Oatmeal is one of the best breakfast foods to start your day healthily. During pregnancy, nausea and morning sickness can make it difficult for you to eat in the mornings. However, easy oat preparations such as overnight oats, oatmeal dosa, and oats upma ensure low-calorie and high-fibre breakfast options during pregnancy. Oats in pregnancy offer […]

Makhana, also known as fox nuts and lotus seeds, are a popular snack in India. They are rich in protein and fibre and make a great addition to a well-balanced healthy diet. Are you wondering, “Can we eat makhana during pregnancy?” Well, the answer is yes. In fact, makhana benefits in pregnancy make it one […]

Egg freezing is also known as oocyte cryopreservation. This has gained popularity in the last 5 years.  Healthcare professionals involve hormonal stimulation of the ovaries, in this process and follow it with retrieval and storage of viable eggs. This technique improves the chances of pregnancy even if the pregnancy is delayed.  Once you are prepared to […]

Holi is the festival of colours, so there is no way of keeping them out of your Holi celebrations. However, choosing natural and safe colours can ensure they add only joy and no risk to your festivities. Holi is not the best festival for pregnant women, but that does not mean you must skip it […]

Exercising during pregnancy is important. Research reveals exercising during pregnancy can keep away problems such as gestational hypertension, reduce labour duration, and give you a better chance of normal delivery. In addition, exercise benefits during pregnancy include better mental health and lower incidences of post-natal depression. Pilates for pregnant women is a simple, safe, and […]

Pregnancy is a wonderful journey that a mother-to-be and the baby embark on together.  During this phase, your body expands to make space for the growing baby, triggering major bodily changes and causing discomfort. As your organs get pushed by the growing uterus, you may experience rib pain during pregnancy. Many pregnant women who experience […]

Late Implantation bleeding occurs during early pregnancy and stops on its own after one or two days. Typically, implantation occurs between six and 10 days after the fertilization of the egg. At this time, many women experience spotting and light bleeding. However, in some cases, implantation occurs later, well after 10 days have passed. This […]

A stuffy nose during the last couple of months of your pregnancy can be quite bothersome. You may worry that you are coming down with some infection that could affect your baby. However, rest assured that nasal congestion during pregnancy is common and affects more women than you may believe. The reason is that pregnancy […]

First-time moms-to-be often stress about how their medical complaints can affect their baby. Sharp pain around the pelvis is one of them. Mostly, it could be pelvic girdle pain, a common and harmless side effect of pregnancy. During pregnancy, as your body supports and makes room for the growing baby, you may experience unpleasant side […]