Women give up a lot of foods and soft drinks during pregnancy, either because they cannot tolerate them or because of the potentially harmful effects on the baby. Giving up the occasional sushi and mayonnaise may be easy, but what about the morning cup of coffee? How caffeine affects the mother Everyone knows that the daily cup of coffee is…
In today’s developed world, women in their mid-thirties have spent most of their adult life avoiding pregnancy. The moment that they are ready to take the plunge, getting pregnant fast becomes a priority. How to increase chances of success? It all comes down with knowing what is normal during the menstrual cycle. Figuring out the subtle and not-so-subtle signs of…
You have undoubtedly come upon the term “the two-week wait” in case you are actively trying to conceive. The mood swings that you may experience every half month post-ovulation seem familiar. Impatience, hope, and disappointment at getting a big fat negative pregnancy test result…you have been there. What is the two-week wait? Let us explain this term to future moms…
The second trimester is the most amazing one. Nausea and sleepiness subside, and you will feel like floating when you experience the thrilling tickles that are your baby’s movements inside your belly. 1. Take care of your body You will feel invigorated once the first trimester comes to an end. What should you do with the renewed energy? Research shows…
An exhilarating feeling of the unknown embraces you when you discover that you are pregnant. But this is too quickly replaced by down-to-earth symptoms like morning nausea and increased need for sleep. Then, little by little, as the knowledge of pregnancy sinks in, a plan for pregnancy and for life after baby emerges in your mind. We are here to…