Many women get impatient for their babies to be born and try to induce labour on their own. What are the ways to do so? You are at the last lap of your pregnancy. While the entire pregnancy has been smooth sailing – you are in good health, the baby has grown well and all […]
There are a few things you can do to ensure that you are in prime health when you’re expecting, so that you give yourself the best chance at a natural delivery. Nature intended for women to deliver their babies in the most painful way possible – but having a normal delivery is a rite of […]
The answer to the above question will surprise you – and make you more aware of what you consume while you are pregnant. From time immemorial, expectant mothers have been plied with diet advice on all sides. ‘Eat a lot of ghee’, one says, while another tells you to cut down on fats and sugar. […]
Your decision to bank your baby’s cord blood could be the factor that decides whether your child lives a long life. For any parent, their most precious creation is their child. All the money one makes, all the possessions one acquires, all the houses one can afford to purchase…everything pales in comparison to the sight […]
A look at World AIDS Vaccine Day and the promise that stem cells hold in treating AIDS. Today is May 18, observed all over the world as World AIDS Vaccine Day. It is also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, and it reiterates the need to find a lasting cure for the dreaded virus so […]
Certain foods might trigger an allergic reaction in your system. While you can deal with your allergies at other times, you might need special care during your pregnancy. Being pregnant introduces a wonderful new chapter in a woman’s life. She goes through myriad of emotions and bodily changes as the baby grows inside her womb. […]
Nurses can be the primary source of information and cord blood collection, at every stage of the delivery process. All around the world, despite huge technological advances and development of scientific methods to combat hunger, poverty and even disease, the indelible fact of life is that people still continue to be sick and they require […]
As an expectant mother, you are excited to know how big your baby is inside your belly. We present a trimester-wise snapshot. Your unborn is a tremendous source of anxiety and joy for you, all at once. You excitedly await your baby’s arrival, watching for the first signs of a baby bump that you can […]
The most delightful news of your life can be a time for springing a surprise on your near and dear ones. We present a few ideas for you to announce your pregnancy. So you’re pregnant. Congratulations! You probably can’t wait to announce your pregnancy, and you want your partner to be the first to know. […]
Is your body ready to have a baby? You might need to consult your doctor before you try conception. Having a baby is a dream come true for most women – after all, what can be more precious than holding your baby in your arms for the first time? You cannot wait to experience motherhood, […]