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EclipseLink 2.1.0 Status
This Page tracks the current work being done by the EclipseLink JPA team towards the 2.1.0 release. 2.1.0 is targetting a ship date of June 23rd 2010.
A goal of the 2.1.0 release is to look at bugs with submitted patches with the intent to include the patch fix. Bugs will be looked at using this Queue (patch sumitted), and an attempt to use the attached fix will be made.
Using the bug votes as a guideline, the 2.1.0 bugs fixes will use this queue (bugs with votes) as a guideline
Advanced JPA
Advanced JPA Config
bug 227219 - Expand EclipseLink-ORM.XML schema functionality for 2.1 release
Feature | Status | Links | Description |
Class Extractor | complete | bug 211323 | Add class extractor support to the EclipseLink-ORM.XML Schema |
Events | in progress | bug 211324 | Add additional event(s) support to the EclipseLink-ORM.XML Schema |
Join Support | New | bug 211317 | Add additional-join support to the EclipseLink-ORM.XML Schema |
Fetch Group | New | bug 211322 | Add fetch-group(s) support to the EclipseLink-ORM.XML Schema |
History Support | New | bug 211328 | Add history support to the EclipseLink-ORM.XML Schema |
Advanced JPQL
EclipseLink 2.0.0 Status - Complete - shipped Dec 10th
EclipseLink JPA 2.0 Implementation Status
The EclipseLink project has been chosen to deliver the JPA 2.0 reference implementation as part of JSR 317. This page provides a summary of the work planned and the current status.
The following are features known to be required for JPA 2.0
Feature | Status | Links | Description |
MetaModel API | Completed | bug 266912, Spec | Runtime Metamodel API implementation. EclipseLink Summit 2010 presentation of the JPA 2.0 Metamodel (Microsoft PPT format) |
Criteria API | Completed | bug 249218, Spec | This will be an object oriented query construction api. |
Validation | Completed | bug 266927, Spec | Through this feature EclipseLink JPA will integrate with the Validation APIs. (JSR-303) |
EntityManager/Query API | Completed | bug 249218, Spec | Add support for the new EntityManager and Query APIs. |
Cache Usage Settings | Completed | bug 277039, Spec | Settings to allow fine grained control of second level cache usage. |
Typesafe MetaModel Generation (APT) | Completed | bug 267391, Spec | APT based canonical metamodel generation. |
1:1 JoinTable | Completed | bug 282553, Spec | Join table support for 1-1 and M-1 mappings. |
Pessimistic Locking Scope | Completed | bug 280803, Spec | The new version of the specification provides a setting to extend pessimistic locking to certain relationships of the locked entity. |
Persistence Utils | Completed | bug 281884, Spec | This feature covers the implementation of the new PersistenceUtils helper interfaces. |
Properties Processing | Completed | bug 000000, Spec | The new version of the specification provides a means to dynamically specify properties on the EntityManager. The goal of this feature will be to define our properties processing and validation. |
JPA 1.0 Compatibility | Ongoing | Spec | Ensure that EclipseLink libraries with JPA 2.0 functionality will be able to run on JPA 1.0 compliant application servers. |
Schema/Catalog on SequenceGenerator | Completed | bug 283759 | Schema/Catalog specified in SequenceGenerator should not be ignored. |
JoinTable override | Completed | bug 278768, Spec | JoinTable from association override support (metadata processing) |
Uni-directional 1:M | Completed | bug 241414, Spec | Provide EclipseLink functionality to support a uni-directional OneToMany mapping that does not use a join table. This mapping will be similar to EclipseLink's current AggregateObjectMapping. |
Access Type | Completed | bug 241651, Spec | Provide support for configurable access type |
Pessimistic Locking | Completed | bug 248489, Spec | Adding support for EntityManager APIs and functionality for Pessimistic locking |
Nested Embedding | Completed | bug 207823, Spec | Embedded objects can nest other embedded objects as well as being able to have relationships to entities. |
Cache API | Completed | bug 248780, Spec | Add support for the new Cache APIs. |
New Collection Mappings | Completed | bug 48293, bug 265359, Spec | Collections of embedded objects (aka Aggregate Collections) or of simple objects (Direct Collections) |
Derived Identifiers | Completed | bug 241765, Spec | Relationship mappings can be used as Id's or components of compound Id's directly without the need for separate primitive attributes. |
Extended Map Support | Completed | bug 241410, Spec | Maps can have keys and values that can be any of basic, entity, or embedded. These are stored in a target table or join table. |
MappedById | Completed | bug 270011, Spec | Derived Ids that are also defined in an embeddableid mapping |
Orphan Removal | Completed | bug 249033, Spec | When this option is set on a relationship if a child object is removed from the relationship it must be deleted. |
TABLE_PER_CLASS Inheritance | Completed | bug 249860, Spec | Add support for TABLE_PER_CLASS inheritance strategy. Optional feature from JPA 1.0 |
Entity Type Expressions | Completed | bug 252009, Spec | JPA 2.0 QL has added syntax to allow restriction of query results by Entity Class type |
Collection Params for IN | Completed | bug 252038, Spec | IN() in JPQL can now accept a single collection parameter. |
Ordered Lists | Completed | bug 249037, Spec | Order of list is persisted to an "order column" when writes occur |
Case Expressions | Completed | bug 252491, Spec | Case style expressions have been introduce to JPQL and Criteria API |
Standard Properties | Completed | bug 249023, Spec | Add support for new javax.persistence properties. |
JPQL Updates | Completed | bug 249224, Spec | JPA 2.0 introduces certain JPQL updates that do not correspond to other features. |
Undelimited Identifiers | Completed | bug 251908, Spec | This feature covers specifying and processing metadata Identitfiers. |
Jarfile URL | No Work Necessary | bug 281887, Spec | The specification has redefined the base for the jar-file url in the persistence.xml. |
Tuple results from JPQL queries | Deferred | bug 289141, Spec | JPQL queries are translatable to Tuple results. Support in the parser needs to be added for this. |
Bug Queries and Reports
EclipseLink will introduce JPA 2.0 features with the following goals in mind:
- Remain a compliant JPA 1.0 implementation during the development of 2.0 functionality. This is a major requirement since we are working towards a 1.0 release of EclipseLink which must be JPA 1.0 compliant.
