Blissful Birthings
The first thousand days, spanning from conception to a child's second birthday, is a remarkable and pivotal period in a person's life. It's a time of rapid growth and development, both physically and emotionally.
During this window, a child's brain forms crucial connections that lay the foundation for their future learning, behavior, and health. It's a journey marked by countless firsts - first smile, first word, and first steps. These days are a precious canvas where the colors of love, care, and nutrition paint the landscape of a child's life, influencing their potential and setting the course for a brighter, healthier future.
The journey from conception to toddlerhood is a transformative and critical phase in a child's life, and it's equally significant for expectant parents. This period encompasses the stages of pre-natal and post-natal care, lactation, labor management, childbirth education, and breastfeeding, each playing a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and child. Pre-natal consumption is a cornerstone of this journey. Proper nutrition and care during pregnancy are essential for the development of the fetus and the health of the mother. A balanced diet, along with prenatal vitamins, is crucial in providing the necessary nutrients. During labor, effective labor management techniques are employed to alleviate pain and ensure a smoother birthing process. These methods can include breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and positions that promote optimal fetal positioning.
The first 1000 days of life, from conception to a child's second birthday, mark a critical period for brain development. Anatomically, several key processes and changes occur during this time:
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Neurogenesis: Neurogenesis, the birth of new neurons, is most active during the prenatal period, with billions of neurons forming in the developing brain.
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Neuronal Migration: Neurons need to move to their appropriate locations within the brain. This migration is a complex process critical for establishing functional brain regions.
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Synaptogenesis: Synapses, the connections between neurons, proliferate rapidly during the first 1000 days. These connections are essential for communication between brain cells.
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Myelination: Myelin, a fatty substance, forms around nerve fibers, insulating and speeding up electrical signals in the brain. This process continues into early childhood.
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Cortical Folding: The outer layer of the brain, the cortex, undergoes significant folding during this time, increasing its surface area for more complex brain functions.
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Brain Connectivity: The development of neural networks and connections between different brain regions is a central focus. These connections are the basis for all cognitive and sensory functions.
The quality of care, nutrition, and experiences during this critical period profoundly impacts a child's brain development, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being throughout their life. It emphasizes the importance of providing a nurturing and enriching environment during these early years.
The Thought of Conception
BCST During Pregnancy
The thought of conception is a tender whisper of hope and love. It cradles dreams of future laughter, tiny fingers, and a love that knows no bounds. It's the moment when hearts entwine in the quiet miracle of life's creation.
Emotions swirl - anticipation, wonder, and sometimes, trepidation. Conception is the canvas where new chapters of the heart's story are painted. It's a journey of vulnerability, resilience, and the promise of a love that grows, as it nurtures the seed of a brand-new life. The thought of conception is where dreams take their first breath, and love's song begins to play.
BCST, or Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, is a holistic approach to healthcare that involves gentle touch and manipulation of the craniosacral system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It is sometimes used as a complementary therapy during pregnancy to promote relaxation, alleviate stress, and potentially provide some benefits.
Capturing the pure essence of new life
Here's how BCST may help during pregnancy:
Stress Reduction: BCST can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, which is beneficial for both the expectant mother and her baby.
Pain Relief: It may help alleviate common pregnancy-related discomforts such as back pain, headaches, and pelvic pain.
Balancing the Nervous System: BCST aims to balance the autonomic nervous system, which can improve overall well-being and potentially help with issues like nausea or sleep disturbances.
Emotional Support: Pregnancy can bring about emotional challenges. BCST may provide emotional support and a sense of well-being through its gentle touch and focus on the mind-body connection.
Improved Sleep: Better relaxation and reduced stress can lead to improved sleep, which is essential during pregnancy.
Note: It's important to note that BCST is complementary and should not replace standard prenatal care. If you are pregnant and considering BCST, consult with us first for a qualified healthcare consultation. Always prioritize the advice and care of your obstetrician or midwife throughout your pregnancy even if u are choosing BCST as a support care.
SIMPLE TECHNIQUES FOR BIRTHING
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​Twisting of all the fingers and toe tips
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Methi Strips are to be applied on both thumbs around nails and on all the toe joints and pumping pressure every ten minutes
HOW TO MAKE METHI STRIPS?
Take some Methi seeds and a surgical/doctor’s tape. Cut the tape in the size as required. Spread the Methi seeds on a hard surface and arrange them in a straight line as given in the video. Use the cutout strip and stick it on the methi (refer to the video); thus the Methi Strip is ready.
Apply the Methi Strips on all the Joints of the Finger Number of the Previous and Prevailing month of Pregnancy. Suppose you are in the 4th Month of Pregnancy, then apply the Methi Strips on all the Joints of the 3rd and 4th Finger. In case of labor pains or the Birth Month apply the Methi Strips on all Joints of Finger Numbers 0 and 9
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​​Ring Massage on all fingers especially the thumbs and both the middle fingers and left index finger
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A PODCAST ON COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES AND BIRTH
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HOW TO DO RING MASSAGE?
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Pumping Pressure to be done every 30 minutes along the midlines of the palm and sole as per the drawing of the correspondence. Standard correspondence of representation of pregnancy on the palm and on the foot between the middle and ring toe as per Ayurvedic Acupressure.
HOW TO APPLY PUMPING PRESSURE?