Pregnancy and Diet

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…

Nurturing another life inside you is a joyful feeling for you, no doubt! But pregnancy may not be joyous all the time. The swollen ankles, engorgement of breasts, morning sickness, etc are some of the not-so-glamorous phases of pregnancy. Along with this, there is also a burning sensation near your chest, after whatever you’ve eaten.…

During pregnancy, you must maintain a balanced diet for your health and the health of the baby growing inside you. While you’re nurturing another life inside you, your body needs all the essential minerals as well as vitamins to keep the body functioning properly. Amidst all the vitamins, Vitamin B6 is also known as pyridoxine,…

Including warm water baths in your daily pregnancy routine is a very good idea to get some relief from some of the not-so-glamorous aspects of your pregnancy – pregnancy aches, swelling, stress, and tension. But, soaking yourself in a warm bath during pregnancy may not be that safe. Know why? Don’t forget to take these…

Pregnancy is both a beautiful and challenging phase of your life. It’s beautiful because of the happiness hidden inside your anticipation of giving birth to a healthy and cuddly baby after nine months. It’s challenging as your body is in constant flux. You’ll swell, the skin will change, and you’ll gain weight. Gaining weight is…