Almost every woman has to deal with pregnancy at some point of her life and it is definitely a topic that women think about a lot throughout their lives. It is not really a matter of how many children they are going to have or if they are going to be great mothers. Most women already know how many children they want and they are confident they will be able to take care of their children. More women are more worried about the...more
Some moms are generally depressed in relation to the appearance of their body immediately after their little one is born. They are not able to sustain an ideal shape simply because of several factors. Mothers who have these issues will need to learn a little more regarding weight loss after pregnancy which often will enable them to discover techniques to greatly reduce their weight and restore their beautiful shape. Weight gain is a...more
It is normal for women to gain weight during pregnancy because of hormonal changes in the body. But the weight gain can be controlled if you exercise moderately and eat healthy food throughout the nine months of pregnancy. However, it's been found out that no matter how hard some pregnant women control their weight, it seems that the pounds just refuse to go.Whatever may be your experience with efforts at weight loss during pregnancy, the following tips will help you to lose weight after pregnancy:-1. Breastfeeding - Apart from being the healthiest food choice for your baby, breastfeeding will help you to lose unwanted weight. When you breastfeed your baby, you burn an average of 500 calories a day which is about 20 calories per ounce of milk. The longer you breastfeed your baby, the better for you.2. Do Light Exercise - Engage in light exercise regularly. Take a 10-minute walk with the baby everyday and increase your time to 20 minutes per day. Wear your baby in a sling. You can use a baby jogger or stroller when he gets too heavy. Better still, look for a partner and walk regularly with her.3. Join a Gym - You should join a gym. Look for a friend with whom you...more
I am now at week 24 out of 40 along the pregnancy timeline. I have to say it feels good... well most of the time anyway. I would like to let you know what you are to expect as you progress. I am so excited now waiting for the birth. It is like waiting for Christmas.My partner and I had been trying for a couple of months so I was checking to see if...more
Some mothers-to-be are under the impression that when pregnant, she must be 'eating for two' and that this is a time where thoughts of eating in moderation and other weight maintenance issues are out of the window. However, this is largely down to the common myth that weight gain during pregnancy should be extreme, where in fact,...more
Disorders of the female reproductive system are relatively common. Some disorders are self-limited and cause only minor inconvenience to the woman. Other cases are life threatening and require immediate attention and long-term therapy. The complication that can happen after the evacuation is that if all of the tissue is not removed it can begin to grow again. This tissue can also metastasize like cancer and grow in other areas like the lungs, brain and vagina. The recommended action is that you do not attempt to have another pregnancy for the next twelve months following the molar pregnancy. If the molar begins to grow again the pregnancy related hormone will start to rise. A uterus that is abnormally large for the length of the pregnancy can be detected physically or when you go for test. It not so easy for people that have not taken an ultrasound as they might think they are having twins. First, is bleeding due to implantation in the uterus. As the embryo is attached to the walls of uterus at about 6 to 7 days after fertilization, bleeding is secreted from the vagina. The fertilized egg by itself is attached to the uterus wall, so slight spotting results from this...more
Ideally, every sexually active woman should already have one but in this diverse world of a hundred and one unique life situations, not everybody does.The most common advice you'll get is to choose an Ob Gyn you feel you can trust and...more
Even though time is passing, life is going on there is still no sign of a baby for you and your partner. You searched through the whole world wide web and followed each and every conception tip you found but still nothing happened....more
A pregnant woman earns about 30 pounds during pregnancy. The reason for this is to support both mother and the baby with needed nutrients to make both healthy. With the added pounds after birth, there is a big difficulty trimming the...more
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life. Every woman feels like it is the moment when they are fulfilled, when they bring another human being into the world. It is a journey a woman and her husband must take, but they must be...more
One thing new moms look for is to lose their baby weight and get back to pre maternity clothing. Weight loss after pregnancy is very possible and is also a slow process. Do not expect to lose your weight over night.To start losing...more
One fine morning, you feed the baby, put him to sleep and have a quick shower to relax. You decide to get into one of your favourite jeans and you are shocked that you cannot even get into them. You would not swap your position for...more