Pregnancy and Diet

The uterus, also known as the womb, is a unique organ shaped like an inverted pear. It is in the pelvic cavity, sitting above the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum. For women who have never given birth (nulliparous women), the average size of the uterus is approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches) in…

A woman’s reproductive system (The vagina, ovaries, labia, and cervix) has an extremely essential role to play. It helps in a lot of ways to make her function her entire body properly. It is a part of creation, responsible for carrying the baby in the womb, and while doing so it helps in creating the…

Pregnancy brings several challenges with it. You will feel tired, moody, swollen, etc. Thanks to the soaring pregnancy hormones. There are also thyroid hormones producing similar kinds of symptoms. Thyroid disorder during pregnancy can be the result for them. What is Thyroid and How is It Affecting Pregnancy? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland…

You’ve enjoyed the nine months of carrying your baby with happiness and challenges. Now that you’ve given birth to your newborn, you’ll be faced with a new wave of challenges. Your tiredness, and emotional upheavals won’t leave you behind. While you’re battling the postpartum challenges, staying active should be your aim. Getting back in shape…

Congratulations! You have embarked on an amazing journey of embracing parenthood. The two lines on the pregnancy testing bar have confirmed it. The very first stage of pregnancy is the vital one. The fundamental development of the foetus begins from this stage. You are undergoing a lot. The physical and emotional roller-coaster in the first…

Based on our body’s demands, the body’s cells grow and divide to form new cells. That means, the body cells become old and die just as they are programmed. New cells are born to replace the old ones. In certain cases, however, some of the cells divide uncontrollably and spread in the surrounding tissues, proving…

Your body, during pregnancy, is more susceptible to infectious disease threats. The placental immune response impacts the outcome of it. Due to this, you’ll not just undergo various hormonal, physical, and emotional upheavals, but your body will be open to some of the most common prenatal infections – Zika virus, vaginal yeast infection, bacterial, and…

The cells in the body manage the other cells, control their life, and interact with them. Sometimes, these healthy cells change and grow uncontrollably. The uncontrollable growth of the cells is believed to be affected by cancer. Although this life-threatening disease can affect every age as well as gender, paediatric (childhood) cancer is rare. Only…