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 womans desire to conceive, the reasons of not getting pregnant overcome her capacity. The following are some common causes:Health conditionIt is crucial for a woman to be in healthy condition to increase the chances of getting pregnant. One of the...more
It is normal for women to gain weight during pregnancy because of hormonal changes in the body. But the weight gain can be controlled if you exercise moderately and eat healthy food throughout the nine months of pregnancy. However, it's been found out that no matter how hard some pregnant women control their weight, it seems that the pounds just refuse to go.Whatever may be your experience with efforts at weight loss during...more
I am now at week 24 out of 40 along the pregnancy timeline. I have to say it feels good... well most of the time anyway. I would like to let you know what you are to expect as you progress. I am so excited now waiting for the birth. It is like waiting for Christmas.My partner and I had been trying for a couple of months so I was checking to see if I was pregnant quite regularly. I was so happy when I found out the news. I was also worried. So many things can go wrong along the pregnancy timeline and I didn't want them to happen to me.Suddenly it just hits you. People say that the first trimester of the pregnancy timeline is the hardest and I would agree with that (although I haven't finished yet!). You feel a lot of the pregnancy symptoms. I really struggled with tiredness and sickness. I wasn't actually sick but I did have that feeling a lot. I also had headaches, backaches and I did moan at my boyfriend a lot!At 12 weeks though you get to go for your scan. It is really great to see your baby dancing around on the screen. It is such a relief and it really shows you why your body is feeling like it does.I think it was on my fourteenth week of the pregnancy timeline that the normal...more
During pregnancy, a women must have sufficient energy and nutrient stores to feed the growing baby. If you are underweight, you may find it very difficult to conceive as your body may not be fully equipped to nourish a baby to term. If you are in this position, read on to find out how to get in shape for pregnancy.As a general rule,...more
Some mothers-to-be are under the impression that when pregnant, she must be 'eating for two' and that this is a time where thoughts of eating in moderation and other weight maintenance issues are out of the window. However, this is largely down to the common myth that weight gain during pregnancy should be extreme, where in fact,...more
Run a simple Google search for what to eat when pregnant and chances are, the top two foods you should eliminate are caffeine and sugar. Both of these ingredients are in the average woman's diet, and it's necessity for anyone seeking the proper foods to eat when pregnant. Unfortunately, both sugar and caffeine are addictive substances that will cause a range of not-so-pleasant symptoms if you detox from them too quickly. So how can you eliminate these food items, stay healthy during pregnancy, and still mitigate the effects of detoxing? Read on for your foolproof detox plan to eliminate sugar and caffeine during pregnancy.What You Should Know about SugarAside from the usual issues of weight gain, tooth decay, and rapid increases in blood sugar, sugar poses an entirely different set of problems in pregnant women. During pregnancy, sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream more rapidly than when a woman is not pregnant, which causes the pancreas to kick in and create more insulin. This can cause a vicious cycle of elevated blood sugar levels while the pancreas tries to catch up. This state can lead to gestational diabetes.If you think you can sidestep the issue by using chemical sugar...more
Disorders of the female reproductive system are relatively common. Some disorders are self-limited and cause only minor inconvenience to the woman. Other cases are life threatening and require immediate attention and long-term therapy....more
Ideally, every sexually active woman should already have one but in this diverse world of a hundred and one unique life situations, not everybody does.The most common advice you'll get is to choose an Ob Gyn you feel you can trust and...more
Even though time is passing, life is going on there is still no sign of a baby for you and your partner. You searched through the whole world wide web and followed each and every conception tip you found but still nothing happened....more
A pregnant woman earns about 30 pounds during pregnancy. The reason for this is to support both mother and the baby with needed nutrients to make both healthy. With the added pounds after birth, there is a big difficulty trimming the...more
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life. Every woman feels like it is the moment when they are fulfilled, when they bring another human being into the world. It is a journey a woman and her husband must take, but they must be...more
One thing new moms look for is to lose their baby weight and get back to pre maternity clothing. Weight loss after pregnancy is very possible and is also a slow process. Do not expect to lose your weight over night.To start losing...more