#prenatal development

[pro-birth]

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Fetal pain is real and have a right to access pain relief and proper health care in that regard. Parents also have a right to be fully informed of this reality when considering medical options that may physically harm the fetus.

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[death220467]

My thoughts and headcanons on elven prenatal development

I think we all know how conception works. What happens after that according to Tolkien is a year long pregnancy and then postnatal development happens (if you want to know more about it you can check it out). However this wonderful afternoon my brain decided to dwell on prenatal development.

I had several questions and I have thought of acceptable answer for most of them. If one wish to debate with me on these questions they are welcomed to do so. If you have more questions I can think on, ask them. Now straight to the questions! (They are listed in the order I came to them)

Why was so important for Feanor that he didn’t share a mother with his half-siblings?

What’s the contribution of the father to the prenatal development? (This question applies to the not bearing the child parent but it’s quite long thing to write so many times, ergo father)

How is shaped child’s fëa?

How is shaped child’s hröa?

While Feanor seemed not fond of his half-siblings until Melkor came and certainly disliked Indis (or the idea of his father remariage?), Feanor did believe immediately that Fingolfin was planning to usurp him. But the focus of my thoughts is ‘half-siblings’. Why it is so important? Like, yeah I probably won’t warm quickly to a step-parent and half-siblings (who are so much younger than me, like Arafinwe is around Maedhros’ age), but for some reason my brain doesn’t think it’s only this. So this the place I thought ‘what if…’ and my homework was forgotten.

What if the mother/child-bearer and the father didn’t have equal contributions in the prenatal development?

Obviously the mother takes more ‘active role’. Children grow in their mothers’ bodies. What does the father do? Usually help the mother during the pregnancy however elves have (in my mind) placed greater importance on the child’s soul aka the fëa than the Men. So how does the father contribute in this? Does he just give genetic information? Or does he do more?

Personally I think that the shaping of the hröa can be done by both parents. In the beginning, when elves started giving birth no one knew much about it and looking at Feanor and his Fingolfin’s physical appearance, both resembling their shared father in hair color, I can say that the genetic info passed down very well. Feanor’s birth is a bit strange. Why did his mother die? There were Valar around. Yes, post birth illnesses exists, complicated births exists but is said that Feanor took much of the strength of her fëa when he was born. This leads me to the opinion that while elven child’s hröa is developed by their mother’s body, the child’s fëa must also be sustained by another during the prenatal development. And both parents have to sustain the fëa. Finwe was busy with setting down his people during Miriel’s pregnancy. He is not a bad guy, he just didn’t know that he had to help more because there was not much knowledge about pregnancy and he was also a king.

Now on shaping of the hröa. Why do some children look more like one parent or another? (Well, dna I guess but since I am thinking on non-human prenatal development why not? Why should I be ‘normal’? About it?) Elven children are said to have greater grasp on their bodies and Nerdanel called her son ‘well-shaped’ and she is a sculptress so here we go—

Eleven hröa is shaped. If it’s left just like that you get what the mother is imagining (if Eru thinks the genitals are ok ig?) but the hröa could be shaped. (All Nerdanel and Feanor’s sons are alike their parents but have lots of differences as well). So Nerdanel actually told Feanor that she is in fact shaping their children to look like them but also themselves and called her firstborn her greatest creation.

This is why the half in half-brother/sister is so important. After so many researches they find out that Feanor and his half-siblings are more like third cousins than siblings

[drneelima]

Stages of Prenatal Development

The process that occurs during the 40 weeks prior to the child birth is called prenatal development. It is divided in 3 trimesters and does not correspond with the stages. The first trimester ends when the embryo comes to an end, the second trimester ends on the 20th week and the third trimester ends when the child is born.

Prenatal development is the development of the child inside the mother’s womb. The child does not just come out of the mother’s womb, it goes through stages of change and development. This stage of development is referred to as prenatal development. There are three major stages in the prenatal development:

Germinal stage

Embryonic stage

Fetal stage

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[paraicelife]

Why does only the stomach skin darken during pregnancy?

When you are pregnant , it is common for a brown line to appear on your belly. Should we worry about it? We make the point on this phenomenon.

Pregnancy is a period of multiple upheavals for the body of the future mother. Between hormonal changes, digestive disorders or water retention, the reasons for appointments to the gynecologist are numerous.

Among all these little worries, the appearance of a brown spot, or brown line on the belly, can be surprising. The appearance of this brown line is frequent, but not systematic. What does this spot mean? Should we be worried? We make the point with Dr. Tiphaine Beillat, gynecologist.

