She thought it would be her last cuddle with her baby, but it ended up being the first of many, and doctors can't explain how

Carolyn Isbister did not want her new baby to die cold. Weighing 20 ounces, Rachel's heart was beating once every 10 seconds, and she wasn't breathing.


Doctors said she had just minutes to live. Isbister prepared for the worst, but decided to give her daughter the only cuddle they would be allowed. She lifted the tiny, lifeless baby from the blankets and nestled her against her own skin, crying.

"Her feet were so cold," Isbister recalls. "It was the only cuddle I was going to have with her, so I wanted to remember the moment." The cuddle was all it took. Something about the warmth of skin to skin contact jump-started little Rachel's heart, and she gave a gasp of breath.

"We couldn't believe it – and neither could the doctors. She let out a tiny cry," Isbester told Daily Mail. That tiny cry gave Isbester hope, but not the doctors. "The doctors came in and said there was still no hope – but I wasn't letting go of her." Instead, Isbister had the hospital Chaplin bless Rachel.

"But she still hung on. And then, amazingly, the pink color began to return to her cheeks. She literally was turning from grey to pink before our eyes, and she began to warm up, too."

A consultant neonatologist at the hospital, said: "All the signs were that the little one was not going to make it and we took the decision to let mum have a cuddle, as it was all we could do.

"Two hours later the wee thing was crying. This is indeed a miracle baby and I have seen nothing like it in my 27 years of practice. I have not the slightest doubt that mother's love saved her daughter."

Rachel was put on ventilator and improved even more. Five months later, Isbister was able to take her baby girl home, at a healthy 8 pounds.

"She is doing so well. When we brought her home, the doctors told us that she was a remarkable little girl. And most of all, she just loves her cuddles. She will sleep for hours, just curled into my chest. It was that first cuddle which saved her life – and I'm just so glad I trusted my instinct and picked her up when I did. Otherwise, she wouldn't be here today," Isbister shared with Love What Matters.
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PREGNANT MAN ! THIS MAN IS 37 AND IS PREGNANT.

The people all over the world ,after Read this incident slapped their arrogant heads. The simple as well as seldom people got an idea and cleaned the dirt of science from their minds. The people  where thinking their may be any external force, by which universe sustains. But by this incident they understood that their is one God. Who can change man into women and vice versa. Only Thy God has the power and showed the people today.



The name of the pregnant man is Bhagat. He was carrying his brother from 36 years. The incident was also explained by the Social media and other news agencies.

The operation of Bhaghat was done by Dr.Mehta .He said that ” We where confused and amazed “. First, one limb came out, then another limb came out. Then some part of genitalia, then some part of hair, some limbs, jaws, limbs, hair.562798dc26104

When the operation started Dr. Mehta said that, ” We were horrified. We were confused and amazed.” When Dr. Mehta just put his hand inside he felt just as there are lot of bones inside. First, one limb came out, then another limb came out. Then some part of genitalia, then some part of hair, some limbs, jaws, limbs, hair.

Dr. Mehta explained  after the surgery that” In some Cases the fetus is enveloped by another fetus .One remains dominant and other recessive. The dominant one feeds recessive one like parasite. This was the reason behind the pregnant man. The newly born baby died after few hours. It gave Shock to Bhaghat ,because he was seen by inferiority in the society and Bhaghat suffered by physical weakness. After some months ,when plants became trees .Bhaghat was now completely fit and lived his life like Normal man.

It was a miracle of God and showed that ! Only I have power to create and destroy.
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How to Have a Natural Delivery in a Hospital

how to have a natural birth in a hospitalOne of the biggest decisions any mom-to-be has to make is her birth plan and where she wants to deliver her baby. For some, home birth is a given, while others have always seen themselves giving birth in a hospital. But more and more, women are looking to have a natural, medical intervention-free delivery at a hospital, or "natural hospital birth."



