Pregnancy & Birth

Everything changes when you are starting your journey to motherhood. When you are feeling exhausted most of the time, your self-care routine tends to slip away. Moms who are nursing especially know this. Many moms are in the dark as to which products are safe to use. Keep in mind …

First-time Moms may find the idea of not knowing what to expect quite daunting. some women may experience definite signs of labour while others may not. •When the baby drops, you’ll feel pressure on your bladder and increased pressure on your pelvis and you’ll feel like you want to urinate …

Relocating to a new house before the arrival of your baby can be a great idea. However, making a household move while you’re pregnant comes with a challenge on your hands. From fatigue to unwanted nausea, you’ll absolutely experience all of these hurdles along the way. Fortunately, with proper planning …

In these modern times more brides are considering a maternity wedding dress which will compliment their pregnant figure while getting married. As a result, more designers are including maternity wedding dresses in their design lines. Just because you are expecting doesn’t mean that you can’t look just as beautiful as …

There are many health benefits associated with Turmeric during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It should only be taken in small amounts during pregnancy and not taken as supplements or medicinal quantities. It is best to add include some turmeric in your cooking, or drink some turmeric chai tea. Benefits During Pregnancy Easing …

One of the most effective ways of birth control is having your tubes tied (bilateral tubal ligation – BTL) and is usually done shortly after your C-section, giving birth naturally or laparoscopically at a later date. Getting your tubes tied is 99.9% effective for preventing pregnancy. It is possible however …

Becoming pregnant is a life changing, and amazing experience. Your body literally creates another human being. Now, the entire process of pregnancy is something that you approach carefully. During and after pregnancy, there are important things that a woman must keep in mind. One of the most important being proper …

Your hair generally goes through three growing stages namely, active growth, resting and shedding. Individuals typically shed one hundred hairs during a day. But when you are pregnant, and your hormones are all over the place your hair cycle will undergo a change. Hair becoming thicker during pregnancy During pregnancy, …

In the modern world, IVF is one of the most successful ways of infertility treatment. Earlier, this procedure was used only in extreme cases, but now doctors recommend it after 2 years of unsuccessful attempts of infertility treatment. According to statistics, more than 90% of patients were able to become …

Welcoming a new baby into your home is a blessing and you should embrace each stage of motherhood and its unique experiences. However, owning a pet during pregnancy and in the first months after the baby is born could prove challenging. While most cats and dogs are protective of their …

Pregnancy is an important time in a woman’s life. While the prospect of a new baby brings you joy, the journey can be difficult. The hormonal change in the mother’s body has its responses. Some women have it worse than others, where they cannot eat properly because of constant nausea. …

The complete stage of pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, namely the first, second and the third trimester. It is interesting to find out how the fetus grows every week and what changes you experience in yourself. Pregnacare Conception is one of the best screening methods, and has been established …

Pregnant women undergo a lot of hormonal and physiological changes which may also affect their psychology. However, as part of the changes comes certain development such as pain in certain areas of the body. If you are pregnant and experiencing certain pain around the hips, you may be in search …

Pregnancy is the most special phase of life for both parents. It is full of anticipation and lots of blossoming dreams. However, things can get stressful every now and then especially when mother-to-be have passed their estimated due date and there is still no sign of labor. For doctors, premature …

The mangosteen plant (Garcinia Mangostana), a native plant to Southeast Asia, produces fruit which have plenty of health benefits when consumed medicinally. The extract from the mangosteen fruit has been used traditionally to provide relief for symptoms relating to diarrhoea and skin infections. However, research is not conclusive and before …

According to the CDC, thirty percent of woman who are aged between forty and forty-four will experience infertility. Once you’ve passed the forty mark, your chances of conceiving become significant lower. Statistics show that a forty-year old has a mere five percent per month chance of getting pregnant. This means …

Depression is hands down one of the most damaging mental diseases on the planet – and even worse, it is also one of the most common. With this in mind, the onset of depression after giving birth (post-natal depression) is increasingly common. Which is why I have gone ahead and …

Every stage of pregnancy comes with different issues, be it mental or physical. During pregnancy, one experiences a range of physiological symptoms ranging from morning sickness to migraines and lower back pain to anxiety. From recent surveys, researchers have concluded that many women are looking at CBD Oils as a …

Wouldn’t it be great if all your chores vanished when your pregnancy test came out positive? Unfortunately, pregnancy doesn’t render you incapable of doing chores like keeping your home clean. But, you will have to abide by some new housekeeping rules. Avoid Fumes Instead of using harsh, abrasive chemicals, use …

During your pregnancy, your body needs twice as much iron than normal due to your body’s extra work load in providing additional blood for your unborn baby. And yet, more or less fifty percent of women are not getting sufficient quantities of this essential mineral during pregnancy. By eating foods …