Stem cells form the basis of the body. For instance, if you have an injury, or there is a bruise or cut in your body, or maybe you’re ageing, and some of your body’s functions may be a little impaired, these stem cells in your body have the natural ability and potential to form specialised […]
The baby inside you develops through various stages of your pregnancy until the little one reaches the final stage, and it’s time for the child to see the world. Along with your baby, your pregnancy also progresses. At the same time, your pregnancy takes a toll on your whole body as well as your mind, […]
During the nine months of your pregnancy, your entire body and mind worked very hard to nurture another life inside you to give birth at the end of your pregnancy. During childbirth, going through tremendous pain and feeling very tired both in your body as well as your mind is common. Health conditions like diabetes, […]
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 […]