Pregnancy

The practice of co-sleeping may be controversial in several parts of the world, but co-sleeping existed as a common norm in several cultures prior to the late 1700s. Some Indian parents still don’t purchase a crib or cradle after they have their baby. They, rather prefer to have their baby curled up next to them […]

During pregnancy, your body undergoes a lot of immunological changes that leave you and the baby in your womb susceptible to certain infectious diseases1. These infections are responsible for morbidity and mortality in mothers, neonatal and even infants. Since the immune systems of neonatal and preemies are not fully developed, they are at a greater […]

Some poets have taken the poetic liberty to phrase the umbilical cord as “the string of life”. We don’t deny that either. That’s because, during pregnancy, it is this cord that connects the mother to the baby physically and emotionally. And undeniably, this is the route to love and nurture, while the baby is still […]

6 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy Age, weight and medical conditions such as diabetes, thyroid or hypertension are some of the leading causes of miscarriage. Although these are not in your hands, but now that you are pregnant again after a miscarriage, these simple steps will surely help you to have a healthy pregnancy. Limit […]

We understand that, during the nine months of your pregnancy journey you had to adapt to significant lifestyle changes. One of them was to follow a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet. You are naïve if you think that once your baby pops out, everything will go back to the way it was. You might think […]

Right from the start of pregnancy, your gynecologist will recommend several blood tests with the objective of ascertaining you and your fetus’s health. The tests are a vital part of your pregnancy journey, as it allows your doctor to come up with a personalized pregnancy care plan.  Also, problems or complications can be diagnosed early […]

When it comes to giving birth, everyone has a different experience. Some will tell stories of quick and easy deliveries, while others can be long and complicated. Although there’s always a common thread of an intense amount of pain and uncontrollable happiness, there are some parts of childbirth that you don’t hear about too often. […]

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the air due to the current pandemic. Medical researchers are working against the clock to fight the virus and everyone around the world is waiting in anticipation for a vaccine. However, if you’re pregnant, there’s no waiting in your life. Your baby is growing, your body is changing, and […]