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Most of the women experience sluggish digestion during pregnancy. Blame it to hormones, less physical activity or the compressed digestive system as their abdominal cavity is hosting a new life. Poor digestion makes them susceptible to indigestion, acidity, bloating, wind, constipation, heaviness in the stomach etc. There are several common tips to help you better… Continue reading Foods that can cause digestive problems during pregnancy – Part 4
In this article, I am sharing a list of foods, spices and other herbs that may trigger pre-mature uterus contractions. This list may vary from country to country and culture to culture. Most of the items listed here may not have enough scientific evidence to support their effectiveness in starting pre-mature labour. Food in its… Continue reading Foods that can trigger untimely uterus contractions – Part 3
In this series of articles, next, I would like to discuss food and drinks that can increase some specific compounds in the pregnant women's blood and these compounds can be harmful to developing baby. Caffeinated drinks Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychostimulant. It prevents drowsiness and improves cognitive alertness. Caffeine has been part of… Continue reading Foods that can increase toxic compounds in your blood – Part 2
"Food restrictions during pregnancy" is a very controversial topic. There are very few food products that have universal consent for complete restriction during pregnancy. can cause food poisoning, can increase toxic compounds in your blood can trigger untimely uterus contractions can negatively affect a sluggish digestive system of pregnant women Most of the food items discussed in this… Continue reading Foods to avoid during pregnancy: Part 1
I am not sure how many pregnant women get concerned about weight gain during pregnancy, but I am. It is not about body image or something in that direction. It is about me and my baby's health, as I know that excessive weight gain during pregnancy can cause many complications. So the question I am… Continue reading How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
Is it your week 13? If yes, then you have entered the glorious second trimester. Now you may feel the first-trimester ordeal plummeting and you are feeling like ... yourself again. This is the time when you get to know the beautiful side of the pregnancy. Better energy levels My nausea and hypersensitivity to smell/fragrances… Continue reading The Glorious Second Trimester
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, which means your blood glucose levels go high. It can cause problems for the mother and the baby during pregnancy, childbirth and after childbirth. That's the reason they test your blood sugar levels at various stages of pregnancy. As per the latest NICE guidelines,… Continue reading Getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes
I've been recently introduced to the term or the concept of babymoon. At first, I thought it's just another colloquial term but out of curiosity, I checked its meaning in few dictionaries like Merriam-webster, Cambridge & Oxford. And I realized that it's a real word with two meanings: "1) a trip, vacation, holiday taken by… Continue reading What is Babymoon and why do I want to go on one ?
The first trimester can be an emotional roller-coaster ride for many and so was mine. At first, I had no idea what to do, so I called my GP for an appointment. They said my first pregnancy appointment will be after 8-9 weeks with a midwife, not General Practitioner ( NHS, UK). I was asked… Continue reading How to ride out first-trimester of pregnancy
I knew that pregnant women are sensitive to the strong smell, what I did not know that it can make you run for the hills. This heightened sense of smell during pregnancy is also known as hyperosmia. In some women, hyperosmia can trigger nausea and headaches. I love steamed broccoli, roasted carrots and stuffed capsicums.… Continue reading 6 tips to manage the heightened sense of smell