Forty or Fifty years back, a many of people still didn't know the difference between Yoga and Yogurt. These days, Yoga is so fashionable that it's basically a household word. Although it's very well well-known these days, it doesn't mean that public in fact understands what Yoga is. There are many myths about Yoga that are told by people that do not have a nice belief about it. Yoga is so complex that it offers something for each...more
Having a baby is an exciting period especially for first-time moms. But alongside this excitement is the looming uncertainty of what they will experience during childbirth. According to experts, giving birth is easy enough - it is the labor that hurts the most. Drugs can deaden the pain but if natural childbirth is preferred, Lamaze classes and seminars can certainly help. There are other ways to achieve labor pain relief but their...more
New breeders often feel a little anxious when their dog is pregnant. They want everything to go well, and watch carefully for any sign of a problem. Fortunately most dogs have uneventful pregnancies, and there is no cause for concern.In the first week or two, it's not easy to tell that your dog is pregnant. She may appear completely normal, or she may go off her food a little and become more affectionate than usual. Your vet will be able to tell you whether or not your girl is definitely pregnant from as early as 26 days after mating. A blood test will check for the hormone relaxin which is only found in pregnant dogs. Another method of confirming pregnancy at this stage is with an abdominal ultrasound.Pregnancy in dogs lasts from 63 to 65 days. As her pups grow inside her, she will appreciate smaller meals, because there's not as much room for a full stomach. This means that she will need feeding more frequently during the day. She should be given a good quality balanced diet during her pregnancy. Never give her calcium supplements while she is pregnant, as this increases the risk of eclampsia, a potentially fatal calcium deficiency which occurs when she is producing milk to feed...more
Are you wondering when the very best time to get pregnant is? A lot of women are motivated to know how to get pregnant are really interested.The most effective time to get pregnant is throughout the ovulation period. The ovulation period is when a woman's egg moves into the fallopian tubes. This is the most fertile time. A woman's chances of...more
Daily exercise can be a drag for just about every one. Even though all us know it is good for us we are either too busy (or too lazy) to hit the gym. But the benefits are tremendous, especially for women who are pregnant. The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are many; from an easier delivery, to a healthier baby, to just plain looking great...more
How great to be pregnant! It's a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I recently heard about pregnancy massage. What a luxury! During my pregnancies, I wish I had heard of this. In most circumstances, pregnancy massages can be a great relief and comfort.All the normal feelings of stress and anxiety come to the forefront upon realization that there is now a new human being growing inside, and this child is a huge priority. There is joy and anticipation that goes along with these feelings. Often we can benefit from a pregnancy massage, just as we can benefit from a massage when not pregnant.This can reduce so many negative symptoms of pregnancy, including stress, depression and anxiety. We just have to make sure that we have the appropriate pregnancy specialists, also known as pre-natal specialists. Proper positioning and special pillows are needed to support the growing baby during the massage. The specialist will know not to do any deep tissue massage.One important point is that the personal OB/GYN knows that you are...more
One of the most discouraging conditions for a woman is that she is having difficulty in getting pregnant. While pregnancy is more of a chance, there are reasons makes this chance slimmer. Despite the woman's desire to conceive, the...more
Safe weight gain during pregnancy: Gaining weight during pregnancy is important but many pregnant women gain additional weight because of the belief that they must eat for two. To understand how much weight you can safely gain during pregnancy, you...more
One of the most beneficial things pregnant women can to for themselves is to exercise, but is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? Expecting moms want to do everything they can to protect their babies and may be afraid that working out may, in some...more
Gestational diabetes usually diagnoses or begins during the pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood sugar level that is first recognized during pregnancy. In pregnancy, Glucose Intolerance occurs and it synonymous of gestational diabetes. The...more
Last year I became pregnant with my first child. While I was overjoyed, I was also nervous and anxious about the extra weight I was going to gain.At the end of my pregnancy, I had gained 25 extra pounds that did NOT come off so easily.I...more
I work for a clinic that offers 4D ultrasound. Many people are skeptical about 4D ultrasound and some think that this could be dangerous for both the mother and the infant but as an experienced sonographer I am fully confident of my skills and...more