Blossom & Birth

05/02/2017

This is so adorable :-)

17/01/2017

Pregnancy changes you in more ways than one...a very fantastic read.

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/health/pregnancy-brain-change.html?_r=1

The changes affect areas used in perceiving the feelings and perspectives of others, according to a new study, and may aid in recognizing an infant’s needs.

16/01/2017

THIRD TRIMESTER FOOD AND NUTRITION.

Your baby is almost here! There are many exciting things going on with your body and your baby during this time and is also a critical growth period. Iron is one of the most important nutrients during the third trimester since right now your child is laying down all the iron stores to sustain him/her through the first 6 months of life. Right now your body will need all the iron it can get! Anemia is very common during this time. Your prenatal vitamin you’re taking has the necessary iron needs for pregnancy, about 27 milligrams. However, it is also recommended that you also aim to eat 3 additional iron sources a day (at least 19 milligrams), preferably with Vitamin C. Why? Because your body absorbs food-iron better than pill-iron. Food is always the best! Iron Food sources include spinach, all animal protein in general but especially red meat sources (beef, lamb), kidney beans,, sunflower seeds, fortified whole grains & cereals, dark chocolate.

16/01/2017

SECOND TRIMESTER FOOD AND NUTRIENTS.

Your baby is really growing during the second trimester, which is usually the beginning of all those crazy cravings! The top nutrient that you should be making sure to include in your diet is calcium. Right now your baby is beginning to develop their skeletal system and your child needs calcium to make strong bones, grow teeth, hair, nails, and more. Unfortunately, Kenyan women typically do not get enough calcium in their diet. If baby can’t get it from your food sources, they have to get it from Mommy herself which is not ideal. Enough calcium can also lower blood pressure and prevent against preeclampsia. During pregnancy, a Mom will need about 1000 mg/day.

Foods that have calcium in them include dairy products (yogurt, milk, cheese), leafy greens (collard greens, kale, spinach), broccoli, oranges and almonds.

16/01/2017

FIRST TRIMESTER FOOD AND NUTRIENTS.

The most important nutrient you can give your body during the first trimester is folate. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that is already present in many foods that we eat. However, during pregnancy, you need 50% more folate than normal.

WHY?
Because folate is involved in making DNA and helps create new cells. Folate also helps prevent against many birth defects and preterm birth. Where can you get folate? Foods that have folate include fruits and vegetables such as oranges, asparagus, and dark leafy greens; nuts and beans; whole grains and fortified cereals. However, it also recommended during pregnancy that you also take a prenatal vitamin with at least 600 micrograms of folic acid daily.

16/01/2017

When you leave dad home alone with the baby : part 2. Dads why you do this 😂😂😂

13/01/2017

Hello Friday...where have you been since last week.

12/01/2017

Life is beautiful and moreso with your little one by your side.

06/01/2017

Over the course of the next few weeks we will take a week by week step journey through pregnancy, changes to your body, your unborn child and what to expect during this period. Keep it

05/01/2017

When you try to play hide and seek with your pregnant wife :-D...

04/01/2017

Get that figure back and heal those abdominal muscles after pregnancy.

https://midwiferytraditions.com/2015/09/03/healing-abdominal-muscles-after-pregnancy/

02/01/2017

The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Let the Grace of God be your guiding light this year.