"Women may be comfortable having a home birth, but maybe their partner is or their mother isn't," explains midwife Kristin Mallon, C.N.M. "And a lot of women risk out of having a home birth for various reasons, like they get gestational diabetes or have high blood-pressure. Home birth is really only for the lowest risk women, so other women, who are low-risk but not the lowest risk, can still have that home-like birth they want in a hospital setting."



Here, 7 steps women can take to plan and have their own natural hospital birth experience ...

1 Find the right health care provider. Mallon recommends women look for a provider whose beliefs and practice are aligned with your philosophy and desire to have a natural hospital birth. "Certain providers maybe want to induce right away, they want to get pitocin, an epidural," she says. She advises looking into stats like a provider's C-section, induction, and epidural rates to gauge how "medically oriented" they are.

2Take a tour of the facility. Expectant moms would do well to check out the hospital they're interested in and finding out what medical interventions, such as having an I.V., continuous fetal monitoring, the facility considers optional vs. mandatory, recommends Mallon. There may be room for negotiation or not, depending on the hospital.

3Find a birth assistant or doula. While some facilities may have birth assistants, birth coaches, or doulas on staff, others may not, and a woman will want to ask if she can bring her own in during her

 labor. "Someone who can advocate for them on the day of helps to create that home-like environment," Mallon notes. "Women lose their voice a little bit when they're vulnerable in labor, and they rely on their birth team to bring forward what they want.
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4Labor at home for as long as possible. Mallon recommends women "try to labor at home at the beginning, and then at some point, when they're comfortable, transferring to the hospital," which will help her avoid inductions, monitoring, and other medical interventions.

5Wear your own clothes. "You feel less like a patient, because you're not wearing a hospital gown," Mallon explains. "There are different online stores that sell birthing dresses -- as opposed to a hospital gown -- that have holes to breastfeed, and if you do decide to get an epidural, it's open in the back." You could also bring cozy slippers or a robe.

6Bring items from home. Pillows, blankets, a yoga ball, important, inspirational photos, drawings from loved ones, mementos, electric candles to replace the fluorescent lights of the hospital, and your iPod with its speaker can help set a more comfortable, familiar, home-like tone at the hospital. "Snacks are a really good thing to bring, too, because if you were home, you would be eating," Mallon says. "And any provider that supports natural hospital birth is going to let you snack."

7During the recovery, room-in with the baby. Mallon says women can get a more a home birth-like experience by having the baby stay in the room with them and "taking ownership right away of ... taking care of the baby, changing the diapers, and feeding and burping."
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5 Ways Your Gut Can Affect Your Health

Do you know how your gut affects your health?

When people think in terms of health, they often have a misconception on what they should be focusing on. The average person tends to be concerned with the outward appearance of their body while trying to fit into society’s model of what is defined as “healthy.”



The way you look on the outside is actually a direct result of what’s going on inside. And when you think inside, think your gastrointestinal tract—or gut. It’s this intricate ecosystem of bacteria (both good and bad) found in your gut that has the power to control everything else for your body. If there are underlying issues in your gut, then this means there are serious issues affecting your health.

Here’s a list of 5 ways that your gut can affect your health:

1. Digestion

This issue may be more obvious, but when toxins enter your body and are not flushed out properly this results in painful irregularities in your digestive process. After a meal, if you feel bloated, uncomfortable, gassy, or even constipated this should trigger to your mind that there is definitely something wrong with your gut. When your gut is healthy, there should be no interruptions in the digestive process, with smooth elimination.

Painful digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut syndrome (LGS), constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and even gas are all red flags that the balance of good healthy bacteria is suffering inside your gut and desperately needs to be replenished.

2. Vitamin, Mineral & Nutrient Absorption

One of the most important tasks that your digestive system is responsible for is the absorption of vitamins, minerals and nutrients from your food to keep you healthy and strong. By taking what is needed from your food it turns this into energy and revitalizes your body. But, if your gut is imbalanced and is being served deadly toxins (refined sugars, processed foods, etc.) this results in inefficiencies of epic proportions—which can lead to malnourishment and vitamin/mineral deficiencies.