- This generally means that the JPA 1.0 persistence.jar could be on the classpath and the product should function as expected
- Conform with the Eclipse IP process and rules. This means that the use of any updated persistence libraries and their source must come into the project through proper IP review procedures.
- All new features involving changes to JPA's ORM-XML schema must be reflected in Eclipse-ORM.XML. This should be done in such a way that changes during the evolution of the specification are minimized.
- Where possible any new features added for JPA 2.0 should also be available to users of the native EclipseLink ORM API and metadata. Accessibility through the native API can be limited to programmatic access and configuration.
- EclipseLink users using JPA 1.0 will be able to access 2.0 preview functionality through native EclipseLink API or metadata
Types of Changes
The JPA 2.0 expert group is attempting to evolve this new specification to remain backwards compatible with JPA 1.0. The scope of its work will involve changes of various types with different effects on EclipseLink.
- Metadata Changes
- New Annotations
- New structures in the persistence.xml XSD
- New structures in the ORM.XML XSD
- API Changes
- New interfaces
- New methods on existing interfaces
Development Approach
We will be developing this functionality within the main product stream. Specification defined interfaces will be created and packaged within a javax.persistence_2.0 bundle/jar for users who wish to preview the functionality. To remain backward compatible with JPA 1.0 we will be packaging any interfaces we must link with for JPA 2.0 within the eclipselink JPA bundle/jar. As this bundle/jar will not contain the EMF API users will be required to choose their JPA version by using the appropriate persistence bundle/jar. Not bundling all the interfaces allows us to produce a single EclipseLink JPA bundle/jar while alleviating the concern of user's hitting preview code when they do not expect to.
Class file to be included in EclipseLink JPA bundle
- javax.persistence.Cache
- javax.persistence.Access
- javax.persistence.AccessType
- javax.persistence.LockModeType
- javax.persistence.LockTimeoutException
- javax.persistence.PessimisticLockException
Metadata Changes
The following changes need to be handled keeping the backwards compatibility to JPA 1.0 goals in mind:
- New Annotations
- Modified Annotations
- Changes to the XML Schemas
- new Interfaces
- reference to new interfaces


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With economic impacts mounting and one Utah county threatening to take over national parks, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell says she will "consider agreements with governors" to allow state funding of national parks so that some can reopen to visitors.
Details are sketchy, but the agency "will begin conversations about how to proceed as expeditiously as current resources allow," according to Interior spokesman Blake Androff.
Androff says interested states must have "an ability to fully fund National Park Service personnel to re-open national parks in their states."
The governors of Utah, Arizona, South Dakota and Colorado have pushed the Obama administration to provide some mechanism to allow the use of state funds to get rangers and support staff back to work at national parks.
Arizona provided state funds 17 years ago to reopen the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park during a budget showdown and government shutdown.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert welcomes Jewell's "solution that could relieve the economic hemorrhaging our local communities are experiencing," according to spokeswoman Ally Isom.
A report released hours before Jewell's announcement estimated the losses in and around Utah's Zion National Park at nearly $3.5 million during the government shutdown so far. The report from the Coalition of National Park Service retirees says more than 72,000 visitors have been kept out of Zion, and 2,100 local jobs are threatened.
In all, the Coalition estimates, the communities dependent on 12 of the nation's busiest and biggest national parks have lost $750 million in visitor spending in the last 10 days. More than 40,000 non-park service jobs are threatened, the group says.
Androff says 20,000 National Park Service employees have been furloughed.
It's unclear how the funding mechanism will work, how much it will cost, how many parks states can afford to open and whether congressional and state legislative action are required. Utah wants its funding to be repaid once the shutdown ends.
Isom says state officials and the Utah congressional delegation are scrambling to figure out how to proceed. She says a special session of the Utah legislature may be required to allocate funding.
Utah has five national parks and a dozen more national monuments and recreation areas, many of which are usually buzzing this time of year, especially with foreign tourists.
What is clear is that the decision buys time for the Obama administration in the face of mounting pressure from states and communities somewhat dependent on national parks tourism. Confrontations at some park areas were imminent. The administration continues to blame Congress for the shutdown, but many state and local officials in Utah blame President Obama alone, or the president and Congress.
One state lawmaker in Utah was planning to defy park rangers at Zion this weekend and lead supporters past barricades at the park entrance. Officials in San Juan County, in the southeastern corner of the state, planned to remove barricades at five National Park areas in the county, including Canyonlands National Park and Natural Bridges National Monument, and have sheriff's deputies and other county workers reopen the parks to visitors.
Park rangers already have issued citations for trespassing to hikers and other visitors defying park closure signs.
"There are real people whose real lives are being impacted every single day by congressional impasse," says Isom. "And we're eager to relieve them of that."
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Mr. Speaker, the murder of Ukrainian investigative journalist Heorhiy Gongadze remains unsolved–three years after he was murdered. On September 16, 2000, Gongadze, editor of "Ukrainska Pravda," an Internet news publication critical of high-level corruption in Ukraine, disappeared.
Ukrainian President Kuchma and a number of high-ranking officials have been implicated in his disappearance and the circumstances leading to his murder. Audio recordings exist that contain conversations between Kuchma and other senior government officials discussing the desirability of Gongadze's elimination. Over the last three years, the Ukrainian authorities' handling, or more accurately, mishandling of this case has been characterized by obfuscation and stonewalling.
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Mr. Speaker, a credible investigation of this case by Ukrainian authorities is long overdue. At the same time, it is important to stress that not only those who committed the actual crime, but those who ordered it–no matter who they may be–need to be brought to justice.
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A really fun part of these trips is seeing what's new at the show. Bike companies from all over the world display their newest and greatest. Manufacturers and factories show off what they can make. We usually find a few cool new products and at least one or two factories with new and interesting capabilities. We also get some great meals and do a little sightseeing. Alec is taking his bike for a 4-day trip through the mountains.
We'd like to ask, as before previous Taipei shows: what do you think we should look for? What products do you need - or just want - that are unavailable? Please bear in mind that these have to appeal to a fairly wide audience and should be the sort of thing that fits with the VO philosophy (no BMX, unicycle, MTB, etc parts).
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- Lights- I don't really want to get VO into making much lighting stuff. It's a huge category that I'm not an expert in. Maybe in a couple of years, or if we hire some brilliant lighting engineer.
