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Hi there,
Somewhere between week 18 and 20 pregnant women usually go for an anatomy ultrasound to check how baby is doing and maybe find out the sex of the baby.
I had mine a week ago and we found out it’s a…..drum roll please…..sorry, you’re going to have to wait a little longer before I tell you. Yes, that was mean.
My ultrasound was with a new tech who was being coached by a more experienced tech. It was a nice experience because they were chatting about this and that about my baby. So I got to see and understand a bit more about what I was seeing when I was craning my neck to watch what they were doing for an hour.
Is ultrasound safe?
It is generally believed to be safe for mom and baby, is painless, gives results quickly, and is convenient, however because “a form of energy and, as such, demonstrates effects in biological tissues it traverses (bioeffects).(1)”
50% of physicians and obstetricians polled believed ultrasounds in low-risk pregnancies should be kept to 1-3 and 70% disapprove of “keepsake/entertainment” ultrasounds (2). However, is this based on fact or generally held beliefs?
The risks of ultrasound are thermal and mechanical.
I tried to find more research about the exact mechanisms and some definitive answers for you but this was very challenging. I think this topic is a whole thesis that I could spend a lot of time on.
My general philosophy is to strive for the least amount of intervention necessary. If you need another ultrasound for medical reasons I think that’s very important. Discuss the risks and benefits with your health care provider to help you make up your own mind.
I thought I would just put this out there as food for thought.
Stay tuned for more highs and lows of pregnancy….I think my heartburn has just started and there is still so much time to go! I’m in trouble!
Talk soon,
Whitney
Sources:
1. Semin Perinatol. 2013 Oct;37(5):295-300.
2. J Ultrasound Med. 2007 Mar;26(3):319-25.
1 tbsp of coconut oil
3 green onions, sliced – fresh from the garden!
3 small red potatoes, cubed– organic preferred
¾ of a bunch of asparagus, cleaned, broken into pieces
1 quart of organic chicken broth
½ cup of water
Melt coconut oil in soup pot over medium heat
Saute onions in pot
Add red potatoes, chicken broth, and water, bring to boil
Add asparagus when potatoes almost tender.
Blend with hand blender, food processor or blender. I kept the tips out of the blender step (that’s why you see chunks in the soup pot!)
Enjoy!
I made this amazing quiche a few weeks ago when my dear friend Emma came to visit.
For the Potato Crust:
For the Filling:
When the onions are drained, transfer them to a bowl and combine them with the salt, thyme and flour.
Grate the potatoes into the strainer. Press out any extra liquid, then combine with the onion mixture, mixing to combine.
Pat the mixture into pie pan and up the sides. Bake for 25 minutes to let the steam escape.
After 25 minutes, brush the potatoes with oil, then bake for 15 minutes more, until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and turn the oven temperature to 350°F.
While the crust is baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and mushrooms and cook until the leeks are wilted, and the mushrooms give up their liquid and it cooks away (you don’t want the vegetables to be juicy). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the vegetables to the baked crust, and sprinkle the cheese evenly on top.
Whisk the eggs, milk and Worcestershire together, and pour slowly over the vegetables. Return the quiche to the oven and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, until the centre is set. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
I found the recipe at: http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/breakfastrecipe1/r/potatoquiche.htm
If you are pregnant or on your fertility journey, thinking about having a doula is something to put on your list. We chose to have a doula for a few reasons.
Debra was amazing. The birth was amazing. I’ll tell you more about it another time. In the meantime, think about attending this doula information night event if you are curious about doulas.
At last I have made a school friendly granola bar that I am happy to see my boy love.
Store bought granola bars tend to be filled with sugar and rarely don’t have wheat in them. The gluten-free bars are often very high in sugar and mostly void of fibre.
Here is the recipe that I concocted to make some delicious ones at home.
Enjoy 🙂
Edit March 8/15: my son asked for granola bars that look like the Nature’s Path ones. They are not as thick as these. So I followed the recipe, but instead used a larger pan and cut the time down to 15 minutes. Worked like a charm!
Dr. Kerri