Tag: Pregnancy

There is no dearth of misinformation about c-sections. Even though rates of c-sections are on the rise in the United States, many people still...

What if the words you speak could give you the strength and determination to make a difference in your life? Positive affirmations are associated psychological...

Pregnant women are at a high risk of pneumonia, especially if they already have any other underlying illnesses. The symptoms mostly are the same as that of ordinary pneumonia- cold, cough, fever, chest pain, etc. The key to staying safe is not ignoring any symptoms, especially if the woman is already affected by asthma or anemia. If you notice any flu-like symptoms, immediately consult a doctor and discuss the safest course of treatment.

Pregnancy is both an exciting and a scary time in any woman's life – but this is more pronounced for someone with prenatal depression. A number of natural home remedies and steps can help ease depression during pregnancy. Talk therapy and bright light therapy can help relieve symptoms of prenatal depression. It's important to avoid inflammatory foods and consume foods rich in iron and zinc to fight depression. You also need to stay physically active and get adequate sleep.

An increase in the number of trips to the restroom is one of the most common early symptoms of pregnancy. And this early symptom...

If you have been ordered off feet and bed rest, catch up on your sleep and delegate the chores to your partner. Although bed...

Whenever anyone talks about a c-section, many concerns come to an expectant mom’s mind. Among many other things, every pregnant woman worries about the incision...

Swollen legs happen to be one of the many changes brought on by pregnancy. And, they're caused by fluid retention. A few steps can help you manage this problem. Reduce your sodium intake and stay hydrated. Incorporate foods rich in Vitamins A, B, C, E, and iron in your diet. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Rest often with your feet elevated. Ditch processed food and eat whole grains. Lastly, try massages, hydrotherapy, and acupuncture.

Itching, especially in the nipples is a bad sign, no matter how embarrassing or uncomfortable it may be. From benign issues like dry, flaky skin to more serious complications like breast cancer, there can be a number of causes for your itchy nipples. Even if your itching issue isn't life-threatening, all that scratching can affect the quality of your life eventually. Runners experience jogger's nipple due to improper clothing. For these reasons, it's important that you know about the possible causes of itchy nipples and treats it accordingly.

Result of one pregnancy test can change lives forever. So, a pregnancy test can be very crucial in a woman’s life. But there are...

Most medical professionals recommend the safest time to fly while being pregnant is before 36 weeks. Several air-travel services do not allow passengers over...

Mothers, sometimes, get to miss the fun part when they are expecting. Pregnancy demands that they make their well-being the top priority for those...

Before you begin with exercising, you must remember that recovering should be your first priority. A c-section is a surgery—your body has undergone a...

Family procreation has been long criticized due to the risk of terrible birth defects. We have been interbreeding animals and plants to yield offspring...

Every pregnant woman will have a story to share. Some of them may have a pleasant one while some others may have a tragic...