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…
Getting pregnant is an important event in the life of a woman. This is the time when lots of hormonal changes take place and she has to adapt to the changes that are going to take postpartum. Considering the importance of likely physical and psychological effects that will take place in the body of a…
The period of pregnancy is quite long and it is not possible or advisable to stop doing your routine work or going to the office. However, it is important to look after yourself and the growing baby. For a working woman who is pregnant some problems do arise in the form of fatigue, uncomfortable clothes…
The nutritional requirements of a pregnant woman are entirely different from the requirement of a woman who is not pregnant. Eating a well balanced diet is essential not only for the healthy development of the child but also for the health of the mother undergoing pregnancy. Vitamins provide energy and vital inputs to the body…
It is rightly said that the seeds of health are planted before the child takes his or her first breath. Period of stay and development in the womb of the mother shapes the health of the, to be born child. Healthy development of the foetus results in birth of a healthy child. According to researchers,…
Maternity party dresses should be elegant and designed in a way to make you look smart. Being pregnant should not be an occasion to make you secluded in your home. In fact it should be time of which you should feel proud of and a party should be an occasion for you to look your…
There is an agreement in the medical fraternity that those ladies who have already conceived or those who are planning to conceive should quit or reduce intake of caffeine. Doctors differ on the fact as to how much caffeine is safe. In the absence of a consensus it is better to limit the caffeine intake…
During pregnancy a large number of hormonal changes take place in the body of a woman. As the foetus begins to grow, the body, by its natural process, starts making adjustments to be ready for the delivery of the child. It is a fact that with pregnancy the milk ducts start to develop in the…
After the birth of a child, as per the research conducted by doctors, breast feeding is essential. A child who has been breast fed during the early part of life, is lesser prone to diseases and is likely to lead a healthy life. Based on this research, the trend in recent times is to breast…
Back pain is a problem which is invariably faced by all women at one time or the other during pregnancy. It needs to be checked right at the time when a woman starts experiencing it, and negligence on this account can result in prolonged problem of back ache, which may continue even after delivery. Third…
Pregnant women often wonder whether they should go in for hair straightening or not as they are concerned about their babies. Hair straightening is a cosmetic process in which curly or frizzy hair is straightened either by using physical methods or by chemical treatment. Physical methods are blow drying and ironing. In blow drying a…
Pregnant women often make a mistake of opting out of using makeup altogether. Pregnancy is a time when there are so many changes occurring in the body leaving the women bewildered. Using makeup to make themselves pretty give them some control over their body. However, during pregnancy choose makeup carefully, read all labels and select…