Overcome Anxiety with Reassurance

Overcoming miscarriage can be a lengthy and overwhelming process and on top of that, thinking about pregnancy after a miscarriage can be very stressful and confusing. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused about what caused your miscarriage and when to begin trying to conceive again. Before beginning to try to conceive again, it is important to understand what anxiety is and what cause these symptoms.

Anxiety during pregnancy is extremely common.   According to Healy Smith, M.D., a reproductive psychiatrist at the Women’s Mental Health Clinic at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, research has shown that up to 33 percent of women experience clinical depression or an anxiety disorder at some point during pregnancy.

Raising this concern to your doctor may be a difficult step as you may feel ashamed that you are feeling this way, but it is important to not suffer alone.

Some symptoms you may be feeling could consist of:

• Excessive worry that is uncontrollable
• Irritability
• Tension/muscle aches
• Disruptive sleep patterns
• Consistently restless
• Fatigue
• Poor concentration

 

There are safe ways to help reduce these symptoms that will not affect you or your baby.

Here are three safe and simple steps to help reduce anxiety symptoms and allow you to begin enjoying your pregnancy!

 

1. Stop researching symptoms

With technology right at our fingertips, we begin abusing our resources by over researching, which begins to create unnecessary stress and anxiety.

Google is a great tool to connect with mom blogs, parental magazines, etc. to learn more about what to expect as a new parent or essential baby-must-haves, etc. But it if not a diagnostic tool.

If you are concerned about how you are feeling, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid Dr. Google!

 

2. Consider treatments

Treatments are not a sign of weakness and the best part about these treatments are that they are proven to be safe for both you and your baby!

Treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy and acupuncture are great treatments for managing and influencing moods, as well as, increased intake of Omega-3 essential fatty acids are a great natural mood-boosting supplement.

 

3. Purchase a Fetal Doppler

Research has not proven a Fetal Doppler device to be dangerous for your baby, but like anything, it is important to use the device in moderation. Fetal Doppler devices, also known as Fetal Heart Monitors, have been around for many years and have acted as a reassuring device for many moms-to-be. The device allows expecting mothers to safely hear their baby’s heartbeat in the comfort of their own home as early as 8 weeks into their pregnancy.

Hearing your baby develop throughout your pregnancy and sharing these moments with your partner, relatives, and close friends not only creates early bonds with those closest to you but also helps provide comfort and reassurance.

Djeneba Kan, a recent ToronTek customer, purchased our R88 Fetal Doppler after she had a miscarriage. Below she shares her positive experience using the R88 Fetal Doppler during her second pregnancy.

 

Djeneba Kan – December 22, 2016

I had a miscarriage and I was anxious on my second pregnancy. ToronTek Doppler has been really handy calming me down and helping me and my husband. definitely worth it.

 

Pregnancy is a time for growing and learning. Fetal Doppler devices allow moms-to-be to grow with their baby as early as 8 weeks, before their baby’s first kick.

 to learn more about the features Torontek-R88 Fetal doppler.

Ever wonder why you have to have that tub of ice cream or a piece of pickle in the middle of the night? Or, if babies of smokers are most likely to smoke as adults? Here are some interesting facts and trivia about pregnancy.

Cravings. Ever wonder why you have to have that tub of ice cream or a piece of pickle in the middle of the night? Some experts say that cravings represent mineral deficiencies in the body.

 

Only less than 10% of babies are born on their exact due date, 50% are born within one week of the due date and 90% of the babies are eager to see the world two weeks ahead.

 

Accidents during pregnancy do not cause birthmarks.

 

Every three seconds a baby is born.

 

Habits kick in early. Babies of mothers who smoke are most likely to smoke when they’re adults.

 

The lucky ones. About 30% of expectant mothers do not experience morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

 

Even unborn babies dream.

The baby heartbeat monitor or baby Doppler (also known as Fetal Doppler by professionals)  is one of the devices expecting parents are considering purchasing on their lovely journey of growing their family!

