Tag: Pregnancy

Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy

Is it normal to have Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy?

Abdominal pain and other Abdominal discomforts are common during pregnancy. It is usually harmless but sometimes it can be a sign of serious problem. The severe and the continuous pain should not be ignored.

If the Abdominal pain is experienced along with the spotting, discharge of Blood, Fever, sweating, Vaginal discharge, faintness, vomiting, Nausea or discomfort while Urinating consult a doctor as soon as possible. These can be signs of danger.

Some Serious Problems that can Cause Pain During Pregnancy

Following are some serious problems that can cause pain during pregnancy

  1. Ectopic Pregnancy
  2. Miscarriage
  3. Preterm Labor
  4. Placental Abruption
  5. preeclampsia
  6. Infection in Urinary Tract

  1. Ectopic Pregnancy

    An Ectopic Pregnancy is diagnosed when a fertilized Egg is set outside the Uterus. It is mostly found in the 1 of the Fallopian Tubes. This condition can also cause Abdominal pain and other suspicious symptoms in the early pregnancy.

    If Ectopic Pregnancy is not treated in time, it can lead to life threatening conditions. If you are suffering from this condition, immediately consult your doctor.

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Eating Patterns During Pregnancy can Lead to Offspring’s Obesity

A researcher Susan Brady says that in Pregnancy a woman eats for two and it has completely new meaning. It is found through researches that mother’s diet during Pregnancy can change the child’s DNA through a process known as Epigenetic Change. This change can cause weight gain at the later stages in life. Pregnant woman should take moderate amount of chocolate bars, French fries, fast food etc.

It is a fact that eating healthy food during Pregnancy can lead to a good baby’s health but at the same time the researchers have also found that there is a link between good diet and child’s obesity. It is found that mother’s diet can make Genetic Changes that help to gain Fatty Tissues.

A research conducted in the University of Southampton Studied the 300 children from Womb to their childhood and analyzed the extent of chemical change of DNA in Umbilical Cord and found that Epigenetic Changes plays a vital role in making children obese at 6 or 9 years of age.

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Healthy Eating Tips during Pregnancy

Health is very important for you and your baby. A Pregnant woman needs 300 additional Calories during Pregnancy. Pregnant women should go for different Nutrients for a balanced diet. Try to eat healthy snacks, avoid unhealthy food and junk food specially. It will help to give your baby a good start of development and healthy life.

Tips for Healthy Pregnancy

Following are the healthy tips during Pregnancy:

1. Protein
Try to consume 60-80 Grams of Protein daily. If you expecting twins then you need more.

Protein helps to develop the baby’s body Tissues. Chicken, Meat, Fish, Eggs, Yogurt, Milk, Cheese, Beans and Peanut Butter is the source of Protein.

2. Iron
Try to eat Leafy Green Vegetables like Spinach, Broccoli etc, Meat and Strawberries. They are the good source of Iron.

A Pregnant woman needs an extra Iron in their diet because the blood’s Volume increases. Deficiency of Iron can also develop Anemia. If the level of Iron is low in the Blood, go for Iron supplements.

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Pregnancy and Yoga Tips – Benefits of Yoga in Pregnancy

Pregnancy And Yoga

Pregnancy yoga can energize the health of mother and the baby. Pregnancy yoga exercises are the ways for the mother to stretch and align the body. These exercises provide good health for the mother and baby. The mental and the physical growth of baby is improved by practicing yoga. Body undergoes many changes during pregnancy and it is very important to cope with these changes. Many women complain about laziness and fatigue during pregnancy. It solves many problems during pregnancy; it helps in the normal birth of the baby and restores the shape body very soon. It is perfect way to firm the body during and after pregnancy. It helps to gain strength and flexibility.

Different posture of yoga can be practiced during pregnancy but stretching is most beneficial. These yoga postures help to prevent the back pain which is experienced commonly during pregnancy. Practice the yoga postures which are prescribed by doctor.

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What are Vaginal Discharge and Abnormal Vaginal Discharge?

Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal discharge is a common symptom in women. It is normal especially in child bearing age. Vaginal discharge can be commonly understood as discharge of secretions from the cervical glands of the vagina; normally these emission are clear or white or in a simple words during vaginal discharge glands in the cervix produces clear mucus. These secretions may turn white or yellow when exposed to air.

Vagina

Vagina is the lower part of the female reproductive system; a moist canal in female extending from the labia minora to the uterus. Vagina is a passage leading from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus in female; a passageway between outer body and the inner reproductive organs.

Healthy Vagina

The PH balance of the vagina is acidic, which decreases the occurrence of infections in vagina. These normally-occurring bacteria present in the vagina creates acidic environment in vagina. A healthy vagina produces secretions or emissions to regulate and clean itself likewise saliva clean and regulates the functioning and the environment of the mouth. These vaginal secretions are vaginal discharge and a sign of healthy vagina and vaginal discharge.

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Tips for Healthy Pregnancy

Healthy Pregnancy

Congratulations! It is discovered that you are going to give birth to your baby, whether you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. You always want to give healthy start to your baby.

healthy-pregnancyIt is very pleasant moment whenever a woman is expecting a baby. When you get pregnant it brings a lot of changes in your daily life at the same time it needs a lot of preparations for your baby and one of them is – changes.

The major changes are change in your diet. The period of pregnancy is normally for nine months longer and you have to need proper preparation and habits during this period so that the complications of pregnancy can be avoided thus giving great satisfaction yourself during pregnancy.

It is very important to take care of yourself and your baby during pregnancy.

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