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Is swimming during pregnancy safe for mothers-to-be?
Swimming can help to beat the heat while also keeping you healthy. But is it safe to swim during pregnancy? We tell you if risks are involved in this water workout. When the temperature rises, a lot of people like to swim to cool down. This water workout is great as it engages multiple muscles…
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Summer pregnancy: Stay cool and healthy with these tips
Pregnant during summer? The heat may affect you and cause discomfort. Stay cool and enjoy summer pregnancy with these tips. Heat exhaustion, dehydration and heat stroke can affect anybody when the temperature soars. But summer can have specific effects on pregnant women due to the increased temperatures and higher levels of humidity. Drinking plenty of…
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Underweight during pregnancy? Know if it is risky for you and your baby
Weight of the mother is important during pregnancy. If you are underweight during pregnancy, it may affect your baby. Whether you are pregnant or not, weight matters. You should neither be underweight nor overweight to be healthy. If you are underweight and planning to get pregnant, you need to gain more weight. Being underweight can…
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Three months pregnant? Here’s what to expect
When a woman reaches the third month of pregnancy, many changes can be expected. Here are a few changes you may notice if you are three months pregnant. If you are three months pregnant, it means you are completing your first trimester and about to reach the second trimester. This phase is critical in your…
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What makes pelvic floor exercises good for pregnant women?
Doing pelvic floor exercises is good for pregnant women as it helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and offer several other benefits. Here are the best exercises you can try! Pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that support the bladder, uterus and the bowel. These muscles form a hammock which is attached to…
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Why do I feel hot during pregnancy?
Wondering why you feel hot during pregnancy? We tell you the causes of overheating during pregnancy and ways to deal with it. When women get pregnant, they may experience morning sickness, mood swings, dizziness, backache, exhaustion and swollen ankles. Some may even get overheated while they are pregnant. They may sweat a lot, feel warmer…
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Preterm labour: Why it happens and how to prevent premature birth
Babies need to be in the womb for about 39 to 40 weeks so that they can grow and develop properly. So, when it comes to your baby’s health, having a full-term pregnancy is best. But some factors can lead to early labour and premature birth. We tell you what those factors are and how…
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5 breastfeeding complications new moms need to be aware of
While the joy of nursing your newborn baby is unparalleled, often this happiness is short-lived for mothers who experience breastfeeding complications. Mid-night feeding sessions are challenging as it is. However, these are made worse when accompanied by cracked, sore nipples, rashes, or painful breastfeeding. However, with the correct latch of the baby and the correct…