As critical as this stage of pregnancy is, it is essential to follow a healthy, nutritious diet to ensure your baby develops. In this article, we answer a few important questions about diet during the third trimester of pregnancy.
...Continue readingPCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a treatable hormonal imbalance condition that affects 5-13% women of reproductive age. It generally affects the reproductive system and can impact pregnancy. Here is how PCOS and infertility are interlinked and what steps you can take to improve your chances of conceiving.
...Continue readingDuring perimenopause, women's ovaries gradually decrease the production of estrogen and progesterone hormones. These hormonal changes can cause sleep issues that often continue even after menopause. However, menopause sleep problems can be treated with hormone replacement therapy and other lifestyle changes.
...Continue readingEarly pregnancy cramps are fairly common. As the baby bump expands, your body shifts and stretches to accommodate the new life inside your womb. Most women experience aches, bloating, cramps, discomfort, and tightening as the muscles inside the abdomen extend for the baby to develop. These changes make discomfort a typical part of your pregnancy journey. However, ignoring pregnancy cramps can lead to serious complications. So, when should you be really worried about early pregnancy cramps? Read on to find out.
...Continue readingHormones are natural substances produced in the body to communicate between organs and cells. Hormonal imbalance in women occurs when they have too much or too little hormones, such as progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. This affects many bodily functions, including weight, mood, energy level, metabolism, pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause.
...Continue readingPrenatal vitamins are critical to supporting your baby’s growth and development and your own body’s changes. However, some prenatal vitamins can cause side effects, such as nausea and constipation. You should always consult your obstetrician/gynecologist before taking prenatal vitamins. They can suggest the best prenatal vitamins with the right dosage limits based on your nutritional needs.
...Continue readingBreastfeeding is one of the easiest ways to ensure the all-round development of your baby and provides mulitple health benefits both for the mother and the child. Babies who are breastfed for at least six months are less likely to develop gastrointestinal infections (such as diarrhea and vomiting), leukemia, and other chronic diseases.
...Continue readingThe importance of eating healthy while you are pregnant can never be overstated. Maintaining a nutritious diet through all trimesters is essential for your baby's brain development and healthy birth weight. A well-balanced pregnancy diet helps reduce the risks of many congenital disabilities while keeping unpleasant pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness and fatigue away.
...Continue readingDetecting cervical cancer at an early stage with a Pap smear or Pap test increases your chances of recovery and survival. Doctors generally recommend women ages 21 to 65 to have a Pap smear test regularly.
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