Exercise Preparing for Pregnancy

Its been a long time since I last wrote here.. Since I was confirmed positively pregnant, I rarely visit my blog because I felt exhausted most of the time and busy to finish all my work before my maternity leave take place.. hehehe...

Today I would like to share with you an exercise special to those who plan to get pregnant... :) This exercise helps to relieve backache and thought to tone your pelvic and abdominal muscle, preparing them for pregnancy.

EXERCISE PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY -Churning the mill pose (chakki chalana asana)

STEP 1

Sit on the floor with your legs separated a comfortable distance apart. Straighten your legs and make your toes face towards you, to stretch the back of your legs. Keep your back straight. Hold your arms out in front of your chest. Interlock your fingers, palm facing you

STEP 2

Take a breath in. As you exhale, slowly bend forward as far as is comfortable. Keep your arms outstretched and your fingers interlocked. Slowly start making a large circular movement with your hands, trying to take your hands over your right leg as far as is comfortable. Keep both buttocks firmly on the ground. Pretend you are churning a mill with an old stone grinder. Keep your head and neck in line, and make the the movement soft and gentle

STEP 3 

Inhale as you circle back to an upright position. Continue the stirring movement to bend forward towards your left leg as far as is comfortable. Exhale as you bend forward, and inhale as you bend backwards. Repeat 5 to 10 times in a clockwise and then anti-clockwise direction

Bleh ker nak bela kucing kalo nak Pregnant?

Before this i use English as my medium of language. But then ada org komen....so, can i just mixed together dengan bahasa? Hehehhe... Just to make it not too formal... (dah namanya blog untuk kaunseling, kenalah relax jer kan?) Ok straight to our topic 4 today...Bleh ke bela kucing kalo nak pregnant? Erm...apa jawapan peminat kucing2 di luar sana?

Seperti yang kita sedia maklum, kucing ni can be regarded as man bestfrenz..comel..manja..pendek kata penghibur hatilah. Ada orang, bila dia main dengan kucing, stres pun hilang...Bukan ker bagus tu? Erm...bagus tu bagus la gak tapi kita kena ingat, bela kucing ni memerlukan penjagaan yang telita kerana......kucing boleh mendatangkan bahaya kepada perempuan yang merancang untuk mengandung... Macam mana tu?

Kucing sering dikaitkan dengan Toxoplasmosis. Apa benda plak Toxoplasmosis tu? 

 

Toxoplasmosis ialah penyakit bawaan protozoa microscopic bernama Toxoplasma Gondii yang merupakan parasit usus. Parasit ini boleh menjangkiti kucing atau mamalia yang memakan binatang kecil lain, burung atau apa-apa sahaja binatang yang membawa sista Toxoplasma. Apabila dijangkiti, sista ini akan menjadi telur di dalam usus. Telur-telur ini kemudian akan tersebar di dalam najis di mana parasit ini akan terus membiak. Sekiranya parasit ini menjangkiti perempuan mengandung, fetus di dalam kandungan akan terancam dan boleh menyebabkan kecacatan. Haaaa...tu dia! Takut...takut.. Hehehhee...jangan gabra. Relax..relax..teruskan membaca...

Hal ini boleh dikawal dengan melakukan:-

Ujian Toxoplasmosis 

·         Doktor haiwan boleh mengesan Toxoplasmosis dengan memeriksa najis kucing

·         Ujian darah juga boleh menentukan samaada antibody telah diaktifkan untuk member respon terhadap toxoplasma atau tidak. Yang menyukarkannya ialah kebanyakan kucing jarang-jarang menunjukan tanda2 terkena jangkitan toxoplasmosis ini walaupun sesetengah anak kucing yang dijangkiti menunjukkan symptom seperti demam, batuk, limpa membengkak dan hilang selera makan.

