[ad_1] Our bodies do some weird things during pregnancy, and we’ve created some weird terms to describe these strange phenomena. Like the term bloody show. And, of course, lightning crotch. What is Lightning Crotch? Lightning crotch is a catch-all phrase for a sudden, sharp, stabbing pain that occurs in the pelvis, rectum, or vulva. Many…
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[ad_1] Incredibly exhausted, like in a next-level kind of way? Feeling extremely queasy every time you see or smell food? It may be your body just reacting to pregnancy — but it also may be a sign that you have more than one bun in the oven. Although there’s been a slight decrease in twin pregnancies…
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[ad_1] When I was pregnant with my second daughter, my first daughter was in preschool and constantly brought home the dreaded daycare bugs. I experienced multiple colds during pregnancy in addition to having both the flu and COVID while I was pregnant! The coughing caused me to have incontinence, and my pregnancy congestion only worsened.…
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[ad_1] Your baby will take the nutrients they need from you, whether you have enough to spare or not. Because of this, it’s vital to get enough nutrients for both you and your growing baby. Unfortunately, many moms begin pregnancy deficient in one or more vitamins or minerals, so prenatal vitamins become especially important. The…
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[ad_1] Maternal health plays a crucial role from conception to childbirth. Routine pregnancy health checks (pregnancy care) are essential from the first to the last trimester. For instance, conditions such as preeclampsia, anaemia, poor nutrition, stress, anxiety and depression may arise during pregnancy. These conditions can give rise to cognitive, emotional and physical disorders in…
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[ad_1] To confirm pregnancy, healthcare practitioners often check thyroid levels. The thyroid gland is located near the neck and Adam’s apple (larynx). It contains two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the metabolic process, growth, and energy of the body. The indication of normal functioning of…
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[ad_1] You need to be careful about how you change your lifestyle to stay healthy during your pregnancy. The change in your lifestyle during pregnancy would include following a daily routine – doing the right kind of activity and taking food in the right quantum. While choosing a balanced diet you should keep protein, choline,…
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[ad_1] During pregnancy, you take care of yourself and the baby inside you by taking food in the right quantum, staying hydrated, and being active. But, as you walk past every trimester, you visit the doctor to keep a check on you and your baby’s health through blood tests and ultrasound scans. So, after the…
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[ad_1] Visiting the healthcare practitioner in every trimester of your pregnancy is the norm. Your healthcare provider takes you through several tests and ultrasound scans to see your pregnancy health and the health of the baby inside your womb. The tests and scans can show that due to your age, health condition, and several other…
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[ad_1] You’ve sailed through your first trimester battling with morning sickness, fatigue, breast soreness, etc. Once the fog of the early stages of pregnancy has passed, and you’ve entered the second and third phases, the shift in the pregnancy hormones is responsible for making you swell, gain weight, and change your appetite. So much that,…
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