We need an average of only 300 extra calories daily during pregnancy (one bagel
or ½ a deli sandwich). “Eating for two” will result in excessive weight gain. Most women will lose only 15-20 pounds in the first few weeks postpartum, with the rest stored as fat, so weight gain of 20-30 pounds is ideal (0-5 pounds in the first 12 weeks, and ½pound-1 pound a week after that). Eat small frequent meals to avoid heartburn and hypoglycemia. Eat what you...
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How is the Pine-Sol pregnancy test done?
Today, we have a number of pregnancy testing kits available in the market. However, there are some people prefer to try home-made pregnancy tests and the Pine Sol test tops the chart of such tests.
If you also want to try it out, then stay here for a few seconds because you will get to know all the vital facts of Pine Sol Pregnancy test including how it can be performed.
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What are the problems faced by women after pregnancy?
Your body has been through quite the ordeal to give birth to your baby, and you will need adequate time to recover. With a normal, vaginal birth you will bleed for a few weeks following birth as well as feel pain in the genital area (especially if you tore during delivery). You may also experience hemorrhoids (due to pushing), and lower back pain for about 3 months following delivery. A cesarean section, on the other hand, will have additional itching...
What are the problems faced by women after pregnancy?
Your body has been through quite the ordeal to give birth to your baby, and you will need adequate time to recover. With a normal, vaginal birth you will bleed for a few weeks following birth as well as feel pain in the genital area (especially if you tore during delivery). You may also experience hemorrhoids (due to pushing), and lower back pain for about 3 months following delivery. A cesarean section, on the other hand, will have additional itching...
What are the tips for a healthy baby and an easier pregnancy?
A mother‘s delight starts when she hears that little heartbeats of her baby and those frolicsome kicks that keep her loneliness apart. The curiosity of mothers always stirs just to know how her baby is growing, is he fine? As the pregnancy starts some tips are always to be kept in mind ensuring that whatever you are going to entertain, complete impact on your baby is there.
1. Keep yourself Happy and in a cheerful mood
2. Always make sure you...
What is a pregnancy due date calculator?
After the confirmation of pregnancy, the first thing to rule out is the due date. Nowadays, most of the due date calculators are available. But as per my personal experience, I will suggest everyone go for Healtheoz HMOM due date calculator. It is an online calculator with medical accuracy. The average pregnancy lasts 280 days from the last menstrual period (LMP), or more precisely, 266 days following your last ovulation cycle (or approximately...
How can we check pregnancy?
There are many different types of home pregnancy tests (HPTs). Most drugstores sell HPTs over the counter. They are inexpensive. But the cost depends on the brand and how many tests come in the box. Most HPTs work in a similar way. Many instruct the user to hold a stick in the urine stream. Others involve collecting urine in a cup and then dipping the stick into it. At least one brand tells the woman to collect urine in a cup and then use a dropper...
What makes you feel so terrible during pregnancy?
Morning sickness and insomnia are somethings which makes the pregnancy period very terrible. Morning sickness" is a misnomer. (In fact, the technical medical term is "nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.") For some pregnant women, the symptoms are worst in the morning and ease up over the course of the day, but they can strike at any time and, for most women, last all day long. The intensity of symptoms can vary from woman to woman, too. Overall, this...
Why do I have trouble sleeping while pregnant?
The best sleep position during pregnancy is "SOS" (sleep on side). Even better is to sleep on your left side. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and your baby. Keep your legs and knees bent and a pillow between your legs.
• If you find that you are having problems with back pain, use the "SOS" position and try placing a pillow under your abdomen as well.
• If you are experiencing...