All Entries in the "Pregnancy" Category
Tips for Second Trimester of Pregnancy
The second trimester is the most relaxing time during pregnancy for most of the women. Morning sickness can still be observed in some cases but in most of the cases the problems disappear by the end of the first trimester.
Here are some tips you can follow during your second trimester to make it more enjoyable:
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Solutions to most common Pregnancy Problems
Pregnancy is a very important and wonderful phase in a women’s life but with pregnancy also comes the discomforts. Let us see some common problems and their solutions
Headache
Headaches generally occur due the hormonal changes occurring in the body in the initial phase of pregnancy. These changes put a lot of pressures on the blood vessels [...]
Tips for Third Trimester of pregnancy
Third trimester is the most difficult and most crucial of all. Discomfort may be felt as
you continue to gain weight and your false labor contractions continue.
As your fetus grows, heat will be radiated and thus your body temperature will increase. You may feel uncomfortable and you may also perspire more, especially at night. Dress [...]
Tips for First Trimester of Pregnancy
The first trimester is made up of the first 12 weeks after fertilization. Your body will undergo many changes. You will feel uncomfortable a lot of times but you must know that this discomfort will go away with the progress of your pregnancy.
Here are some tips to help you cope up with these changes:
Wear a [...]
Twins and Multiples
Gone are the days when a woman used to know that she is having multiples right at the time of labor. Today, a pregnant woman comes to know whether she is having multiples or not during the first trimester itself. Ultrasound is a foolproof device that helps in finding that out.
If you are larger than [...]
Uterine Rupture
A uterine rupture is a situation when a tear develops in the walls of the uterus of the mother. There are more chances of this happening at the site of a previous C-section. If the rupture is complete, the tear goes through all the layers of the uterine walls. This condition can be fatal for [...]
Ways to Boost Breathing In Pregnancy
During the third trimester breathlessness increases as the ability of lungs to expand with each breath is limited by the uterus. To make sure that you and your baby can get enough oxygen you should follow some simple guidelines. Listed below are some ways to increase the efficiency of the respiratory system to cope with [...]
What should you ask the Doctor during your Prenatal Visits?
During Pregnancy you have to visit the doctor quite frequently and it is very necessary that you build a good rapport with your ob-gyn.
Choose the Right Doctor
To get a good medical assistance you need to have a good relationship with your doctor. There should not just be professional terms with your ob-gyn but you should [...]
When Should You Really Call a Doctor during Pregnancy?
Each and every day of pregnancy should be carefully monitored and one should not ignore any suspicious symptom during a pregnancy. Below are a few symptoms which you should take seriously and get in touch with you healthcare provider in case you have one.
Intense Vomiting
One of the common symptoms during pregnancy is morning sickness and [...]
Ninth Month of Pregnancy
This is the last stage of pregnancy. The most awaited day of child birth arrives in this month.
The baby is now ready to be born. The lungs are fully developed this month. A substance known as surfactant is released, when they develop. This helps the baby in breathing at the time of its birth. It [...]
What are Placental Abruptions?
With the joys of pregnancy also come a lot of fears of complications and uncertainty. There are many problems that might develop in women during the process of pregnancy. One such critical problem which some women face is Placental abruptions. Let us try to explore in details of what is this problem, its symptoms and [...]
Swimming: An Easy Exercising Alternative during Pregnancy
Swimming is one of the safest exercises that can be practiced by pregnant women. It is a great exercise and uses both arms and legs. It provides good cardiovascular results and allows expectant moms to experience some weightlessness at a time when they are gaining ‘legal’ weight. Also, it has minimal risk of injury.
Some of [...]
Prenatal Visits: What to Expect?
You will require a lot of visits to your doctor to ensure the good health of both your baby and you. So, it is very important to choose a doctor whom you can trust. You need to visit your practitioner every four weeks in the first and second trimester, every two weeks until 36 weeks [...]
Pregnancy Tip: Keep Walking, Keep Healthy
Walking is considered a very good exercise for pregnant women. It is the best cardiovascular exercise that can help you keep your knees and ankles from jarring. It can be continued throughout the nine-month period because it involves minimal risk factor and is the best option for someone who hasn’t been very active for quite [...]
Ovulation and symptoms that indicate fertility
Ovulation is the process in which female body releases mature ovum, or egg, from the ovary. Your pregnancy depends on the fertilization and implantation of this egg. If you are thinking of getting pregnant, you need to know the details of Ovulation and Fertility. Generally, your fertile period begins one day before you ovulate. You [...]
Sixth Month of Pregnancy
Sixth month is like a turning point for most of the women. It is a time when the mother enjoys the growing belly and feels the baby moving inside the womb.
Changes Observed:
The movement of the fetus increases. Due to small size the baby if free to move and change positions in the fluid.
The baby breathes [...]
Strength Training for Pregnant Women
All exercises should be performed thrice a week, on alternate days. The surface on which exercise is to be performed should be a firm surface, such as an exercise mat. Breathe normally during all exercises and don’t try to hold your breath. Strength training exercises focus on major muscle groups which build our body.
Hamstring Lift
Keep [...]
When to say ‘No’ to Pregnancy Sex
Assuming you don’t have some certain pregnancy complications, you can enjoy pregnancy sex as you normally do. However, a study shows that some women feel extra-pleasure during pregnancy sex, while some don’t like it at all. If you are one from the group of women who enjoy pregnancy sex and face no pregnancy complications, you [...]
Take Care of Your Mind during Pregnancy: Meditate
When you are pregnant, you take care of your body forgetting that your mind also needs proper care and attention. The best way to care for your mind is by doing Meditation. Meditation will help you to explore yourself and read your inner mind. It brings itself an incredible responsiveness and attentiveness which is [...]
Pregnancy and Iron
The body normally requires 18mg per day of iron, but when you are pregnant, the body needs at least 27mg of this vital mineral.
There are two types of iron; one is heme which is found in meat, fish and poultry. It is absorbed most easily by the body. The other one is Nonheme, the type [...]