Embracing motherhood and entering the phase of new motherhood is a fulfilling natural experience. But, it’s not all that hunky dory. Every year, maternal mortality occurs at the time of pregnancy and the delivery of the baby, because of the income status, fragile delivery systems (in many developing countries), pregnancy infection, and infection during childbirth. Maternal […]

Pregnancy is both a beautiful and challenging phase of your life. It’s beautiful because of the happiness hidden inside your anticipation of giving birth to a healthy and cuddly baby after nine months. It’s challenging as your body is in constant flux. You’ll swell, the skin will change, and you’ll gain weight. Gaining weight is […]

Including warm water baths in your daily pregnancy routine is a very good idea to get some relief from some of the not-so-glamorous aspects of your pregnancy – pregnancy aches, swelling, stress, and tension. But, soaking yourself in a warm bath during pregnancy may not be that safe. Know why? Don’t forget to take these […]

During pregnancy, you must maintain a balanced diet for your health and the health of the baby growing inside you. While you’re nurturing another life inside you, your body needs all the essential minerals as well as vitamins to keep the body functioning properly. Amidst all the vitamins, Vitamin B6 is also known as pyridoxine, […]

Nurturing another life inside you is a joyful feeling for you, no doubt! But pregnancy may not be joyous all the time. The swollen ankles, engorgement of breasts, morning sickness, etc are some of the not-so-glamorous phases of pregnancy. Along with this, there is also a burning sensation near your chest, after whatever you’ve eaten. […]

The cells in the body manage the other cells, control their life, and interact with them. Sometimes, these healthy cells change and grow uncontrollably. The uncontrollable growth of the cells is believed to be affected by cancer. Although this life-threatening disease can affect every age as well as gender, paediatric (childhood) cancer is rare. Only […]

Your body, during pregnancy, is more susceptible to infectious disease threats. The placental immune response impacts the outcome of it. Due to this, you’ll not just undergo various hormonal, physical, and emotional upheavals, but your body will be open to some of the most common prenatal infections – Zika virus, vaginal yeast infection, bacterial, and […]

Based on our body’s demands, the body’s cells grow and divide to form new cells. That means, the body cells become old and die just as they are programmed. New cells are born to replace the old ones. In certain cases, however, some of the cells divide uncontrollably and spread in the surrounding tissues, proving […]