Pregnant, why is there a line on the belly ? Should we be worried?

If during pregnancy, a brown line appears on the middle of your belly, it is first of all important not to worry, as Dr. Tiphaine Beillat explains: "This line that appears on the belly, from the pubis to the sternum, during pregnancy is called Linea nigra.

It is common and completely benign, so don't worry! It is due to an increase in the production of the melanotropic hormone, secreted by the placenta. Its brown color is related to melanin, the pigment that determines the color of our skin, but also our eyes and hair.

Linea nigra: when does this brown line appear on the lower abdomen (at the beginning or at the end of pregnancy)?

This brown line appearing on the belly during pregnancy is therefore not dangerous, but when exactly does it appear? It's hard to say, explains De Tiphaine Beillat: "The Linea nigra can appear at any time during pregnancy, as hormones are produced throughout the nine months.

However, depending on the skin color, this line will be more or less visible. In light-skinned pregnant women, this line will often be very little visible, while in darker-skinned people, the Linea nigra will be more pronounced.

Can this brown spot on the body remain after pregnancy? How can it be made less visible?

If this brown line appeared on your belly, after how long will it disappear? You have to wait a certain amount of time, summarizes Dr. Tiphaine Beillat: "The Linea nigra can persist throughout the pregnancy, or even afterwards. Some women keep this brown trace on the belly a few weeks after delivery, or even several months.

Rest assured, however, it will eventually fade and disappear completely. So how can you make this brown line as inconspicuous as possible for aesthetic reasons? "In order to make the line as dark as possible on the stomach, it is important to protect yourself as much as possible from sun exposure," explains Dr. Beillat. In the summer, don't hesitate to apply sunscreen (SPF 50+) to limit the risk of brown spots caused by exposure.

Black mark on the pregnant woman's belly: a sign of a girl or a boy?

Before ultrasound, all means were good to give an opinion on the sex of the future baby. Among the legends, the Linea occupied a place of choice. Thus, if the brown line went beyond the navel, it meant that the unborn child would be a girl.

If not, the baby would be a boy. If this prognosis is not based on anything scientific, it could be the basis of conversations in your family! With, at the key, a guarantee of immutable prognosis: a chance on two!

[reportwire]

Early sound exposure in the womb shapes the auditory system | MIT News

Early sound exposure in the womb shapes the auditory system | MIT News

Inside the womb, fetuses can begin to hear some sounds around 20 weeks of gestation. However, the input they are exposed to is limited to low-frequency sounds because of the muffling effect of the amniotic fluid and surrounding tissues. A new MIT-led study suggests that this degraded sensory input is beneficial, and perhaps necessary, for auditory development. Using simple computer models of the…

[cheapcheapfaker]

On one hand i would like to have a large baby. my family and gilgamesh’s come from a long line of beefy, nine pound plus chunkers. I was 9 and something lbs with a full head of hair and almost a week late. I want that baby fully cooked and maybe a little overdone. tons of studies not just anecdotal show that they just seem sort of… nicer and easier to deal with, like the biggest of the litter. they sleep more. they dont struggle in general as much and they gain weight easily and they also move a little slower. not saying they dont hit milestones but a fat ass baby will stay in its potted plant lump stage a little while longer before jumping into the running around sticking fingers in outlets stage.

on the other hand, i am so so concerned for the sanctity of my gooch. a nine pound baby will tear my grundle asunder. my taint to shreds.

[shubhragoyal]

Managing diabetes during pregnancy with insulin is crucial to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby. Proper insulin therapy can help control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of complications, such as premature birth and birth defects.

Read More: https://www.drshubhragoyal.com/welcome/blogs/diabetes-management-during-pregnancy-with-insulin

[bbyboybucket]

I hate school work. I wasn’t made for this. I was born to be rich from doing nothing.

[arunkumarme]

One Womb—Many Manifestations

Unravelling the Enigma of Sibling Diversity: Please read Disclaimer: Greetings! Welcome to this fascinating investigation into an intriguing question that has perplexed families, scientists, and intellectuals for generations: why do children of the same parents and raised in the same surroundings frequently display such remarkably diverse personalities? In this essay, we set out on a quest to…

[polyamoryprincess]

I’d be genuinely shocked if I don’t have a gene issue lmao

[filipinawanderer]

Understanding Pregnancy: Guide for Expectant Mothers

Are you ready for the most exciting journey of your life? 'Understanding Pregnancy:Guide for Expectant Mothers' is here to guide you through each stage of pregnancy. From body changes to baby development we've got it all covered #PregnancyGuide #Expecting

