HCG or human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone that plays an important role during pregnancy. HCG can also be used as part of a diet plan in order to lose weight. Taking HCG can promote rapid weight loss and suppress the appetite. The HCG diet usually involves a low calorie diet as well as daily doses of HCG. The HCG diet originally depended upon regular injections of HCG, but homeopathic HCG drops are now available that can be used while...more
An outbreak of herpes when pregnant can be a trying experience. Questions of will my baby be infected, will there be any long term effects on my baby, will I be okay, are all normal concerns. Treating genital herpes infection during pregnancy is possible. Educating yourself on possible risks and complications will ease the anxiety and answer the questions you may have.It is possible for a woman to be exposed to the herpes virus,...more
For a woman, being pregnant can be a difficult and wonderful time. Her body shape and size are changing rapidly and she may no longer feel like she looks like her old self. Many women wonder how to look good in maternity clothing and worry that it will take an extensive wardrobe or a lot of expensive clothing to do so. The following tips can make it easy for women of all sizes to keep their sense of style when they are expecting.In the past, women were forced to wear maternity clothing that was not very stylish. It seemed as though maternity clothing designers used ruffles, floral prints and other unwanted embellishments when they were making their clothing. That has changed and now maternity clothing is very similar to clothing that women can find when they are not expecting.Keep in mind that your normal clothing may continue to fit you well up until your stomach begins to get very large. Some women may be able to wear their regular clothing up until the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy. Then, they should make the change over to real maternity clothing.You may wonder why you need to purchase special maternity clothing but the truth is that if you want to know how to look good...more
There are several reasons that women get heartburn during pregnancy, and recognizing these can help you to prevent it from happening. Of course, if it may still happen, and when it does you should know the best pregnancy heartburn treatment. Some things that are known to cause heartburn in pregnant women include foods like chocolate, spicy, fatty,...more
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...more
As you go through the pregnancy stages, you will notice all kinds of changes in your body. Your baby is changing too! Each of the three trimesters of pregnancy is important to your baby's growth and health. As you move through each, take the time to learn about what is going on with your baby, and enjoy the precious moments of your pregnancy. In the first trimester, you will see the first signs of being pregnant, with symptoms like fatigue, nausea, tenderness of the breasts and food cravings. As these symptoms progress, your baby is also growing rapidly and turning from an embryo into a fetus! Early in this trimester, your baby's heart will start to beat, and by the end of the first trimester all of the vital organs will be in place. During this trimester the baby is most vulnerable to birth defects, so be sure to follow your nutrition plan and see your doctor regularly. The second trimester is when the pregnancy begins to show, and most women start to need pregnancy clothes to be comfortable. Your belly is expanding, and soon the baby will be large enough that you will feel the kicks and movements from within. In the third and final trimester, the...more
I had SO MANY questions. These were just a few...Grab A Copy Click here? How much weight "should" I gain? Am I gaining weight too fast?? What exercises are safe for pregnancy and what can I do to stay toned?? Which foods should I eat?...more
This was an interesting study that I read about that really wasn't about how depression affected significantly more pregnant women than non-pregnant, but rather a link between the reason why a (too) high percentage of women smoke when...more
Activities to Avoid while pregnant Pregnancy takes lot of compromises and tradeoffs. Many of the activities which were as natural as breathing for the mother need to be given up for the sake of the developing fetus. Given below is a...more
Pregnancy without pounds may sound impossible, it's not. In the 21st century there have been many dieting and exercise fads that have come and gone. More and more women are focusing on the importance of staying fit while they are...more
Almost every woman has to deal with pregnancy at some point of her life and it is definitely a topic that women think about a lot throughout their lives. It is not really a matter of how many children they are going to have or if they...more
Some moms are generally depressed in relation to the appearance of their body immediately after their little one is born. They are not able to sustain an ideal shape simply because of several factors. Mothers who have these issues will...more