Pregnancy After 40

They say life begins at 40. However, for a woman who is 40, she may not have the ability to give birth to a life. By this, I mean she may be infertile as the ability of the ovaries to produce good quality eggs declines with age, and practically all the women have lost enough of their ovarian reserve by the time they are 40.

This condition, known as diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)., characterized by a low number of eggs in the ovaries and/or impaired development of the existing eggs.

As a woman ages it takes longer to conceive and the risk of not being able to get pregnant increases. The risk of miscarriage and complications in pregnancy and childbirth also increase.

Women, Age and Fertility

Chances of a woman getting pregnant without IVF diminish as a woman ages.

-          A woman’s chances of conceiving decrease gradually but significantly after she is 32.

-          After 35, the fertility decline speeds up

-          By the time she is 40, fertility has fallen by half. The chances of conceiving are around 5% at 40.

Pregnancy and Birth Risks

-          The risks of pregnancy, birth complications and caesarian section increase with age. Complications include:

 Gestational diabetes– Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, a condition caused by too much glucose in the blood.

 Placenta previa– This is a condition that is caused when the placenta has implanted at the bottom of the uterus, thereby covering the cervix, either partially or fully. This means that the baby cannot be born vaginally. It is a serious condition that could cause fetal distress from lack of oxygen, major hemorrhage for the mother, blood loss for the baby and sometimes even death.

Placenta abruption – This happens when the placenta has detached away from the wall of the uterus, either partly or fully. This can cause bleeding in the mother and also interfere with the baby’s supply of oxygen and nutrients. A severe case of placental abruption can have fatal consequences for both mother and child.

-          Older women are likely to have babies with birth defects and genetic abnormalities

-          A woman at 40 is more than five times likely to have a stillbirth.

-          At 40, the risk of a miscarriage is high for the woman

Age is the most important factor affecting a woman’s chance to conceive and have a healthy life

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Coaching Institutes for medicals

There was a time almost a decade ago, when coaching institutes were not too common. The word coaching was not so familiar almost a decade ago. It was only tuitions for every single subject and even for higher subjects. People were not too familiar with the word coaching institutes. But now the concept has changed. Entire concept of studies has changed in these 10 years. Studies and syllabus have taken a leap of 10 years. Where earlier students were only sent to tuitions t score good results; however now students attend coaching for various subjects in order to attain higher grades. The concept of studies has entirely changed in these few years.

A coaching institutefor medicals has become as important as one attending his/her school or college. A student who wants to pursue higher studies and want to clear entrance exam, now a days feels important to enroll in a coaching institute. Students, who are preparing for their medicals, enroll themselves in coaching institutes for medicals, when they are in class 11^th and 12^th. Because as the entrance has become even more tough and competitive, it has become important for a student to enroll himself/herself in one of the top medical coaching centre.

PMT is called as Pre Medical Test. Medical is considered to be one of the toughest and sought after courses. It is an entrance exam for clearing medicals. Students after class 12^th choose medical as their career. Students, who want to clear medicals and become doctors, have to clear and pass this exam. Coaching for PMThas now become very common. But it is advised to the students to wisely choose their coaching institutes because these coaching institutes are essential for students preparing for PMT exams, which is considered to be one of the toughest exams. These coaching institutes for PMTor institutes for medicals have formed an essential part of the student’s studies. These coaching guide these students so as how to prepare for PMT and medicals or whatever the student’s career option is. The institutes have a competitive atmosphere, subject matter experts who are highly diligent and make the student understand the basic concept.

Coaching institutes for medicals are ranked as per their performance which plays a very vital and significant role in the student’s career. He/she should choose the best coaching institute for himself/herself. There are many best coaching institutes for PMT and coaching institutes for medicals. The list is endless, but the student has to be wise enough to enroll himself in the best coaching institute.

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Bridal Makeup

In Around the world, Wedding is one of the most auspicious aspects, which rooted deep into our life. An image of a beautiful and gorgeous Bride comes to our mind whenever we think of any wedding. Thanks to the bridal makeup, if not the least. Despite India being a multi-religion and multi-cultural country, every wedding has its own unique colour and tradition. However, in every wedding, no matter what are in common, what are not. Nevertheless, one thing seems to be common in almost each and every wedding that every bride looks has to be special and stunning and that is the uniqueness in our country.

More ever, it’s a bridegroom’s a very special moment and every Bride is ought to look charming and spread her charisma before her loved ones. Probably, because of that one belief, we all Indians believe that marriages are made in heaven and it will happen once in a lifetime. Besides that, who doesn’t want to make his/her special moment very special and some even preserves their moments in the form of videos and images.

In addition to this, that’s exactly where Bridal makeup artists come into the picture, for every traditional and cultural based wedding. Be it a south Indian wedding or north Indian one, in any part of the culture, or tradition of the country. They play an important key role in wedding Makeup and they consider it as it is their one and only duty, to make each and every Bride look beautiful with life long lasting impression.

