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 […]
You may have to deliver a baby either vaginally or via an Emergency C-section. Maybe a C-section is not a painful procedure as you will be with regional anaesthesia – like an epidural or spinal block. It’s important to remember that during a C-section, you may feel some pulling or pressure, but you won’t feel pain. […]
Cord blood is the blood left behind in the umbilical cord and the placenta after childbirth. The cord blood has red, and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma in it. Besides these, it has those special types of stem cells which are found in the bone marrow. These stem cells are unique, and they can […]
Pregnancy is a stage of transformation—physical and emotional. To control these changes, you must ensure that have a nutritious and balanced diet, stay active, and stay hydrated. The essential nutrients are packed with minerals, vitamins, and fibre. Therefore, in the pregnancy platter – you may include veg, non-veg and fresh fruits. You can have oranges, mangoes, […]
Since 2023, India has had the world’s most dense population, with around 1.429 billion people. 60 years ago, India was a fast-developing country. While every Indian woman can give birth to 6 children, the fertility rate descended to about 2.0, a bit below 2.0, which is required to sustain the population. After decades of high […]
Many new moms breastfeed their newborn/s they must take them in their arms and rub their backs to make them burp. Once your baby burps it sounds like you’ve passed out with flying colours. But, sometimes, the cute little ones spit up after being fed. This happens when your baby has an indigestion problem. This […]
You must consume a balanced and nutritious diet every day during your pregnancy. A healthy diet impacts both your health and the well-being of your baby. Some food items may not be good for you during this phase of your life, and papaya may fall under the same category. Still, it is always medically advisable […]
During your pregnancy, along with your hormones, your immune system is also soaring, making your body’s immune system battle against cold and flu viruses. So, apart from the physical and emotional changes as a result of hormonal fluctuations, due to the changes in immunity during pregnancy, your body may react to allergens or allergies that […]
The word “arthritis” comes from “joint inflammation.” The inflammation may impact the tendons and ligaments around the joints of your body. In this condition, gradually the daily activities may be hampered. Now, if you’re planning to have a baby, and you’re suffering from arthritis, this condition may not be a hindrance to your pregnancy, but […]
The moment you embark on your pregnancy journey, you’re prepared for a series of changes in your pregnancy body. You gain weight, feel swollen, fatigued, cramped, etc. With this, you’ll feel a sudden, sharp, burning, or shooting pain in the vaginal area during the early and later stages of pregnancy. A symptom that is known […]