Research shows that starting a daily exercise program soon after giving birth isn’t only good for your overall health, but can also help reduce the chance of postpartum depression and helps you to get back in shape. Every pregnancy and delivery are different, so consult with your doctor before engaging in any workout program after giving birth. If you experience any heavy bleeding, excessive soreness, headaches, […]
Category Archives: Pregnancy care
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Aug
Aug
There are many feeding milestones that require to be achieved when a baby is ready to eat solid foods. Here are a number of important ones. 1. When to start solids Most pediatricians, recommend introducing solid foods to babies between ages 5 and 6 months. Once they start to lose the “tongue-thrust reflex” or extrusion reflex, which is vital for sucking the breast or […]
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Aug
Aug
Alcohol and pregnancy simply don’t go together. When you drink, the alcohol passes through the umbilical cord and placenta to your baby. It’s like your baby is drinking, too. This can keep your baby from growing the way he should. It can affect his brain and other organs. Alcohol also can cause other serious problems, […]
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Jul
Jul
As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin and hair. Some women can develop dark patches on their face and hormonal changes can make your skin a little darker. Pregnancy can make your skin and hair change. You may also develop stretch marks on your body, particularly around your […]
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Jul
Jul
Listeria is a type of bacteria carried in some foods that can lead to miscarriage or infect a newborn baby. Pregnant women can reduce their risk of Listeriosis pregnancy by eating wisely and following hygienic food handling tips. What is listeria? Listeria is a bacterium (Listeria monocytogenes) that is common in the environment, and is […]
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Jul
Jul
If you are pregnant, you might be getting a lot of advice from well-meaning people. You might be asking whether what they say is true. This article looks at some of the common myths you might hear and provides some answers.Common Pregnancy Myths No.1: Eating peanuts and dairy can make your baby allergic to themTruth: […]
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Jul
Jul
It’s totally normal to be concerned about the quality of female egg produced in your body, especially if you are at the age of 35 or above. There is quite a lot that you can do to improve the quality of female eggs – from vitamin supplements and herbal concoctions to lifestyle changes. There are […]
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Jul
Jul
If you have been trying to get pregnant for a while now but have not had much luck, you may wonder if it is time to see a fertility expert. The doctors who deal with fertility issues are known as ‘reproductive endocrinologists’. A reproductive endocrinologist is a gynaecologist/obstetrics. Unlike before, there are now some medical interventions […]
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Jun
Jun
When a woman is pregnant, her protein requirements increase significantly. If you are pregnant, you can get protein from various food sources. Both, plant-based and animal-based sources. But if you are vegan or do not eat meat, then you will have to consider a supplement or powder. Protein powder is a good source of protein […]
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Jun
Jun
It is safe to drink high-quality protein shakes during pregnancy as long as they are consumed in moderation. Some protein shakes can increase your calorie count. In many cases, they can provide up to 300 calories per shake. Therefore you need to look for shakes that have a low or zero-calorie content. However, exercise caution […]