No more is it a question whether the unborn child will be affected or harmed by the mother smoking or any other forms of nicotine intake but more a question of the number, degree, types, lifetime impact and notice ability of the harms that are inflicted. At the minimum level it unnaturally regulates the pre [...]
For a long time now doctors and researchers have been mystified by the reason why high blood pressure has been occurring in pregnant women. A report put together by a research group in Adelaide has been the first of a kind in reporting that when pregnant women were exposed to viral infections of any kind [...]
Pregnancy is a splendid phase in a woman’s life which comes with numerous challenges and responsibilities. With the onset of pregnancy, there are a number of doubts that cross an expectant mother’s mind. At this time, the most crucial question that props up before the mother-to-be is whether she can continue her normal routine without [...]
A pregnancy is a time for any expectant mother to be careful of her health, not only for herself but also for the sake of the child that is developing within her womb. With the advancement in technology and further study on various topics being carried out, doctors and scientists have had their attention drawn [...]
Many women face an increase in stress and anxiety levels during pregnancy. It is not unexpected for a woman to be worried about the well being of the baby developing within her womb. Many women are also plagued with other concerns like their changing bodies, an inability to carry on normal routine and financial issues, [...]
Weight gain is often one of the most worrying factors for any woman who is going through the experience of expecting a child. Over the course of the trimesters, there are innumerable changes that take place within the mother’s body – both, emotionally, as well as physically. Added to her own weight, the mother is [...]
Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
Pregnancy comes with a number of complications as well as lifestyle adjustment that are seriously required. While a lot of people are aware of the fact that an expecting mother will require tremendous physical and mental strength throughout the duration of the pregnancy, one aspect that seems [...]
Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Going through a pregnancy is usually a very daunting experience for any expecting mother. The amount of mental and physical strength required during this phase is paramount in order to ensure a normal delivery as well as normal offspring. Moreover, the fact that almost anything [...]
Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Although bariatric surgery has been around for a few years now, it has only become more prominent recently because of the aesthetic benefits that the operation provides. However, it should not be forgotten that the surgery was originally developed to help people that suffer from dangerous obesity. The procedure [...]