Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Stretch Marks Stretch marks afflicts the majority of pregnant women. The reason for stretch marks is due to the specific form of scarring of the skin of the abdominal area due to the rapid expansion of the uterus as...

Diabetes during pregnancy is quite common affecting upto 10% of the pregnancies. Diabetes during pregnancy is also called gestational diabetes. It is basically increased blood sugar levels during pregnancy that were otherwise normal. Even if you have it, you can still...

Wondering if ultrasound scans are safe? Gynaecologists have been prescribing ultrasound scans for decades now and there is no evidence to suggest that a scan will harm your baby. An ultrasound scan help the doctor get a good look at the health...

During the first trimester of your pregnancy you can completely do away without buying maternity pants and by using a belly band over your old ones.As you enter your second trimester, you will realize that your old pair of pants...

If you are a woman dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or commonly referred to as PCOS, then this article is a must read to understand the symptoms, diagnosis, complications in pregnancy and helpful precautions. WHAT IS POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)?...

It has been considered widely that a woman should become a mother before she turns 30 years of age. Now a days, due to women getting into the work force and being bread winners for their families along with their...

The breaking of your water means that your amniotic sac has ruptured and you are ready for labor. Every pregnant woman is curious about her water breaking. What will happen next, how it feels like and what to do once...

During pregnancy, your estrogen and progesterone levels rise and these hormonal changes can boost your libido. Especially estrogen, as it’s the female hormone and is responsible for the rapid increase in blood flow to your uterus and pelvis area. You will...

As soon as Indian women get pregnant they begin to wonder what is Garbh Sanskar and how to do it at home. Garbh Sanskar is an ancient Indian way of teaching the good things to the unborn baby during pregnancy....

The third trimester of pregnancy starts from 28 weeks to 40 weeks. Usually, pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks. The third trimester is emotionally and physically challenging. You may experience aches, pain, and swelling. The fetus is termed as a...

The first trimester is all about dealing with the annoying morning sickness, but when you enter into the second trimester you usually would start feeling more hungry. That does not mean you need to “eat for two”, you just need...

If you’re pregnant then everyone will bombard you with a lot of advice on what to do, how to exercise, what pregnancy diet chart to follow. It is the best time in your life and also a difficult and confusing...