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With a one-child policy in effect for two generations, the Chinese have it tough when it comes to raising a family. Gender selection at conception and pregnancy stages has always been an important consideration to the Chinese family as it is only the Son, and not the Daughter, that will eventually carries the family name.

When it comes to selecting a child’s gender at birth, the Ancient Chinese provides a detailed and pretty impressive Pregnancy Gender Selection Chart (or Chinese Gender Conception Calendar), which gives a systematic prediction on the gender of a baby based on two factors; (a) the age of conception of the mother, as well as (b) the month of conception.

This Pregnancy Gender Selection Chart is not to be confused with the better known Four Pillars Birth Chart (or Bazi) in the field of Feng Shui. The Four Pillars Reading is used for predicting the fortunes of a person based on his birth information, where else the Pregnancy Gender Selection Chart is meant for pre-determining the gender of a child at the conception and pregnancy stages.

This rather well-known Chart was discovered in the Ming’s Tomb and is apparently kept by the Imperial Family. However, there are in effect numerous similar gender selection guides circulating among the Chinese population, especially in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This Chart produced here is meant purely for leisure read.

There is no scientific basis on its prediction, although older generations of Chinese have proclaimed it to be highly accurate. Some feel that after all, with the largest population in the world, the Chinese got to know a thing or two about childbirths. In effect, with only 2 gender selections in the word (i.e. either boy or girl), no prediction mechanisms, either ancient or modern, will do far wrong if they do not deviate too far from the 50% benchmark.

Although this method of gender selection is safe and natural, it is not meant to be a serious alternative to modern medical science. In modern society as we know of, there are indeed couples who do have problems producing either boys or girls, and the problem can be attributed to both the Father and Mother, and not solely to the Mother in the case of the traditional Chinese Pregnancy Gender Selection Chart. These can be affected by many modern factors not found in Ancient China, including radio waves activities exposed to from modern equipments.

See the Chinese Pregnancy Gender Selection Chart and read more about its usage and origi n at the Chinese Pregnancy Gender Selection Chart .

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All us of take good care of ourselves during pregnancy, have you given a thought to the importance of care after pregnancy? It is essential for the woman to receive proper care so that she comes out of it healthy, happy and content- ready to take care of the child and her family to the fullest.

Importance Of The Care Given After Pregnancy

You undergo lots of changes in your mental state, your appearance, your feelings and thoughts. There is lots of weight gain and other changes in the body. This can all be taken care of by giving proper care, support, guidance and information to you about after nine months care.

Post pregnancy care includes helping you recover from the pain and discomfort of giving birth, helping you to mentally adjust to the new role as a mother, helping you look good after pregnancy. To achieve all this, a well balanced diet and a well executed exercise regime is necessary.

Who Is Fit To Give You Post Pregnancy Care

The same person or persons who gave you medical care during those nine months are good enough for the care after pregnancy too. If you have gone through a caesarean section, post operative care will be given to you by your doctor. If you have given birth through normal delivery, your physician, mid-wife or obstetrician will help you recover and will care for you in your initial stages after nine months period.

You must decide on your caregiver after considering the following points:

How much does your caregiver listen to your concerns, rather than giving his/her advice?

Is he or she comfortable with your ideas about child-birth and medical care?

Are you comfortable in discussing all your queries and concerns with your caregiver?

Is there a back-up person or alternate arrangement, in case your caregiver is not available on the due date?

If you find the answers to these questions satisfactory, you may go ahead.

Other Dimensions Of Care After Pregnancy:

When we talk about care given after pregnancy, its not only about medical care. You will also need loving care and support of your family, especially your partner. Someone close to you who has this experience, like your mother, sister or a close friend will understand your situation better and her guidance will help you take care of yourself and your baby better. Family members are responsible for the balanced diet you take.

To get back in shape and to gain strength, a regular routine of exercise is also very necessary. You may ask your doctor about it or hire a physical trainer who will help you with the exercises to keep your mind and body in shape. Care after pregnancy must consist of all these aspects, for a fast recovery.

Week 7 of pregnancy is characterized by several signs and symptoms. Besides the ususal symptoms of morning sickness or feelings of nausea you may experience fatigue, swollen breasts, darkening of areolas (the skin around your nipples), headache, backache, frequent urination, possible cravings for unusual food.

In case you are wondering during week 7 pregnancy if you might have twins or multiples, there are some signs and  symptoms that may help you to find out. Faster rate of weight gain, size of abdomen and increased itching on its surface, a feeling of heaviness in the pelvis or vagina, greater tendency to retain water, varicose veins, increased fatigue.

Can a doctor see twins in week 7 pregnancy? In order to do a screening you have to take an ultrasound and blood test. And these tests are usually done during 11 – 14 week of pregnancy. The blood test can help to confirm if you are going to have twins or multiples.

You are not showing at week 7 pregnancy. You may have a small bulge in belly area but this is generally not apparent at 7 weeks pregnant. Before you know it your belly will be as big as a watermelon, so enjoy the last few weeks that you can still see your toes!

Can you believe your baby has doubled in size since last week? Your baby is about 1/3 of an inch in length (like a small bean or a large blueberry). The embryo is now beginning to develop rapidly.

During week 7 pregnancy, your baby’s facial features are starting to pop, with a visible mouth and tongue forming. The lenses of the eyes are forming. The middle portion of the ears continue to develop. Your baby’s brain is developing rapidly and limbs and facial features are forming. He/She is looking more human on a daily basis.