You’re in the 27th week of your gestation. Welcome to the last phase of your second trimester! That means you’re in the 6th month of your pregnancy. In 3 months, your little one will be in your arm. So, gradually the end is slowly drawing close. The ultrasound scans, during this time, show that the baby […]
Pregnancy is happiness and a blessing of a unique kind. But, during this time, you must be really very careful about yourself. After all, you’re nurturing another life inside you. Have food in the right quantum. Stay active. Stop drinking alcohol and quit smoking. While alcohol passes from the mother’s bloodstream to the baby through […]
With a child in your womb, you might have to make a few significant changes in your lifestyle to feel healthy and for your child’s healthy growth. You need to get the right kind of nutrition and do some pregnancy exercises. Moreover, the best pregnancy exercises can also put your little one in the right […]
Down Syndrome disease is a genetic birth defect in a child, who is born with an extra chromosome out of the 21 chromosomes. “Trisomy” is the medical term for that extra chromosome. What Causes Down Syndrome Disease? Everything starts during your pregnancy. Although it can happen to children of young mums, however, according to CDC, […]
Oatmeal is one of the best breakfast foods to start your day healthily. During pregnancy, nausea and morning sickness can make it difficult for you to eat in the mornings. However, easy oat preparations such as overnight oats, oatmeal dosa, and oats upma ensure low-calorie and high-fibre breakfast options during pregnancy. Oats in pregnancy offer […]
Makhana, also known as fox nuts and lotus seeds, are a popular snack in India. They are rich in protein and fibre and make a great addition to a well-balanced healthy diet. Are you wondering, “Can we eat makhana during pregnancy?” Well, the answer is yes. In fact, makhana benefits in pregnancy, making it one […]
Egg freezing is also known as oocyte cryopreservation. This has gained popularity in the last 5 years. Healthcare professionals involve hormonal stimulation of the ovaries, in this process and follow it with retrieval and storage of viable eggs. This technique improves the chances of pregnancy even if the pregnancy is delayed. Once you are prepared to […]
Holi is the festival of colours, so there is no way of keeping them out of your Holi celebrations. However, choosing natural and safe colours can ensure they add only joy and no risk to your festivities. Holi is not the best festival for pregnant women, but that does not mean you must skip it […]
Exercising during pregnancy is important. Research reveals exercising during pregnancy can keep away problems such as gestational hypertension, reduce labour duration, and give you a better chance of normal delivery. In addition, exercise benefits during pregnancy include better mental health and lower incidences of post-natal depression. Pilates for pregnant women is a simple, safe, and […]
Pregnancy is a wonderful journey that a mother-to-be and the baby embark on together. During this phase, your body expands to make space for the growing baby, triggering major bodily changes and causing discomfort. As your organs get pushed by the growing uterus, you may experience rib pain during pregnancy. Many pregnant women who experience […]