Why Mothers Don't Lose Pregnancy Weight and How To Overcome It Its very normal to gain significant amounts of weight while you are pregnant. During pregnancy your body goes though a lot of changes which means your hormones and lot of the inner functions that regulate your body is in a totally different mode. Hormones that control and regulate your body weight is particularly affected – and it's a good thing as it keeps you and your...more
Understanding Ovulation and Pregnancy Ovulation describes the process where an egg from the ovary is released and moves down the fallopian tube to be fertilized. During a normal menstrual cycle, the inside of the uterus will be thickened to prepare for a fertilized egg to grow into a foetus. In the event that no pregnancy occurs, the unfertilized egg and the uterus lining will be shed. This is the time we call menstruation.A woman's...more
Pregnancy Stretch Marks - Can they be prevented? Pregnancy - it's an amazing experience that only us girls get to really experience. (The guys think they do – but they don't!). That feeling of a new life growing inside your belly, knowing that there's a little person in there, is something that's hard to put into words and then the physical sensations of that little baby moving and kicking are just incredible.At the end of nine months there is a little bundle of joy that will grow and create emotions within you for the rest of your life that you would never have expected to be feel – from both ends of the emotional spectrum - but mostly the good end (hopefully!).So pregnancy is overall a wonderful experience with incredible gifts as an end result – except for the weight gain and the pregnancy stretch marks.Now the weight can be lost with a bit of hard work and good diet after the birth of your baby and if you are sensible you can minimise the weight gain during pregnancy to make it easier post pregnancy.But what about the stretch marks?Although there is no definite ‘cure' or ‘prevention' for stretch marks, there are things that you can do to minimise your risk for...more
Pregnancy Blood Test Pregnancy blood-test measures the degree of pregnancy hormone and HCG current within the bloodstream. HCG can be detected within the urine and blood within 7-12 days of conceiving.You will find two forms of pregnancy blood test completed.1. Qualitative test- This indicates whether or not HCG is current or not current by...more
Breast Augmentation and Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Women considering breast augmentation often want to know how the procedure will affect pregnancy and breastfeeding later in life or how pregnancy and breast feeding will affect their breasts with implants. It is safe to have breast augmentation before pregnancy, but there are some things you...more
How to Lose Weight After Having a Cesarean (C-Section) or After Pregnancy Have you been searching long and hard on how to lose weight after having a C-section or after pregnancy? This may be your last stop and final answer to your problem. I know how you feel because my wife and I have four kids, and she has had four C-sections to prove it.In this article, I am growing to give you the keys to weight loss success after surgery. Before you begin your journey of weight loss, contact your primary doctor to let them know you are ready to get fit and lose the baby fat. You need approximately 8 weeks to heal from your C-section incision before starting any exercise regime. This is to make sure no harm is done to your internal organs.Most women are convinced that after having a baby, there is no way to get that firm stomach they've always wanted, and get the body back they used to have. This is all a myth and I am here to tell you that it is very possible to get in shape and achieve that top model body after giving birth.Body ShapersAfter birth, your body tends to go through changes that are beyond your grasp. Although a new baby is a beautiful addition to the family, the...more
Post Pregnancy Workout Routines One of the most asked questions for new moms is how to drop the excess baby weight. This is a very good question! First of all, regular exercise and healthy eating habits are a must. If you're not ready to...more
Pregnancy Massage and Massage Therapy: A Treat for Mothers Around the Sarasota, FL Area Part of the planning process of starting a family is preparing the mother for the pregnancy itself. Good thing for mothers living in Sarasota and...more
You've just had a new baby, and you're still trying to recover from childbirth. Your baby is fussy and won't sleep at night, you still have a few pounds of baby fat to lose, your pre-pregnancy clothes no longer fit, and the cost of supplies for your...more
Harmful Effects of Alcohol On Pregnancy - How Does Alcohol Affects Pregnancy? It's quite disturbing that 8 out of 10 women love to drink alcohol not knowing the harmful effects of alcohol on pregnancy. Minimal consumption of alcohol can be...more
A Critical Review of The Pregnancy Miracle eBook The book Pregnancy Miracle, a 240 page book written by Lisa Olson is totally different from the usual pregnancy manual out there. The book teaches about the human body and talks about the...more
Acupuncture plays an important role in traditional Chinese medicine, and it is a widely recognized part of Western medicine as well. It has been shown to help reduce the symptoms of depression, ease the pain of arthritis, reduce the incidence of...more