Q: A blood clot can happen without any underlying cause. However, pregnancy increases your risk of getting blood clots, you are predisposed until 6 weeks after delivery. There are three major reasons for this increased risk:  Increased clotting. During pregnancy, your blood is more likely to clot. this is a survival mechanism that prevents your body from losing too much blood during labor and birth. Slower blood flow. The blood flow in your veins becomes slower which leads to higher probability of blood clotting. This is caused by the hormones in your pregnancy. Vein damage. During delivery, the baby presses on the veins in the pelvis, minor damage can occur in these veins leading to an increased risk of having a clot for up to six weeks after delivery. The likelihood of developing clots during gestation or pregnancy can be further elevated by certain risk factors. Knowing these risk factors can ensure that you stay on guard. The following preexisting conditions can greatly increase your chances of clotting. If you suffer from one or more of the following, discuss specific preventative measures with your doctor:  Hypertension, diabetes, cardiac diseases, or vascular diseases. A damaged heart cannot pump blood as effectively as normal one, increasing the chance that blood pools and clots. Thrombophilia. Some people are born with a tendency higher risk of blood clots. Cesarean delivery. This doubles the risk of clots in comparison to vaginal delivery. A personal or family history of clots. If you've had blood clots before, you're more likely to have blood clots in pregnancy. This risk also increases if you have had an immediate family member with an elevated blood clot risk Previous use of oral contraceptives. Oral contraceptives increases your blood’s ability to clot. These characteristics can continue after oral contraceptive use has ended. Multiple births. Being pregnant with twins (or more) puts more pressure on your pelvis and legs, increasing the risk of DVTs. Dehydration. Dehydration increases the viscosity of the blood, which can contribute to the formation of blood clots. Age. Pregnant women over the age of 35 are at increased risk of blood clots. Obesity is one of the major risk factors for DVTs during pregnancy or after delivery, which means that it is important that you maintain optimal weight. If you are planning to have a baby, you should try to reduce you weight so that your BMI is below 30.  Minimize the amount of salt in your diet. Salt leads to retention of fluids in your body which cause swelling. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. This is especially important if you are overweight, as it will help ensure that you do not take on any more unhealthy weight during the pregnancy. Drink plenty of water. This will help you avoid dehydration. Immobility is another factor that increases your likelihood of getting DVTS. You should motivate yourself to do light exercise, such as walking and swimming. Most normal pregnancies allow for moderate exercise such as walking and swimming until full term. However, you should consult your doctor before you plan daily exercise, just to be sure. Smoking has been linked to DVTs, especially during pregnancy. Therefore, once you find out you are pregnant, you should quit smoking. Compression stockings are must-have for all women who are at risk of getting blood clots during and after their pregnancy. They are specifically effective for those who are faced with immobility for reasons such as travel or bed rest. If you have a history of blood clots or have a genetic predisposition to blood clots, inform your obstetrician or midwife. Your obstetrician may prescribe you injectable anticoagulants, a drug that prevents your blood from clotting.
A: Be aware of the risk. Know if you are at risk. Eat healthily and maintain optimal weight. Stay Mobile. Quit smoking. Wear compression stockings. Contact a doctor.

Q: Cross the left lace over the right lace. Wrap this left lace around the right lace and pull tight to complete a basic starting knot.  Pull the two laces together firmly to secure this knot in place. Note that this is the same “starting knot” used in the double slip knot method. This starting knot forms the basis for many different lace tying techniques. Pull about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of the right lace up and fold over into a loop.  Do not cross the ends over each other. Instead, simply pinch the loop closed toward the bottom with your fingers. Note that if you are left-handed, you might find it easier to start with the left loop instead of the right. Pass the left lace over the right, wrapping it snugly around the back of the right loop. Use your index finger to push the left lace through the center hole created in between the two laces. As you push the lace through, you should notice a second loop forming from the left lace. You should continue to hold the right lace loop in place as you work with the left lace. Grab both loops with your fingers and pull them outward to tighten the knot securely.  The left lace loop will be pulled to the right and the right lace loop will be pulled to the left. This knot is the standard knot used to tie most shoelaces. You can use it to tie your moccasins, and if you practice enough to create an even, smooth looking loop, the appearance can be quite flattering. Since it is not as secure as the double slip knot or boat shoe knot, however, you might find yourself re-tying your moccasins more often if you stick with this method.
A: Tie a starting knot. Form a loop with the right lace. Wrap the left lace around. Pull both loops together to tighten.

Q: Read the essay aloud to catch any errors in the text. Make sure all punctuation is used correctly. Check that you have no spelling or grammar mistakes. Having these types of errors will make the essay appear sloppy and unpolished. You can also try reading the essay backwards to catch spelling errors, as this will force you to focus on each word to confirm it is spelled correctly. Ask friends, peers, and teachers to read over your exegesis before handing it in. Pose questions about whether they think your exegesis is easy to follow, well organized, and detailed. Be open to constructive criticism about your essay. Once you have received feedback about the essay, review it a final time. Look at your sentences to ensure they are clear and easy to follow. Make sure you cover the specifics and general aspects of the passage in detail. You should also revise the essay to ensure it is not too long. If there is a word count for the exegesis, make sure you do not go over it.
A: Review the exegesis for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Show the exegesis to others for feedback. Revise the exegesis for clarity and length.

Q: If your kitten doesn’t trust you, you should not overwhelm it with interaction.  Let your kitten do its own thing most of the time, and interact with it in several short 15-20 minutes sessions over the course of the day.  These sessions might include play time with toys, talking to it, petting, feeding treats, or any other interaction. By the end of the day, the kitten should have spent at least two hours in total interacting with you.  This shared time will help you build a rapport with the kitten. Your parents may have told you that it was impolite to stare.  Kittens agree.  In the wild, staring is what predators do to their prey, so staring at your kitten will trigger its fear instincts.  Instead, blink your eyes often as you interact you’re your kitten.  Turn your head from side to side as you speak to it. If you persistently startle your cat by yelling at it or around it, you will have a hard time earning its trust.  Instead, always speak to your pet in a soft, loving manner.  Your cat will be able to detect when it’s being spoken to with kindness and love, and will begin to trust you.
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Interact with your kitten in brief sessions. Don’t stare at the kitten. Speak kindly to your cat.