- Brass or plastic fenders- We have aluminum which is light and stainless which is tough. Brass is neither, so I can't see the attraction. I can see really good plastic fenders on off-pavement bikes, but not on road bikes--I'll keep thinking about this.
- Stems with integrated hangers- We could do this with the Grand Cru stems, even add knurled caps, but they would cost about $120. Worth it?
- PBP rims are sailing next week, along with almost everything else that's out of stock.
- Those new canti brakes will be here in about 4 weeks. You'll like them!
- Tires- We'll keep looking for new ones. There has been talk of a certain lower-end tire company looking to go high-end... possibilities.
- We have shifter mounts.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Orange Rhubarb Bread
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...While it's getting scraggly, rhubarb is still available at local farm stands and green markets. I really am delighted. I still have untested recipes I wanted to try and this extended growing season makes that possible. This lovely quick bread was developed by Sonya Goergen and it is quite simply delicious. It is moist and packed with a bright, tangy orange flavor that I find especially appealing. A slice of this sweet bread and a steamy cup of French press makes for a great breakfast that will kick start the gloomiest of days. The bread can be made with frozen rhubarb if a little care is exercised. The rhubarb should be measured while it is frozen, but it should be allowed to thaw and drain before it is used in the bread. Do not squeeze or press it dry. You want it to retain some moisture. This is really easy to make, and, while it stales quickly, it can be frozen. If you enjoy cranberry orange bread, I think you'll enjoy this theme and variation. Here's the recipe.
Orange Rhubarb Bread...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite inspired by Sonya Gorgen
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup orange juice
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
2) In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange peel and vanilla.
3) Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Fold in rhubarb and almonds.
4) Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).
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52 comments :
- Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory) said...
Cake looks irresistible & delicious! Just fantastic :)
- July 25, 2011 at 3:21 AM
- Lifewithspices said...
Cake looks so delicious n yummy..
- July 25, 2011 at 4:27 AM
- MaryMoh said...
I love all cakes with orange...refreshing and delicious. I have not tried rhubarb though but adding it adds to the colour. I'm sure it gives a better taste. Hope you have a great day! Mary
- July 25, 2011 at 4:39 AM
- Red Nomad OZ said...
That's an interesting combination to kickstart a rhubarb renaissance!! And anything that looks like it came from a bakery works for me ...
Glad you enjoyed my Camel Racing adventure downunder here in OZ! - July 25, 2011 at 4:43 AM
- Maris(In Good Taste) said...
Looks so moist and delicious. Love the flavor combo
- July 25, 2011 at 4:43 AM
- Jamie said...
Mary, I adore sweet quick breads and especially with fruit. They are eaten and enjoyed by my husband for breakfast and snacks. I so rarely bake with rhubarb even though JP loves it. This is a fabulous recipe and perfect for him.
- July 25, 2011 at 5:12 AM
- Jayanthy Kumaran said...
super soft n delicious...:)
Tasty Appetite - July 25, 2011 at 5:45 AM
- Katarina said...
I would love to have a slice of this one :)
- July 25, 2011 at 5:58 AM
- Lynn said...
This sounds great Mary! I have two packs of rhubarb, 1 1/2 cups each in the freezer-yum:@)
- July 25, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- Unknown said...
Looks delicious -- Haven't found rhubarb yet here in Trinidad...xoxo
- July 25, 2011 at 6:41 AM
- Sue/the view from great island said...
For me it's the combination of orange, vanilla and spices that sounds great. The colors are beautiful.
- July 25, 2011 at 7:02 AM
- Tanna said...
I love orange in a cake. I've never tried rhubarb in one though I am sure I would enjoy it. I'd love to have been there for that steamy cup and a nice slice! blessings ~ tanna
- July 25, 2011 at 7:18 AM
- Martha said...
I love quick breads and have made a rhubarb one but this lookes really good with the addition of the orange. I'll have to try it -- IF I can find frozen rhubarb.
- July 25, 2011 at 7:46 AM
- Rambling Tart said...
Mmm! I've never paired orange and rhubarb together, but it sounds marvelous!! Especially with strong coffee. :-)
- July 25, 2011 at 7:52 AM
This is perfect with good cup of coffee:)
- July 25, 2011 at 7:52 AM
- Clint said...
Looks exciting!
- July 25, 2011 at 8:41 AM
- Unknown said...
I have not met an orange bread I did not like :) This sounds lovely!
- July 25, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- From the Kitchen said...
I always freeze a few containers of rhubarb to keep us happy in winter. I think that fresh might still be around and I'll have to scout out some known areas. I'm happy to add this recipe to my quick bread file.
Bonnie - July 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Mijú said...
A mi si lleva jengibre ya me gusta!!!
Un saludito - July 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM
- PeggyR said...
That sounds wonderful!
- July 25, 2011 at 9:30 AM
- Jocie's Mom said...
My morning coffee just tasted a little less satisfying now that my tummy has seen this delicious morning treat!
- July 25, 2011 at 9:41 AM
- Cooking Creation said...
This looks so tasty! I would love to have that with my cup of coffee right now! Thanks for sharing :)
- July 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM
- Pondside said...
This looks like a good recipe to bring a little sunshine to a winter day when the rhubarb is bagged in the freezer.
- July 25, 2011 at 9:58 AM
We don't get rhubarb here very often, but if I do, this is a recipe I would try :)
- July 25, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Heather S-G said...
I did not use rhubarb at all this year, I can't believe it. This bread sounds lovely...and looks so perfectly moist.
- July 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM
- The Fajdich Times said...
You have so many rhubarb recipes. I just recently picked rhubarb at my Mom's and froze it. I was just looking at your rhubarb scones...yum. Thanks for all the recipes:)
- July 25, 2011 at 11:06 AM
- Kim said...
I tried, last summer, a lemon-rhubarb cake and it delighted us. I'm sure this one would do the same. I'm definitly going to try this as it looks so good!
- July 25, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- David said...
Mary, This recipe just sounds great. Even better, it's a combination of ingredients that I've never had! Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
- July 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM
- Rachel said...
Oh boy, rhubarb! My grandmother used to grow it inher garden and make rhubarb pies.