Crucial vitamins such as Vitamin D, Vitamin K, B12, B7 and Magnesium should have no problem being absorbed through your daily diet. That is, if you are fueling your body with the right foods so that your gut can do its job almost effortlessly.

3. Protection From Infection

Over 75% of your body’s immune system is found in your gut. What this should signal to your brain is, if your gut isn’t healthy, then you are not healthy. When you are suffering from bacterial imbalances and vitamin/mineral depletion, your body will become sick much more easily than it would if you were in good gut health. When we come in contact with infection (like the common cold), our immune system kicks in quickly to combat the risk of infection.

But if our gut isn’t healthy, our immune system struggles to perform at its highest levels and keep us safe. When indigestion is plaguing you on a consistent basis and begins reaching levels of Leaky Gut Syndrome, over time your immune system becomes less effective because it is working too hard trying to correct digestive issues. If you notice that you are consistently under the weather, it’s time to get your gut right, ASAP. Take our gut health assessment and we will tell you how healthy your gut is and give you a step by step plan to heal it!

4. Metabolism and Hunger

The chemical processes in our body that helps us maintain life are referred to as our metabolism. More commonly recognized for how efficiently our bodies convert calories into energy and how many calories our bodies will burn off before we will gain weight. A healthy intestinal tract will be able to process our food much more efficiently and can have a bid impact on our metabolism. Another important function that is linked directly with the gut is our satiety complex—allowing us to feel full when we should.

When our gut is unhealthy and imbalanced you may experience excessive cravings and gnawing hunger that causes you to over eat. When your gut is healthy, these cravings are less frequent and less irrational. And even better, once we have built up the healthy bacteria balance in our bodies we no longer get the urges for sugary sweets.

5. Our Second Brain

Did you know our gut is called the “2nd brain?” Our Enteric Nervous System (ENS) is made up of 500 million neurons and is found in the lining of our intestinal walls! Researchers now admit, “gut instincts” are real and our ENS sends signals back and forth to our brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and has been labeled the happy hormone because it regulates our mood and assists with emotional well-being. 95% of our serotonin production takes place in our gut and it is used for many important processes in our bodies.

If your gut is imbalanced and unhealthy, you can experience mood swings, anxiety and even depression! Our second brain may have as much control on our thoughts, feelings and emotions and our first brain!

By now, it should be clear how important your gut health is. 2000 years ago, Hippocrates, who is recognized as one of the most extraordinary men in the history of medicine said, “All death beings in your gut,” and now thousands of years later, doctors agree! Researchers from Harvard, MIT, Yale and the Mayo Clinic all agree, disease starts in our gut!

Understanding and promoting a healthy gut is the foundation for all health. The only question is, do you know how healthy your gut is? We have created the Healthy Gut Assessment to help you find out and help identify if your risk for gut dysfunction.
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Man Cooks The Best Homemade Baby Food – This Video Will Amaze You

Most moms are often unsure of the various solid foods that can be fed to a little baby. So if you are planning to start feeding your infant solid food, then this video is just perfect for you! Though there are lots of commercially prepared baby foods available in the market today, nothing can beat the nutrition and taste that comes from homemade baby food. These homemade baby foods are completely healthy as they are freshly prepared, unlike, the chemical or preservative rich packaged store bought baby.

This amazing dad here in the video shows us some very simple and easy to make homemade baby foods that you can feed a baby when it is 5-6 months old. So the video starts with the dad explaining how he and his wife prepare food for their kids at home which can last a whole week! He also compares the cost of the store bought  jar food and the home made baby food and says that a store bought jar costs around $1 per jar whereas the grocery for one week’s baby food just costs about $8.




Next, he introduces the various ingredients and tools he will be using to make the baby food. So he has, baby potatoes, organic apples, organic carrots, a butternut squash and 2 chicken breasts, a couple of baking dishes, and a hand blender! That’s all, it’s as simple as that and am sure you will find these ingredients easily in any household!

For the first meal, he quarters and cores the apples and places them in a baking dish. Next he scoops out the seeds from the squash and places the squash halves in the dish with the apples and fills the baking dish with about an inch of water. He  then places the baking dish in the oven, which is set at 375 degrees and bakes it for 90 minutes.

