Archive for the ‘Parenting’ Category

Whether you are pregnant or just about to conceive, there are some weird pregnancy facts you may never be informed about. These things may or may not happen during pregnancy and people generally prefer not to talk about it. Most pregnancies last for about nine months and if it extends for more than that, doctors do induce labour. But it is possible to remain pregnant for ... Full story

Most pregnant women go beyond the expected due date. A prolonged pregnancy is when it lasts longer than 42 weeks. A baby’s due date is decided upon by calculating 280 days from the first day of the mother’s last menstrual cycle. This works only if you have regular periods. Most gynecologists worry about post maturity delivery since a small percentage of babies die while still inside ... Full story

Pregnancy is a time of pure joy and ecstasy, as well as getting acquainted with the myriad bodily changes that accompanies getting pregnant. The human body can breathe, and regulate the heart beat without any conscious effort on our part. In the same way, our body is perfectly capable of conceiving, growing, bringing the baby to term, give birth and nourish it without any extra ... Full story

Your body tends to go through major changes during the course of pregnancy. It is very important to be careful about your weight gain during the tenure of pregnancy. Gaining too much weight can prove harmful to you and your baby as well. Women who tend to gain very little weight are in danger of giving birth to a small baby weighing less than 5 ½ ... Full story

Most women tend to experience bouts of fatigue and lethargy during pregnancy. This is because the body is producing new hormones and making changes to prepare for the arduous labor ahead. Early pregnancy is the time when the body makes more of a hormone called progesterone. This hormone tends to cause sluggishness and lethargy. More blood too is produced to carry nutrients for the baby, which ... Full story

Most pregnancies have few or no complications but in certain cases, they do arise. Minor complications can range from nausea, vomiting, hemorrhoids, constipation, temporary hair loss and so on. A person’s overall health plays a vital role in the likelihood of complication developing during pregnancy. Women who are diabetic or those with history of heart, lung, kidney disease, seizure disorders or hepatitis have greater chances ... Full story

Your baby’s development from being just a tiny mass of cells to a fully developed baby is fascinating and truly miraculous indeed. Each baby develops differently; once you know that you have conceived, you are naturally eager to monitor each stage of your baby’s development. At two months, your baby is called an embryo. She would grow to around 2.5 cm in length and have distinct, ... Full story

Your pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks commencing from the first day of your last menstrual period. These weeks are grouped into 3 trimesters. Let’s have a look at what happens to you and your baby during these 3 stages. The first trimester, starting from week 1 to week 12, finds your body undergoing myriad changes. Hormonal changes, impact every organ system. The very first sign ... Full story

With the exception of very few women, most hope to experience natural childbirth and delivery. It is indeed an intense experience and it would do you immense good to educate yourself and approach child birth and delivery with an open mind. The baby is delivered during the second stage of labour when the cervix is completely dilated to ten cm. You will be required to focus ... Full story

Most pregnant women do not envision giving birth to twins, triplets or more babies. Several factors play a vital role in determining who will have multiple babies. Women over 35 are more likely to conceive multiple babies, or if the tendency runs in the family. A multiple birth pregnancy is always a high risk one. Any pregnant woman can experience various concerns such as gestational diabetes, ... Full story