Newborns happen to cry a lot. This is the only mode of communication for them to express their discomfort – whether sleepy, tired, or hungry. Your baby’s crying may not mean he or she’s unhealthy. However, if your baby is crying intensely and for a long period of time, he or she may be colic. […]
Importance Of Amniotic Fluid During Pregnancy
In your womb, your baby gets his or her all-essential nutrients and oxygen from the placenta and the umbilical cord. However, the amniotic sac and fluid can keep your baby cushioned and absolutely safe. Do You Know What Else the Amniotic Fluid Does During Pregnancy? Your little one in the womb grows in the amniotic […]
Reasons Why Bananas Are The Healthiest Fruits For Babies
You must have noticed that your little one is slowly growing up and has started weaning. You’re certainly breastfeeding your baby to fill him or her up with the initial nutritional requirements. But, when it comes to introducing solid food, feeding your little one with bananas could be your first choice. Bananas for babies are […]
Beyond the Pill: Dr. Karen Pike’s Insight on Menopause and Birth Control
Today, we touch upon another important topic: the connection between birth control pills and menopause. What we are to discuss here specifically is the impact birth control pills have on menopause. A particular query has been doing the rounds for a long “Does birth control pill delay menopause”? To answer this question and other doubts […]
What Happens When Water Break During Pregnancy?
Your experience of delivering a baby may be different from your friend’s, relative’s, or neighbour’s. You must have also heard a lot about water break during pregnancy. Since this is a really uncomfortable situation for you, you might feel panicky or nervous. Do You Know What a Water Break Is? During pregnancy, the fluid-filled amniotic […]
How To Handle Pregnancy Sweet Cravings During The Festive Season?
October to November is when your houses are flocked with guests, decorations, spicy food, and your very own “mithai” or sweets. After all, the festive season is knocking at the door. Well! If you’re pregnant during this time, you must not forget, your and your baby’s health is your first priority. Without a doubt, you […]
Chlamydia During Pregnancy: What New Moms Need To Know
Chlamydia during pregnancy is a bacterial infection that can take place between you and your partner when both of you are in unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sexual contact. This infection can spread through the mouth, reproductive organs, rectum, and urethra to the womb, ovaries, or fallopian tube, thus making your pregnancy difficult. In fact, […]
The Fourth Trimester: What Can You Expect From This Phase
By the end of your third trimester, when you must have been thinking that, you’re at the end of your pregnancy journey, you suddenly discover there is a “Fourth Trimester”. Now, are you fretting about the fact that you’ll have to keep the baby in your womb for three more weeks? No! We believe it’s […]
Twin Pregnancy: 7 Facts & Myths You Should Know
The ultrasound scans, during your pregnancy, will tell you whether one baby or twins are on the way. When you know that you’re pregnant with twins, you feel on cloud nine. Indeed, a twin pregnancy is a double blessing. You must also have heard about twin pregnancy risks and superstitions. Besides, read on to find […]
10 Tips To Take Care Of Your Premature Baby At Home
During pregnancy, uterine, cervical, or placental complications, as well as infection with the amniotic fluid, are some of the causes behind your giving birth to baby earlier than your due date. That means, a preterm birth usually happens 3 weeks earlier (in the 37th week of your pregnancy) than a full-term baby’s due date. However, […]