All Entries in the "Health & Diet" Category

Relieving cramps during pregnancy

As the weight of the pregnant woman increases the strain on legs and foot also increases which leads to cramps. Pregnancy brings along with it a lot of physical and medical problems but tackling them is not very difficult. Here are some ways to relieve you from the pain;

Massage:  This promotes [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

Medical Treatments inside the Womb

All parents are not lucky to have their baby having a healthy growth inside the womb. If the defects are not treated timely they can stay with the baby for their entire lives. Today, the medical science has reached to such levels that it can cure many defects inside the womb itself. It has helped [...]

Managing Stress and Anxiety

Feeling stressed or anxious is alright but feeling too much of them can be harmful for your baby and you. Managing them is very important during pregnancy and you need to ensure that you deal with them effectively.
Is it okay to be anxious during pregnancy?

It is perfectly normal to feel a bit anxious during [...]

Important Tests during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most important stages in a woman’s life and one should take all the precautions to avoid any precautions during this period. For the safety of the baby and mother you may be suggested a number of test. Some of the tests are regular in nature and you will have to [...]

Why should you have an Ultrasound?

Ultrasound gives you the chance to have a look at your baby and if you are pregnant than there are high chances that you will have an ultrasound sooner than later.
The science behind ultrasound is that sound waves are used to create a picture of the fetus and the structure inside the womb. The abdominal [...]

Heartburning Foods that You Should Avoid During Pregnancy

It is beautiful during pregnancy as there is life nurturing inside your body. You may feel like eating a lot of things during pregnancy and your cravings may sometimes create problem for you. You have to be a little extra cautious with what you eat during pregnancy and there are some foods that should be [...]

Swine Flu and Pregnancy

When you are pregnant, your body’s immune system is weaker in comparison to your pre-pregnant state. This means, you can catch diseases more easily in this state. Also these diseases, for example flu, become very bad when you are pregnant and can cause pneumonia and fetal distress.
According to a study, comparatively more number of pregnant [...]

Why are Dairy Products so Important?

Dairy products are excellent sources of calcium, protein, vitamin D and phosphorus. These nutrients are vital for the baby’s development. They are required for the proper growth of the baby’s teeth, bone, brain, muscles, heart and nerves and for blood clotting abilities.
You should go for low-fat or no-fat-at-all dairy products because they provide the proper [...]

Copper: Required for the Formation of Blood Cells

Copper is very essential in the diet of a pregnant woman. It is required for the formation of blood cells. You need to include at least 1mg per day in your diet if you are pregnant and about 1.3mg if you are nursing your baby (breastfeeding). You should be very careful in including the required [...]

Beautiful Pregnancy Comes Bundled with Unattractive Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are small and depressed streaks that appear mostly on the lower abdomen area in the third trimester of pregnancy, when the skin expands to accommodate a growing baby. Some women also get them on hips, thighs, buttocks and breasts. They are caused by the by the changes that occur in the elastic supportive [...]

Coping up with Problems of First Trimester

Hemorrhoids:
External hemorrhoids cause rectal bleeding. Hemorrhoids are varicose veins of the rectum, and causes itching, pain along with bleeding. Hemorrhoids can be a result of constipation.

Drink plenty of fluids and eat fibrous food.
Decrease strain on your abdomen by sleeping on your left side. Do not stand or sit for long periods.
Do not strain your [...]

Infection during Pregnancy

Infection in the urinary tract is the most probable infection that pregnant women are prone to. Approximately one to three percent of women suffer with it due to the expansion of the uterus. It does not let the bladder to empty itself completely due to its growing size. This exposes the urinary tract to bacterial [...]

Riboflavin: the “energizing” Vitamin B

Riboflavin is a very important Vitamin B2 which should be included in the diet of a pregnant woman. You need a slightly more amount of riboflavin when you are pregnant. The recommended amount for a non-pregnant woman is 1.1mg, 1.4mg for a pregnant woman and 1.6mg for a nursing woman.
Why do I need it?
Riboflavin is [...]

Dealing with Pregnancy Loss

This is a very troubled time for both you and your family. It is normal to feel grief, guilt, depression, vulnerability and anger in such a situation and its okay to cry. The days following the loss can leave you emotionally drained and unable to concentrate on anything and sleep. And you can end up [...]

Feeling Good About Your Pregnant Body

Being pregnant is a feeing that every woman enjoys and dreams of, but some do worry about the ways it will affect their body; they might lose their “good looks”, become too moody and all other type of concerns. But, you need to raise yourself above all these problems because you are bringing a new [...]