We became inspired to create
Pregnansee
in 2003 when I was pregnant with our first baby. I recall
vividly how I used to spend so much time on the computer
surfing for pregnancy articles, pictures and images
of fetus (just to get a glimpse of how the little one
was developing), getting hold of appropriate journals
and books from the library, consulting my doctor and
friends so as to get as much as I could on the nitty-gritty's
of pregnancy. Not that I minded it (in fact it was fun
stumbling on interesting sites or articles and gorging
on all the juicy bits as only a novice mind can appreciate).
But I know for a fact it can get a tad too tedious not
to mention time-consuming for a working mother-to-be
or those moms who have other children to look after.
As we all know there are zillions of informative pages
out there about pregnancy which are written by professional
care providers, doctors and midwives and they are all
FREE! Great isn't it? Yes! Indeed it's great except
that during the 10 months of pregnancy there just isn't
enough time (not to mention energy) to unearth the information
you really want or need to have as an expecting mom.
Since every expecting mother has her own set of concerns,
curiosities and anxieties, let me share what were my
Top 10 concerns
when I was expecting. Who knows they may just mirror
yours!
#1), #2) & #3)
Oh boy! What's
happening inside..
I used to visualize the development and movement of
my baby inside my womb at every given opportunity of
my pregnancy. I used to imagine what my baby looked
like especially those moments when I felt the flutters
during the early months and the kicks and fists against
my ribcage as I grew bigger. As soon as my pregnancy
became more real and the feelings more poignant, those
images and fetal pictures I had seen on the internet
and books made more sense. Having made a connection
with my baby who became more real with each passing
day I remember thinking to myself 'how nice it would
be if I had a collection of fetal images, a sort of
pregnancy calendar that I could use as a reference tool
whenever I needed'. Believe me those moments came many
times!
#4)
Changes in
Baby
I always used to wonder and ponder on the size of my
baby at the important stages of my pregnancy: how big
is my baby this week, is he/she growing well in terms
of measurement, are the organs developing as they should,
what change is my baby going through during this week
etcetera.
#5)
Changes in
me
Constantly I used to wonder if the changes in me accruing
are normal, are they happening at the right time like
my weight gain/stretch marks/ breast tenderness, discharge
(the list is endless) etc. Is it normal to experience
the discomforts I had and are there things I can do
to alleviate them without harming my baby?
#6)
Good to Know
There are stuffs that are not necessary to know but
they make your pregnancy all the more interesting if
you knew them. These are what I would term as knick
knacks - facts not important enough for your survival
but they definitely add more spice to the whole pregnancy
journey!
#7)
Wholesome
Advice
Now these are tidbits that you don't stumble on an everyday
basis but they come in handy mostly - something what
your dear ones would want you to know just to make your
trimesters more bearable or comfortable.
#8)
Which of
my Actions can Impact My Baby's Growth
We tend to worry ourselves sick over what is right and
wrong, what we should avoid and what we can consider
doing when pregnant. It is not an exaggeration to say
that your whole life changes now that you are pregnant.
But it is also a fact that many of us tend to go overboard
with our fears and concerns - this section aims to highlight
some of those common worries that plague many pregnant
mums and hopefully put their fears to rest.
#9)
Common Concerns
There are numerous little doubts especially for a first
time mum but due to lack of opportunity or uncertainty
many do not get to verbalize their concerns with their
doctors. I know I did have plenty of what seemed like
petty concerns but they bothered me just the same. We
hope to allay your doubts with this section containing
some of those common situations that can crop up.
#10) (the most important)
Nutrition
What I should be eating or should be avoiding at what
stage. Plus am I eating enough, am I eating what's appropriate
for me and my growing fetus? Some tips on hygiene and
coverage on vitamins and supplements your body needs
during pregnancy.
I remember one of my genuine wishes during my pregnancy
phase was to have such a 'toolbox' - you know with just
a click of a button you get to see moving images of
what your fetus looks like presently plus get to read
and use relevant advice. Trust me it would have made
those months a whole lot easier and owning this tool
would have been a wish come true!
- J. Bedi
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