While the first dish is baking, he lightly greases another baking try with a bit of olive oil so that the chicken doesn’t stick to the pan. While  chopping up some potatoes, the daddy chef explains why we must refrain from adding sugar and salt to the baby food until the baby is a little bit older. He also says that a pinch of cinnamon can be added to the baby food for kids over 8 months. He then peels some carrots,  and coarsely chops them and adds the carrots along with the potatoes in the greased baking dish. He places the chicken breasts above the vegetable layer and pours a  little bit of water in the dish and places it in the same oven for baking.

Next in the video, the chef dad shows us the gorgeously baked dishes. He then uses a hand blender to mash the ingredients separately. He first scoops our the carrots along with some of the juices into the blender, whirs it up and pours it into a bowl and repeats the same with the potatoes and the chicken. Next he scoops the apples from the other baking dish and blends it and then scoops out the flesh from the roasted butternut squash and blends that too!

So if you make these meals and keep it ready, it’s a whole lot of food that can last almost a week and you can mix some of the  foods together while feeding the baby. At the end of the video we see a  sneak peek of the  baby who is happily feasting on the homemade food that his dada made! How cute is that!
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10 Great Things About Having A Baby Girl

Some parents-to-be don’t have a preference for the sex of their baby, but others may be secretly (or not so secretly) be hoping for a little girl or little boy. If you’ve just found out that you’re expecting a baby girl (or if you’re strongly hoping that you will be handed a little girl by your midwife or partner!), here are some great things about having a baby girl. Please note that this is a fun, light article, which has not been written to delve into the deeper awesome things about having a girl (that’s a topic for another article!). This article is about the short term view of having a baby girl. Many parents get excited about these things too.



Great Things About Having A Baby Girl #1: The Clothes

Definitely, the clothes. Those endless rows of frilly dresses, floral rompers and gorgeous little skirts are yours for the taking. The clothes available for little girls are undeniably cuter than those for little boys. As the mother of a daughter, you belong in those aisles, so go and pick out some adorable vests immediately.

Great Things About Having A Girl #2: Especially The Stripy Tights

There is nothing cuter than a pair of newborn tights. Well, ok, maybe the newborn baby wearing them is a bit cuter. The stripy tights with frills on the bottom are, quite frankly, the cutest items of clothing in existence. They may very well have been invented as a sneaky way of ensuring the human race continues breeding, simply walking past a window display of these tights can cause tingly ovaries.

Great Things About Having A Girl #3: … And The Tiny Hair Accessories

The headbands, and the glittery clips, and the floral crowns (especially the floral crowns) are yet more great reasons to have a little girl.

Great Things About Having A Girl #4: It’s Easier To Find A Name You Love

This is a generalisation, of course, but there seems to more choice for girls’ names. Pregnant women can often be heard cursing the difficulties of finding boys’ names both parents-to-be can agree on.


Great Things About Having A Girl #5: She’ll Be Your Mini-Me

There’s a reason men often seem to want sons, whereas women long for daughters – it’s simply because the idea of having a mini-me is so appealing. You grew up as a girl, so may find the idea of having a girl more appealing – especially if you didn’t have brothers or many male friends growing up.

Great Things About Having A Girl #6: You’ll Know What She Is Going Through

You have been a little girl, and you have experienced puberty, love and friendship as a little girl. This may make you feel like you are better equipped to relate to a little girl, simply because you have experienced life as a little girl.

Great Things About Having A Girl #7: It’s Much Harder For Her To Wee Into Your Wine

Any nappy free time is much less risky if you’re dealing with a little girl. Any stray wees will probably end up soaking into your jeans or making a mess on your sofa, it’s not ideal, but it’s undeniably better than watching the stream fly straight the air and land in your glass of red.

Great Things About Having A Girl #8: She Probably Won’t Pee In Your Face

If you have a son, you are likely to end up with pee in your face during at least one nappy change – and he’ll certainly end up with it on his. One of the great things about having a little girl, is that she doesn’t have the equipment to accidentally pee in your face.