Your bread has a beautiful texture and color and I'm sure it tastes as good as it looks! - July 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
I've never seen rhubarb used with orange before, but what a great idea. I can imagine that the citrus pairs beautifully with the tangy rhubarb.
- July 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM
- Rosita Vargas said...
Maria is a real delicacy, the bread looks beautiful with rhubarb, I will visista I have today and I have a few rhubarb, big hugs and many blessings.
- July 25, 2011 at 1:37 PM
- Sue said...
What a unique bread! Love it!
- July 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM
- MyBlackPoodles said...
Thank you, Mary, for your kind words about my blog. Since joining French Fridays with Dorie, I have been introduced to the joys of rhubarb. I will certainly try your recipe if I can still find some rhubarb. Everything looks delicious.
- July 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM
- Emily Malloy said...
Now I'm in the mood for some baking this evening! Yum
- July 25, 2011 at 3:12 PM
- Barbara F. said...
Mary, we share the same quest for that one perfect bite, my problem is I usually take multiple ones! This loaf looks delicious, I never had rhubarb with orange, usually in a pie with strawberries. Thanks for your visit and sweet comment. I am your newest follower. xo,
- July 25, 2011 at 3:19 PM
- Diane said...
Interesting recipe, I would like to try this. Take care Diane
- July 25, 2011 at 3:44 PM
- Stephen said...
I have been absent for a while but this recipe sounds interesting. I have never been a rhubarb fan but I develpped that opinion as a youth. It looks like it is time to test the 'old' tastebuds again, and what better way than a delicious looking "Orange Rhubarb Bread"
- July 25, 2011 at 3:50 PM
- That Girl said...
So jealous you still have rhubarb available!
- July 25, 2011 at 5:08 PM
- Unknown said...
Bread looks wonderful (especially since you brought my combo back).
- July 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM
- Maria Dolores said...
El ruibarbo por aquí no se suele encontrar, nunca lo he probado y me llama mucho la atención, en cuanto encuentre aunque sea en mermelada la comparé.
El pastel tiene una pinta alucinante. - July 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM
- Joanne said...
What an interesting use for rhubarb! I bet it's great combined with the citrus.
- July 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM
- Jennifer said...
Mary I bought Rhubarb today and am going to make this tomorrow, do you think I need to peel the Rhubarb at all? Thank you!
- July 25, 2011 at 9:25 PM
- teresa said...
what a lovely combination. such a bright summery bread, it sounds just wonderful!
- July 25, 2011 at 9:47 PM
- The Harried Cook said...
Gorgeous combination of flavors... and that's a beautiful loaf! Thanks for sharing, Mary!
- July 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM
- Pam said...
Oh Mary, that orange rhubarb bread looks beautiful and so delicious.
- July 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM
- Kerstin said...
What a lovely and unique loaf of bread - I actually have some leftover rhubarb in the fridge so maybe I'll try this!
- July 25, 2011 at 11:35 PM
- Elaine said...
This looks so pretty and delicious. I enjoy making quick breads so much. I'll have to see if rhubarb is still available here.
- July 26, 2011 at 12:54 AM
- Chelsea said...
OH my gosh, yum! I've never had rhubarb in a cake- I certainly want to now!
- July 26, 2011 at 1:01 AM
- Melissa @IWasBornToCook said...
This looks delicious. I just had some rhubarb in my hand at the market this morning and now I wish I didn't put it back!
- July 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM
- Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 said...
I've never had orange with rhubarb before but the combination sounds wonderful. Especially in a moist looking bread like this.
- July 26, 2011 at 1:40 PM
- briarrose said...
Such a nice flavor combination. Beautiful bread.
- July 27, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Love the look of this bread!
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Kerry Apple Cake
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Did you know that St. Patrick is said to have planted apple trees in Ireland? Apples have been grown in Ireland for at least 3000 years and legend has it that he planted an apple tree in Ulster County at the ancient settlement of Ceanoga near, what is today called, Armagh. While it is a lovely tale, it's more likely that the Druids, who used apple trees in their rituals, were the ones who first tended apple orchards in Ireland. Prior to English rule, Ireland was governed by a system of law that was codified and administered by the Brehons, who were the successors to the Celtic druids. The Brehons were charged with the preservation and interpretation of laws that had been established by centuries of oral tradition.The Irish took their apple trees seriously. Brehon law stipulated that anyone cutting down an apple tree would be subject to a financial penalty that included the surrender of five cows. I'm not sure what happened to those who had no cows to surrender, but we can be sure they were fined or punished for their transgression. Desserts and beverages made from apples are very popular in Ireland. This lovely apple cake, developed by Margaret Johnson, is a case in point. In Ireland this dessert would be made with Bramley apples, but any tart baking apple can be substituted. I do have to warn you that this dessert is more like a pudding than cake and it should be served warm, fresh from the oven. I don't think it ages at all well. That being said, this is a fast, easy and inexpensive family treat that is especially appealing to children. Not everyone enjoys apple pudding, but those of you who try this will not be disappointed. Here's the recipe.
Kerry Apple Cake...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Margaret Johnson
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg beaten
4 Granny Smith apples cored, peeled, and diced (2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
2) In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg, apples, nuts, and vanilla and stir well. Sift in dry ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon or your hands. This is a very stiff batter.
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33 comments :
- GLENDA CHILDERS said...
Glenda - March 7, 2012 at 12:43 AM
- Amalia said...
I have Granny Smith apples just waiting to be used :) This looks delicious, and who knew the Irish took their apples so seriously? Great history behind a lovely recipe! I would love to have some of this, with some vanilla ice cream, mm, mm good! Have a wonderful day!
- March 7, 2012 at 12:53 AM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
This is a beautiful presentation photo. I often think the food can't look as good in person as you make it look here! I had not heard this legend about Saint Patrick. In fact, I knew nothing about the Irish and their apples. When I think of Ireland, what comes to mind is potatoes and cabbage.
- March 7, 2012 at 12:54 AM
- Katarina said...
Warm apple cake with vanilla ice cream, yummy! Have a great day!
- March 7, 2012 at 1:03 AM
- Elin said...
Mary...this apple cake looks delicious...my to do list is getting longer now :) I would love this with my favorite bailey ice cream..yum ! Thanks for sharing the recipe! And not to forget the great history behind this recipe :)
- March 7, 2012 at 1:13 AM
- Nash Nordin said...
