While in the mother’s womb, the baby needs plenty of calcium to develop its bone skeleton which it takes from the mother. Therefore, the mother needs to get adequate calcium to avoid developing calcium deficiency in her body. The need for calcium increases during the third trimester and a deficiency then can weaken her bones. […]
Pregnancy
Beware of These Chronic Diseases During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is surely the best emotion in a woman’s life, but it comes with it own set of challenges like morning sickness, cramps and pains. But, that’s not all! Pregnancy also comes with a few medical conditions, which might unnecessarily complicate the pregnancy. Let’s take a look at those medical conditions: Diabetes During Pregnancy Diabetes […]
Should You Eat Organic Foods During Pregnancy?
Look around, and you’ll see advertisements for organic products everywhere. It’s the new rage, and everyone is talking about it. From organic fruits to organic chicken, you’ll find it all and oh boy, is it expensive. However, the important question is why are so many pregnant women ditching conventional foods and opting for organic ones? […]
What is HLA Typing? Why is Important Before Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation?
Earlier umbilical cord along with the cord blood used to be considered as a medical waste. But, since cord blood has been known to be rich with Haematopoietic stem cells, cord blood stem cell transplantation has come up as an effective treatment procedure with life-saving benefits. However, the effectiveness can truly be felt when the […]
Breastfeeding is Good Both For You and Your Baby – Know How?
Embracing motherhood, after passing through a long journey of nine-months, is not easy. And we understand that, becoming a mother involves a lot of pain, compromises and sacrifices. But, with your mewling little one in your arms, you feel like you’ve been rewarded after winning the huge pregnancy challenge. Well! Now that you are a […]
The Secret to Looking Younger – Stem Cells?
Coronavirus in Babies: Here’s What You Need to Know
Parents worry – it’s just part of the job. Whether you’re a first-time parent, one with adult children, or even one with grandchildren, you’re constantly worrying. So, it is only natural that the coronavirus pandemic has added one more fear to your list – could it affect your little one? While research about the impact […]
What Are The Phases Of Morning Sickness?
Pregnancy is an emotional roller-coaster ride for any woman. Even physically, it pushes you to your limits. During this period, the body is going through many changes, making every day an uphill struggle. One such challenge is coping with morning sickness. It is by far one of the most unpleasant experiences one can endure. What […]
Why Is Ginger Considered a New-mom’s Best Friend?
Ginger, with its medicinal properties, is known to aid indigestion and saliva flow, therefore keeping the morning sickness and vomiting absolutely under control, during the first trimester of a pregnant mother. But, once the baby pops out, and a new mom undergoes several changes – both physically and emotionally, she very often wants to know, […]
How Does Your Body Change After A Miscarriage?
Has it been a few months that you have pulled yourself up from the grief of miscarrying your first unborn? We know that, now there’s a feeling of numbness and shock in you. After all, you didn’t want to lose your baby. Well! We sincerely empathise with your grief. But, talking about miscarriage, let us […]