Amidst all the vital nutrients during pregnancy, getting iodine in adequate amounts from your food is essential. Why? What is the importance of iodine in pregnancy? Iodine helps in the production of maternal thyroid hormones. The thyroid hormones regulate body temperature. It keeps the body energised. It helps in controlling the heart rate and body […]
The day your baby smiled their sweet, innocent, gummy smile. What a perfect moment for you! A smile like that made you fall head over heels. You’ll soon find yourself chasing your little cutie amid all the other developmental infant activities. After all, they are ready to take the big plunge – start walking. According to […]
Iron, protein, folic acid, choline, and iodine are essential nutrients during pregnancy. Making healthy food choices will make your pregnancy healthy and benefit your baby. During pregnancy, you need all the vital proteins, vitamins, calcium, etc. Consuming milk means consuming sufficient amounts of calcium. consuming milk during pregnancy also has other benefits. Here are some […]
With your infant in your arms, feeding your little one can be a challenge. Your first feeding session begins as soon as you become a new mother. From the golden hour to the 12 months of your baby’s life, nutritional needs change gradually. This 1 year may not be all that hunky dory, but it’s […]
Nausea, swelling, tiredness, depression, and anxiety in pregnancy are undeniable. But, OMG! You scratch your hand! You rub your feet. Eew! Now scratch all over the body. Such symptoms are the symptoms of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (cholestasis during pregnancy), a rare challenge that occurs later in pregnancy. Intrahepatic Cholestasis in Pregnancy???!!! The liver produces […]
As your body’s most creative and powerful part, the vagina is a part of the reproductive tract. Menstruation results in the uterine lining being shed in the vagina. Sexual penetration occurs here. During delivery, the baby slides down the vagina. Vaginal trauma or problems can occur as a result of unprotected sex, medication, pelvic injuries, […]
The brain bonds emotionally with the baby inside you while you are pregnant. Your developing baby’s health is undoubtedly a concern for you. Also, you are excited that you will have a cute, cuddly baby very soon. Do you recall recently forgetting your partner’s birthday, or putting the door keys in an unexpected place and […]
As you embark on your motherhood journey, you’re already experiencing changes, such as tender breasts and frequent bathroom trips. Although there’s nothing of these that you can’t handle, until you wake up and start feeling dizzy, queasy, and start vomiting. Such a condition is known as morning sickness. A pregnant woman suffering from morning sickness […]
Our bodies have endocrine glands. These are hormone glands. Hormones in the bloodstream influence cells, organs, and functions. Our bodies communicate through hormones. In addition to carrying messages between body parts, they help the body grow. Furthermore, it controls the mood and helps with metabolism and reproduction. Is There a Need for an Endocrinology or […]
Most of the challenges during pregnancy are due to hormonal fluctuations and the baby’s development inside your womb. Thanks to the soaring hormones and the growing weight of the baby inside you feel nauseous, swollen, tired, etc. You may also develop other conditions related to your pregnancy. Above all, being less active, and getting the […]