Mengurangkan Risiko Toxoplasmosis

·         Bawa kucing mendapatkan ujian Toxoplasmosis

·         Kurung anak kucing dalam umah jer! Toxoplasmosis menjangkiti kucing melalui pemangsa yang dijangkiti. Dengan tidak mendedahkan anak kucing, risiko dijangkiti juga dapat dikurangkan

·         Masak sebarang daging yang anda bagi makan kat kucing tu (nak bagi manusia makan pun kita kn masak betul2 kan? Kucing pun sama la…Cian kucing tu kalo mkn yg mentah….liat tu!)

·         Cuci tangan bersih2 selepas handling maner2 daging mentah

·         Sekiranya anda mengandung, elakkan mencuci bekas najis kucing anda. Suh ler suami ker…adik beradik ker yg tolong cucikan najis tu…kita kan tengah mengandung, kena la berjaga2 ckit.

What Causes Infertility?

Infertility is the biological or psychological inability of a couple to conceive after repeatedly having unprotected sexual intercourse (while no other form of birth control is being used) for a period of time, usually twelve months or more. Infertility also refers to a woman’s inability to carry a pregnancy to full term. There are many reasons for infertility. Studies show that female conditions account for over two thirds of the cases of infertility. The rest are caused by sperm irregularity and other unidentifiable factors.

So what causes infertility in women? 
Most cases of infertility are caused by hormonal deficiencies or imbalances, structural problems in the reproductive organs and some illnesses. Mechanical trauma and chemical disturbances from surgeries and potent medications can also negatively affect a woman’s fertility.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is probably the most common cause of female infertility in the world. It is an infection of the reproductive organs and the pelvis in general. The inflammation and trauma to the organs can affect their structural integrity, making conception difficult. Moreover, the prolonged exposure to microorganisms and the scarring that result after the infection may cause blood poisoning and ectopic pregnancy.

Problems related to the adrenal gland and thyroid deficiencies may cause ovarian and hormonal problems. Any problem with the two organs can increase the production of prolactin. Prolactin is a hormone that stimulates the production of breast milk and prevents ovulation. High levels of prolactin in the body not only cause difficulty in conceiving but may also indicate a pituitary tumor.

Scarred tissues left after abdominal or vaginal surgeries may also impair conception. The traumatized areas may cause problems with regards to the movement of egg cells from the ovaries to the fallopian tubes and the uterus. Frequent abortions also leave scar tissues that can obstruct the uterus, leaving the egg cell and the sperm unable to meet.

Some medications such antibiotics, antidepressants and anti-inflammatory agents can impair infertility. Indirectly, these drugs can decrease estrogen and luteinizing hormones in the body which are needed for the maturation and release of mature egg cell.

So, what causes infertility in males?



The most common factors contributing to male infertility are associated with sperm and its characteristics. Either the sperm count is too low or the sperm is low quality. Sperm cells made of poor quality move slowly or swim in the wrong direction. The cells may be abnormally-shaped, making transportation difficult. There are a lot things that can contribute to the production of poor-quality sperm cells, such as the failure of the testes to develop and properly descend. These two conditions may be congenital, meaning the testes remain within the body cavity. The chronic exposure to metals and medications can also impair the release of potent sperm cells from the body. The chemicals can alter the molecular and physical structure of the cells, making movement and conception difficult.

As to the question ’what causes infertility,’ there are many answers. The problem cannot be pinned to either men or women as it is an issue than can affect both sexes. If you or your partner are unfortunate enough to receive an infertility diagnosis, don’t lose heart. There are many conservative and natural treatments to help remedy fertility issues today.

Top Reasons for Infertility

One of the worst nightmares that a couple trying to conceive could have is to discover that either he or she is infertile. It is most couple’s dream to have kids and rear them in the best way they know how. All that could be shattered with just a single diagnosis—infertility. The cold, hard truth is that infertility isn’t just a ‘woman’ problem. About one-third of the infertility cases rest with the males.

So what exactly is infertility? One of the most common definitions, for women, is the inability to get pregnant after one year of trying and for men, the inability to impregnate.

