Some pregnant women may attempt to diet, as in limiting the amount of food they eat despite needing more calories for their pregnancy needs. They do this for the sake of not gaining too much weight during pregnancy. There are dangers of not eating properly when you’re expecting. Read on… Continue reading
Having headaches during pregnancy is intolerable enough, what more migraines. Migraines can last for hours and they may even result in sensitivity to light, and even nausea in some really bad cases. Continue reading
We’ve often painted a picture of pregnant mothers who have appetites beyond what’s normal. They are popularly described as constantly being hungrier than other people, and have absurd cravings for all sorts of foods. Continue reading
Mental sluggishness and even forgetfulness are common issues during pregnancy, at least for some women. These are also termed by many as ‘pregnancy brain’, ‘pregnesia’, or ‘placenta brain’. It is thought to be caused by the rapid changes a woman’s body has to go through during pregnancy. Continue reading
Having a cesarean section, or commonly known as a c-section, is nothing new today – some women even opt for it beforehand as the chosen mode of childbirth. Recovering from a c-section isn’t the same as recovering from a vaginal birth though, for, after all, a c-section is categorised as major surgery. Continue reading
When it comes to household chores, most housewives are superhumans in disguise, for they seem to get everything done, one way or another. During pregnancy, however, things may get a tad challenging due to tiredness as well as an expanding belly that might get in the way of certain activities. Continue reading
Women are not all the same – and when we hear or say things like this, it may be about a whole lot of things varying from her size to her opinions, or even her looks, character, etc. Continue reading
Even if it’s too soon to take a pregnancy test, did you know that your body can start showing early signs and symptoms that it’s growing a baby? Here are some signs to look out for. Continue reading
Experiencing certain discomforts after giving birth is considered normal and harmless, but there are certain signs that may raise the red flag when it comes to a new mom’s health and wellbeing. It’s important to know what to look out for, to prevent the preventable. Continue reading
Pregnancy is known to be accompanied by a number of discomforts and even pains, whereby none comes close to a condition known as sciatica. It presents as jolts of pain at the lower back, buttocks and the back of the leg. Continue reading
