Coconut water not only just tastes good but has a lot of benefits. It has cooling and energizing properties which help in refreshment. It is one of the best natural drink to beat the summer heat. Coconut water is rich in nutrients like electrolytes, magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamin C. During pregnancy, coconut water is very good for you and your baby's health. Let's discuss some of the benefits of coconut water during pregnancy which...
The moment you get pregnant, you start getting a lot of suggestions/advices from here and there i.e. to do this or do that. But sometimes, that actually gets confusing that what should be believed or what should not. In this article, we'll talk about some of the most common pregnancy myths and the facts behind them, which are as follows: MYTH 1 : A PREGNANT WOMAN SHOULD EAT FOR TWO
FACT : Yes, this is true that during pregnancy you need extra...
Pregnancy not only changes your breast and belly, but it also changes your skin in many different ways. If you feel changes in your skin during pregnancy, that's normal. Because the change in the hormone levels when you are expecting is the main cause of change in your skin. Not everyone feels the change in their skin the same way, some feel less outbreaks while other's acne get worse. It always varies from woman to woman and from pregnancy to...
MELASMA:
The appearance of brown, tan or dark spots on the face is called as melasma or hyperpigmentation. In general if you experience melasma during pregnancy then it is also called as the "mask of pregnancy" or chloasma. This skin discoloration mainly occurs around upper cheeks, nose and forehead. During pregnancy, the sudden rise in the hormones can cause melasma. Around 50-70% of women may experience melasma during pregnancy, mostly in the...
When you are expecting, always check out your diet plan. Make sure you have a well-balanced diet with lots of fruits and veggies to stay healthy during pregnancy. In this article we will talk about benefits of adding fruits in your diet and list of fruits that are extremely beneficial for you during pregnancy. Fruits are rich in essential nutrients and vitamins, which are very good for your baby's development. Let's check out the BENEFITS OF...
Most of the expecting women are tired and impatient near their due date to meet their baby. They eagerly try to induce labor naturally which should not have any side effect like by doing exercise, having sex, having spicy food, etc. But there is no solid proof of their efficiency. Some say that they are effective while others say that they are not. It may also vary from person to person. So always CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING any of these...
Covid-19 (coronavirus) is an infectious disease which affects different people in different manners like some have no symptoms, some have mild symptoms and some have severe symptoms. In this pandemic, everyone needs to be careful especially aged people and expecting moms. During pregnancy, your body goes through a lot of changes which also affect your immune system and make it weak. This is the reason you need to be a little more careful as...
The tightening and loosening of the uterus muscles are called as contractions. You may feel contractions several times in the third trimester as your uterus prepares itself for delivery i.e. it's not always labor. In some cases, contractions indicate labor while in other cases, it may be due to some other reasons. Let's discuss in detail the different causes of contractions in third trimester which are as follows: EXERTION: Generally it's...
In normal pregnancy, your body produces oxytocin hormone which helps to initiate contractions, thinning of the cervix and preparing your body for childbirth. But in some cases due to medical reasons inducing artificial labor is needed for childbirth, called as LABOR INDUCTION. Your doctor will consider various factors like the health of your baby inside the womb, the position of your baby in the uterus, and the situation of your cervix before...
Working while pregnant is very challenging especially because of pregnancy symptoms, fatigue, and discomfort. But many women continue their job even though it's not easy. Some women work till last month of their pregnancy, while some work even till their due date, it all depends upon your health and the way you manage your work and your health during pregnancy. If you want to continue your job or work during pregnancy, you have to be extra...
