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 […]
Pregnancy
Cholestasis in the Third Trimester: The Causes and Treatments
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 […]
Tips to Maintain a Healthy Vagina During Pregnancy: Dos and Don’ts
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 Behind the Bump: Demystifying Momnesia and Its Effects
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 […]
Morning Sickness Myths Debunked
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 […]
Pregnancy and Endocrine Problems: A Comprehensive Overview
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 […]
Diarrhea During Pregnancy: What are the Remedies to Treat It?
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 […]
Uterine Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Natural Remedies
Embracing motherhood is a transformative journey for you. You will be faced with a lot of discomfort. Experiencing pain or cramps – in the back, leg, etc is one of the biggest pregnancy challenges. Pelvic girdle pain can also be considered a normal part of abdominal or pelvis adjustment during pregnancy. (The pelvic girdle is […]
Doppler Ultrasound During Pregnancy: Understand the Reasons and Benefits
You may have reached the 30th week of your pregnancy, but your baby bump hardly remains visible. Being anxious about this won’t help much. It is natural that being a would-be-mum, you’d be worried about the growth of the baby you’re nurturing inside. Visiting the healthcare practitioner would be beneficial at this stage. The doctor […]
Breathing Exercises for a Post-Pregnancy Body Transformation: A Comprehensive List
Both pregnancy and postpartum are the transitional phases in both the mom-to-be and the new mom’s life. In the nine months of the pregnancy journey, you’ll see yourself changing like anything, whether in the body or mind. You’ll swell, put on weight, and feel itchy, and anxious because you’re developing another life inside you. Intake […]