It is important to remember that during your pregnancy, most of your baby’s characteristics are determined by the mother, such as eye and hair colour, height, weight, and whether the hair will be curly or straight. Genetics plays a role in this. Genes are carriers of information. A gene can change or mutate, or it can […]
If you’re pregnant for the first time, it’s natural to be curious about the life you’re nurturing inside. In pregnancy, you’d feel the movement of the baby-to-be from 16 to 20 weeks. Such movements are known as quickening during pregnancy. You’ll feel like bubbles, flutters, or tiny pulses as a result of these movements. Some […]
Bleeding during pregnancy is not uncommon, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dangerous causing problems with your pregnancy. 1 out of 4 of you during pregnancy may experience vaginal discharge. During pregnancy, pinkish discharge can result from vaginal secretion and other factors. In addition to pink discharge in the first, second, and third trimesters, pinkish-brown discharge […]
Pregnancy changes your life a lot. You’re undoubtedly happy to become a mother, but at the same time, dealing with hormonal as well as physical changes takes a toll on your emotional health. You not only feel worried about your physical health but also become concerned and anxious about the well-being of the developing baby inside you. […]
A Pap Smear Test, also known as cervical cytology, screens for cervical cancer in the cervix. A woman’s age and medical history will determine the number of times you should get a Pap smear test conducted. Experts from the American Cancer Society recommend cervical cancer screening starting at the age of 25. Generally, everyone between […]
As far as activities during your pregnancy, are concerned performing low-intensity exercises is a must! You must now be wondering whether you can go out for light jogging or running as you did previously before your pregnancy journey. Doctors say that those of you who jogged before your pregnancy can continue during your pregnancy. Although pregnancy […]
There’s nothing more unpleasant than bloating, burping, passing gas and being uncomfortable But that’s natural! Especially when there is a bun inside the oven. Bloating and feeling gassy may be an early sign of your pregnancy. However, you may have to be prepared for constant burping and tooting sounds with the progression of your pregnancy. […]
Breastfeeding is one of the most essential aspects for moms and newborns. Breastfeeding starts at the “golden hour” of the baby’s birth. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding newborns for at least 6 months to 1 year from birth. Breastmilk, also known as colostrum, undergoes several stages of transformation as your baby grows up. But, the […]
India is seen as a leading cancer hotspot. In 2022 alone, India witnessed a staggering 14.1 lakh new cases of cancer, leading to a tragic toll of over 9.1 lakh lives. 1 out of 9 people in India are susceptible to developing cancer in their entire life. While lung and breast cancers were the leading […]
Once you reach your pregnancy’s second and third trimester, your body evolves and you develop a cute baby bump. Along with the achy body, your skin will change in various ways and you must have noticed a dark vertical line on the stomach (between the belly button and the pubic region). You must now be […]