Hey Moms-to-be! What are you snacking on this evening? Maybe a glass full of dates smoothie or fruit salad dressed with dates…? Did you hear “Dates”? Now you will wonder, “Can I consume dates during pregnancy?” Can You Eat Dates During Pregnancy? Oh yes! Of course! Since eating balanced and nutritious is your goal while […]
Amidst all the vital nutrients during pregnancy, getting iodine in adequate amounts from your food is essential. Why? What is the importance of iodine in pregnancy? Iodine helps in the production of maternal thyroid hormones. The thyroid hormones regulate body temperature. It keeps the body energised. It helps in controlling the heart rate and body […]
The day your baby smiled their sweet, innocent, gummy smile. What a perfect moment for you! A smile like that made you fall head over heels. You’ll soon find yourself chasing your little cutie amid all the other developmental infant activities. After all, they are ready to take the big plunge – start walking. According to […]
What causes muscle cramps during pregnancy? Hormones, of course. Simultaneously, it occurs during pregnancy due to uterine growth. The uterus expands to accommodate the baby inside you. As a result, you’ll feel the pressure and ache on the ligaments, and joints. The veins supply blood to the uterus, thus making it feel heavy, and cramped […]
Iron, protein, folic acid, choline, and iodine are essential nutrients during pregnancy. Making healthy food choices will make your pregnancy healthy and benefit your baby. During pregnancy, you need all the vital proteins, vitamins, calcium, etc. Consuming milk means consuming sufficient amounts of calcium. consuming milk during pregnancy also has other benefits. Here are some […]
With your infant in your arms, feeding your little one can be a challenge. Your first feeding session begins as soon as you become a new mother. From the golden hour to the 12 months of your baby’s life, nutritional needs change gradually. This 1 year may not be all that hunky dory, but it’s […]
Nausea, swelling, tiredness, depression, and anxiety in pregnancy are undeniable. But, OMG! You scratch your hand! You rub your feet. Eew! Now scratch all over the body. Such symptoms are the symptoms of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (cholestasis during pregnancy), a rare challenge that occurs later in pregnancy. Intrahepatic Cholestasis in Pregnancy???!!! The liver produces […]
As your body’s most creative and powerful part, the vagina is a part of the reproductive tract. Menstruation results in the uterine lining being shed in the vagina. Sexual penetration occurs here. During delivery, the baby slides down the vagina. Vaginal trauma or problems can occur as a result of unprotected sex, medication, pelvic injuries, […]
The brain bonds emotionally with the baby inside you while you are pregnant. Your developing baby’s health is undoubtedly a concern for you. Also, you are excited that you will have a cute, cuddly baby very soon. Do you recall recently forgetting your partner’s birthday, or putting the door keys in an unexpected place and […]
Red blood cells carry oxygen. Oxygen is food for the body’s proper functioning. Healthy red blood cells mean a healthy body. Haemoglobin is a protein molecule in the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. What happens if the body doesn’t produce enough healthy red blood cells? The individual may be anaemic. […]