Nursing pillow/ Maternity Pillow
Maternity pillows come in different assortments. There are full-length body pillows, bean shaped pillows, wedge pillows and simple maternity pillows. Full-length body pillows are ideal for those who suffer from back and neck strains. They are usually about 5 feet long and relax back, neck and abdomen of expectant mother. Bean shaped [...]
You smell just right. Babies are born with a keen sense of smell. Research shows that in the first five days after she’s born, your baby will recognise your scent and find it deeply reassuring.
You give her food. Whether you’re breast or bottlefeeding, your baby will soon realise who to turn to if she’s hungry [...]
You can feel wonderful during your pregnancy if you take good care of yourself. Increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy by following these sensible steps to keep yourself in top condition:
Plenty of fluids: Drinking enough water (eight to ten glasses a day) is one of the most important ways to keep yourself hydrated during [...]
0-1 Month: He doesn’t exactly show it — so it’s a thrill when he starts to let you know you’re his one and only. These displays of affection are a good sign that he’s securely attached to you
2 MONTHS: Smiles at you. By now, your baby will aim his first social grins at faces that [...]
By Marcia Whyte Smart
Surging hormones and a growing body trigger some intense physical changes during pregnancy. While some of these alterations will seem almost alien to you, rest assured that most of them are normal and will go away after delivering your baby. Here, a roundup of common physical symptoms you might encounter:
Chloasma:
Usually called “the [...]
Natural Birth (Vaginal Birth – VBAC)
There are those who wonder why with the advent of epidural anesthesia a woman would “martyr” herself by not having pain relieving medications in labor. There are others who aren’t sure what they want and go in and try to have an unmedicated birth. And then there are [...]
A happy baby will mean happier parents. This is particularly important for mothers who may easily slip into post-natal depression after giving birth. The first year can be very trying for the most positive of people. There will be great changes in your lifestyle, and you may often feel alone. In this article, we look [...]
Talk to your health care provider about how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy.
Eat foods rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein, or get these nutrients through a prenatal supplement.
Talk to your health care provider before taking any supplements.
Eat breakfast every day.
Eat high-fiber foods and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.
Avoid alcohol, [...]
(Reuters Health) – Women who are very obese may be able to safely lose some weight during pregnancy — and possibly reduce their risk of needing a cesarean section, a new study suggests.
The findings, reported in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, add to evidence that at least some obese women may be able to shed [...]
1. Begin a prenatal care regimen with a trained maternity care provider as soon as you discover you are pregnant: There’s a lot to be done at the beginning of a pregnancy. If you haven’t already begun taking prenatal vitamins with plenty of folic acid, your maternity care provider will likely give you a recommendation [...]