Strap in for a thrilling nine-month ride! Pregnancy is the ultimate journey of transformation and growth, filled with excitement, anticipation, and a dash of the unknown. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive guide. Let’s embark on this adventure together!” First Trimester – The Dawn of Motherhood The first trimester of pregnancy is an exciting time filled with…

[shaynly-babieblue]

IUGR: Understanding Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Its Implications for Your Baby's Health

IntroductionCauses of IUGRSymptoms of IUGRDiagnosis of IUGRTreatment of IUGRRisks Associated with Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)Prevention of IUGRFacts and Tips Maternal stress and anxiety can contribute to IUGR:Adequate sleep is crucial for fetal growth: Omega-3 fatty acids may improve fetal growth:IUGR baby may be at higher risk for developmental delays:Certain medications can cause…

[lilleluv]

5 Weeks Pregnant: A Rollercoaster of Emotions and Changes

Congratulations, you have now entered the fifth week of your pregnancy! This week marks an exciting time as your baby’s development begins to accelerate, and you might be experiencing a range of physical and emotional changes. Here’s what you need to know about your fifth week of pregnancy. What’s happening with your baby? At five weeks, your baby is about the size of a sesame seed, measuring…

[esmedelacroix]

Miguel And Your Baby Bump !

futuredad!miguel o'hara loves your cute baby bump ♥︎

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futuredad!miguel o'hara who wakes you up by gently caressing your stomach and lays his head against your belly bump. He plants soft kisses against your stomach as a little groan rises in your throat and you run your hands through his hair. "Good morning, mama," he would mumble softly.

futuredad!miguel o'hara who would love seeing you in cropped tops around the house with your baby bump peeking out. He would constantly be looking at you. He loved it when you wore tank tops. They fit a little small, so you just let them ride up your swollen stomach.

futuredad!miguel o'hara who loves to creep behind you whenever you're helping him out with dinner or getting ready in the morning. He hugs you from behind both hands on your belly. You smiled at him through the mirror as you put your earrings on. Beams of golden light spilled into the room and illuminated your skin, now riddled with Miguel's kisses. "I don't think I've ever seen a woman as beautiful as you are," he whispered, as he placed his chin on your head, and the two of you admired each other in a comfortable silence.

futuredad!miguel o'hara who makes a playlist with your favorite songs and plays them for the baby. He's big on prenatal music and would come home to you with a new classical music prenatal track that helps baby brain development or helps with soothing.

futuredad!miguel o'hara who used to sit in his study late at night reading up on books about his studies on genes and the multiverse, now spends most nights reading about healthy prenatal habits, postpartum health, and good parenting. Miguel, your workaholic husband who used to let work keep him awake, was now pulling all-nighters reading up on the best foods for pregnant women and babies, how to play with young babies, the best bottle cleaners, and different car seats.

futuredad!miguel o'hara who was always big spoon hands resting protectively around you and on your stomach. Miguel knew that when your baby was 25 weeks in the womb, he could hear. So on top of playing music, Miguel spoke to him. He told your baby about 'how mommy met daddy' and how his day went. He knew the baby couldn't understand him but he wanted your baby boy to recognize his voice. You started talking to your baby too sometimes.

futuredad!miguel o'hara who reads to you every night he can in front of the fireplace with your head in his lap as he runs his fingers through your hair. He was reading one of your favorite romance books to you and the baby when suddenly you felt little kicks. You gasped propping yourself up on your elbows. "Miguel!" you whispered, bringing his hand to your stomach where your baby was kicking. Miguel gasped when he felt the little kicks. The two of you laughed, feeling your son kicking like a little ninja in your stomach. "Looks like he already has his dad's soccer skills," he chuckled, giving your hand a squeeze.

. . .

next part → Miguel As A "Boy Dad" !

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[reasonsforhope]

Flint, Michigan, has one of the [United States]'s highest rates of child poverty — something that got a lot of attention during the city's lead water crisis a decade ago. And a pediatrician who helped expose that lead problem has now launched a first-of-its-kind move to tackle poverty: giving every new mother $7,500 in cash aid over a year.

A baby's first year is crucial for development. It's also a time of peak poverty.

Flint's new cash transfer program, Rx Kids, starts during pregnancy. The first payment is $1,500 to encourage prenatal care. After delivery, mothers will get $500 a month over the baby's first year.

"What happens in that first year of life can really portend your entire life course trajectory. Your brain literally doubles in size in the first 12 months," says Hanna-Attisha, who's also a public health professor at Michigan State University.

A baby's birth is also a peak time for poverty. Being pregnant can force women to cut back hours or even lose a job. Then comes the double whammy cost of child care.

