Do you belong to the women whose menstruation works like a clock and who are always on time? Or do you belong to those whose period is irregular and you worry every month if you are pregnant or not?
A missed period can be an early sign of pregnancy but even before you miss a [...]
As a good postfeminist-era mom, I certainly didn’t push my son toward trucks and my daughter toward tutus. If anything, I went out of my way to avoid giving them gender-stereotyped toys, offering glittery finger paint to my son and trains to my daughter. But it didn’t matter: My son turned his doll’s crib into [...]
Most women expect to gain weight and have morning sickness during pregnancy. But there are other body changes that you may not expect.
Beyond “glowing,” pregnant women expect weight gain, exhaustion and morning sickness. But what about hemorrhoids, breakouts and tingly hands? These are changes you might not normally link to pregnancy.
Pregnancy-related hormones are responsible for [...]
Pregnancy is a time where lots of things are changing in your body and with your hormones.
Here in short some tips on how to decrease some of the stress:
Take a break and relax (put your feet’s up and read a book or a magazine)
Chill Out (try Meditation and positive visualization)
Participate in antenatal yoga classes (there you [...]
The role of a modern woman has become more varied and challenging than, say, 30 years ago. Most women today juggle the demands of a full-time job with their traditional role of home-maker so that they help to sustain a decent standard of living.
As a home-maker, a woman bears the heavy burden of [...]
Many women experience cravings for certain foods when they’re expecting. But is there a health-related reason why this occurs?
Food cravings during pregnancy are normal, although there is no widely accepted explanation for why they occur. According to WebMD, almost two-thirds of all pregnant women have some type of food craving.
If you develop a sudden [...]
What is Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia is a serious condition that affects 5 -10% of pregnant women. Women with preeclampsia have high blood pressure and protein in their urine. It usually starts after the 20th week, but can occur any time during the second half of pregnancy. If left untreated, it can lead to a more dangerous condition [...]
Post-pregnancy weight can be one of the most frustrating things for a new mother. While your pre-baby weight may have been perfect, after the baby arrives, it may be difficult to lose those extra pounds. Many people believe that you must gain at least 25 lbs during your pregnancy and that you’re eating for two. [...]
Using certain types of birth control may delay your return of fertility. Find out how long it may take you to get pregnant after stopping hormonal birth control.
For years the goal was to prevent pregnancy. Now it’s time to toss the pill, have the intrauterine device (IUD) removed or stop getting the birth control shot. You’re ready [...]
If you experience any of these 12 warning signs during pregnancy, call your doctor right away.
Most women can expect to have a healthy pregnancy. But knowing that might not stop you from fretting about every twinge and discomfort you have. While most symptoms are usually nothing to worry about, some signal a problem that needs [...]
