#Round 2 : Healthy eating

Assalamualaikum wbt

I always believe every pregnant woman should eat healthily. Having to say that, we must not take our diet lightly even how busy we are. However, taking supplement religiously is not something everyone can do easily. As for me, I struggled and stumbled in the first few weeks of my 1st and 2nd pregnancy. Nonetheless, I always reminded myself not to risk my health and also the growth of the fetus in my womb. Somehow I managed! Do you want to know the "secret"?
I keep on reminding myself  about the consequences of that tak apa or malas makan ubat attitude. It could lead to unimaginable worst case scenarios in the future (nauzubillah!!). Some people might say that don't be too paranoid yada yada yada. Kalau nak jadi tu jadi la juga. Well, don't forget that prevention is better than cure. Kalau Allah nak bagi ujian, at least kita dah berusaha dari awal and tidak lepas tangan kan..
 So , in this post I would like to share the supplements prescribed by my gynae. Sharing is caring, right??? Well, you might get different kind of prescription by your gynae. Whatever supplement you get, it is for your own good =)

For this #Round 2, these are my supplements

Caltrade 600 +D, New Obimin, NeuroGain

As compared to my first pregnancy (#Round 1) with Dr. Marsita Mansor, I was prescribed with Sangobion, Proscal (Calcium) and Provas (DHA). Lebih kurang sama cuma brand je la yg lain sikit..


Other than that, I also believe in consuming sufficient intake of calcium to our body.
In addition to my calcium intake, I will make sure to drink a glass of fresh milk and add two spoons of tamar cocoa into it. The taste is marvelous!
What I like about tamar cocoa is that it contains tamar extract. As we know, tamar is good for everybody not just for pregnant or lactating mommy.

all time favourite!

Koko tamar! Sedap! InshaAllah in my next post I will write more about cocoa tamar. 

Kalau diikutkan, healthy eating bukan setakat dengan menelan supplement semata-mata. Banyak lagi cara mudah, berkhasiat dan menjimatkan. Dengan ayat mudah, nak seribu daya tak nak berjuta dalih.

to err is...ME

Assalamualaikum wbt

For the past seven months, I didn't take any vitamins because I thought I can survive without them. Due to my so-called hectic lifestyle especially towards the end of the year, I know I should not put all the blame on all the works stuffs. I started to be less concious about my diet. Don't get me wrong. I am NOT on diet because Naufal is still breastfeeding. When I was too busy or too occupy with my work, I tend to skip important meals. Sometimes, I just had oreo biscuits or chipsmore for lunch!! Memang tak kenyang tp diri sendiri yang terlupa....that Naufal still breastfeeding and I should supply him with highly nutritious breastmilk. Kalau dah makan pon x jaga, skip sana sini.....the quality of my breastmilk was obviously declining...

Patutla Naufal asyik sakit memanjang! He was even diagnosed with anemia due to low iron in his body. Dr. Asmah (naufal's paed) was curious about this. She started to suspect that all these could possibly link to the breastmilk. Note: breastmilk is supposed to be the best food for baby until he reaches 6 months. However, since I'm not eating healthily and not taking any supplement, Naufal didn't get adequate nutrition from the breastmilk such as iron. Seriously, I don't know how to describe my feeling when Dr. Asmah was explaining all these.

She gave me very useful advice that are worth-sharing :

* take the same supplement that we take during our pregnancy
- We need vitamins that are useful not just to our body but also to our baby. Kalau ambil ubat sembarangan, besar kemungkinan khasiatnya x sampai ke baby.

*eat healthily. Skip meals NO MORE

*prepare your own meals. Kurangkan makan dekat luar sbb kita xtau tahap kebersihan makanan yang dibeli diluar. Contoh: sayur mungkin tidak dibasuh dengan bersih.

My current supplement.
For you,  Naufal.

Just a reminder for myself.
Give our body the right support not only during pregnancy but also after giving birth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 ways to boost your energy - during pregnancy

Assalamualaikum wbt

  Do you feel exhausted during your pregnancy?Sometimes I do. At my workplace (in school),  I walk to classes that are situated at different blocks, carry books/ teaching resources, deal with students' indisiciplined behaviour, attending meetings, Koko practice, dealing with the morning sickness (nauseating, vomiting)  and the list goes on. Teachers don't just sit and teach.  There are a lot of TO-DO lists to be completed too. With such routines at some point, fatique and lethargic are simply unavoidable.