While some parents are intimidated by the use of any new device, some find listening to the baby’s heartbeat calming and reduces their anxiety. And for sure both of these groups are right in either way because at the end of the day the most important thing for an expecting mom is to be relaxed in what she has decided to do.
For the moms who have decided to purchase a baby Doppler (fetal Doppler), I have included 5 important tips below on choosing the right one.

1) How does Baby Doppler work?

It bounces sound waves off your baby’s heart. The motion that your baby’s heart makes when it’s beating changes the shape of these sound waves. The Baby Doppler picks up these changed sound waves and amplifies them in the form of your baby’s heartbeat. There hasn’t been any extensive research done on the safety of the device but the general consensus is that fetal Dopplers are probably safe to use in moderation.

2) How much does it cost?

It bounces sound waves off your baby’s heart. The motion that your baby’s heart makes when it’s beating changes the shape of these sound waves. The Baby Doppler picks up these changed sound waves and amplifies them in the form of your baby’s heartbeat. There hasn’t been any extensive research done on the safety of the device but the general consensus is that fetal Dopplers are probably safe to use in moderation.

When purchasing a Baby Doppler, I strongly recommend purchasing a model which is already in Canada. Purchasing over the internet overseas at first looks less expensive but when you add currency conversion, shipping and also some undisclosed charges (like when you purchase a product from overseas CBS will send you an import duty invoice) which at the end will make it all the more expensive and you find out you have been waiting 3-4 weeks for an overpriced unit.

3) Which model should I purchase?

Before choosing on any specific model you need to make sure that the device is approved by Health Canada. Health Canada authorities have put in place the stringiest requirement and standard to protect public health. There are devices which are sold on auction or P2P websites which are sold by individuals. Since importing by individuals does not need a health Canada approval you might end up buying a non-standard product and that’s the most important thing to avoid.

4) Do I need a 2 MHz or 3MHz probe

Currently, the majority of the hospitals, obstetricians, and midwives use the 3 MHz probes. Generally, the 3 MHz probe has more sensitivity compared to 2 MHz and it works better at the very early stages of pregnancy. The reason is that the fetus is so small early in gestation that 3 MHz reflects the ultrasound back to the sensor better than the lower frequency 2 MHz.

Only in a few special cases does a 2 MHz work better such as on very overweight mothers when the fetus lies very deep. We provide 2 MHz probes as well so if you are unsure about which on to use, consult with one of our customer care specialists.

5) I am so ANXIOUS!

It could also mean you could get unnecessarily stressed out if you can’t locate the heartbeat when it could simply be that you’re using the monitor incorrectly or that it’s too early to hear the heartbeat (sometimes you can’t hear a heartbeat with the device until at least 12 weeks). The idea behind using the Doppler is to make you more relaxed and not more anxious.
Things to consider before using one: Baby Doppler is a medical device that is intended for use by medical professionals. Consumers don’t always have the proper training to use them and interpret the information. In some cases, this might mean you wouldn’t seek medical care when you need it.

 

Baby health care is just about the many concerns that a new mother needs to consider. Your baby is a special blessing but a majority of mothers are not sure of what they have to do. Looking after your newborn’s hide is important. Deciding on the best skincare line for your child may be confusing seeing as there are many to select from. Ensuring the fitness of your infant is truly the most important thing for virtually every parent. There exists a recent trend of which suggests many moms and dads prefer organic healthy skincare products for their children.

Healthy pores and skin are therefore a central a part of your current health. Babies need proper light creams and baby lotion to maintain its suppleness in addition to being moisturized. Caring for your child this way is a bit more about preventing possible skin problems. People don’t often look at the need to take care of a baby’s skin, probably because it is so perfect. But it’s particularly important in the first few months. Luckily, a large number of early rashes are usually harmless and vanish entirely automatically.

Before your child arrives, health is an important thing to prepare for. When you are preparing the newborn’s room, one often stocks on diapers and outfits, but there are some simple issues that are often neglected. It is important to look after a newborn’s skin. It is vital since damage to skin at this early age may affect the baby down the road. Every aspect of baby health care is crucial to possess a happy and healthy infant.

All these are very important factors of raising a child, as important as choosing your kids’ food. In addition, there are particular food items that may cause some skin difficulties to your baby.