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Based on my experience so far(my dd, Aryaana turned 1 month recently), below are some of the newborn care essentials I would recommend having in your baby registry. Diaper Essentials Diaper is very first among the things you will need right after getting home from the hospital. You will mostly be using 6-12 diapers a day for atleast the initial couple of months. There are many choices one can make when it comes to choosing diapers ranging from disposable, organic to cloth diapers with all available in various brands. You can research on the pros and cons before making your choice. I chose pampers diapers and it worked out fine for us. Below are the essential things you will need for easy diaper sessions. Diapers: You will need some swaddlers with size N at least for the first few months. Make sure you have at least one big pack of this stocked at home before your due date. Diaper Pail and essentials: Not sure if it is manageable using an air tight trash can but I preferre...

Now that you have confirmed your pregnancy either via a home pregnancy kit or a urine test at the hospital, many congratulations!  I know it is very exciting to find yourself pregnant but trust me when I say it will take a few months to realize the full meaning if it is your first time. After I had my pregnancy confirmed, I started reading up online about things to look out for in the first trimester. Though I never ended up having the very expected nausea during my pregnancy, following are a few tips I found online and followed anyways to help prevent nausea. Eat healthy food in smaller portions and do not overeat. Get some fresh air if you feel nausea as soon as you wake up. It is common to feel it in the early mornings because of empty stomach. So have a light snack like baby carrots or nuts handy next to your bed side. Stay hydrated. Other things to start or continue doing throughout pregnancy are the following. Take prenatal vitamins everyday. Take a...

I am a FTM meaning First Time Mother. (Don't worry if you don't know the acronyms yet! Once you get pregnant and start reading related articles/forums online, you will get used to many more like DH, DD and others.) Honestly, pregnancy was one of the most beautiful phases of my life. No, I am not lying and neither is my intention to encourage more women to get pregnant here! Maybe, I was comparatively lucky or expected the worst? I have shared a few of the things that helped me have a beautiful and memorable pregnancy at  maternity gyan post . After 5 years of marital bliss, I was ready to get promoted to parenthood. I would also suggest one to get pregnant only when they are mentally ready and not because of social or peer pressure. As a first step, I spoke to my gynecologist to know if there is anything I need to get tested for before beginning to try. Like most doctors, her suggestion was to 'do the do' for a year and come back for tests if things don't ...