This is a sub category group of pregnancy. It gives useful information and tips for the expecting mothers during their pregnancy period of 9 months.
5 things you can’t do while pregnant is to establish awareness on things that you are not suppose to do during your pregnancy period. Even though if you are planning to get pregnant, this article is worth reading as you will not notice when you get pregnant until you have tested positive in your pregnancy … Read more
Getting to know that you are pregnant is the most joyful moment in life. There are risks and complications involved during your pregnancy that may affect the health of both mother and the baby. Therefore, understanding the complications in pregnancy that may arise is very important especially for first-time moms. In this article, you will … Read more
According to WHO, the Caesarean section rate for childbirth has increased globally for the past decades and it will continue to rise over the next decades. It is predicted nearly 1 out of 3 of childbirth are Caesarean section (~29%) when reaching 2030. These stats show the increasing trend of Caesarean section (CS) are those … Read more
Don’t be surprised if you suddenly have a strong urge for foods you do not normally eat during your pregnancy period of nine months. It is quite a normal occurrence that you wake up around the middle of the night looking for certain food in the fridge that even a few bites will satisfy your … Read more
What is Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy? Affecting up to 10% of pregnant women in the US every year, Gestational diabetes (GD) should not be overlooked. Not only is your health affected, but your baby’s too. GD in Pregnancy is a common condition where blood sugar level increases, resulting in a problematic delivery if not treated … Read more
Everything changes once you find out that you are pregnant, from physical, mental to our emotions. With all of the hormonal changes in our body, our physical appearances change – not just how big we get, but the same thing goes with our skin. Some are good, while others are, well, not what we’re used … Read more
Why save baby’s cord blood? The purpose of writing this article is to instill the awareness about baby’s cord blood and why most parents begin to go for it. This is a life saving measure especially for high risk group! For those expecting new parents who are having a family history of blood or auto- … Read more
The period of pregnancy is an exciting time for mommies! For the next nine months, you’d want to check how your baby is doing. How is he developing? What are the new changes does he go through? I can relate to women who want to google what’s going on. We can’t always check with our … Read more
One of the most common concerns during pregnancy is gaining stretch marks. Also known as striae distensae, these are indented streaks on your skin that appear on the thighs, bottom, hips, chest, and stomach. They are either red, purple, or silver that does not only develop during pregnancy. Let us break down what causes them … Read more
The third trimester of pregnancy is one of the most exciting times for mothers. It means in several weeks, you can finally see and hold your baby in your hand. Pregnancy survival kit will help you list down the ultimate shopping list you must-haves during your third trimester of pregnancy. You might want to be … Read more
The days leading to your due date can be overwhelming. What do you need to pack for labor and after? What are the things that better left at home? A baby hospital bag checklist can be useful for the new parents who are not sure what to do when due date is approaching. Baby hospital … Read more
What to expect during the first trimester of pregnancy? First trimester is calculated from week 0 – week 13 of gestational age, since the beginning of last menstrual period. Besides feeling excited of being pregnant, anxiety will start to kick in as you do not know what will happen in the next few months. You … Read more