The term miscarriage is used to described the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. I recently experienced a miscarriage. It started as spotting and within the day developed into a period-like flow. I was disappointed and scared I would not have as good of chance of conceiving after having a miscarriage. I already [...]
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70% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, which is simply feeling sick in the morning. Vitamin B6 has been known to help with nausea but you should consult your doctor before taking any supplements, especially while pregnant. Drinking more water than before you were pregnant, avoiding smells that bother you, eating small meals more [...]
Smoking is not good for you and your baby as it has been associated with problems as diverse as: vaginal bleeding, pre-term births, low birth weight, stillborn babies and sudden infant death syndrome. Chemicals found in cigarettes include lead tar, nicotine and carbon dioxide. These chemicals can prevent needed nutrients and oxygen from getting to [...]
Iron and folic acid are usually given to pregnant women as supplements since many studies have shown the importance of these for both mother and baby. The number of grams recommended is 400 for a period of 1 month before pregnancy and the first three months during pregnancy. You can find folic acid over the [...]
The following elements comprise a woman’s weight gain while pregnant: the average baby inside a woman weighs around 7.5 lbs depending on your baby’s ultimate weight, breast growth weighs 2 lbs., your body’s additional weight is 7 lbs, the placenta 1.5 lbs, the uterus 2 lbs, blood and body fluids amount to 8 lbs(4 lbs [...]
There are certain guidelines that doctors follow when it comes to weight gain during pregnancy. However, everyone is a special case and should not feel pressured to meet a certain standard. Weight gain during pregnancy is related to your weight before getting pregnant. The ranges are as follows: If you are underweight, the range is [...]
If you have had a C-section, you will not be able to exercise for around 6 to 8 weeks afterwards. In this case, I would recommend that you wear a girdle as much as you can after you give birth. I was given a girdle designed by Julie Tupler. At first I didn’t wear it [...]
The amount of exercise you do during pregnancy is related to the amount of exercise you did before getting pregnant. Continuing with your routine is reasonable as long as you modify it as your pregnant belly grows. Keeping track of your core temperature and avoiding strong movements that may harm your joints are important things [...]
During pregnancy, it is vital that you stay away from Hemorrhoid surgery. Hemorrhoid surgery is painful and not like anything you can imagine. Given the location and weight of the baby, healing from this surgery can be complicated. You will suffer from pain while not being able to sleep and being tired. The best thing [...]
Pregnant women often experience nauses in the morning, hence the term Morning Sickness. But some pregnant women suffer from nausea after every meal. Most doctors recommend eating less and more frequently. I did not suffer from nausea a lot during pregnancy but some days I did and a friend recommended that I eat a toast [...]