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Special care has to be taken in the choice of food by a pregnant lady for her own safety and that of her unborn child. Most of the time hygiene is the only concern but many animal products harbour dangerous bacteria and must be avoided, especially if they are not properly cooked. List of unsafe [...]

Pregnant women require more nutrients than they normally consume. Milk is a food recommended especially for an expecting mother. It contains calcium, Vitamin D, riboflavin and energy. Not drinking milk stunts the growth of the baby and lowers his birth weight, according to medical research. Some women avoid drinking milk assuming that it will lower [...]

During the period of pregnancy lots of hormonal changes take place in the body of a woman. This is a natural phenomenon and the object is to provide maximum nourishment to the growing foetus. In certain cases some women report that their hair has grown thicker and more lustrous during pregnancy. This is because of [...]

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation when the whole family eagerly awaits the arrival of a little member of the family. Certain precautions need to be taken so that the pregnancy develops smoothly and a healthy baby is born. There are many things not to do during pregnancy as follows. Quit smoking as [...]

There were times when it was thought that a pregnant mother has to feed her child from what she eats and needs to eat for two people. The foetus is too small in the first few months to warrant such a huge intake of food. It is necessary that the mother eats nourishing food so [...]

Research has proved that organic food is far better than food products grown using artificial manures. These products are environment friendly and do not cause any pollution of the natural resources. The food value is high as compared to the conventional food products. Organic products are free from residual effects of fertilizers and pesticides. While [...]

It is important to stay fit during pregnancy as excessive weight gain leads to high blood pressure and other complications. The dilemma is how to go about it as strenuous exercises are prohibited and you cannot decrease your quota of food. Yoga exercises solve this problem to a large extent. They help to maintain weight [...]

During pregnancy there are many changes going on both inside and outside a woman’s body. These changes are visible on the face, hands, abdomen-practically all over the body. They are brought about by hormonal changes, the most common being an increased level of oestrogen. They appear at different stages of pregnancy and most disappear of [...]

Exercise is a must for every human being. It helps to tone up the muscles and provides exercise to the heart which is necessary for proper blood circulation throughout the body. The period of pregnancy involves lots of stress and strain to the body of a woman. Especially during labour, a lot of effort is [...]

Throughout pregnancy the body of a woman undergoes a large number of changes. Lots of hormonal changes also take place right from the time of start of pregnancy. There is no set routine for the changes. It differs not only from person to person, but also differs from one pregnancy to the second in the [...]

Dreams are a normal part of sleep. Dreams mostly relate to the thoughts you had in the mind immediately before sleeping or thoughts that came to your mind during the day. If you are happy you are likely to have pleasant dreams. If there is anxiety of any sort in your mind you are likely [...]

Although pregnancy is a joyous time for a woman, it brings about a fair share of health concerns. Some of them may be time specific while others may last during the full term of the pregnancy. There are some common problems during pregnancy which are faced by the women as follows: The first problem to [...]

Generally women are not aware of do’s and dont’s at the time of first pregnancy. Often they rely on the information provided to them by the mother or mother in law or elder sisters etc. For safe pregnancy it is essential to keep the following things in mind. Be very cautious while walking. One should [...]

When a woman gets pregnant, a lot of changes take place in the body which starts preparing to give birth to a new life. The changes are both in body shape and size. In addition a large number of hormonal changes take place and energy level also changes. The lady gets tired after doing small [...]

Yoga is an all encompassing holistic exercise. However, before starting any exercise regime it is a good idea to get the all clear from a physician. This is especially important for senior citizens and expecting mothers. After getting clearance from the doctor always go to a well trained yoga teacher who can guide you properly. [...]

Constipation is the bane of every pregnant woman’s life and she suffers from it at some stage or the other. The primary reason is that as the baby grows in the uterus, he usurps more and more space in the mother’s abdomen. Many organs get slightly displaced while others experience pressure. The small intestine relaxes [...]

During different stages of pregnancy vast hormonal changes take place in body of a woman and different hormones are released by the body. These are necessary for the growth and well being of the foetus developing in your womb.  After a fixed period birth takes place and the baby becomes your most precious possession and [...]

Heartburn is caused due to formation of excess acidic material in the stomach which moves up, causing unpleasant sensation of burning in the chest region. During pregnancy this is bad experience for the lady already undergoing lots of pressures from different body parts. To cope with this problem it is essential to keep a full [...]

Lupus is a disorder which affects organ systems, skin and joints. It can be found in both men and women, but chances of its affecting women are much more. It mostly occurs between the ages of ten to fifty. Data suggests that it is hereditary in nature however it can occur in cases where there [...]

Rapid changes take place in the body of the woman who has conceived and the fertilised eggs start growing. The first three months of pregnancy are very important for the development and delivery of normal and healthy child. It is essential for every expecting mother to know the development cycle of the child and the [...]