Ok, it's pretty damn obvious that pregnancy brings a whole bunch of physical and emotional changes. Unfortunately, we don't all have happy and healthy pregnancy experiences. Some of us will get anxious, stressed, and have those dreaded fears and doubts during pregnancy. When you are expecting and jump on that roller coaster to parenthood, everything is new! It's perfectly normal to have fears and doubts. Most other women have gone through...
If you had a C-section to deliver your baby, then having a scar from the incision tells the story and is perfectly normal. As with any surgery, it's very important to take care of the incisions which will help to reduce or minimize the scarring. I hate to tell you, but C-section scars won't go away completely. They will usually fade with time and become a thin line. Now, depending on your skin type, they may not fade away on their own, and some...
A doula and a midwife have their own roles when providing support during pregnancy. When you are planning your baby, understanding the difference between a doula and a midwife will help you to decide which one you'll need during your pregnancy. Let's chat about it. What's a Doula? A doula is a trained companion who provides physical and emotional support before, during and postpartum. Doulas are not healthcare professionals. Therefore, they...
During pregnancy, you'll need more nutrients for the development of your baby. Calcium is one of those essential nutrients that your body needs for the development of your baby's teeth, bones, muscles, and nerves. If you're not getting sufficient calcium during pregnancy, your body steals calcium from your bones and provides it to the baby for its development. Crazy hey! So a deficiency of calcium during pregnancy will affect your bones, teeth,...
Who doesn't want a smart baby? It's almost a silly question. As a parent I want the very best for my children, I want them to be happy and healthy. But hey, being a smart little Einstein helps as well. You don't have to wait till your baby is born to develop their intelligence. In fact, brain and cognitive develpment occur during pregnancy. Developments here may help your babies long term intelligence and cognitive function.Every little thing...
Normally, your baby automatically comes in head-down position (i.e. bottom up) when you are near your due date (mostly around 36th week of your pregnancy), as to prepare itself for vaginal delivery. But in some cases, the baby is still in the bottom-down (i.e. head-up) position when you are near your due date, then it is called as BREECH PREGNANCY i.e. you have a breech baby. If your baby is in a breech position, then it gets difficult and even...
Caffeine is considered the best option to power you up throughout the day and it is consumed mostly in the form of tea or coffee. You may find it in many other energy drinks as well. Now the question is: Is it safe to consume during pregnancy ? Well, Yes, it is completely safe to have caffeine during pregnancy, but you have to count your caffeine intake i.e. it should be moderate. Because too much caffeine imposes risks during pregnancy and...
FOLIC ACID Folic acid is basically the man-made form of folate (i.e. a type of B vitamin). You can have it either through your diet or through supplements. Good nutrition is the foundation of your baby's health, so it's always recommended to have essential nutrients and vitamins during pregnancy. Folic acid is one of that essential nutrient which benefits your baby a lot. It's important to start taking folic acid supplement even when you start...
As you are super excited that you are pregnant but to share it with your boss and your team members may make you nervous if you are a working woman. You may have so many thoughts as when is the perfect timing, how to break that news, what to say, is this news going to affect my job etc. Let's discuss these points in detail: WHEN TO TELL YOUR BOSS THAT YOU'RE EXPECTING :
There is no rule as to when to disclose your pregnancy to your boss, some...
As you are near your due date, so it's very important to discuss "what kind of delivery you want?" This actually helps you and your medical team to get preparations for that special day. Well, many women prefer natural childbirth, while some get so anxious and prefer an epidurals childbirth process. Let's just discuss this in detail i.e. natural childbirth with their benefits and risks, and an epidural with their benefits and risks. Keep reading...
