The average weight of full-term babies (41 weeks) is about 7 lbs (3.2 kg). However, some babies are born with certain birthing complications. For instance, some may be larger than the average size, and some, low birth weight babies. What is Low Birth Weight? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), if your baby is […]
We know that holding a mewling little one in your arms, after passing through the nine-month-long and challenging pregnancy journey, hasn’t been easy. Your infant is your reward for your pains, compromises, and sacrifices. Now that you’re a new mom, with the mewling little one in your arms, we know that your little one’s health […]
The first sign of pregnancy is when you miss your periods. Having said that, it is indeed a fact that, during your pregnancy, you can’t be down with your periods. However, there are some of you who often ask this question – pregnant during periods is that possible? Understand Your Ovulation Period or Menstrual Cycle […]
Your pregnancy is good news for you, your family, and everyone at your workplace. However, since you’re a working mum-to-be, you might have to take maternity leave from your organisation until you deliver your baby. Initially, you may feel like it’s a long gap since your office, but all you need to realise is that […]
Breastfeeding is a special moment both for you and the little one in your arms. It is through breastfeeding that you develop an intimate connection between you and your baby. Sometimes, a new mom including you would also want to strike a balance between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Well! While making your above-mentioned dream a reality […]
Bearing your baby in your womb is not easy. You need to be a little careful about what to eat, and what physical activity you perform throughout the day. You may be sitting, standing, sleeping, walking during pregnancy, or climbing the stairs. Many of you, out of all the things you’ve been doing, while you’re expecting, […]
You might have to undergo several changes like morning sickness, fatigue, skin changes, etc. during pregnancy. Varicose veins during pregnancy are just one of them. However, this is not a condition to feel worried about. What are Varicose Veins In Pregnancy? Varicose and spider veins are blue, red, or skin–coloured twisted veins. They form a […]
Your baby’s sensory development inside you is no doubt complex, however based on in-utero stimuli, the senses like touch, sound, taste, etc. do begin to develop. Your baby’s eyesight development during your pregnancy is one of the most important parts of sensory development. When Does Babies’ Eyesight Development Occur In The Womb? Eye develops in […]
Pregnancy is a whole lot of mood swings. Pregnancy is feeling hungry, gassy, sleep-deprived, gaining weight, and so on. Pregnancy does not mean, that someone – be it your friend or relative can pass some unwanted comments or ask you unnecessary questions. Such comments or questions might leave you feeling rather embarrassed. You might even […]
During pregnancy it’s natural that you will be undergoing several physical and emotional changes. Moreover, you might experience strange cravings towards certain food and sometimes aversion towards certain food. This aside, you get lots of confusing suggestions regarding what to eat and what not to eat while you’re expecting a baby. Find out whether you […]