Weight gain and pregnancy are closely linked. A healthy weight gain during pregnancy positively impacts you and your baby's long-term health. However, gaining excess weight can cause pregnancy complications, including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and cesarean delivery. Similarly, losing weight...Continue reading →
Traveling for holidays or work is quite common. However, if you are pregnant and plan to travel, you must be extra careful. According to research, pregnant women have a higher risk of developing blood clots, known as deep vein thrombosis...Continue reading →
Pregnancy care is essential for ensuring the health and well-being of the expectant mother and the developing baby. And you know your life will involve big changes if you are trying to conceive or are pregnant already. Winter is a season that requires you to have special caution if you are pregnant, as this season means navigating ice...Continue reading →
Getting a good night's sleep is important, especially during pregnancy, but we understand it can be challenging for many moms-to-be. Research from the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) and the National Sleep Foundation has shown that getting restful sleep can have a significant impact on pregnant women and their developing babies....Continue reading →
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with joy and anticipation. However, it is not without its challenges. One common discomfort that many expecting mothers experience is breast tenderness, which occurs in 76.2% of pregnant women according to research. Breast tenderness is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms that may occur...Continue reading →
Pregnancy means a lot of rapid changes in a woman's body to help prepare herself for nurturing a new life. One of its challenges is chloasma, which is also known as melasma or pregnancy mask. Chloasma is a common condition of skin discoloration during pregnancy. While this condition is not risky, it can cause distress and...Continue reading →
The pineal gland in the brain produces a hormone called melatonin that plays a vital role in regulating circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock), such as the neuroendocrine rhythms, sleep-wake cycles, or body temperature cycles. This hormone’s production is blocked during exposure to light at night time, and consequently,...Continue reading →
Cholestasis of pregnancy, or intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, is a liver disorder that stops or slows the flow of bile from the liver, causing intense itching, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), and an increased risk of stillbirth. According to research, it occurs in 1-2 women per 1,000 pregnant women in the United...Continue reading →
Making sure you know which medicines to avoid when pregnant is vital for safeguarding the health of both mother and the children, minimizing the potential risks, and promoting a healthy outcome.
Making sure you know which medicines to avoid when pregnant is vital for safeguarding the health of both mother and the children,...Continue reading →
During pregnancy, it is crucial to maintain a healthy and balanced diet to support the growth and development of the fetus. Indian gooseberry, also known as Amla, is a superfood used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. This nutrient-dense fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, and other essential...Continue reading →