Tag: Pregnancy

Being born too early can cause short-term and long-term health complications for babies. They miss out the significant growth that happens during the last...

Myths associated with pregnancy can be perilous if taken seriously. It is essential that every individual has all the facts in hand so that...

Pregnancy is everything about women. A woman carries the baby in her tummy for nine months and experiences all the discomforts associated with it....

With your little one’s head moving closer to the birth canal, your baby takes the delivery position few weeks prior to birth. When your...

If you meet the guidelines issued by the ACOG, you are an appropriate candidate for vaginal birth after a C-section. However, the risks of opting for a vaginal birth after a C-section include the rupture of the uterine scar or the uterine itself. The benefits include a shorter recovery period, fewer infections, less blood loss, and less neonatal breathing issues. Weigh the pros and cons and make your decision only after consulting with your gynecologist.

A drug-free delivery with minimum or no medical intervention is how some women envisage their birth. However, 9 out of 10 women who plan to...

The vast majority of pregnant women love to hear strategies for dealing with nausea and vomiting. These culprits ruin your happiness during the first...

If you are committed to having a natural birth and are concerned about the effect of pain management interventions on your baby's health, just...

Out of all the stages of labor and birth, the first stage is the most intense whereas the crowning is the toughest part. In...

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.

When a baby is born in between 20 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, she is called a preterm or premature baby. It's the leading cause of death among children below the age of 5 worldwide. This is because preterm babies are more vulnerable to illnesses compared to infants born at full-term. There are several risk factors for a preterm labor to occur. However, it can be prevented with lifestyle modifications.

Pregnant women struggling to sleep is a common challenge. If you have been hearing it out the millionth time from someone to enjoy sleeping...

While you are holding that little life in your belly who gives you backaches, swollen feet, morning sickness and what not, your partner holds...

Congrats! You are all set to embrace motherhood. Even though you know the beautiful reward waiting for you at the end of the nine...

Every newborn is different. Some of them have glorious locks of hair on their heads that make them look absolutely adorable. Scientific studies have proven that expectant mothers who suffered from chronic heartburn during pregnancy are more likely to have newborns with hairy heads. In many cases, this is due to the hormonal influence of estrogen on the growing fetus.