Pregnancy

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 […]

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 […]

To confirm pregnancy, healthcare practitioners often check thyroid levels. The thyroid gland is located near the neck and Adam’s apple (larynx). It contains two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the metabolic process, growth, and energy of the body. The indication of normal functioning of the […]

You need to be careful about how you change your lifestyle to stay healthy during your pregnancy. The change in your lifestyle during pregnancy would include following a daily routine – doing the right kind of activity and taking food in the right quantum. While choosing a balanced diet you should keep protein, choline, vitamin […]

As you progress in the pregnancy journey, the belly grows, and with the hormonal changes, it’s normal for you to feel tired, anxious, cramped, swollen etc. It is common to experience swollen hands, legs, and other body parts, including the vagina during pregnancy. What is Vaginal Swelling During Pregnancy?  A swollen vulva is a common […]

The uterus, also known as the womb, is a unique organ shaped like an inverted pear. It is in the pelvic cavity, sitting above the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum. For women who have never given birth (nulliparous women), the average size of the uterus is approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches) in […]

The hormonal and immunological changes during pregnancy can cause your body and mind to undergo several changes—swelling, tiredness, emotional turmoil, and so on. It is also not uncommon for you to feel hot flashes, but at times, you might just have to keep the thermometer close to you. Fever is also normal during pregnancy. When […]

Your pregnancy journey is both exciting and hectic. Nurturing another life within you is not an easy task. You go through a lot. You feel puckish, itchy, tired, get stretch marks on the belly, etc. This aside, you might have to be a little more careful with teeth and gums. The gums may be a […]