Apple cake! That look really delicious with vanilla ice cream :)
Have a nice day~ - March 7, 2012 at 1:34 AM
- My Little Space said...
What an interesting story of the apple tree in Ireland. I must ask my cousin (live in Ireland) whether she knows anything about the story.
Hope you're having a great day, Mary.
Kristy - March 7, 2012 at 1:54 AM
- Diane said...
I love anything with apples in it and your photo makes my mouth water, yum yum. Keep well Diane
- March 7, 2012 at 2:47 AM
- Vicki Bensinger said...
This apple cake has all the right spices. It sounds and looks delicious.
- March 7, 2012 at 3:21 AM
- Epicurea said...
apple trees are absolutely, stunningly beautiful. great civilization to protect them (and make it possible to have more delicious apple cake)!
- March 7, 2012 at 4:06 AM
- Rambling Tart said...
Before she got dementia, my grandmother made the most wonderful apple cake from her homeland of Denmark. Your recipe brought back such good memories for me today. :-) Thank you. :-)
- March 7, 2012 at 4:55 AM
- Martha said...
I'm having a St. Patrick's Day luncheon on the 16th for some friends -- not the trite corned beef and cabbage but rather potato soup and Irish Farmhouse cheddar pimento cheese (Ireland meets the South) and was looking for an apple cake -- THIS will be perfect! Thanks for another great recipe!
- March 7, 2012 at 6:03 AM
- Tanna said...
Five cows, huh? Well, I wouldn't want to be cutting down any of their apple trees! ;)
I think it could be desserts like these that were behind such a steep penalty. blessings ~ tanna - March 7, 2012 at 7:09 AM
- Kim said...
I really love this kind of super moist cakes, like puding! And I kind of like it with apples. Think I'm going to give this Kerry apple cake a try!
- March 7, 2012 at 7:25 AM
- Unknown said...
I can only imagine how delicious this cake is... warm, with some caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream??? Yes, please, may I have another?
- March 7, 2012 at 7:32 AM
- Clint said...
Not sure this is for moi but I truly do enjoy the histories and background you always provide. Hope you have a great day!
- March 7, 2012 at 7:33 AM
- Susan Lindquist said...
Mary, you always do such a nice job of discussing recipe background! I'm so impressed with this week's series of Celtic foods!
I'm thinking of trying to halve this recipe for a small little dessert for my husband and I ... sounds like a nice warm something for teatime! - March 7, 2012 at 7:59 AM
- Sangeeta's Kitchen said...
Very very lovely, I must say!
- March 7, 2012 at 8:07 AM
- kitchen flavours said...
This looks lovely! I just recently made an Irish Apple Cake and my kids love it, so I'm sure my family would love this as well! Thanks for sharing!
- March 7, 2012 at 8:27 AM
- Pam said...
Mmmm. It looks wonderful Mary.
- March 7, 2012 at 11:30 AM
- Valerie Gamine said...
An apple "pudding" cake sounds wonderful to me! :)
- March 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM
- Unknown said...
I'm crazy about anything apple and this looks fantastic!
- March 7, 2012 at 12:05 PM
- From the Kitchen said...
I'd love a piece of this cake/pudding right now! I have a sweet craving at the moment.
Loved hearing the history of the apple in Ireland. Five cows seems a bit steep but, obviously, those trees were revered!
Bonnie - March 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM
- Sofia.Lopez said...
Hello Mary,
I miss your kitchen...
This apple cake looks amazing...i loved it :) All the flavours and ingredients are perfect...
Have a really nice day :)
Beijinhos - March 7, 2012 at 1:44 PM
- SuzyEats said...
yummy. looks great
- March 7, 2012 at 5:58 PM
- Ellen Whyte said...
Oh my, I love the way the Catholic church claims kudos for everything! Snakes and apples, huh? Excellent!
And this apple pie looks terrific. - March 7, 2012 at 7:08 PM
- Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The World said...
This looks really good and our entire family would love this. I enjoy moist cakes/puddings. I pinned and saved this to try very soon!
- March 7, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Jules said...
This looks SO good, and I'm Irish, so I love Irish recipes. I broke my ankle (and dislocated it) on the 24th, so I'm not up and around, but I'm craving sweets. Maybe it's a good thing I'm not up and around? LOL But I am making this as soon as I'm more able.
PS: My brother-in-law who is from Dublin, hates cinnamon with sweet--he only likes it with savory (curries and the like), so I like to tease him about it. He hates celery, too, so I always tell him I'm going to make him an apple cinnamon pie with celery crust. He doesn't find it funny....HEH. I do. :-) Cheers!
PPS: Why is it so hard to leave comments on your blog? Or is it me? - March 7, 2012 at 8:00 PM
- Joanne said...
Well, wherever the apples came from, I'm glad they appeared because this cake sounds delicious!
- March 7, 2012 at 9:38 PM
- Jeannie said...
I have some apples that no one seems to want to eat, so am thinking this would be a great recipe to try! Looks delicious and your plate is so gorgeous!
- March 8, 2012 at 12:23 AM
- BeetleBuggy said...
Interesting story there, Mary! I love anything with apples in them and they're so versatile to use in baking and cooking :) Lovely recipe!
- March 8, 2012 at 2:24 PM
- grasina: handmade & decoupage said...
I intend to check the recipe on Saturday! :)
and the story is very interesting- thanks for that! :) have a lovely weekend!! - March 8, 2012 at 8:01 PM
- Becki's Whole Life said...
Very interesting...I don't usually connect apples with Irish tradition, but now I will. This cake sounds wonderful!
- March 9, 2012 at 10:47 PM


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Pregnancy-Related Problems
Topic Overview
Most women are healthy during pregnancy and do not have serious health concerns. You may have minor physical symptoms throughout your pregnancy that are considered normal pregnancy changes. It is important for you to be aware of symptoms that may mean you have a more serious problem. Talk with your doctor about any concerns you have during your pregnancy so that your health problems can be checked quickly.
Many minor problems of pregnancy can be managed at home. Home treatment measures are usually all that is needed to relieve mild morning sickness or discomfort from heartburn or constipation. There are also home treatment measures for sleep problems, hip pain, hemorrhoids, or fatigue. If you develop a problem and your doctor has given you specific instructions to follow during your pregnancy, be sure to follow those instructions.
