You took a home pregnancy test and your doctor has just confirmed your pregnancy – congratulations! You are in for a rollercoaster of a time with your precious baby growing inside for the next few months. Most new mothers-to-be are concerned about foetal development in the first trimester. They have heard stories of other women […]
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What Happens in Your First Trimester of Pregnancy?
The first trimester of your pregnancy is a confusing time. You may not realise that you are pregnant till six weeks have elapsed. But in reality, though you remain unaware of the major life event taking place inside your womb, your baby has already started to develop. It is almost impossible to determine the exact […]
What is the First Sign of Pregnancy?
There are several early signs of pregnancy, but it is easy to confuse them with the symptoms of PMS. For instance, a woman in the pre-menstrual period may experience bloating, fatigue and irritability. These signs are amongst the first signs of pregnancy too.[1] This could explain why most women remain unaware that they are pregnant […]
Some Surprising Pregnancy Facts
Throughout the course of your pregnancy, you realise the kind of changes your body is able to make to accommodate a baby for nine months. While weight gain, changed gait and swollen legs and feet are par for the course, there are some other surprising changes in your body that you are hardly aware of. […]
Why Do You Need to Take An Ultrasound in Pregnancy?
When you are pregnant, you are attuned to the slightest movement and flutter that your baby makes. It is an affirmation of your baby’s health and growth when you feel it kicking inside you. But apart from your belly growing in size and your body weight increasing, how can you tell if your baby is […]
Women – We are Stronger Than You Can Ever Imagine
We don’t need a dictionary to understand the importance of women as the one who invented the dictionary came into existence because of a woman. Women, undoubtedly is the backbone of humanity as a whole. The tasks that they undertake and achieve on a daily basis might be surprising even to our maker. However, one […]
How Your Baby Grows Inside Your Uterus
Your baby undertakes a fascinating journey from zygote to foetus to an infant. Even though you may not realise it, your baby starts developing from the first day of pregnancy. You will realise you are pregnant only after a month has elapsed. In the meantime, however, your baby has already begun its journey. From the […]
Pregnancy Advice for Dads
The most beautiful thing is about to happen to you: you’re going to become a father! Your partner is elated – and terrified – at the prospect of going through nine months of pregnancy, followed by painful labour. She may not admit it, but she is afraid of many things: losing her figure, suffering morning […]