The barricades of pregnancy stages are different from one phase to another; finally pregnancy remains a tough time to deal with. Still there are various changes to take place throughout the remaining weeks of pregnancy. What are the physical changes that occur in your body during pregnancy week 21? Compared to previous weeks, you don’t [...]

We all know that amniotic fluid is the most essential part of your baby’s life support system. This helps to protect your baby and also helps in the growth of lungs, muscles, digestive system and limbs. The fluid will develop immediately after the formation of amniotic sac i.e. about 12 days after conception. If [...]

There is widespread confusion among mums-to-be about pregnancy health, largely compounded by conflicting information, a survey reveals. A third of the 1,303 women polled by Tommy’s and Johnson’s Baby were confused by what you can eat and which drugs are safe to take in pregnancy. Others did not know whether it was safe to have sex, drink [...]

No one can consistently predict how your labor will progress. Here are few exercises that you can practice to help with the pains associated with the upcoming labor process. 1. Kegel exercises These exercises are the small internal contractions of the pelvic floor muscles that help to support your uterus, bladder, rectum and [...]

Women who go through a traumatic event during or soon before pregnancy may be at increased risk of having an underweight baby, a large study suggests. Researchers found that of more than 1 million Danish women who gave birth over 24 years, those who dealt with the death or serious illness of [...]

Congratulations! Till now you have completed half the path in your pregnancy and you need to complete another half. Eating healthy, childbirth lessons, drinking enough water, petite maternity clothing, proper workouts, enough rest and a supportable maternity pillow can be the weapons to complete the remaining half journey. What are the physical changes [...]

Usually, constipation during pregnancy occurs when you feel abdominal pain or discomfort, infrequent and difficult bowel movements and the passage of hard stools. Half of the pregnant women are affected by constipation at some point in their pregnancy. Reasons behind constipation during pregnancy: Usually, low fiber diet, anxiety, worry, lack of physical exercise can [...]

Undiagnosed infections may be causing a significant number of premature births, researchers reported on Monday after finding bacteria or fungi in 15 percent of the amniotic fluid samples taken from women in pre-term labor. The heavier the infection, the more likely the women were to deliver younger, sicker infants, the team at Stanford University in California [...]

During pregnancy, muscle pain and back ache are very problematic and they can be more than just a nuisance. The pregnancy weight gain of 25-35 pounds along with the increased stress on your body caused by your baby can sometimes lead to severe discomfort. Studies showed that almost half of the pregnant women [...]

Pregnant women who endure the psychological stress of being in a war zone are more likely to give birth to a child who develops schizophrenia. Research published in the open access journal BMC Psychiatry supports a growing body of literature that attributes maternal exposure to severe stress during the early months of pregnancy to an increased [...]