                  For this post, I'd like to share ways to boost our energy levels. I've read this somewhere in end last year (2011).  Hopefully, these tips will be beneficial for all working moms-to-be to increase our energy levels and stay happier and healthier. 

         Booster # 1 : FITNESS

1. *Get moving :
   With our doctor permission, make it a habit to engage in physical activity each day. Take a brief walk or perform some stretches while dinner cooks. Taman Layang-Layang in Kepong is one of my favourite place for brisk walking. How about you?
   *Make TV time productive:
   Rather than sitting to watch our favourite tv show, use those 30 minutes for exercise. I prefer to lipat kain while enjoying my TV programme.
   *Make exercise fun:
   Invest in an exercise DVD with music we love. Mr. Hubby can get involved too!
   
   
    Booster 2 # : SLEEP
   The key to maintain energy is getting enough sleep.
   
   
   
   
   Booster 3 # : HEALTHY EATING
   Some examples of good food for preggy moms:
   * Broccoli - great source of beta carotene with Vitamin C to keep u energized.
   *Blueberries - contain protective antioxidants and stimulate the brain
   Along with our food intake, be sure to drink a lot of plenty water. Be wary of caffeinated beverages!  
   
   
   Booster # 4 : PEACE OF MIND
   
   
   * Performing the solat .
   
   * Meditation : Closing the eyes, clearing the mind and focusing on a single image or thought for a few minutes can reduce blood pressure,  boost the immune system and create more energy for the day!
   
   * Take time for you : Being pregnant can be stressful. Feeling tired or extra drained? Take a brief nap to restore expanded energy. Listen to our favourite band/ indulge in good books/ baking. Whatever our pleasure, set aside time to enjoy it.
   
   *Listening to the recitation of Quran helps alot in giving peace of mind. We can get different kinds of CDs with different surahs in many bookstores.
   
   *Take time for our loved ones.
     We and our spouses are in this baby journey. Together make time for him during these busy
     9 months. Sharing a laugh with the one we love can boost our energy and our outlook.
   
   
   

   

   source : PARENTHOOD (December, 2011)

   
   

Pregnancy books. MUST READ!

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim..

Assalamualaikum wbt.

Since this is my first post , I'd love to share some of the books that i've read so far. The books are all related to pregnancy. Seriously, some of these books are really good and useful especially for a first time mummy! Mesti la time awal2 kita dapat tau pasal kehamilan ade 1001 persoalan di akal fikiran, macam-macam tips akan kita dapat daripada semua orang.. itu boleh ini tak boleh, persoalannya ialah, yang mana betul yang mana tidak?! That's why it is very important for us ( hubby too!) to equip ourselves with essentials knowledge about pregnancy . The more we read, the less clueless we become (seriously, bercakap dr pengalaman yang sejemput ciput je nih). Hence there are many resources for expectant mothers such as educational DVDs, audio books, advice literature et cetera..As for me, besides blog hopping,I go for books. Senang bila boleh diletakkan dalam handbag dan dibaca bila-bila masa. Here we go, the top 3 books that I enjoy reading so far..Check them out:

Buku : Diari Hamil
Harga : RM 26

komen :
Pertama kali terpandang buku ni, terus tertarik dan sgt teruja! And the first copy that I bought was for my colleague in school, Limah. When I first got to know about her pregnancy, I immediately went to Giant Batu Caves and bought this for her. Four months later, I bought another copy. And that one was for myself, ngeheeeee...
Buku ini lain dari yang lain. Konsep diarinya meliputi Checklist, catatan ibu, memo ibu, ruang-ruang meletakkan gambar ultrasound baby dan banyak lagi! Selain dari memberi panduan lengkap kepada bakal ibu, buku ini semestinya menjadi khazanah kenangan paling berharga buat seisi keluarga yang boleh disimpan sebagai koleksi peribadi. Buat baby yang bakal lahir apabila telah dewasa dapat menghayati saat2 manis dan pahit ibu mengandungkannya. best kan???? For example, during my first trimester, I suffered from an unknown skin allergy. It was quite challenging yet frustrating because my skin looked 10 years older! Alhamdulillah, now everything is back to normal. And I have written down the so called hardship moment in this book..hahaha

tajuk buku : Buku Panduan Lengkap: Penjagaan Ibu dan Anak. Dari tempoh kehamilan sehingga anak berusia tiga tahun
Harga : RM 69.90

Komen :