If you have a family history of diabetes, you may develop a type of diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). Gestational diabetes is treated by watching what you eat, exercising, checking blood sugar levels, and possibly taking oral medicines or insulin shots to keep blood sugar levels within a target range. Women who have gestational diabetes are likely to have babies that weigh more than normal. If the mother's blood sugar is not controlled, this could cause serious problems for the baby before and during delivery.
You may also have other common problems, like a cold or the flu, while you are pregnant that are not caused by your pregnancy. You can use home treatment measures for these illnesses as well, but make sure to talk to your doctor if your symptoms become more serious, such as coughing up blood or not being able to drink enough fluids (dehydrated).
While most problems that occur during pregnancy are minor, you may develop more serious symptoms that you need to talk to your doctor about. Your symptoms may be related to:
- Miscarriage. Symptoms may include:
- Premature birth. Symptoms may include:
- Abnormal vaginal discharge or fluid leaking from your vagina.
- Belly, pelvic, or back (flank) pain. This pain may come and go regularly.
- Preterm labor, which happens when contractions begin before the 37th week of pregnancy.
- Infection. Symptoms may include:
- Fever.
- Nausea and vomiting or diarrhea.
- Urinary problems, such as a urinary tract infection or not being able to urinate.
- Open skin sores or blisters and itching.
- Changes in your blood pressure that may mean you have preeclampsia. This problem may cause:
- Abnormal swelling, especially in your face, hands, or feet.
- A new or different headache.
- Vision problems.
- Pain in the upper right belly.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Depression. If you are tearful, sad, anxious, or have big mood swings, talk to your doctor. If you are depressed during your pregnancy, you may have a hard time bonding with your baby after delivery. Depression can be treated so that you and your baby will be able to bond.
Make a plan with your doctor about where to go for care if you have problems while pregnant and cannot reach your doctor. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may want you to go to an emergency department or a maternity center.
During the days and weeks after delivery (postpartum period), you can expect that your body will change as it returns to its nonpregnant condition. As with pregnancy changes, postpartum changes are different for every woman. Some problems, such as high blood pressure, hemorrhoids, or diabetes, may continue after delivery. You may need to follow up with your doctor about these problems after delivery.
Check your symptoms to decide if and when you should see a doctor.
Health Tools
Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.
Check Your Symptoms
The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.
- If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where you are having symptoms.
- If your symptoms aren't related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.
- If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.
Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:
- Your age. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.
- Your overall health. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.
- Medicines you take. Certain medicines, herbal remedies, and supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.
- Recent health events, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.
- Your health habits and lifestyle, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.
Try Home Treatment
You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.
- Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.
- Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.
Temperature varies a little depending on how you measure it. For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, moderate, and mild, according to how you took the temperature.
Oral (by mouth) temperature
- High: 104°F (40°C) and higher
- Moderate: 100.4°F (38°C) to 103.9°F (39.9°C)
- Mild: 100.3°F (37.9°C) and lower
A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature.
Ear or rectal temperature
- High: 105°F (40.6°C) and higher
- Moderate: 101.4°F (38.6°C) to 104.9°F (40.5°C)
- Mild: 101.3°F (38.5°C) and lower
Armpit (axillary) temperature
- High: 103°F (39.5°C) and higher
- Moderate: 99.4°F (37.4°C) to 102.9°F (39.4°C)
- Mild: 99.3°F (37.3°C) and lower
Pain in adults and older children
- Severe pain (8 to 10): The pain is so bad that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain.
- Moderate pain (5 to 7): The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there.
- Mild pain (1 to 4): You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities.
Symptoms of difficulty breathing can range from mild to severe. For example:
- You may feel a little out of breath but still be able to talk (mild difficulty breathing), or you may be so out of breath that you cannot talk at all (severe difficulty breathing).
- It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you may have to work very hard to breathe even when you're at rest (severe difficulty breathing).
Severe trouble breathing means:
- You cannot talk at all.
- You have to work very hard to breathe.
- You feel like you can't get enough air.
- You do not feel alert or cannot think clearly.
Moderate trouble breathing means:
- It's hard to talk in full sentences.
- It's hard to breathe with activity.
Mild trouble breathing means:
- You feel a little out of breath but can still talk.
- It's becoming hard to breathe with activity.
Symptoms of preterm labor may include:
- Mild or menstrual-like cramps, with or without diarrhea.
- A feeling of pressure in your pelvis or lower belly.
- A steady, dull ache in your lower back, pelvis, lower belly, or thighs.
- Changes in your vaginal discharge.
- Regular contractions for an hour. This means about 6 or more in 1 hour, even after you have had a glass of water and are resting.
Severe vaginal bleeding means that you are soaking 1 or 2 pads or tampons in 1 or 2 hours, unless that is normal for you. For most women, passing clots of blood from the vagina and soaking through their usual pads or tampons every hour for 2 or more hours is not normal and is considered severe. If you are pregnant: You may have a gush of blood or pass a clot, but if the bleeding stops, it is not considered severe.
Moderate bleeding means that you are soaking more than 1 pad or tampon in 3 hours.
Mild bleeding means that you are soaking less than 1 pad or tampon in more than 3 hours.
Minimal vaginal bleeding means "spotting" or a few drops of blood.
If you're not sure if a fever is high, moderate, or mild, think about these issues:
With a high fever:
- You feel very hot.
- It is likely one of the highest fevers you've ever had. High fevers are not that common, especially in adults.
With a moderate fever:
- You feel warm or hot.
- You know you have a fever.
With a mild fever:
- You may feel a little warm.
- You think you might have a fever, but you're not sure.
Symptoms of a kidney infection may include:
- Pain in the flank, which is felt just below the rib cage and above the waist on one or both sides of the back.
- Fever or chills.
- Pain or burning when you urinate.
- A frequent urge to urinate without being able to pass much urine.
- Belly pain.
Symptoms of a bladder infection may include:
- Pain or burning when you urinate.
- A frequent urge to urinate without being able to pass much urine.
- Blood in the urine.
Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:
- Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.
- Long-term alcohol and drug problems.
- Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.
- Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.
- Medicines taken after organ transplant.
- Not having a spleen.
