Category: Health
Pregnancy Fitness and Nutrition
During pregnancy it is important that you get the right nutrients and energy needed to keep you and your growing baby healthy. Physical activity is also just as important when you’re pregnant as at any other time of life. When it comes to your diet, plan balanced meals. They should contain protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and…
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COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy
Planning for pregnancy? – You can get covid vaccine. Got one vaccine and if pregnancy test is positive? – Don’t worry! It’s safe; continue pregnancy. Post-delivery, breast feeding your baby? – Please get your covid vaccine. Menstrual bleeding is on? – You can get covid vaccine. Taking any medication? – Still can take vaccine (consult…
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When will I Feel Baby Movements?
Most mothers-to-be eagerly await first reassuring baby kick. For first-time moms, it may occur closer to 26-28 weeks and for second or third-time moms, it may occur closer to 20 weeks. Counting fetal movements beginning at 28 weeks will be beneficial for all pregnancies. Moms find their babies are most active after eating a meal…
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Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Most pregnant women gain between 10kg and 12.5kg, most of the weight is after week 20. Gaining too much or too little weight can lead to health problems for you or baby: Increase in blood pressure (PIH) Gestational diabetes Gaining less weight can also cause problems too: premature birth low birth weight baby less than…
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Sex – Breast Stimulation During Pregnancy
When to Avoid? In early pregnancy till 12 weeks Any previous history of miscarriage or preterm labour and delivery Placenta is low lying (placenta previa is low placenta even after 28 weeks) Infective vaginal discharge Short cervix Unexplained vaginal bleeding Your developing baby is protected by the amniotic fluid in your uterus, as well as…
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Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
This pain is known as Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). PGP is painful and uncomfortable symptoms are caused by stiffness of your pelvic joints. Pain over the pubic bone at the front in the centre 1 or both sides of your lower back and hip in the area between your…
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Papaya in Pregnancy is HEALTHY!
There has been a lot of debate on the consumption of papaya during pregnancy. Ripe papayas offer a number of benefits to the mother-to-be as well as her baby. Let’s know about the goodness of papaya in pregnancy: Ripe papaya (fruit) is rich in Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Vitamin E Papaya…
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Painful Labour or not? (Birthing plan)
A birth plan is a record of how you would like your labour room experience to be. Whether you want music and mobility Whether you want husband or your mom with you Whether you want birthing ball or doula Around 36 weeks, the clock starts ticking You will be given a special form for your…
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Nose Bleed – Scary or not in Pregnancy?
Here are few things about nose bleeding pregnancy that you should know: Nosebleeds are quite common in pregnancy because of hormonal changes. During pregnancy, you may also find that your nose gets more blocked up than usual. Sit down and firmly pinch the soft part of your nose for 10-15 minutes. Lean forward and breathe…
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Itchy / Scratchy/ Red Marks in Pregnancy
Growing pregnant uterus causes the skin around the belly to stretch and the oil glands are not able to meet their normal moisture requirement. Itching is common in pregnancy caused by raised levels of certain chemicals in the blood. Skin condition like eczema might flare up in pregnancy. You could help prevent mild itching by…
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