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Friday, October 19, 2007

Pregnancy Planning

PREGNANCY PLANNING

This time I am sharing my views regarding Pregnancy Planning. This article is written keeping in mind the “would be parents”. This will include, when you suspect that you are pregnant, how to take care of the 9 months of pregnancy, about diet, whether intercourse is safe in pregnancy period.

HOW WILL YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE PREGNANT

§ You will miss your monthly period. However, stoppage of period is not the definite cause of pregnancy. There are hundred other causes.

§ Your nipple will be swollen, a bit softer and there may be a little bit of pain.

§ Tiredness, feeling sleepy.

§ Nausea- a sense of vomiting. It can occur in any time of the day. But more pronounced in the morning hours.

§ Distaste to specific food items, even its smell.

§ Craving for some other.

§ Fullness of lower abdomen and uneasiness.

§ Repeated sense of urination.

These symptoms are seen in most of the women. But it may vary from person to person.

CARE DURING FIRST TRIMESTER

The first three months is called “First Trimester”. Several changes occur to the mother during this period. This is the high time to change the life style of would be parents.

§ Quit smoking if anyone one you two are having this habit.

§ Consult your gynecologist within first nine weeks.

§ Try taking herbal tea instead of coffee. Avoid alcohol.

§ Do not take any medicine other than prescribed by medical personnel. Some medicines deleteriously affect the growth of fetus.

§ Can do some light exercise after consulting the doctor.

§ Go through the books & websites relating to pregnancy. You can start budgeting for the newcomer.

CARE DURING SECOND TRIMESTER

Second three months. The uneasiness of the first trimester gets reduced gradually. You will feel a lot better. In the last part of second semester, contour of your lower ab is increased. So that outsider can identify you as pregnant. Don’t worry, you’ll be assisted by most of them when you go for shopping or outside.

§ Would be mother gains weight. So you must be very careful to walk, sit, sleep.

§ Regular walking is a must.

§ Take plenty of water.

§ There is a tendency to swollen your legs. So you must keep adequate rest to your legs. Place a stool in front of you when you are sitting to keep your feet up.

§ Make advance booking to the hospital. You can consult your health insurance agent about how much will be covered by your insurance.

CARE DURING THIRD TRIMESTER

Final stage is third trimester. Fetus becomes 49 cms to 55 cms inside uterus.

§ Would be mothers feel more warmth because of the fetus. Don’t panic.

§ You may feel tired most of the day. So take ample rest. Lie down on your one of the comfortable sides. You may put some additional pillow in between your legs and back to give support.

§ Colostrums may dribble from the nipple. Again, don’t panic.

§ Pack your bag for hospital, so that you don’t have to rush in case of an emergency.

§ Just give up the thought about the sex of the children. Pray only for a healthy baby.

§ Have some mental preparation.

You should take adequate balanced diet after consulting your gynecologist all throughout the pregnancy period.

Take two doses of Tetanus Toxoid as per WHO guidelines.

INTERCOURSE DURING PREGNANCY PERIOD

Many couples are concerned abut what or not to have sex during pregnancy period. Just remember if otherwise okay, sex during pregnancy period is safe. Just remember the following lines: -

§ If you had a miscarriage earlier, consult you doctor regarding sex.

§ Posture should be of female partner’s choice.

§ Avoid oral sex.

§ If there is discharge from vagina, consult your doctor before having sex.

§ Female libido becomes lowered during pregnancy due to hormonal effect. She should not be pressurized for sex.

§ If female partner feels any kind of pain after sex or there is bleeding from vagina, you must consult your doctor immediately.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Rani Mukherjee getting married?



According to a website and some news channels, Bollywood queen RANI MUKHERJEE is getting married to her beau ADITYA CHOPRA on 10th. February, 2008.
Marriage ceremony will take place at Umed Bhawan, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Though RANI is still denying the news, saying that it's a rumor.
But this time her voice is not so strong as we saw in the aftermath of shooting of "LAAGA CHUNRI ME DAAG" at BANARAS.
It is also heard that PRITI ZINTA, who is a good friend friend of RANI, has seen the Umed Bhawan on behalf of RANI. And she okayed it.
Let's see, how and when RANI accepts this news.

STRESS MANAGEMENT

STRESS MANAGEMENT

What is Stress?

