in normal culinary use.
Sage and sage oil	A uterine and hormonal stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb; avoid using the oil entirely.
Senna (Senna alexandrina)	Strongly purgative, so should not be taken in high doses or for long periods.
Tea, black (Camellia sinensis)	Limit to two cups a day, as excess can lead to palpitations and increased heart rate.
Thyme oil (Thymus vulgaris)	Some reports claim that it acts as a uterine stimulant, though the research is disputed; the herb is quite safe in cooking.
Vervain (Verbene officinalis)	A uterine stimulant in high doses; best limited to the final weeks and during labour.
White horehound (Marrubium vulgare)	Reputed uterine stimulant; safe in moderation in cough drops.
Wood betony (Stachys officinalis)	A uterine stimulant in high doses; best limited to the final weeks and during labour.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)	A uterine stimulant in high doses; best limited to the final weeks and during labour.

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Alhamdulillah... It's 2nd Trimester Now!

Fetal development - 14 weeks pregnant

Crown to rump, your baby is around 3 and a half inches / 9 centimetres long and weighs one and a half ounces / 43 grams. The body is now growing faster than the head. This week, its parchment-thin skin covers itself with lanugo (ultra-fine, downy hair that usually disappears before birth). Though eyebrows are beginning to grow and the hair on top of the head is sprouting, this hair may change in both texture and colour after birth.

About now, the fetus can grasp, squint, frown and grimace. It may even be able to suck its thumb. Researchers believe these and other movements probably correspond to the development of impulses in the brain.

Inside pregnancy video: a 3D animated look at a baby in this week of pregnancy. Take a look!

If you haven't yet made an appointment for maternal serum screening (also known as the triple test), you may want to do so now. The test provides more information about your baby, and screens for Down's syndrome and other birth defects. Also, your doctor may recommend an amniocentesis between 15 weeks and 18 weeks for women over 35 and those with a history of birth defects. If you are over 35, have a look at our article on how age affects pregnancy.

• Note: Experts say every baby develops differently - even in utero. These fetal development pages are designed to give a general idea of how a fetus grows in the womb.

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