When Nina and Manav found out that they were about to be parents, it was the happiest day of their lives. However, even through her happiness, Nina was somewhat apprehensive. Having lost her mother at a fairly young age and with her mother-in-law living hundreds of miles away with failing health, Nina had no maternal […]
As the science of stem cells took off in the 1970s when doctors realized that the stem cells found in the blood inside an umbilical cord could offer a much more secure substitute to bone marrow transplants that may find its way in the utilization of treating conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell […]
Being pregnant is an exciting feeling, however being pregnant during the summer months can be a tiring experience. Pregnancy, irrespective of the weather causes hormonal imbalances within the body which increase the core body temperature. Hyperthermia or overheating can be a real cause for concern for expecting mothers. It can even lead to dehydration that […]
Pregnancy is a fragile time for the mother and the baby. Even though being stressed is a normal and expected part of pregnancy, overdoing it can have a negative impact on your body and the health of your baby. Excessive stress can lead to high levels of anxiety which can result in hampering your baby’s […]
The beginning of my Dad journey… It was just past noon and whilst my lovely wife was in the bathroom, I was furiously pacing outside the door. The bathroom door opened and there she was with the biggest smile on her face and tears rolling down her rose-blushed cheeks. She was ecstatic. She waved the […]
The most beautiful sight to behold is that of a mother lovingly breastfeeding her infant while the baby suckles on her nipple and gazes back at her. It is a moment that seems locked in time – both mother and child are in a cocoon of their own, with no need for anyone else. Indeed, […]
You have probably heard this statement several times from many exasperated pregnant women: “I’m fine! I’m pregnant, not sick!” It can get really irritating when people treat you differently because of your pregnancy, making you feel like a fragile object that can break apart any moment. Your pregnancy is progressing well, your doctor is pleased […]
Do not be alarmed by the small stump left over after cutting the umbilical cord. It will be gone in a few days’ time. When you hold your lovely little infant in your arms for the first time, nothing can prepare you for the rush of love you feel for your baby. Your child’s beautiful […]
Your doctor’s advice and what your own body tells you are good enough indicators of whether you should travel during your pregnancy or not. Your pregnancy brings with it a rollercoaster of emotions. Each of your waking moments is devoted to caring for your unborn baby. You completely modify your diet, start undergoing moderate amounts […]
Yoga has tremendous implications on pregnancy and must be practiced for overall good health and positivity by every pregnant woman. For centuries now, yoga and its allied asanas (the exercises or poses practiced therein) have been a source of inspiration to those seeking the meaning of their lives in the context of the universe. It […]