Stress is the outcome of Mental, Physical or Emotional strain or tension. Tension can be due to many reasons- meeting deadlines whether in office or home, other social responsibilities, physical illness etc. etc. All in all life is getting very difficult day by day. Still you can’t escape. You have to meet all these demands-with a beautiful smile. And why not? Life is full of ups and downs. All you need is adequate planning, time management and proper lifestyle.

Management of Stress

· Set alarm in the morning. Walk for a while in the terrace of rooftop. Free air & sunlight in the morning increases the mood stabilizing hormone – Serotonin.

· Have your breakfast taking time even if you are in a hurry. It helps to keep the metabolism process in good shape. Your concentration and energy level will be high.

· Work pressure increases as the day goes on. Remember, you have only 24 hours in a day to complete your all works. Nevertheless, do not compromise your own needs.

· Do not work in your office continuously. Whenever you feel like a break, just hang around for a few minutes. This increases the secretion of “Feel-good” hormone- Endorphin.

· Learn to say “NO”.

· Generally your energy and concentration level remain high in the pre-lunch session. So while on work, after having lunch, do some breathing exercise. Inhale deeply. Hold it for three seconds. Then exhale slowly. Repeat it for five times.

· After returning home, take a warm shower. Take cup of tea or coffee as per your choice. May be a little walking will refresh your mind.

· Do not spoil your sleep dream thinking of tomorrow’s work. To get rid of stress, watch a comedy film or serial in the television. You can listen to music of your choice. But it should not be noisy. Have a chat with your entire family member.

· Have your dinner early. Then pay some time to enlist the job priority of tomorrow’s work. Then just forget about it. Give at lest one hour to unwind yourself.

ARE YOU STRESSED OUT?

· Do you take all the responsibilities of everybody inside home or away?

· Do you get angry easily?

· Have lost your sense of humor?

· Having a long list of “jobs to be done”?

· Making a big issue of nothing?

· Recently experienced some really bad events?

· Complaining about every time?

· Having the mentality of-“Only I am right”?

· Cannot cope up with the day-to-day activities?

If your answer is “yes” of at least five of the above, you are suffering from stress. You have to find a way out.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Smart Bomb




Smart Bomb

“Smart bomb” is a “Dumb Bomb” with a BRAIN.

Therefore, first we need to get an idea about what is a “dumb bomb”!

Dumb bomb is a conventional bomb that comprises of any kind of explosive materials packed in a proper case with a fuse. When fuse goes off, it creates a chain reaction within the explosives resulting in explosion. The fuse is thus a triggering device-a timer. It can be of two types- an impact sensor or a target proximity sensor.

A dumb bomb- when dropped from an airplane goes down due to gravitational force. It has no steering capacity. The pilot has to be very precise reading the target and delivering the bomb in exact time. Otherwise, he may use dozens or hundreds of bombs to accomplish his mission (Cluster bombing). This of course may damage civilian personnel or even their fellow fighter (friendly fire).

A smart bomb is practically a “Dumb bomb” with some attachments to steer itself to the target. Therefore, it is having the following attachments: -

1) A system of sensors

2) An on board computer control system.

3) A set of adjustable flight fins with a power source.

When a plane releases a smart bomb, with its forward & downward velocity the on board mechanism steers it to the target. When the bomb is “in flight”, its sensor system and control system constantly monitors the target which was being fed to its “memory” before being released and guides itself. That is why, a smart bomb is also called “Guided bomb”. Unlike missiles, a “smart bomb” does not have any propulsion system.

The maneuvering ability works just like as airplane.

Smart bomb usually has a target proximity sensor. Just before thudding into the target, the fuse goes off and the explosive ignites.

Depending upon the “seeing capability” a smart bomb can be of different types.

1) Radio controlled;

2) Laser guided;

3) Radar or Infrared imaging technique;

4) Satellite guided;

5) Fusion technology.

pictures: -

TOP-1) this is a latest smart bomb using combined GPS/ IR and LASER guided technology (fusion technology)

(pic courtsey-wikipedia)

BOTTOM LEFT - 2) this bomb has optical sensor system.

BOTTOM RIGHT - 3) LASER guided smart bombs are being dropped from F15 fighter.

(pic courtsey- howstaffworks)