The relationship between you and your doctor or midwife is very important. When you are pregnant, make sure that you are working with a healthcare professional whom you trust. Talk to your doctor about your baby's development, and the best ways for you to hear the heartbeat, both at home and in her office. Choose a doctor who thoroughly and patiently answers all of your questions. Ask your doctor when you can first expect to hear the heartbeat. Most physicians will schedule for a prenatal exam in your ninth or tenth week. Before your visit, make sure to prepare a list of questions to ask your doctor. The moment will be even more special if you understand what is happening and what to expect. This will be an exciting and emotional visit. Ask your partner or a close friend or family member to come with you to the appointment to share in your excitement. Talk to your doctor about what type of exam he will use to hear the heartbeat. Typically, you will first hear the sound when your doctor or technician uses a fetal doppler, which uses sound waves to amplify the heartbeat. You will lie down on an exam table and the doctor will move a small probe on the surface of your stomach. This is a painless procedure. While your doctor can usually detect the baby's heartbeat at nine to 10 weeks, sometimes it takes until 12 weeks to easily detect it. If your doctor schedules you for an early ultrasound, you may be able to hear the heartbeat through ultrasound as soon as your eighth week of pregnancy. This is typically performed early if you have some elevated risk factors in your pregnancy. Otherwise, the doctor will typically wait until you are at least 1012 weeks along. Be aware that your doctor might be able to use a stethoscope to listen to your baby's heartbeat. However, this instrument is not as powerful as others, so he likely will not do this until you are well into your second trimester. Your doctor or midwife might also use a fetoscope, which is specially designed to listen to fetal heartbeats.
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One-sentence summary -- Communicate with your doctor. Prepare for your visit. Experience the fetal doppler. Have an ultrasound. Know the different tools.

Since you're sleeping during the day because you've been up all night, make sure you avoid coffee, tea, or anything caffeine or stimulant related after midnight. Something at the beginning of your long night is fine, but just as it is during the day, if you have something too late you'll be tossing and turning and unable to sleep once you lie down. This is really no different than a normal routine of working or being up during the day and sleeping at night. Eating healthy meals and getting plenty of exercise will help your body acclimate more quickly to being up all night and sleeping during the day. While it may very well help you fall asleep, alcohol can cause problems staying asleep, sleeping soundly and comfortably, and may cause you to wake up too early. The best rule of thumb is to avoid any kind of stimulant or depressant when on this reverse schedule. The exception to this rule of avoiding any "medicinal value" items like alcohol or sleep-aids is if your doctor prescribes you medication to alleviate a sleep issue. Before going to bed, wear dark sunglasses and even a brimmed hat to keep the sun out of your eyes as much as possible. Sunlight triggers your natural circadian rhythm and can make it hard to fall asleep if you've been exposed to it.
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid stimulants before bedtime. Take care of your body. Lay off alcohol before bedtime. Shield your eyes from sunlight.

Garlic is a great addition to your diet when you're trying to cleanse your liver, as it activates enzymes in the liver that help to clear out toxins. It also contains two natural compounds called allicin and selenium which support healthy liver function. Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, arugula, dandelion greens and chicory provide a multitude of liver-cleansing benefits -- they eliminate heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides (which wreak havoc on the liver) and increase the production and flow of healthy bile. Grapefruit contains a special protein called glutathione which attaches itself to toxins before eliminating them from the body. Enjoying a whole grapefruit or drinking a glass of freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice with breakfast aids the liver cleansing process along with boosting your bodies vitamin C, pectin and antioxidant content. Avocados are also high in glutathione, a compound which protects the liver from toxins and ensures proper liver function. Some research has suggested that eating just 1 to 2 avocados per week for a minimum of 30 days could help to reverse liver damage. Walnuts contain glutathione, an amino acid called l-arginine and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which help to detoxify the liver and lower ammonia high levels of which are responsible for many diseases. Try munching on a handful of walnuts as a snack, or sprinkling them over a salad. Turmeric is something of a liver-cleansing superfood it protects the liver from toxins and helps to regenerate damaged liver cells. It also boosts bile production and supports the healthy function of the gall bladder, another purifying organ. Try adding turmeric to lentil curries and stewed vegetable dishes to take advantage of its detoxifying benefits. There are certain foods and ingredients that work against the liver, overloading it with toxins and hindering its proper function. Such foods include processed, fatty foods like preserved meat (sausages, corned beef), deep fried food, margarine and hydrogenated oils, and any food that contains artificial colors and flavors. There are many natural supplements which can help to detoxify the liver and promote liver health. Some of the most popular include malic acid, burdoc, dandelion root and milk thistle. These can be found at the pharmacy or health food store and should be taken according to the instructions on the packaging. Certain herbal teas are believed to flush toxins and fat deposits from the liver, while also increasing hydration levels. The best teas for liver cleansing include ingredients such as dandelion root, ginger, clove, burdock root, chamomile, cinnamon and horsetail. Try to drink at least two cups of herbal tea per day and sweeten with honey if necessary.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat garlic. Eat green, leafy vegetables. Eat grapefruit. Eat avocado. Eat walnuts. Eat turmeric. Know what to avoid. Take supplements. Drink detoxifying teas.

Use a vegetable brush to scrub the potato skins thoroughly to remove any dirt. Since you won't be peeling the potatoes, it's important to get the jackets clean. If you want the jackets to have a crispy skin, make sure the potatoes are completely dry before baking. Make 8 to 12 holes all over the potatoes. This will allow moisture to escape during the cooking process. Rub the jackets with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt. This will bring out the flavor of the skins. You can skip this step if you don't like to eat the jackets. Place the potatoes directly on the center rack of the oven and let them bake for about 1 3/4 hours to 2 hours, depending on the size. The potatoes are ready when the skin is crispy and the interiors are soft when poked with a fork. You may want to place a baking sheet under the potatoes on your oven's lower rack to catch any drippings. If you prefer soft jackets, wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and poke holes in the foil before placing them on the rack to start baking. Slit each potato in half lengthways. Use a fork to fluff the insides. Add your favorite toppings, like a generous knob of butter, a scoop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chives. Serve immediately. Jacket potatoes are excellent as a side dish or an entire meal. To make your potatoes into a meal, top with chili (either meat or vegetarian) or roasted vegetables. For a delicious twist, try jacket potatoes with smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers.
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Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Scrub the potatoes. Dry the potatoes thoroughly. Prick the potatoes with a fork. Season the jackets. Bake the potatoes. Serve the potatoes.