Buku ini boleh dikira sebagai satu pelaburan jangka panjang juga. Harganya lebih mahal berbanding buku-buku lain tetapi isi kandungan buku ini sangat lengkap! Banyak panduan praktikal berilustrasi lengkap bg penjagaan baby dan ibu yang baru lepas bersalin - dari tempoh kehamilan hingga usia anak tiga tahun!! Antara yang menarik yang penting utk dibaca ialah cara penjagaan bayi seperti mengendalikan bayi/menyusukan/pakaian dan pemakaian/lampin dan dan penjagaan lampin/penjagaan kesihatan. Terdapat juga penyelesaian secara langsung dan wajar bagi semua masalah yang kemungkinan besar akan dihadapi oleh semua bakal ibu.Buku ini juga telah mendapat pengiktirafan daripada Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia. Bila ada buku ini rasa macam boleh cakap macam doktor! Penerangan saintifik yg diberikan mudah difahami disertai ilustrasi yang jelas dan terperinci.

Tajuk buku : Amalan Ibu mengandung
Harga : RM 19.90

Komen:

Dari kulit muka buku ini, dapat kita lihat wajah penceramah terkenal Ustazah Siti Nor Bahyah Mahamood. Cara penyampaian beliau dalam buku ini santai dan bersahaja tapi meliputi pelbagai aspek kehamilan. Terdapat ayat Al-Quran, hadis dan doa yang amat berguna untuk hafalan dan rujukan. Selain dari kaedah perubatan moden selepas bersalin, buku ini juga memberi input penjagaan dan rawatan selepas bersalin yang dilakukan secara tradisional. Petua-petua yang dikongsi amat berguna dan praktikal untuk diamalkan dalam zaman yang serba moden ini. Di bahagian akhir buku ini juga terdapat senarai nama-nama indah utk si comel yang bakal dilahirkan nanti.
Size buku ini yang agak kecil memudahkan kita membawa ia kemana-kemana sebagai bahan bacaan santai.

Tajuk buku : SOLEH & SOLEHAH Sejak dalam rahim
Harga : RM 15

 Komen :
(keterangan buku diambil dari Al-Hidayah House of Publishers Sdn Bhd)

Setiap pasangan suami isteri pasti mempunyai kisah luar biasa yang menarik untuk dikongsikan bersama. Apalagi kisah mendebarkan dan tegang, saat menunggu kehadiran si comel buah hati pengubat jiwa.
Itulah yang tersusun di dalam buku ini. Setiap susun perenggan kisahnya diceritakan secara teratur, penuh drama oleh seorang isteri bernama Miftahul Jannah. Dia membuka tabir kehidupan rumahtangganya bersama suaminya, Muhammad Yusuf Amin Nugroho. Saat penuh debaran menanti sang buah hati yang akan lebih menyerikan kehidupan mereka.
Sejak bernikah, hamil dan sehingga lahirnya sang buah hati, mereka telah mempersiapkan diri dan melakukan banyak perkara positif demi memperoleh anak yang soleh/solehah. Bermula dengan mengkaji kitab Qurratu al-‘Uyun karya Syeikh al-Imam Abu Muhammad, solat hajat 2 rakaat sebelum melakukan hubungan suami-isteri dan sebagainya.
Hayati kisah-kisah luar biasa ini, pasti setiap pasangan suami isteri akan mendapat hadiah paling istimewa daripada Allah S.W.T, iaitu buah hati yang soleh/solehah sejak dari dalam rahim.
Insya Allah…

                                                                     Lain-lain buku :
              (kebanyakan buku-buku/ majalah yg dibeli dan didapati secara percuma)

Pareenthood, Pa & Ma, Mami & baby

Kalau nak tahu pasal offer barang-barang baby, majalah mungkin sumber yang menarik. Promosi dan diskaun yang diberi memudahkan untuk kita membuat pilihan.  Cuma kadang-kadang, iklan yang berlebihan menyebabkan kandungan majalah menjadi tak seberapa.         

                                                             

From kak hasnita - tq!

Terdapat pelbagai lagi bahan-bahan ilmiah yang amat berguna utk kita tempuh alam kehamilan dan membuat persediaan selepas bersalin kelak. Apa yang dikongsi disini hanyalah secebis pengalaman yang saya harap dapat dikongsi bersama. Kedai-kedai buku seperti POPULAR BOOKSTORE, KINOKUNIYA KLCC sememangnya menjadi tempat kegemaran saya untuk menambahkan ilmu didada terutama berkaitan dengan kehamilan.