Research has found that stress from childhood poverty can harm a person's physical and mental health, brain development and performance in school. Infants and toddlers are more likely than older children to be put into foster care, for reasons that advocates say conflate neglect with poverty.

In Flint, where the child poverty rate is more than 50%, Hanna-Attisha says new moms are in a bind. "We just had a baby miss their 4-day-old appointment because mom had to go back to work at four days," she says...

Benefits of Cash Aid

Studies have found such payments reduce financial hardship and food insecurity and improve mental and physical health for both mothers and children.

The U.S. got a short-lived taste of that in 2021. Congress temporarily expanded the child tax credit, boosting payments and also sending them to the poorest families who had been excluded because they didn't make enough to qualify for the credit. Research found that families mostly spent the money on basic needs. The bigger tax credit improved families' finances and briefly cut the country's child poverty rate nearly in half.

"We saw food hardship dropped to the lowest level ever," Shaefer says. "And we saw credit scores actually go to the highest that they'd ever been in at the end of 2021."

Critics worried that the expanded credit would lead people to work less, but there was little evidence of that. Some said they used the extra money for child care so they could go to work.

As cash assistance in Flint ramps up, Shaefer will be tracking not just its impact on financial well-being, but how it affects the roughly 1,200 babies born in the city each year.

"We're going to see if expectant moms route into prenatal care earlier," he says. "Are they able to go more? And then we'll be able to look at birth outcomes," including birth weight and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions.

Since the pandemic, dozens of cash aid pilots have popped up across the nation. But unlike them, Rx Kids is not limited to lower-income households. It's universal, which means every new mom will get the same amount of money. "You pit people against each other when you draw that line in the sand and say, 'You don't need this, and you do,' " Shaefer says. It can also stigmatize families who get the aid, he says, as happened with traditional welfare...

So far, there's more than $43 million to keep the program going for three years. Funders include foundations, health insurance companies and the state of Michigan, which allocated a small part of its federal cash aid, known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

Money can buy more time for bonding with a baby

Alana Turner can't believe her luck with Flint's new cash benefits. "I was just shocked because of the timing of it all," she says.

Turner is due soon with her second child, a girl. She lives with her aunt and her 4-year-old son, Ace. After he was born, her car broke down and she was seriously cash-strapped, negotiating over bill payments. This time, she hopes she won't have to choose between basic needs.

"Like, I shouldn't have to think about choosing between are the lights going to be on or am I going to make sure the car brakes are good," she says...

But since she'll be getting an unexpected $7,500 over the next year, Turner has a new goal. With her first child, she was back on the job in less than six weeks. Now, she hopes she'll be able to slow down and spend more time with her daughter.

"I don't want to sacrifice the time with my newborn like I had to for my son, if I don't have to," she says."

-via NPR, March 12, 2024

[daportalpractitioner]

mommy's moon sign: a thread ☾ part one — aries thru virgo

in a previous post, i mentioned that your mother's moon sign is very important in the sense that it tells us about the energy that was housing us during our prenatal development when we are baking in our mother's womb. during prenatal development, we are able to download our mother's experiences during pregnancy, emotions, attitudes, behaviors, and karmic patterns into our own DNA. the cosmic energy of her womb space tells us about patterns + themes that potentially lie dormant within our bodies with the desire to be either expressed or karmically released + healed for our highest good.

aries moon: your mother may have dealt with feeling misunderstood from a very early age due to her karmic responsibility to be a pioneer in this lifetime. even if she grew up close with her family, a part of her may have felt like she didn't fit in with the expectations that her parents had for her. the pain that aries moon mom carries in her womb stems from feeling like she has to do everything by herself + could also have had a pattern of attracting partners that she didn't feel supported by (classic single mom placement). a karmic lesson for aries moon mom to learn is to fully trust her feminine nature instead of constantly operating in her masculine so that she can attract the support that she has always desired since childhood. if you're a child of an aries moon mom, you could also have a pattern of experiencing loneliness + finding it difficult to cultivate supportive spaces because you witnessed your mom be so independent even in times where she didn't want to be. it's also not uncommon for children of aries moon mothers to exhibit or pass down disorganized attachment behaviors to their children. encourage each other to let other people help + support you. encourage each other to welcome vulnerability into the connection + value the act of processing/healthily releasing your emotions, especially rage.

