INDIANAPOLIS – At Riley Hospital, caution lights will hover over the snoozing patients at the Children’s neonatal intensive care unit. This device will flash when the sound levels go beyond the normal level. As the decibels go up, the colors on the new monitoring system will automatically change from green to yellow to red, indicating the chatting parents or visitors to keep quiet so that the babies get adequate rest for their growth.

A sound level indicator of the Sonicu system hangs from the ceiling of the neonatal intensive care unit at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The unit measures noise and displays a visual representation of measured sound levels. As decibels rise, the colors change from green to yellow to red, hushing chatty parents or doctors so the babies get the rest they need to develop.
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“A noise which is little bit louder than the normal level can cause the hearts of sick or premature babies to beat slowly or quickly”, said Dr. William Engle at Riley hospital. Disturbing the babies’ sleep or vital signs can slow down their growth and healing because their bodies do most of the work while they sleep.

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Washington- If women stop smoking when they are pregnant they are likely to have happy, more easygoing babies, British researchers said on Wednesday.

It was noted that babies of women who didn’t stop smoking while pregnant were significantly cranky. The researchers have the opinion that mothers, who can put in the effort to get away from the smoking habit, show more care for their offspring in other ways.

The researchers also found out that Babies born to non-smoking mothers are also more temperamental when compared to those born to mothers who quit. The researchers suggested that moms who discontinue the habit are doing something special.

It is known that tobacco affects the growth of fetus and also affects children when they inhale secondhand smoke of their mother.

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A pregnant mother’s teeth and gums can affect the health of the unborn baby. Infection or disease in the mouth during pregnancy can lead to premature birth and low birth weight. The unborn baby may be put at risk for conditions such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation, blindness, and early childhood caries. What can you do, as a pregnant mom?

• Discuss with your doctor, midwife, or nurse and make an appointment to see your dentist.

• Keep your dental appointments and get dental treatment before delivery.
• Brush your teeth at least two times a day, or after you eat.
• Floss your teeth everyday.
• Drink water or low-fat milk. Avoid carbonated drinks during pregnancy.
• Choose fruits rather than fruit juice.
• Chew Xylitol-containing gum after eating.
• Mix a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water to rinse your mouth after vomiting.

Women often face problems related to the ‘Yeast Infections’. The problem turns risky during the pregnancy period among women. Experts say that pregnant women are more likely to have the increased risk of ‘Yeast Infections’. Doctors suggest that self-diagnosis in such a situation can be even more dangerous. Pregnant women specifically, should never try taking any drug, be it tropical or otherwise, in an attempt to treat themselves without any advice of a doctor.

Results of some studies show that nearly 75% of the women have a fair chance to have at least one vaginal yeast infection during their life time. Almost 45% of the women however, have more than one chance for such kind of infections. Vaginal yeast infections are also known as ‘Candida Vaginal Infections’.’Candida Albicans’ is a type of fungus that causes infections.

Doctors need to take an extra caution while treating such women because they have got a developing fetus that need an extra care and this is a big concern also. Pregnancy condition thus becomes an important factor in the pre-natal care.

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Pregnancy Information is probably the best pregnancy related resource I have seen in a long time. With a vast array of information the chances are you will never need to visit another site for your pregnancy related needs. With a whole host of different articles varying from Stages of Conception to Infertility, the site guides you through the whole process of becoming a parent. Each useful article should be read, reread, and read again because you won’t find this information just anywhere. The articles are clear, concise, and easily readable, giving you the peace of mind to know that you are reading the best information on the net.

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Pregnancy opens a completely new set of feelings enclosed within you. Skepticism, recognition, bliss, apprehension, worries and excitement and the list can go endless. However for a good number of women, they are at the end of the day condensed into some kind enthusiasm to come across the challenges that are to come in the coming few months.

It is said that there is no other time in life where you are endured with all likely bodily, exciting and social changes as compared to the time that you’re heavy with child.

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