Some poets have taken the poetic liberty to phrase the umbilical cord as “the string of life”. We don’t deny that either. That’s because, during pregnancy, it is this cord that connects the mother to the baby physically and emotionally. And undeniably, this is the route to love and nurture, while the baby is still […]
You already have so many questions about your newborn. Now the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on so many more – Can mothers with the virus breastfeed? Will the breast milk contain the virus? Can it get transferred to my newborn while breastfeeding? This article answers all your questions. Your baby gets a lot of nutrition […]
6 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy Age, weight and medical conditions such as diabetes, thyroid or hypertension are some of the leading causes of miscarriage. Although these are not in your hands, but now that you are pregnant again after a miscarriage, these simple steps will surely help you to have a healthy pregnancy. Limit […]
We understand that, during the nine months of your pregnancy journey you had to adapt to significant lifestyle changes. One of them was to follow a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet. You are naïve if you think that once your baby pops out, everything will go back to the way it was. You might think […]
Right from the start of pregnancy, your gynecologist will recommend several blood tests with the objective of ascertaining you and your fetus’s health. The tests are a vital part of your pregnancy journey, as it allows your doctor to come up with a personalized pregnancy care plan. Also, problems or complications can be diagnosed early […]
When it comes to giving birth, everyone has a different experience. Some will tell stories of quick and easy deliveries, while others can be long and complicated. Although there’s always a common thread of an intense amount of pain and uncontrollable happiness, there are some parts of childbirth that you don’t hear about too often. […]
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the air due to the current pandemic. Medical researchers are working against the clock to fight the virus and everyone around the world is waiting in anticipation for a vaccine. However, if you’re pregnant, there’s no waiting in your life. Your baby is growing, your body is changing, and […]
Summary: Is breastfeeding all about a mother and child? What if the fathers also share a space in this responsibility? Read on to find out. Yes, breastfeeding! Often spoken as an emotional and mental connection only between a mother and a new born. But, is breastfeeding all about a mother and a child? What about […]
Summary: Baby kicks are important parts of fetal development because it helps to make baby’s growing joints and bones stronger. The fetal activity rises to its peak at night, and their movements can be detected effortlessly when the mother is in a quiet state like lying down or sitting. It important to keep track of fetal movements […]
Summary: Most pregnant ladies are aware of what to do and what not to do. Their doctors usually provide them with a list of that. But here are some surprising do’s and don’ts that they don’t know. When you will conceive your doctor will provide you with the list of things to do and […]