Various mothers experience pregnancies differently. While some give birth vaginally only after the 40th week of pregnancy or full-term pregnancy, others may face premature labour or emergencies, like their water might be broken before the contractions start. When an expectant woman’s water breaks before the 37th week of pregnancy, and labour doesn’t start immediately after, […]
A preterm or premature baby is born before the 37th or 40th week of gestation. Premature infants are usually very tiny and have lower total blood volumes. However, preterm delivery stem cell collection is still highly viable in such cases. Clinical evidence suggests that while preterm babies are born with underdeveloped organs and depend on […]
The food that a woman consumes during the entire period of her pregnancy, and especially during the third trimester, builds the foundation for her baby’s healthy future. The endless flavours of Indian cuisine offer adequate nutrition. A well-balanced third-trimester diet plan should contain macronutrients, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. […]
Carefully plucked from the crocus sativus or saffron crocus flower, saffron or kesar is among the most exotic spices in India. These floral stigmas are known for their culinary uses. According to the traditional system of medicine in India, saffron is used to treat various health issues. This article provides a formal analysis of the […]
Tension peaks as an expectant mother starts experiencing harrowing Braxton Hicks contractions, and increased pelvic pressure at the end of the third trimester or in the 37 to 40 weeks period. It is usual for the would-be parents to be anxious when travelling to the hospital for delivery. Having the hospital bag ready in advance […]
While pregnancy is wonderful, the final few weeks can be taxing on both the body and mind. Many pregnant women feel exhausted throughout the third trimester. Even after a full night’s sleep, you may feel as though your energy has not returned. As the body prepares for childbirth, new challenges emerge. Third-trimester fatigue is common […]
Pregnancy changes a lot about your body, especially in the last few months. You might notice a lot of new feelings as your body gets ready for childbirth. Many moms-to-be worry about numb legs in the third trimester. You might feel a slight tingling, short-term numbness, or a “pins and needles” feeling that moves through […]
Pregnancy fuels hormonal shifts in a woman’s body. Each stage of the pregnancy has its unique physical and emotional challenges. But what remains constant all through is stress and anxiety about childbirth. It is, however, deemed normal to feel overwhelmed over labour, delivery, and/or the responsibility of motherhood. That said, excess stress can easily have […]
Maintaining oral health is a relatively simple process and is often taken lightly; it is, however, paradoxical that compromised oral health can affect a woman’s reproductive health, impact male fertility, and even affect the health of the pregnancy. Oral hygiene focuses on keeping all parts of the mouth like, the teeth, tongue, and gums, clean. […]
A mother’s voice is the auditory connection between the womb and the world. The foetus develops auditory pathways during the early part of the second trimester, and the baby begins to hear sounds by the twenty-fourth week. The womb now becomes a medley of rhythmic internal sounds, with the mother’s voice being the primary sensory […]