Giving Birth: How to prepare for the BIG DAY
Introduction Giving Birth is one of the most life-changing and impactful experiences a family, specifically a mother, goes through. Considering the amount of time and effort put into supporting a…
Breech Presentation: What It Means for the Mother and the Baby
Introduction Breech presentation is a common complication that affects about 3-4% of pregnancies at term. This number increases among preterm labor, as spontaneous correction of the presenting part is also…
What You Need to Know about Vaccination and Pregnancy
Vaccines are one of the primary means of disease prevention today. They help reduce the incidence and the burden of many serious conditions on the individual as well as the…
Thyroid Diseases in Pregnancy
Thyroid is one of the endocrine glands that regulate our body’s metabolism by releasing Thyroid hormones. This glad is prone to some changes during pregnancy to efficiently address the increased…
Uterine Bleeding and Pregnancy: Causes and Complications
While uterine bleeding is not very common during pregnancy, it can occur at any stage. Several factors can cause this condition, which mostly needs immediate attention by a healthcare professional.…
5 Mindfulness Techniques for a Stress-Free Pregnancy
Stress and Pregnancy Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful journey, but just like most exciting rides, it can also be a time filled with anxiety. Stats show that while…
Feeding Your Baby: The Breast and the Formula Face-Off
Introduction It is now well-established, through years of research and study, that breastfeeding provides many benefits to both the newborn and the mother, unmatched by those of any formula or…
What Is Preeclampsia and How It affects My Pregnancy?
Preeclampsia is one of the most serious complications which may occur during pregnancy. More specifically, it falls under the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. This condition is not uncommon and can…
Routine Visits During The Pregnancy
Introduction It is well known that pregnancy is a determining period for the long-term health and well-being of the baby and each member of the expecting family. Despite the family…
Tracking your Gestational Weight Gain
Expecting mother’s body goes through different, and often challenging developments throughout pregnancy. These physiological changes prepare the body to host and support both the intra-uterine and post-partum growth and development…