Great Things About Having A Girl #9: She Will Dress Up As You

Your baby girl will see you get dressed every day, and one day, when she’s old enough to toddler, she will play ‘mummy’. She will force her tiny feet into your high heeled shoes, slip some bangles on her wrist, and cart a handbag around the house with her. The first time she does this, she will look to proud that your heart will break a tiny bit, as you realise that your little baby girl wants to be just like you.

Great Things About Having A Girl #10: You Will See Her Transform Into A Daddy’s Girl

As a newborn, your baby will long to be in your arms. Daddy will be a close second, but you will probably always be first choice. As she grows, however, she may blossom into a daddy’s girl. She will want him to read her bedtime stories, play make believe with her and tell him secrets. Far from being jealous, you will love watching two of your favourite people in the world developing such a strong bond, and it will make you love both of them even more (if such a thing is possible).
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10 ROOM SHARING TIPS FOR BABY AND A BIG KID

Room sharing tips can be so helpful to second-time mothers. When I was pregnant with my second son I worried about how sibling room sharing would go.  I looked all over the internet for reassurance that my baby and my preschooler would be fine sharing a room.  We live in a very small home and while baby would be staying in our room at first, the two boys would have to bunk together eventually.



My baby and preschooler have been sharing a room for over a month now and I’m happy to report it is working just fine.  So for all those mothers in a similar situation I’m here to say, it will be okay!  Better yet, I’ve got ten tips to help make the transition easier on everyone!

1. Wait until baby is sleeping fairly consistently.  My baby still wakes once or twice in the night but not every hour or two.  If you can wait until your baby is sleeping most of the night you will cut down on the disturbances to the older sibling.  (And save yourself from having to get up and go to a different room  several times a night).

2. Change your older child’s bedtime routine location, but keep everything else consistent.  Since the baby goes to sleep first we moved my preschooler’s bedtime routine to our room.  We read a story, sing a song, and have a little snuggle just as we have always done.  The only difference is we do it in my bed and then sneak quietly into the shared room for sleeping time.



3. Get baby used to the room as it is set up for your older child.  For us, that meant a wave noise machine and nightlight, for others it might mean silence and darkness.  Baby’s are generally more adaptable than older kids and your older child is already coping with a lot of change.

4. Make it fun. We talked with my older child about how fun it is to share a room.  Their room got a special decor update.  We also make sneaking in to fall asleep a fun by pretending to be super stealth ninjas.

5. Employ a (safe) bumper.  We use a dark breathable bumper to help create a little bit of privacy for baby.  It seems to help block the light from the door opening and closing when we put our older child down or when he gets up to use the bathroom.

 room sharing tips

6. Make the rules very clear.  Safety is very important, which means you will want to set up a few simple rules for your older child.  Make sure they know they cannot climb on or into the crib.  It is also important that they don’t put objects into the crib, even though it is nice that they want the baby to have a toy or blanket.  And if your baby is a light sleeper it is important that the older child learns to be extra quiet.

7. Be flexible with the monitor.  This one is totally up to what works best for your family.  I discovered that we all slept better with the monitor off.  Again, our house is very small so I hear the baby if he needs me.  However, other parents might rest better if they are able to keep ears (or eyes if you’ve got a cool video monitor) on the room.

8. Get organized.  Set up an extra changing station outside of the room so that you can change baby in the middle of the night without disrupting their sleeping sibling.  Likewise, be sure to gather items from the room you might need for your older child’s bedtime routine such as pajamas and books, before you put baby down.


9.  Explore your nap options.  Usually a baby sleeps much more during the day than an older child.  We chose to put baby down for naps in the crib and have our son nap in our bed, but you could also use a pack n’ play for baby to sleep outside of the room at nap time.  If your older child plays a lot in their room this second option might make more sense.

10. Remember that all transitions have an adjustment period.  This too shall pass.  If one or both of your children are struggling with the change, rest assured that with time they will adjust.  Your family will find it’s new rhythm and soon everyone will be sleeping like a baby.
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