Tag: Contractions

Knee clicking happens when gas bubbles in the joints pop. This isn’t a major concern, but sometimes, it might be from overuse and tissue buildup. Runner’s knee may shift the kneecap out of place and cause clicking, while arthritis roughens up the joints and leads to friction. If you tear the meniscus, the cartilage might move into the joint. Injuring the ACL will also cause a pop. For strong knees, work the quads, hamstrings, and IT band in the knee.

The birth of a baby is indeed one of the greatest moments in anyone’s life. After nine months of wait, the baby arrives to make...

Having sex and having orgasms (through sex or self-stimulation) during pregnancy are both safe unless the doctor advises against it. Uterine contractions and intense orgasms are totally natural as are cramping and a change in shape or hardness of your belly after reaching climax. To be on the safer side, always consult with your doctor for safe suggestions and positions to try while having sex or while masturbating.

Most birth experiences turn out to be different from what moms anticipate. Every pregnant mom has a different birth story to tell. If you have...

Any medication, even herbal ones, when taken indiscriminately can cause an overdose. Turmeric has poor bioavailability so it is common to see extracts and pills in the market that offer heavy doses of the medicinal spice. However, too much turmeric can upset the heart rhythm, cause gallbladder problems, and promote the formation of kidney stones. Adulterants in turmeric further add to the problem and precipitate health issues.

By the time your due date arrives you would be well aware how the series of events are going to unfold on that day....

Pain after delivery is common but unpleasant. The pushing and contortions of labor will make you feel washed out, tired, and achy. It could...

Water is very important for pregnant women. They must drink more water than normal people as water is critical for the healthy development of the fetus. Even the amniotic sac in which the fetus develops consists of water. Inadequate intake of water affects the mother and the child. When dehydration occurs, it can even reduce the quantity of the breast milk produced and cause under-nourishment of the child.

If this is your first pregnancy, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, sometimes, uncomfortable when so much going on inside your belly. Heartburn,...

Breast implants are a common enough cosmetic procedure, and yet many people go into it without knowing the consequences fully. Your choice of material for implants determines side effects as well as how long the implant will last. Implants can hinder breastfeeding and hide cancers on a mammogram. They do rupture, and they may need follow up surgeries for a lifetime. An increased risk of depression and substance abuse has been found in women after a breast cosmetic surgery.

All things perfectly planned – nursery, baby car seat, stroller, hospital bag, birthing classes – now all that you have to do is just...

Water keeps the body hydrated. Pregnant or not, drinking water is very important. A pregnant or a breastfeeding woman’s water requirement goes way higher...

Have you ever wondered any time during these nine beautiful months of pregnancy how the baby inside the womb would feel while you are...

Congratulations! It has been 7 complete months of carrying your little baby in your tummy. By the 8th month, the realization completely seeps in—you are...

A feeling of pressure or pain down there doesn’t seem okay—probably indicating that something is not right. In pregnancy, though, every pain and discomfort...