taurus moon: mothers with an exalted moon usually do a great job at making their children feel safe, nurtured, and provided for on a physical + emotional level. when pregnant with you, your mother could have really valued her pregnancy + put lots of energy into preparing for your arrival. she could be very sensitive to your needs without even considering her own. from an early age, taurus moon mom had to learn to rely on herself to get things done first + foremost especially if she came from poverty or an unstable household. the self-esteem of your mother during pregnancy is crucial to your karmic imprint as you easily embed the way she feels about herself into your DNA + eventually grow to exhibit the same self-esteem patterns. it's important for the taurus moon mom to feel safe using her voice + exercising boundaries, especially when it comes to herself and what SHE needs. encourage each other to practice self-care + self-preservation. take yourselves out on nice mother/child dates. the key for taurus moon mom is to learn how to stop operating in survival mode, to welcome rest into her lifestyle + to not let motherhood become an experience that depletes her.

gemini moon: your mama may have dealt with a lot of movement (physical or mental) while pregnant with you, jumping from one place to another. the energy of a gemini moon's womb breeds natural chaos. focusing on tasks may have been a challenge for your mother, which tends to manifest into self-neglect due to being so preoccupied with the matters of the world. even if you haven't been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD or some form of neurodivergence, the expression of this mental energy can definitely be dormant in your DNA due your mother absorbing information to a hypersensitive degree during pregnancy. intentionality is key to foster a secure + safe relationship with a gemini moon mother as there is this tendency to develop preoccupied attachment patterns. make sure that you are really listening to each other instead of allowing words to go in one ear + out the other. communication goes a long way in cultivating a healthier relationship to mama. encourage each other to prioritize mental health + doing activities that feel nourishing to the brain (reading, writing, immersing selves in nature, art, etc). also, make sure that you're holding your gemini moon mother to her word if she is notorious for switching up.

cancer moon: your mother's pregnancy was undeniably significant to her on a karmically spiritual level. your ancestors, especially maternal, really do not play about you two as they protected your mother heavily when she carried you. giving birth to you was no mistake as your soul chose to expand her bloodline. cancer moon mothers may have went through their own personal issues with their mother (your grandma) that they hold resentment from in their wombs. these tensions are meant to be transmuted into breakthroughs for generational healing + curse breaking. her maternal instincts are her superpower, being able to guide you in any situation you need help in. even if you're not close with your cancer moon mom, her love does remain unconditional as she recognizes that you are a part of her + she is a part of you. even though mothering comes natural to the cancer moon mom, she easily could have felt the weight of motherhood + remained passive about how much of a responsibility it was, carrying all that load by herself. whether your mother was able to breastfeed you or not says a lot about the karmic disposition between you + your mama.

leo moon: your leo moon mother may have been super excited to be a mother yet also dealing with adjusting to the level of maturity required to be a mom. becoming a mother was probably not on her bingo card the year that you were conceived so the necessary growth that needed to take place was challenging + unexpected. motherhood may have triggered a sense of fear in your mother during her pregnancy with you because she didn't want to part with her youth just yet (classic teenage mom placement). regardless of her situation, she takes pride in being a mother + is very protective over her cub(s). she's the type of mother you can call to cuss out the school when there's an issue. i'd encourage you to keep her inner child alive + well by spending quality time doing things that make you both happy. leo moon mamas usually pass down at least one of their passions to their children, especially if they engaged with that passion during pregnancy. they love spending time with their children more than anything so don't be afraid to do something wild + fun that can free your mother's inner child. when your mom is connected to her inner child, it also connects her deeper to motherhood for she is able to relate to the experience of a child more + is able to distribute compassion to her child(ren) when needed.

virgo moon: it's not uncommon for virgo moon mothers to have experienced lots of angst when pregnant with you, especially if this was their first pregnancy. what isn't expressed + released in a healthy way stays trapped in the mind of the virgo moon mom, manifesting into anxiety. if anxiety was a theme for your mother while she was pregnant with you + it remained undealt with, then there's a big possibility that anxiety is something you've experienced on a chronic level as well. virgo moon mothers also deal with overcoming perfectionism — wanting to the perfect mother + projecting perfectionism onto her child(ren), so if you mother was hard on you growing up, that is why. if you are challenged by the illusions of not being good enough, this is probably something you've also picked up on from your mom during your time in her womb. but because of their will + dedication to be the best, virgo moon moms make very good caretakers as they are empathically connected to the needs of their children + are not satisfied until they can tell that their children are satisfied. even when virgo moon moms can be tough on their kids, remember that they are their own toughest critic + they really do mean well. i'd recommend being of service to your mother in any way that can lighten the load on her as virgo moon mothers tend to have a lot of their to-do lists. words of affirmation also goes a long way in gifting them peace of mind, especially from their children as they tend to be overthinkers when it comes to motherhood.