The placenta during pregnancy is the most essential organ for foetal development. It provides all-essential nutrients and oxygen to the baby in the womb to help them grow. It also removes waste products to create a safe environment for the baby inside the womb. Did you know that the placenta undergoes several complications like placenta […]
Undoubtedly, breastfeeding starts your bonding with your baby. Furthermore, your baby will require all the nutrients from breastmilk during the infancy stage. As far as the composition of human milk goes, your baby might get 4% lipid, 7% carbohydrate as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, etc., from the breastmilk. Among all these nutrients, […]
Your pregnancy requirements would be slightly different from the other expectant moms. You may have a balanced diet, stay hydrated, and be active to meet your needs. Who knows getting a massage during pregnancy may be relieving for you– both physically and mentally. Now, all that you need to do is consult your healthcare provider […]
Seeing your mom and grandmom fasting on several occasions, you must have also developed the habit of fasting as a part of your occasional routine. But you followed this routine at a time when you were not pregnant. Now that you are an expectant mom, you might want to know whether fasting is safe during […]
During the stage of infancy, your little one is most likely to catch various types of diseases as well as infections. You will notice your child will fall sick more often. It could be anything from a stomach ache to his or her sniffling from cold. Basically, at this stage, your sweet little munchkin’s body […]
Hey moms-to-be! Congratulations! You have finally reached the last leg of your pregnancy – the third trimester. By this time, you are both physically and emotionally stressed out. At the same time, you are extremely excited about your baby’s arrival. But, are you ready with the checklist both for you and your baby? If you […]
Fibroids, also known as myomas, leiomyomas, or fibromas, are non-cancerous growths that may occur within the uterine muscle tissue, in the inner lining of the uterus, or on the outside of the uterus. About 40% to 80% of you during your childbearing years have the symptoms of fibroids in pregnancy, which may grow in a […]
Tender breasts, feeling of tiredness, and missed periods are some of the common pregnancy symptoms. But did you also know about excessive saliva in pregnancy? When Does Excessive Saliva Start and End? Increased pregnancy saliva is also known as ptyalism gravidarum or hypersalivation or sialorrhea. This is a rarely talked about odd pregnancy symptom. It […]
Newborns happen to cry a lot. This is the only mode of communication for them to express their discomfort – whether sleepy, tired, or hungry. Your baby’s crying may not mean he or she’s unhealthy. However, if your baby is crying intensely and for a long period of time, he or she may be colic. […]
In your womb, your baby gets his or her all-essential nutrients and oxygen from the placenta and the umbilical cord. However, the amniotic sac and fluid can keep your baby cushioned and absolutely safe. Do You Know What Else the Amniotic Fluid Does During Pregnancy? Your little one in the womb grows in the amniotic […]