During pregnancy, swelling that may be a sign of a more serious problem may include:
- Weight gain of 2 lb (0.9 kg) or more during a 24-hour period.
- New and increasing swelling, especially in your face, hands, or feet.
- Swelling in your feet that does not improve even after you lie on your side for several hours.
You can get dehydrated when you lose a lot of fluids because of problems like vomiting or fever.
Symptoms of dehydration can range from mild to severe. For example:
- You may feel tired and edgy (mild dehydration), or you may feel weak, not alert, and not able to think clearly (severe dehydration).
- You may pass less urine than usual (mild dehydration), or you may not be passing urine at all (severe dehydration).
Severe dehydration means:
- Your mouth and eyes may be extremely dry.
- You may pass little or no urine for 12 or more hours.
- You may not feel alert or be able to think clearly.
- You may be too weak or dizzy to stand.
- You may pass out.
Moderate dehydration means:
- You may be a lot more thirsty than usual.
- Your mouth and eyes may be drier than usual.
- You may pass little or no urine for 8 or more hours.
- You may feel dizzy when you stand or sit up.
Mild dehydration means:
- You may be more thirsty than usual.
- You may pass less urine than usual.
Signs that you are in labor include:
- Regular contractions for at least 1 hour. This means about 4 or more contractions in 20 minutes, or about 8 or more in a single hour.
- A sudden release of fluid from the vagina.
"Bloody show" is blood-tinged mucus that will pass out of the vagina as the cervix begins to open (dilate) and thin (efface). On its own, however, this is not a definite sign that you are in labor.
Shock is a life-threatening condition that may quickly occur after a sudden illness or injury.
Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These include:
- Passing out (losing consciousness).
- Feeling very dizzy or lightheaded, like you may pass out.
- Feeling very weak or having trouble standing.
- Not feeling alert or able to think clearly. You may be confused, restless, fearful, or unable to respond to questions.
Symptoms of a vaginal infection may include:
- Vaginal itching.
- Vaginal discharge that is not normal for you.
- Red, irritated skin in the vaginal area.
- Pain when you urinate.
- Pain or bleeding when you have sex.
Seek Care Now
Based on your answers, you may need care right away. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.
- Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.
- If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.
- You do not need to call an ambulance unless:
- You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.
- You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.
Seek Care Today
Based on your answers, you may need care soon. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.
- Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.
- If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.
- If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.
- If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.
Call 911 Now
Based on your answers, you need emergency care.
Call911or other emergency services now.
Make an Appointment
Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.
- Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.
- If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.
- If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.
Call 911 Now
Based on your answers, you need emergency care.
Call911or other emergency services now.
Get down on your knees, bend forward, and put your head on the floor so your buttocks are higher than your head. Stay in this position until help arrives.
Home Treatment
Pregnancy affects almost every part of a woman's daily life. If you develop problems and your doctor has given you specific instructions to follow during your pregnancy, be sure to follow those instructions.
During your pregnancy, you may have questions about many of the following common concerns:
Morning sickness
For many women, the hardest part of early pregnancy is morning sickness. You may be able to use home treatment to help your nausea or vomiting.
- If nausea is worse when you first wake up, eat a small snack (such as crackers) before you get out of bed. Rest a few minutes after eating the snack, then get out of bed slowly.
- Eat regularly. Do not skip meals or go for long periods without eating. An empty stomach can make nausea worse. Eat several small meals every day instead of three large meals.
- Drink enough fluids every day. Do not become dehydrated. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, may help if you have ongoing vomiting. Ginger tea may help your nausea as well.
- Eat more protein, such as dairy products.
- Do not eat foods high in fat.
- Do not take iron supplements, which can make nausea worse.
- Try to stay away from smells that trigger morning sickness. Citrus juice, milk, coffee, and caffeinated tea may make nausea worse.
- Get lots of rest. Morning sickness may be worse when you are tired.
Feeling tired (fatigue)
Most women have some fatigue during pregnancy, especially during the first and third trimesters. During the first trimester, your body makes higher levels of the hormone progesterone, which may make you feel more tired. You may feel more energy during most of your second trimester. Later in pregnancy, your growing baby and loss of sleep because you cannot find a comfortable position can lower your energy level.
To help with fatigue during pregnancy:
- Eat regularly. Do not skip meals or go for long periods without eating. Choose healthy foods.
- Exercise regularly. Get outside, take walks, or keep your blood moving with your favorite workout. If you do not have your usual energy, do not overdo it.
- Try to take rest breaks often during the day.
- Do only as much as you need to, and do not take on extra activities or responsibilities.
Sleep problems
Sleep problems are common during pregnancy. These tips may help you get a good night's sleep.
- Keep a regular sleep schedule.
- Keep your naps as short as possible.
- Use your bed only for sleep.
- Limit your caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate.
- Try relaxation methods, such as meditation or guided imagery. For more information, see the topic Stress Management.
- Limit what you drink after 6 p.m. so you do not have to get up to the bathroom during the night.
- Use extra pillows to raise your head or to help you find a comfortable position.
Using medicine to help relieve discomfort or fever
You may also have other common problems, like a cold, mild headache, backache, mild fever, or the flu, while you are pregnant that are not caused by your pregnancy. These minor symptoms generally do not cause problems or hurt your baby. In general, doctors say it is usually safe to take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever and pain.
Be sure to follow these nonprescription medicine precautions.
- Use, but do not exceed, the maximum recommended doses.
- Carefully read and follow all labels on the medicine bottle and box.
- Do not use other nonprescription medicines, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), until you have talked with your doctor.
Check with your doctor before you take any other types of medicines.
Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Most pregnant women have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), especially heartburn, at some time during pregnancy. These symptoms are common but do not usually cause problems or hurt your baby. Most of the time symptoms of heartburn get better once the baby is born.
You can make changes to your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms of GERD. Here are some things to try:
- Change your eating habits.
- It's best to eat several small meals instead of two or three large meals.
- After you eat, wait 2 to 3 hours before you lie down. Late-night snacks aren't a good idea.
- Chocolate and mint can make GERD worse. They relax the valve between the esophagus and the stomach.
- Spicy foods, foods that have a lot of acid (like tomatoes and oranges), and coffee can make GERD symptoms worse in some people. If your symptoms are worse after you eat a certain food, you may want to stop eating that food to see if your symptoms get better.