There are various reasons for infertility. In males, infertility is most often caused by problems related to the production of sperm. Either the male is producing too few sperm or none at all. Another problem may be the sperm’s inability to reach the egg and fertilize it, and this may be because of its abnormal shape or structure that prevents it from propelling itself forward correctly. Oftentimes, an infertile man is born with defects in sperm production.

Sometimes, the reasons for infertility may start in the later part of life which may be brought about by illness or injury. For example, cystic fibrosis often causes infertility in men. There are factors which may heighten the occurrence of this problem since the number and quality of a man’s sperm greatly depends on his overall health and lifestyle. Some things that may reduce a man’s sperm count and the quality of that sperm are the use of alcohol, drugs, the presence of environmental toxins in the body such as pesticides and lead, smoking, health problems, certain medications, radiation treatment and chemotherapy.

When it comes to infertility in women, the most common problems relate to ovulation. Without the occurrence of ovulation, there will be no eggs to be fertilized. Some of the signs that a woman is not ovulating is that she is having irregular menstrual periods, or even lacks the periods entirely. Things that increase a woman’s risk for infertility are the following: age, stress, poor diet, being overweight or underweight, smoking, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and other health problems that may cause hormonal changes.

If you wondered why age was listed first among the factors that influence female infertility, it is because aging decreases a woman’s ability to bear children and this may be because of the ovaries’ deteriorating ability to produce eggs as well as the deteriorating quality of the eggs she already possesses. We know that aging is associated with different health problems in both men and women, but when it comes to fertility, an increase in age also means an increase in risk of birth defects and miscarriage.

Finding the reason for infertility is a long process. It is a complex course and it is emotionally draining. Take your time and do not hesitate to undergo the necessary tests and exams that will help you and your doctors get a better understanding of your present state of health and any possible fertility issues. Your doctors are there to help you. Let them.

Symptoms of Infertility

The signs of infertility may vary greatly from one individual to another, but the most common and typically first evident sign of infertility is the lack of pregnancy after a couple has been having regular, unprotected sex for a year or more with no other form of birth control in place. It is very possible to be infertile even if you are generally healthy, experience normal and regular menstrual cycles, and have a healthy sex drive.

If you suspect you may be infertile you should ask yourself, as well as your partner, relevant and essential questions and answer them with open honesty to better evaluate your present circumstance. Some of these questions relate to age, menstrual cycle & etc.

Regarding Age

Are either of you 35 years of age or older? Infertility in individuals whose age is more than 35 years old is very common compared to those who are still in their prime years of life. As women age, the percentage of women conceiving children also decreases. For instance, a woman who is 30 years old has a 20% chance of getting pregnant during any one cycle. However, when she reaches the age of 40, there is a dramatic drop in conception rates, to as low as 5%. So, if you are over the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for six months or more without success, it may be a wise decision to seek medical attention to discuss possible fertility issues.

Menstrual Cycles

Do you have regular or irregular menstrual cycles? An irregular menstrual cycle could potentially be a warning signal of a fertility issue. But bear in mind that it is only suggestive and is never definitive therefore, further diagnostic testing should be done to confirm any fertility issues or underlying medical conditions. Normal menstrual cycles usually span from anywhere between 24 and 35 days. Cycles that fall outside this norm are considered abnormal or irregular. If this is the case with you, it may be beneficial to contact your medical provider to discuss possible options.

Another issue related to menstrual cycles concerns the amount of blood that commonly flows each time you have your period. Do you bleed light or heavy? Do you experience intense or severe abdominal cramps? It is considered completely normal to experience bleeding for 3-7 days when you have our period. On the other hand, if your bleeding is considerably light or exceptionally heavy then you may want to consult your obstetrician. When trying to conceive, any variance from what is typically normal when it comes to your menstrual cycle should be noted and discussed with your obstetrician.

Regarding Males

Does your partner experience signs of impotence or ejaculatory problems? Unlike with females, detecting the signs of male infertility is more difficult and most often needs the aid of more sophisticated tests and screening like the seminal fluid analysis (SFA).