Pregnant women require more nutrients than they normally consume. Milk is a food recommended especially for an expecting mother. It contains calcium, Vitamin D, riboflavin and energy. Not drinking milk stunts the growth of the baby and lowers his birth weight, according to medical research. Some women avoid drinking milk assuming that it will lower…
During the period of pregnancy lots of hormonal changes take place in the body of a woman. This is a natural phenomenon and the object is to provide maximum nourishment to the growing foetus. In certain cases some women report that their hair has grown thicker and more lustrous during pregnancy. This is because of…
During pregnancy many hormonal changes take place in the body of a pregnant woman. Some of these changes show on the skin as well. An increased level of progesterone and oestrogen make the skin either oilier or drier than usual. As a result pregnant women can suffer from dry skin, acne or rashes, which cause…
Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation when the whole family eagerly awaits the arrival of a little member of the family. Certain precautions need to be taken so that the pregnancy develops smoothly and a healthy baby is born. There are many things not to do during pregnancy as follows. Quit smoking as…
There were times when it was thought that a pregnant mother has to feed her child from what she eats and needs to eat for two people. The foetus is too small in the first few months to warrant such a huge intake of food. It is necessary that the mother eats nourishing food so…
During pregnancy a woman has to be cautious of the ill effects of certain chemicals which come in contact with her skin. The skin absorbs the chemicals and through blood vessels these enter the blood circulation system and reach the foetus. They can harm your unborn child in a number of ways. The problem arises…
When a woman gets pregnant, she dreams of a healthy smiling baby. There may be many pitfalls in the way, one of them being ectopic pregnancy. Although it occurs in only about one percent of all pregnancies, one must be aware of the symptoms and seek immediate medical aid. Sometimes the woman is not even…
During pregnancy lots of hormonal changes take place in the body of a woman. In addition to hormonal changes, the body has to undergo a lot of stress and strains. They are different at different stages of pregnancy. This stress in life does not end with the birth of the child but the post birth…
After a long wait of forty one weeks when the time of arrival of the baby comes the labour pains should start. After going through labour the baby is born. Sometimes it happens that the due date has passed and the labor pain have not started. In this case you need to discuss with your…
Pregnancy is a time of rejoicing. Immediately after confirmation of pregnancy the parents start making plans about the new guest. It is a fact that a new life has taken birth in you and you need to be very careful and do everything possible to ensure safe pregnancy and delivery of a healthy child. Unfortunately…
During pregnancy many changes take place in your body. Many processes like menstruation, which occur every month, stop. After child birth slowly your body returns to normal. Your hormonal level comes back to what it was prior to pregnancy. You may want to know when menstruation will commence after child birth. The menstrual cycle occurs…
Everyone wishes to have a normal pregnancy and deliver a healthy child. This is a period of joy for the whole family. Pregnancy does carry with it certain discomforts and the woman has to bear them. However there are certain symptoms, which need to be attended immediately and should not be ignored at any cost….