Pregnancy is a life event (divided into three trimesters of 13 weeks each) that entails substantial physiological and psychological adjustments for the mother. Within each trimester, numerous adaptations occur with the end-goal of facilitating the growth of the fetus. The most apparent are physical and physiological changes to accommodate the growing fetus and prepare for […]
A number of epidemiological studies support a link between air quality and poor health outcomes, and researchers are searching for explanations in the lab. Air pollution contributes to 4.2 million deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization, with 91 percent of the world population living in areas where it is greater than the limits […]
It’s not just your curves that are being redefined by the experience of being pregnant. The hormonal changes of pregnancy are awakening your senses in powerful new ways. Your senses of taste and smell are much sharper than ever before, and your body is much more sensitive to touch. Here’s what you need to know […]
It’s impossible to overlook the physical changes of pregnancy. But, as dramatic as those changes may be, the invisible transformations you experience en route to motherhood are every bit as far-reaching. The months before birth represent an opportunity for tremendous personal growth and development—an opportunity for you to become more in-tune with your body, to […]
Taking Folic Acid before pregnancy is going to be your’s most Intelligent Decision ever. When women decided to have a baby, it gets very important for her to take care of their Health and Body. To have a Healthy Pregnancy, you need to keep your body ready for all kind of changes you’re going to face during […]
Let us find together the quick and fastest ways to Conceive a Baby and that is only possible with a positive attitude towards life. Stopping taking too much tension, as there are many couples around the world who are also in the same situation. Maybe many of you already have tried many options and read […]
In my experience of carrying three babies to term, the first trimester has always been the hardest by far. The exhaustion, the nausea, the nipple soreness, the constant trips to the bathroom – I could do without all of it (except my little bean, of course). As a nurse, I know that these symptoms are part of the […]
*Pregnancy facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks and is grouped into three stages, or trimesters. Symptoms and early signs of pregnancy that begin in the first semester include: The absence of menstrual periods Breast changes including swelling or tenderness Tiredness Nausea Mood swings Other symptoms A pregnancy test measures the level of […]
Congratulations! Now that you’re pregnant, you’re also public property. People will comment – asked for or not – so buckle up for 9 months of unsolicited advice on the size, shape and general nature of your bump. You can also count on plenty of health advice for yourself. Sometimes this is helpful, though at others […]
Being pregnant puts a lot of pressure on your pelvic floor. Uh, yeah, thanks for that Captain Obvious. The good news is, a woman’s body is perfectly designed to achieve the truly amazing feat of carrying and birthing a baby. The double good news is that there are a bunch of things you can do […]