- Do not smoke or chew tobacco.
- If you have GERD symptoms at night, raise the head of your bed 6 in. (15 cm) to 8 in. (20 cm) by putting the frame on blocks or placing a foam wedge under the head of your mattress. (Adding extra pillows does not work.)
- Try over-the-counter antacids for heartburn symptoms.
- Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in them. While you are pregnant, do not take aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin unless your doctor says it is okay.
- During pregnancy, do not use antacids that have sodium bicarbonate (such as baking soda), because they can cause fluid buildup. Do not use antacids that have magnesium trisilicate, because they may not be safe for your baby. It is okay to use antacids that have calcium carbonate (such as Tums).
Constipation and hemorrhoids
Constipation and hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy. To prevent or ease these symptoms:
- Eat a high-fiber diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially water.
- Talk to your doctor about trying a stool softener.
- Do not strain (push hard) during a bowel movement.
- Get more exercise every day.
Back, pelvic, and hip discomfort
Many women have back, pelvic, or hip discomfort during pregnancy. As the size and weight of your belly increases, strain is placed on your back. Pelvic and hip discomfort is a normal sign that your pelvic area is getting ready for childbirth. To help with your discomfort, follow these tips:
- Try not to stand for long periods of time.
- Stand with a straight back. Do not stand with your belly forward and your shoulders back.
- Rest one foot on a small box, brick, or stool when standing.
- Try heat, such as a hot water bottle or a heating pad set on low, to painful areas when resting. Do not fall asleep with a heating pad in place. Place a cloth between your skin and the heating pad.
- Sit with a back support or pillow against your lower back. If you must sit for a long time, get up and move around every hour.
- Wear a prenatal belt or girdle around your hips but under your belly to support your hips.
- Sleep on a firm mattress (plywood under a mattress helps). Lie on your side, with a pillow between your knees.
- Do not lift anything heavy. Lift with your legs by rising from a squat, keeping your waist and back straight.
- Do not stretch to reach something on a high shelf or across a table.
- Try acetaminophen, such as Tylenol. Talk to your doctor if your discomfort does not get better with acetaminophen. Do not use more than the recommended dosage.
Vaginal symptoms
Any pregnant woman with abnormal vaginal symptoms should talk with her doctor about her symptoms before considering using any home treatment measures or nonprescription medicines.
- Avoid sex so that irritated vaginal tissues can heal.
- Do not scratch the vaginal area. Relieve itching with cold-water compresses or cool baths. Warm baths may also relieve pain and itching.
- Wear loose-fitting, cotton clothing. Stay away from nylon and synthetics because they hold heat and moisture close to the skin, which makes it easier for an infection to start. You may want to remove pajama bottoms or underwear when you sleep.
- Do not douche.
Fetal movement counting
After 18 to 20 weeks, you will notice that your baby moves and kicks more at certain times of the day. For example, when you are active, you may feel less kicking than when you are resting quietly. At your prenatal visits, your doctor may ask you whether the baby is active.
Kick counts. In the last trimester of your pregnancy, your doctor may ask you to keep track of the baby's movement every day. This is often called a "kick count." A common way to do a kick count is to see how much time it takes to feel 10 movements. Ten movements (such as kicks, flutters, or rolls) in 1 hour or less are considered normal. But do not panic if you do not feel 10 movements. Less activity may simply mean the baby is sleeping.
If an hour goes by and you have not recorded 10 movements, have something to eat or drink and count for another hour. If you do not record 10 movements in the 2-hour period, call your doctor right away.
Symptoms to watch for during home treatment
Call your doctor if any of the following occur during home treatment:
- Abnormal or increased bleeding.
- Weakness or lightheadedness.
- Pain in your belly.
- Swelling in your face, hands, or feet.
- A severe headache.
- Vomiting that gets worse or continues even with home treatment measures.
- Urinary problems.
- Fever.
- Heartburn that continues even with home treatment measures.
- Symptoms that become more severe or occur more often.
It is important to make healthy lifestyle choices to lower your chance for serious problems during pregnancy. Learn about healthy lifestyle choices before, during, and after your pregnancy.
- Have a healthy pregnancy. Eat well, exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, avoid hot weather temperatures, and do not do activities that could lead to a fall or belly injury.
- Pay attention to your nutrition and weight gain during pregnancy. Be sure to get the right amounts of folic acid, iron, and calcium. Try for slow, gradual weight gain.
- Limit your use of caffeine.
- Eat a nutritious diet. Get enough protein, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and zinc. These nutrients are vital to your baby's growth, development, and weight gain.
- Exercise safely during pregnancy. Try to get 30 minutes of exercise on most, if not all, days of the week.
- Do pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises to prevent urine control problems (incontinence) after childbirth.
- Discuss immunizations with your doctor.
Things to avoid when you are pregnant
- Alcohol and illegal drugs
- Smoking or using tobacco
- Misuse of medicines
- Hot tubs and saunas
- Uncooked food and other poisons. This includes raw (unpasteurized) milk and cheeses made with raw milk; raw meat, poultry, or seafood; unwashed fruits or vegetables; and cat feces or outdoor soil that cats commonly use.
- Unusual cravings, such as pica, when a woman craves things that are not food.
- Fish that are high in mercury. This includes shark, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, bigeye tuna, and tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico. Avoid eating more than 4 oz (0.1 kg) a week of white (albacore) tuna. Canned light tuna is low in mercury and a better option. And avoid eating more than 4 oz (0.1 kg) a week of fish caught in local waters that have not tested as safe.
- Hazardous chemicals, certain cosmetic products, or radiation
Preparing For Your Appointment
To prepare for your appointment, see the topicMaking the Most of Your Appointment.
You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:
- When was your last menstrual period or what is your due date?
- What are your main symptoms?
- How long have you had your symptoms?
- Have you had this problem before? If so, do you know what caused the problem at that time? How was it treated?
- What activities make your symptoms better or worse?
- Do you think that activities related to your job or hobbies caused your symptoms?
- Do you do sports activities?
- What home treatment measures have you tried? Did they help?
- What prescription or nonprescription medicines have you taken or used? Did they help?
- Do you have any health risks?
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo MD – Internal Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson MD – Internal Medicine
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