Red blood cells carry oxygen. Oxygen is food for the body’s proper functioning. Healthy red blood cells mean a healthy body. Haemoglobin is a protein molecule in the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. What happens if the body doesn’t produce enough healthy red blood cells? The individual may be anaemic. […]
Your body, during pregnancy, is more susceptible to infectious disease threats. The placental immune response impacts the outcome of it. Due to this, you’ll not just undergo various hormonal, physical, and emotional upheavals, but your body will be open to some of the most common prenatal infections – Zika virus, vaginal yeast infection, bacterial, and […]
What causes muscle cramps during pregnancy? Hormones, of course. Simultaneously, it occurs during pregnancy due to uterine growth. The uterus expands to accommodate the baby inside you. As a result, you’ll feel the pressure and ache on the ligaments, and joints. The veins supply blood to the uterus, thus making it feel heavy, and cramped […]
A woman’s peak reproductive age is between the late teens and late 20s. Mostly, by the age of 30, fertility tends to decline. But, many of you wait until later in life – maybe after making a place in your career creating financial stability, or expecting better health behaviour in pregnancy – to plan pregnancy. […]
Repeated bathroom tips in the early and 3rd trimesters may irritate you. Unfortunately, this is an unavoidable symptom. This symptom is also known as urine leakage or urinary incontinence. There are hormonal changes when you’re dealing with leaking of urine during pregnancy. Urinary inconsistency occurs because the baby is growing and occupying much space in […]
As new parents, it’s natural to feel concerned when you notice odd or shaky movements in your newborn – whether it is a quivering chin, trembling hands, jittery motion or jerky arms and leg gestures. These movements are commonly known as newborn shaking, tremors or shivering. While most of these movements Understanding these movements is […]
Maternal health plays a crucial role from conception to childbirth. Routine pregnancy health checks (pregnancy care) are essential from the first to the last trimester. For instance, conditions such as preeclampsia, anaemia, poor nutrition, stress, anxiety and depression may arise during pregnancy. These conditions can give rise to cognitive, emotional and physical disorders in the […]
To confirm pregnancy, healthcare practitioners often check thyroid levels. The thyroid gland is located near the neck and Adam’s apple (larynx). It contains two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the metabolic process, growth, and energy of the body. The indication of normal functioning of the […]
As new parents, it’s heartwarming to watch your little one sleeping. At the same time, you might feel worried when your baby whines, whistles or wheezes. During these moments, you might wonder whether your newborn’s breathing pattern is normal. It is important to remember that your baby’s lungs and nose are still in the developing […]
You need to be careful about how you change your lifestyle to stay healthy during your pregnancy. The change in your lifestyle during pregnancy would include following a daily routine – doing the right kind of activity and taking food in the right quantum. While choosing a balanced diet you should keep protein, choline, vitamin […]