Tag: Pregnancy

Every pregnant woman is well-informed about the significance of healthy eating during pregnancy. Most expectant moms have a list of nutritious foods they should...

Knee clicking happens when gas bubbles in the joints pop. This isn’t a major concern, but sometimes, it might be from overuse and tissue buildup. Runner’s knee may shift the kneecap out of place and cause clicking, while arthritis roughens up the joints and leads to friction. If you tear the meniscus, the cartilage might move into the joint. Injuring the ACL will also cause a pop. For strong knees, work the quads, hamstrings, and IT band in the knee.

Pregnancy comes with obvious and not-so-obvious signs. Some women experience an increased vaginal discharge and body temperature which are usually harmless. Headaches, cramps, and dizziness are other symptoms. Some women may be prone to coughs and cold because of a reduced immunity. Frequent urination, spotting, moodiness, and changes in taste are a few other unusual signs of pregnancy.

Stretch marks are one among the various changes your body undergoes during pregnancy. Around 43-88% chances of developing stretch marks during pregnancy.Oakley, Amanda, Steve Bhimji,...

Bartender mom JJ Rushton spent over a month in labor says that it crushed her baby's skull and left his head looking like a...

The birth of a baby is indeed one of the greatest moments in anyone’s life. After nine months of wait, the baby arrives to make...

There’s no better way to prevent sexually transmitted infections than wearing a condom. But, if wearing one is causing itchy, dry, and burning skin with rashes down there, it’s probably because you’re allergic to latex condoms. Repeated exposure to latex condoms when you’re allergic may even lead to an anaphylactic shock. In such a situation, seek immediate medical help. Switching to condoms made of polyurethane or natural membranes can prevent future allergic reactions.

Getting food poisoning while pregnant can be really scary. It can be especially harmful to the unborn baby, so it's important to seek medical help. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, and chills. You may be given pregnancy-safe antibiotics, but be sure to stay hydrated. To prevent future outbreaks, avoid eating uncooked, raw meat like sushi. Always wash your hands, store food properly, and stay clean.

Unexplained vaginal pressure, swollen feet, a persistent backache, morning sickness, excess vaginal discharge, and hemorrhoids are some of the many symptoms that crop up in pregnancy. Most of these conditions are harmless and tend to get resolved on their own as time goes by. However, vomiting to the point of dehydration, bleeding from the vagina, a high blood pressure, and vaginal infections must be addressed by your doctor in a timely manner.

A mother envisages her labor to be over in a series of quick pushes and ending with her newborn crying and wriggling in her arms....

There is a lot of hemming and hawing over the right time to make babies. However, the statistics reveal that the number of women...

Folic acid is a critical B vitamin for your body when you’re planning a pregnancy. It significantly lowers risk of major neural tube birth defects in the baby including spina bifida, anencephaly, and encephalocele and can ward off folate deficiency anemia in the expectant mum, too. Just be sure to get the right dosage – too much can be equally bad. If you have a family history of neural tube defects, are diabetic, or have epilepsy, however, you may need higher folate intake. For everyone else, a 0.4mg intake will suffice.

Morning sickness is a routine and normal part of most pregnancies. It can be caused by hormonal changes and changes to sensory systems. Morning sickness may help protect the mother and baby by causing aversions to foods like meat, poultry, and eggs which can carry harmful illnesses and substances. To avoid nausea, snack on bland foods, sniff lemon and ginger to relieve nausea. Remember to drink fluids to prevent dehydration from vomiting

Breastfeeding is indeed a challenge for new moms. It becomes all the more difficult if your baby has a health problem. Even if he/she...

The process of labor and birth don't always progress as anticipated. Under certain circumstances, your baby needs some external assistance to help them with the birth....