Monthly Archives: November, 2018

CINEMATHERAPY

Stories have always inspired and helped people. For many, movies are a way to kill some of our free time. Besides entertainment, cinema therapy is also a supplemental method psychologists use.

More and more psychologists recommend that their clients watch certain films that are related to their problems. Their goal is thus to “lead” their clients to the right way of solving their issues and despairs.

 HOW DOES IT WORK?

Films, like other forms of art, provoke people, make them think about different aspects of their lives. Proponents of cinema therapy claim that it can change our thinking, emotions, and the way we respond to different situations. Therefore, it is even practiced as an educational method .

For a better result, it is advisable to reflect on the characters’ behavior and what it can teach you.

CINEMA THERAPY AND IN VITRO FERTILIZATION

Many couples going through in vitro say that their lives have become a schedule. Frequent examinations, procedures, and waiting can negatively affect even the most patient. However, this does not mean that you shouldn’t try to have  fun. Movies are a great way to transfer to another world, relax and recharge yourself with positive emotions.

If you want to watch something on the topic and you like documentaries, we recommend “My Future Baby” or “40 Weeks”. To have a good laugh, download “Baby Mama”

We should not forget that film therapy is just a supplement to psychotherapy and a means of self-help. Sometimes, however, our problems are more serious and professional help is essential.

PETS AND BABIES

Until recently, it was thought that babies and pets should never live together. Separating with a pet is an extremely difficult decision, which, fortunately you will hardly have to take.

The common belief is that dogs, cats (and all other pets) are a potential source of infections, aggression and allergies, and that they have no place in the baby’s home.

FEWER ALLERGIES

Recently, a totally different statement has gained popularity – that domestic animals, and especially dogs, can reduce the risk of the child developing allergies. The immune system of children who live with a pet is better developed and they get sick less frequently. It is believed that this phenomenon is due to the fact that, thanks to the pet, the child encounters a much wider range of potential allergens.

WHAT’S THE RISK OF DISEASES?

If the pet is dewormed and vaccinated regularly, there is no cause for concern. You need to clean the house a little more often and restrict your pet’s access to the nursery.

If you have a cat – test it for toxoplasmosis. If the result is positive – test yourself, too.

BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS

Animals do not attack without provocation. Aggression towards the youngest is usually caused by jealousy (all attention is directed to the baby) or rough handling. Proper training  can prevent accidents. On one hand, the pet should feel comfortable about running and screaming children. On the other hand, the child should be explained that  animals are not walking toys and that they also need personal space.

When the necessary measures are taken, your pet can only be a benefit to the child. That’s how they learns responsibility, love, and respect for animals. Children often talk to their pets, which makes them much better at communicating with people.

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION – HOW TO PREVENT IT?

Postpartum depression is a common condition that happens to many women after birth. It is due both to the drop in hormone levels and to the new challenges faced by the mother. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself from it or at least reduce its effects.

NO SELF-BLAME

Social media only shows the beautiful side of motherhood. This creates a wrong image in the mother’s head, which leads to self-blame. Among the key features of postpartum depression is feeling that the mother does not do her job well enough. If the baby does not want to eat or sleep, she is the guilty one, which is far from the truth.

 Remember that no one knows how to handle parenthood from the beginning, but for your baby you are the best mother in the world!

DO NOT FORGET TO EAT

Plenty of women now follow a special dietary plan while they are pregnant. The baby is born, their eating habits become a chaos.  Lack of any regimen can lead to  fluctuations in blood sugar levels and increase in the feeling of fatigue and helplessness. Eating healthy foods regularly improves the mood, the quality of breastmilk and keeps you in a good shape.

HELP FROM A FRIEND

We support the claim that children should be taken care of by their parents. However, little help from time to time is not superfluous. It is useful for all – the parents are resting, and the child socializes. If you do not feel comfortable leaving your baby with someone , ask your family to help you with housework or shopping – they will surely volunteer !

Postpartum depression does not spare dads. Many men, feeling unprepared for parenthood, feel anxious and depressed after the baby is born. Talk about the subject with your spouse and try to solve the problems together.

If, after trying out our tips, you do not feel better, we recommend that you seek professional help. Consultation with a psychologist does not necessarily mean “there is something wrong with you”, but that  you just need expert advice.

EATING YOUR BABY’S PLACENTA: A HOLLYWOOD TREND OR MADNESS

Ever since Kim Kardashian dried up her child’s placenta and ate it in the form of capsules, more and more people started talking about eating the placenta. This is far from new and unusual. Most animals eat the placenta after birth, and in many cultures it is subject to various rituals.

According to ancient Chinese medicine, eating the placenta was the perfect way to celebrate the child’s birth. It was believed that it helps to cope with postpartum depression, fatigue and promotes recovery. Ancient doctors noticed that women lose a lot of blood during childbirth and that this lowered the amount of breast milk. In order to stimulate lactation, it was recommended to eat the placenta. And the most interesting of all is that placenta was also thought to cure infertility.

WHAT IS THE PLACENTA?

The placenta is a temporary organ. It begins to form between the 8th and 13th gestational week. Through it the fetus obtains the necessary nutrients from the mother and disposes of metabolic waste products. All this happens without direct contact between the mother’s and the fetus’s blood. The placenta is responsible for the production of certain hormones. One of these is progesterone, which is extremely important for a normal pregnancy.

SHOULD YOU EAT PLACENTA?

People who believe in eating the placenta support Chinese medicine’s claims on the subject. If you google it, you will even find placenta cookbooks. According to scientists, however, this obsession is just a placebo. Nutrients in the placenta can be obtained through a healthy diet. Opioids found in it, which help with the pain, are sensitive to high temperatures and are easily destroyed. Do not forget that outside of your body, the placenta is the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive in.

CAN I TAKE MY BABY’S PLACENTA HOME?

In Bulgaria the law does not allow it. The placenta is a biomedical waste which is disposed of  in a highly strict manner. What is worth keeping is the baby’s umbilical cord. It is rich in stem cells that can be extracted, frozen and used when needed.

We live in a world where it is important for one to be talked about. That’s why when you read that your favourite celebrity did something odd, consider the possibility of being just a marketing trick.