We at Hair Speak have a set of dedicated Bridal Makeup Artists and offer exclusive bridal packages, which includes pre-wedding and post wedding.

Exclusive Bridal Care

·         Airbrush Luxury Makeup (Saree Drape, Hair Do)

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·         Air Brush Makeup Normal

·         Engagement Makeup

·         Evening Glam up

·         Day Party

·         Party

·         Hair Do

·         Express

·         Saree Drape

Mahendi Art

·         Bridal Design Hand & Legs

·         Hand Indian Design (Front & Back)

·         Leg Indian Design

·         Palm Indian Design (Front & Back)

·         Arabic Designs (Only Feet)

·         Palm Arabic Designs (Front & Back)

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An ‘IDEA’can change your Life

On a quiet cold night, laid in a decliner near a bonfire with a sip of hot tea running down my throat, I was intrigued by my own conscience. The burning ashes in the bonfire, the mingling tea leaves, the fading sugar crystals in the tea, all begging for their existence, fired a splash of questions on me. What defines an Individual ? What makes us what we are? What is our Identity ? What puts life into our beings ? The Culmination of the Hunt for these Answers is marked by Our Vision & Thoughts.

Words are just mere drawings in Ink but these words can glorify the Canvass of our lives. Our Vision can reincarnate us from the Humdrum monotony of life to the Eternal world of Bliss. The Ideas of visionaries form the roots of a Prosperous Society. Ideas transform the world of every life in this world. They determine the face of the society, from a mere pen to a mammoth Rocket all are the fruits of the seeds of Ideas. So, Chase your thoughts as if they are luring you away into a new & better world. Cherish the family of opinions in the recycle bin of your mind. Their swift drift can be as serene and calm as a silent sea & at the same time can also take the form of a turbulent waterfall. Let them ride your Pulse & they’d help you mend broken bridges. When going for an enigmatic stroll down the Memory lane, steal a glimpse of the Junkyard Ideas in you for they are the ones who can make a Dent in the Universe. Every Captcha of Imagination can confuse convenience with pleasure leading to a new Aurora in our lives. Live with & by your words, make them your companion. Walk with them when they are alone, Glide with them when they ask you to, Laugh with them in good times , take them out for an occasional coffee to mix things up & do Shake a leg with them in their celebrations. Make love to them & hold them close when rains and thunders wash away the essence that they convey. Let the burning stars break free and experience yourself , Don’t forget that one thing that nobody can take away from you is ‘ Being You’. One can resist the invasion of armies but one can’t resist the invasion of Ideas. Stand up,Stand out and the world will echo within your heart. Our notions and thoughts are a silhouette of our Existence. Our Ideas, in their own way make us ‘INFINITE’ . As Gentle Silence pervades you all ,I bid a goodbye leaving you all with a popular quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe - “ Daring Ideas are like Chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten but they may start a Winning Game ”

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DON’T SMOKE AROUND YOUR CHILDREN

Smoking is injurious to health. How many of those who smoke actually take this advice? None and they continue smoking even after they have children and in front of them too.

In fact, for most of the seasoned smokers, it takes a health scare like a heart attack or cancer to make them minimise this habit and eventually stop it. By this time, it is too late.

I am writing this blog to highlight the effects your smoking can have on your children.

HOW PASSIVE SMOKING IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR NEAR AND DEAR ONES

As a smoker, you might be thinking that the smoke will only harm you and not those around you. That is where you are wrong. In fact, passive smoking is actually more dangerous than active smoking.

Pregnant women who smoke and those who live with smoking partners or work in a smoky environment give birth to underweight babies. If you are expecting a baby, this is a good time to think about stopping this habit for the health of your partner and your unborn child.

Children of smoking parents tend to be at a higher risk of cot death, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. They are also more prone to coughs, colds, and diseases like asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia.

Some parents do not smoke when their children are around. However, that does not stop your habit affecting them simply because they are not inhaling your smoke. When you smoke, it remains in the immediate vicinity for two to three hours, so despite you not smoking when your children are in the car with you or in your room, the effects of the cigarette you had are still around them and they inhaling the polluted air.

The toxins that are in the smoke settle on the surface where the person has been smoking.  This could be anything from floors, blankets, sofas, beds, clothes and hair. Therefore, children are still exposed to the toxins released from the smoke.

Children, who have seen their parents smoking, tend to start smoking when they grow up.

PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE HAZARDS OF SMOKING

The only way you can protect your family from the harmful effects of smoking is by quitting it. By giving up smoking, you will be the epitome of non-smoking perfection for your child.

If you are not ready to give it up, for whatever reason try to reduce your family’s exposure to your smoking.

Make sure, you or anyone else does not smoke anywhere near your children. That will mean you have to smoke outside the house and car. No one should also smoke in any enclosed areas where your children have access.

If you are visiting friends or leaving your children in someone else’s care, ensure that the environment is smoke-free.

Never smoke in a vehicle that children travel in.

Our children are our lives. Let us make sure that they have the best we can give them, including a smoke-free environment. Make their future by trying to break the habit.

