Beginning of your sixth month pregnancy is the time when your baby starts breathing. Talk to your health care provider or nurse if you have any worries about your weight gain spectrum. Everyone has their opinion, but you should be listening to your gynaecologist or midwife. Development of baby Your baby is about the size […]
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Week 22 – End of Your Fifth Month of Pregnancy
Did you know that your baby had already hit a milestone of crossing the fifth month of its development? Yes, it’s true that you have already completed your fifth month of pregnancy. Your baby at this week Your baby is about the size of a spaghetti squash, Length 11 inches, 15 ounces almost one pound. […]
Ways To Reduce Leg Cramp During Pregnancy
Leg cramps during pregnancy are common among all the women especially at the time of the third trimester. Most of the mum-to-be suffers from muscle spasms that lead to cramping of the legs. So, you need not worry about the cramps occurring in your legs. Factors Causing Leg Cramps Leg cramps can be caused by […]
Benefits Of Essential Oils For Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the time when a mum to-be has to stay healthy and maintain your health to have a healthy and safe pregnancy. However many women do not want to take medicines for some common pregnancy symptoms. They can use essential oils for reducing their pregnancy symptoms. Here are five common problems where essential oils […]
Approach of Stem Cells in Treating Sciatic Nerve Injury
The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that originates from the lower back and passes through both the legs to the feet, is important to provide the motor and sensory functions to the legs. Sciatic nerve injury also known as Sciatica pain is caused due to any kind of pressure such as stretching, jerking or […]
Ways to Cope With Sleeplessness During Pregnancy
Sleeplessness is common during pregnancy. It occurs due to the hormonal changes and physical discomforts allied with pregnancy. It is found throughout the pregnancy but each of the trimester have different reason for causing sleeplessness. First trimester Increased walking due to frequent urge to pee. Physical and emotional stress of pregnancy causes insomnia. Increase in […]
Week 21 – Your Baby Bump Is Fully Grown
Pelvic Floor Muscles and Its Exercises For Pregnancy
Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that stretches from the front of the pubic bone to the back of the spine. They provide support to the urinary bladder, uterus, controls the bowel movements and also helps during the time of delivery. If these pelvic floor muscles become weak then it may become difficult […]
National Nutrition Week: Preventing Anaemia in Pregnant Women
National nutrition week is an annual event that is introduced by Food and Nutrition Board, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It is celebrated every year from 1st September to 7th September. The week is mainly focused upon the nutrition level of the common people so that it can have a good […]
Week 20 Now You Are Halfway of Your Pregnancy
Congratulations at the 20th week you are halfway through your pregnancy. At this time, you might have gained approximately 8 to 10 pounds of weight as stated by the American Association of Pregnancy. Your doctor or midwife must give you the same advice to maintain the weight by adjusting your eating habits and doing exercises. […]