Congratulations on your pregnancy! Pregnancy is a beautiful, life changing experience for a woman! It also is a paradigm shift when you tend to focus more on your physical and mental health for your baby’s growth. It is difficult to maintain an exercise routine, with the morning sickness, tiredness and the hormonal changes, and the […]
Swimming during pregnancy is an excellent way for full-body exercise that aids in physical and mental relaxation. You may wish to continue swimming in pregnancy if you are regular at it. However, if you are concerned about the safety of swimming as a part of your prenatal fitness regimen, read on. This post helps you […]
Pregnant women may often experience body aches. To curb and manage these symptoms, women may consider indulging in a hot shower or soak themselves in a warm water tub. However, pregnant women may wonder if it is safe to use hot tubs in pregnancy. Read this post to learn about the safety, benefits, and side […]
Many pregnant women may experience headaches and nausea during the course of nine months, especially during the first trimester. While usually, we do not hesitate to consume available over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin to deal with these problems, an expecting mother may want to know if it is safe to use aspirin in pregnancy. Read […]
Traveling is an essential part of our daily life. While traveling is not a concern in ordinary circumstances, you may feel anxious about traveling or driving while pregnant. Although many pregnant women prefer traveling by car during pregnancy rather than public transportation, some also fear using the car. However, traveling is not always dangerous for […]
Though traveling should be avoided while pregnant, there may be situations and circumstances when you are required to travel. Train travel during pregnancy, in particular, may have an impact on you and your unborn child. Everything you do throughout your pregnancy directly influences your baby in your womb, be it the food you consume, your […]
Several holidays and religious practices worldwide, such as Lent and Ramadan, require individuals to fast according to their cultural traditions. So you might wonder about the safety of fasting while pregnant if these occasions coincide with your pregnancy period. Some studies suggest that fasting during pregnancy may potentially affect the baby long-term (1). Although fasting […]
Pregnancy myths have been around since time immemorial. Whether it is talking about a fruit saying it can harm the baby or an eclipse that might cause problems to the fetus, myths can be found everywhere. But should you believe in them? Unless they have proper reasoning and evidence, you shouldn’t. One of the most […]
Experiencing fear and phobias during pregnancy are common. In this article, you will know about the various kinds of phobias a pregnant woman might develop and tips on overcoming them. ‘Tokophobia’ is the term used for fear experienced in the pregnancy period. This is a psychological issue that occurs in some women the moment they […]