Category: Pregnancy

If you’re concerned about using drugs during labour to curb the pains and would like to learn more natural methods to ease labour pains, this article is for you. Continue reading

There is this birthing practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut and attached to the placenta and baby until it falls off naturally, which usually about 10 days. It used to be quite the thing back in the 1970s, although most young moms and moms-to-be today are probably not aware of it. Today, however, the lotus birth seems to be making a comeback! Continue reading

If you’ve given birth before, you’d probably be familiar with the term perineal tear, which is a possible consequence of having a vaginal birth. Many women have experienced this, but is it as inevitable as it seems to be? Well, maybe not, so moms-to-be, take note, especially if you want to try your best to avoid a tear while giving birth. Continue reading

It’s safe to say that epidurals are here to stay but even so, it’s surprising to see how little women, in general, know about this procedure apart from the fact that it offers them a pain-free birthing experience. Continue reading

Expectant moms would probably not be strangers to the fact that exercising does wonder for a pregnancy. Moderate workouts help improve sleep and reduce aches and pains and when carried out diligently, helps to keep one in a good mood too, while paving the way for better postnatal recovery and health. Continue reading

Somewhere during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, many women will experience a recurring feeling of nausea. This sensation can get quite hard to bear for some expectant moms. It’s generally known as morning sickness and hormonal changes are the culprit behind it. Continue reading

Did you know that what’s happening in your body months before you get pregnant is important to the outcome of your pregnancy? Your health during this delicate period not only determines if you’ll successfully conceive and carry the pregnancy to full term but also, it has an impact on your baby’s health. Continue reading

You find out you are pregnant and you are over the moon. You are excited about the little one that is growing in you and you read up all there is to know about safe pregnancy. Continue reading

Stress may be felt by every individual at some point in their lives and inevitably, pregnant women are no exception. It doesn’t matter if you’re a housewife or a celebrity, some stress is bound to creep in during pregnancy, so don’t let it get the better of you! Continue reading

If you’re pregnant and refuse to surrender to the many challenges of pregnancy, this article is for you! Continue reading