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The history of a picture that changed the world.

In 1987, Poland had its first Heart Transplantation surgery. It took a humongous 23 Hour time to perform the transplantation. We, as the common citizens, probably might have never thought about the things a medical team goes through before, during and aftercompletion of the operation. The picture that was taken after the historic abovementioned operation took place demonstrates us the same and goes a long way to literally change the perception the world has towards the doctors.

Chosen by National Geographic as the best picture of 1987, you can’t afford to miss looking at this picture. Here’s a link to the same-

https://www.zmescience.com/other/great-pics/zbigniew-religa-picture/

1.      Social Media Post

Headline: What does it feel like doing MBBS?

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The stereotype about Doctors, rather Medical students is that they have to give the greater part of their lives towards studies. But is it right to simply keep our insight about them in such short explanations. A splendid response to the inquiry "What does it feel like doing MBBS" was answered by a fourth year medical student, Ankit Karan, which divulges the school life of Medical understudies , how their lives just not spins around books, exams and dissection. It goes far influencing us to trust medical college holds as much fun as some other school does and how much patient and better a student end up being after five years at a medical college. The Link to the Quora answer is here-

 https://www.quora.com/What-does-it-feel-like-doing-MBBS/answer/Ankit-Karan-3?srid=u5qH4

2.      Article

Headline: Top 5 challenges facing Doctors right now.

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The parts and duty of the doctors are of most significance in this period. The expanding request is adding to doctors confronting a great deal of difficulties in their lives. As the world advances towards new age, the medical field needs to keep itself in pace with the dynamic world. Blogger Smitha Gopal, in her article explains what challenges encompasses the medical field and how the specialists confront this difficulties.

Here’s a link to the article- https://blog.rendia.com/top-five-challenges/

3.      Social Media Post

Headline: Why are liver transplants so costly?

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We always wonder why surgeries, especially liver transplants are so costly. Many-a-times, we think that they might be some kind of scam to exhort money out of the hands of the vulnerable patients. But is it really the case. Vinay Kumaran, a Liver transplant surgeon, in his brilliant answer to a question "Why are liver transplants so costly?" explains the things a layman might not know that goes in the process of such life deciding operations. The answer isn't less than an eye opener for the sceptics, and makes us thank the doctors for the contribution they are providing towards the humanity.

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BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER WITH THESE SUPER FOODS

My daughter was recently revising for her mid-year exams. She is weak in Mathematics and to help her pass, she asked me “Mum isn’t there anything that I can eat to make my brain remember all these complex formulae?” That got me thinking and I spent the next day researching on the super foods that are good to “feed your brain”.

EGGS – The yolk has choline, which is important for brain development, reasoning and memory. Eggs also contain Vitamin D, which helps to alleviate depression. Eggs can be eaten by poached, boiled or scrambled. Avoid fried eggs. Omega-3 enriched eggs are especially good for the elderly and those who do not eat fish.

NUTS AND SEEDS – It is a known fact that almonds are said to boost memory. Other nuts and seeds like walnuts, Brazil nuts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and linseeds are rich in Vitamin E, which prevents cognitive decline. The mineral content in the seeds and nuts improve thinking skills, whilst the Omega -3 in walnuts boosts blood flow to the brain. Seeds and nuts are best consumed roasted or raw, without salt.

COCOA SOLIDS – They say chocolate is not good for you. True but if the right chocolate is consumed then it is the perfect brain food. Dark chocolate has stimulants like caffeine, alongside protective flavonoids, which help to maintain focus and concentration. Dark chocolate also stimulates endorphins, the hormone responsible for the “on top of the world” feeling and improve blood flow to the brain. Eat dark chocolate that is as unprocessed as possible and has a content of at least 70% cocoa solids.

TURMERIC – Curcumin is the active ingredient of this colourful spice that is found in every Indian kitchen. Its protective properties help to repair brain cells and improve mood swings. Add the spice to curries, scrambled eggs, rice, pulses and salad dressings.

WHOLEGRAINS – Whole grains provide energising slow releasing glucose, and fuel the brain, improving focus and concentration. Whole grains include rye, oats, brown rice and wheat germ. Wheat germ is a good source of Vitamin E as well as memory-boosting choline. Include wholegrain bread, rice and pasta in your diet and try adding oats and wheat germ to breakfast cereals and bakes.

BEANS AND PULSES – Lentils, black beans and kidney beans are rich in fibre with slow releasing energy. Beans are a good source of anthocyanins, which help to prevent memory loss. They can be eaten in salads, casseroles and soups. They can also be made into a dip for snacking.

The above list is not exhaustive and I have only listed the items that are commonly found in all households. Everyone, from children to teens to adults can benefit from a brain healthy diet.

The heart supplies blood to your brain so make sure do not eat processed foods and foods rich in saturated fats.

My daughter is ever so happy after I showed her my list and she has her brain boosting foods every day. Isn’t it just the perfect way to get your children to eat healthily?

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