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….
No amount of euphemisms about motherhood can change the fact that the actual birthing process is a painful time for a woman. Some women have an easy pregnancy while others may have an uncomfortable nine months. They will be all the more apprehensive as they go into labour. A water birth can reduce the discomfort…
It is often said that you marry a family and not one person. This is to say that your husband’s family comes along as part of the marriage. The new bride thinks that her mother in law does not approve of her and that she will have a difficult time to win her over. The…
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…
One or two casual drinks may be all right for a normal person, but not for a lady who is pregnant. It is not safe for her to drink alcohol even in small quantities. It affects the child inside your womb. A pregnant lady must ensure that the day she comes to know of her…
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…
Smoking is injurious for health is an accepted norm worldwide. When one smokes, with each puff she inhales, amongst other toxic chemicals, nicotine, carbon monoxide and cyanide. These chemicals go directly into the lungs with smoke and enter the blood. The first effect of these chemicals is that they restrict the blood vessels and obstruct…
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…
Generally brother and sister share a very nice relationship of love and affection. Both of them expect to see this relationship last till the end of life. If by any chance any person tries to intrude in the relationship it is difficult for both of them to adjust with the intruder. Thus it is essential…
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…