Pregnancy

Parents expecting a child will always seek a healthy baby. Expectant parents always try their best to avoid circumstances that would cause birth defects in children. Although the lifestyle of the parents might sometimes be responsible for producing birth defects in children, the exact causes of all forms of birth defects are not yet known. Genetics and Continue

During pregnancy, you might feel a strong urge to eat chocolates or pickles. Often pregnant women find it extremely difficult to overcome the sudden food cravings that develop during this time. Just like food aversions that arise during the first trimester of pregnancy, food carvings are considered a Continue

With the huge popularity of herbal supplements and herbal drinks, we often pick up herbs from stores to stay healthy. However, intake of herbs could have adverse side effects especially during pregnancy. During pregnancy, indiscriminate use of herbs could lead to miscarriage, preterm delivery, birth defects and high blood pressure. Certain herbs are thought to be beneficial during pregnancy. Nonetheless, you should be Continue

During the early stage of pregnancy, women experience food aversion and lack of appetite. Often pregnant moms are worried about the adverse consequence of food aversion on the health of the growing fetus. However, doctors assure their patients that there is nothing to worry about food aversion during the first trimester of pregnancy. This is a normal part of pregnancy, which is not harmful for Continue

Pregnancy is a joyous moment in the life of a woman. During this time, women become more careful about their diet and lifestyle. However, pregnant moms are often unaware that to ensure safe pregnancy they should screen their blood groups. The rhesus factor of the blood plays an important role during pregnancy. Continue

Labor that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy is known as preterm labor. It is estimated that nearly 12 percent pregnant women undergoes preterm labor. Premature labor increases the risk of health problems in newborns. Fortunately, advancement in medicine and technology could effectively reduce the health hazards in Continue

Long distance travel is not considered hazardous during pregnancy. Nonetheless, it is advisable to be cautious while traveling during pregnancy.

Preparing for the vacation
Before going on a vacation, you should have adequate information about the hospital and quality of medical service in the area you are visiting. In case of medical emergency during the vacation, this will help you to get in Continue

Several tasks that we do in normal times could be hazardous during pregnancy. To ensure that the fetus remains unharmed from toxins and injury, a pregnant woman should stay away from several activities.

Avoid toxic chemicals
Several chemicals could be harmful for the unborn child. During pregnancy, women should stay away from toxic chemicals present in home cleaners, paints and even cosmetics.

Try not to Continue

It is a common belief that pregnancy is the happiest moment in a woman’s life. However, real life experiences, supported by recent studies, suggest that pregnancy can also make a woman depressed. According to study conducted by the American Psychiatric Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 14 to 23 percent pregnant women experience at Continue

Remedies for Gas Formation During Pregnancy

Formation of Gas during pregnancy is a common phenomenon. Most of the pregnant woman may suffer from gas problems that lead to burping, bloating, passing gas, pain in the stomach and the related discomfort. The intensity of gas trouble varies from person to person. Certain food items cause formation of Continue

How to Avoid Fatigue During Pregnancy

Fatigue is a common phenomenon during pregnancy and most of the women experience this during their first trimester and last trimester of pregnancy. This is because your body is trying to meet the needs of your baby inside your womb and at the same time your body is trying to Continue

Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is a process of taking the amniotic fluid from the uterus for doing various tests. Normally this will be done between 16th week to 20th week of pregnancy. The amniotic fluid is the fluid that is accumulated in the amniotic sac and in which the baby grows. This fluid contains cells that Continue

Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

Varicose veins are dark blue colored blood vessels that appear on the legs. This is a common problem during pregnancy. This disease cause bulging of veins that remain as rope like on the legs and foot. It may also cause Continue

How to Sleep Comfortably During Pregnancy

During the last two trimesters of pregnancy sleeping will become a problem to most of the pregnant women. This can be due to the increased level of histamines in the body which develops due to rise in the level of hormones like estrogen, prolactin etc. Above that most of the Continue

How to Know if You Are in Labor

Women nearing delivery may feel many pains and aches. If it is your first labor then you may think it is the labor pain. There will be some false pains called Braxton-Hicks contractions that may start Continue