One morning the unexpected happened … You spotted a few drops of blood on your underwear. Frantically you called up your doctor, told him about you bleeding during pregnancy, and a few hours later, you were at his office waiting to see him. After a…
Birth stories tend to be very comforting when you’re looking for ways to ease the nervousness surrounding your fast-approaching delivery. It is an excellent source related to real experiences – the various ways in which mothers prepare for delivery, the strategies adopted to cope with…
It happened once before. You thought you were in labor. Excited and anxious you headed to the hospital only to be told they were “Braxton Hicks Contractions”. Oops, false alarm! Pregnancy is difficult to predict, and such confusions are common occurrences. But, how will you…
The pregnancy back pain that started in the first trimester has reached its peak as you crawl into the final trimester. The reason behind this is your highly flexible back. The center of gravity shifts and the lower spine curves in to support the baby…
Pregnancy calls for a mandatory visit to the dentist’s office and some additional dental care on your part. The relationship between pregnancy and oral health often perplexes many pregnant women. “How do teeth regulate the health and well being of the baby?” this is what…
Coconut water during pregnancy, There are many foods and drinks that doctors strikeout during pregnancy. But, coconut water does not feature in this list. As a matter of fact, coconut water is recommended for pregnant women. Tender Coconut water is a natural energy drink. Along…
You think you have Pregnancy Insomnia ? Another sleepless night! You got up to use the bathroom, and when you got back into bed, there was not a wink of sleep. You tried to shut your eyes tight. You rolled, twisted, and turned, trying to…
Pregnancy Bump Size | Does It Matter? Well, With two best friends almost at the same point in pregnancy (one just a week ahead of the other), I couldn’t resist the urge to compare their baby bumps. They were a couple of weeks away from…
Getting up-to-date on immunizations is the first thing a doctor advises a woman trying to conceive. However, statistics prove that many women visit the obstetrician’s office only after they get pregnant. Thus, many women are not aware and have not received all the shots needed…