Essential oils are often used in aromatherapy, a form of alternative medicine that employs plant extracts to support health and well-being. For thousands of years, many people from various countries have understood the natural goodness of these essential oils and used them as methods of holistic treatment for many ailments. In fact, there is a […]
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful feelings in this whole world. You, like the other mums-to-be, feel an umbilical cord connection with the life growing inside you. In fact, you are extremely excited and about welcoming your baby, into your life. Nevertheless, pregnancy comes with its own set of challenges. And, you might experience […]
Christmas is that time of the year when you and the ones you love are close to each other, spreading happiness, love and magic in the air. However, this Christmas is very special for you. Amidst all your loved ones, this Christmas, you have your wife who’s expecting your baby. She has already surprised you […]
During these nine-months’ long journey, while you were waiting to hold your little one in your arms, it was not unnatural for you to gain some weight and look fat. Mostly through the calorie-intake from your food. However, once your baby has popped out, and you’ve have started breastfeeding, you might think that you’ll lose […]
Warm water has a soothing effect on you, especially at the end of the day. Isn’t it? But you might want to know if it is safe to have a warm water bath during pregnancy? Also drinking warm water boosts your energy level and helps in your digestion and weight loss. But is it safe […]
Earlier you used to be extremely conscious about your health and appearance… Eating healthy, exercising daily, and trying to fit into the clothes that you liked. Now that you’re pregnant, it’s obvious that your body will undergo several changes. With your baby bump growing you may find yourself struggling to figure out what will fit […]
Once you’ve delivered your baby, the phlebotomist cuts and clamps the umbilical cord (along with the umbilical cord blood) to separate you from the baby, and the blood gets collected for umbilical cord blood banking. However, at the same time, the healthcare practitioner will advise you to be very vigilant with your baby’s belly button. […]
Learning about the self-repairing power of cord blood stem cells, there are many expecting parents who decide upon umbilical cord blood banking and bear the cost for it. After all, thinking about the health and safety of the baby, before his or her arrival is the responsibility of an expecting parent. And undoubtedly, they choose […]
The gift of pregnancy is the most beautiful gift in a woman’s life. However, the reasons for not being able to conceive at the right time can be many – lifestyle choices, genetic or medical. But if you have been only blaming yourself for not being able to become pregnant, remember enjoying parenthood is teamwork. […]
When a baby is born before the 37 weeks of pregnancy, it is a premature birth. Such mothers might go into labor early and the causes of premature birth manifold: placental abruption, thinning and dilating of cervix, fluctuations in the hormones and infection causing bacteria and virus, during pregnancy. Inspite of these problems, the baby […]