Basics of Pregnancy
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…
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
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…
Fatigue During Pregnancy
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…
Complications and Risks During Pregnancy
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…
Foetal Development
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…
Stages of Pregnancy
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…
Delivery and Childbirth
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…
Risk of Multiple Birth Pregnancy
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…
Ovulation
Ovulation takes place when one or more of the eggs are released from one of the ovaries. This transpires usually during the fertility time between periods. Every month, around 15-20 eggs are mature inside the…
Common Mistakes of Pregnancy
When you are in the family way, everyone seems to want to voice out their opinion about what you should or should not be doing. It is vital to retain your own counsel and avoid…