One morning the unexpected happened … You spotted a few drops of blood on your underwear. Frantically you called up your doctor, told him about you bleeding during pregnancy, and a few hours later, you were at his office waiting to see him. After a…

Pregnancy Week by Week
One morning the unexpected happened … You spotted a few drops of blood on your underwear. Frantically you called up your doctor, told him about you bleeding during pregnancy, and a few hours later, you were at his office waiting to see him. After a…
Birth stories tend to be very comforting when you’re looking for ways to ease the nervousness surrounding your fast approaching delivery. It is a great source as it relates real experiences – the various ways in which mothers prepare for delivery, the strategies adopted to…
You’ve just returned from what might be your last prenatal checkup. You’ve passed your due date and also measure a little big. Your obstetrician informed you that if you don’t go into labor naturally in the coming 5 days you will need to be induced. …
It happened once before. You thought you were in labor. Excited and anxious you headed to the hospital only to be told they were “Braxton Hicks Contractions”. Oops, false alarm! Pregnancy is difficult to predict and such confusions are common occurrences. But, how will you…
The back pain that started in the first trimester of pregnancy has reached its peak as you crawl into the final trimester. The reason behind this is your highly flexible back. The center of gravity shifts and the lower spine curves in to support the…
Pregnancy calls for a mandatory visit to the dentist’s office and some additional dental care on your part. The relationship between pregnancy and oral health often perplexes many pregnant women. “How do teeth regulate the health and well being of the baby?” this is what…
Coconut water during pregnancy, There are many foods and drinks that doctors strikeout during pregnancy. But, coconut water does not feature in this list. As a matter of fact, coconut water is recommended for pregnant women. Tender Coconut water is a natural energy drink. Along…
You were caught unaware when your tummy did a slight jiggle last evening. “He must be up to some mischief,” you said to yourself. But, in one corner of your mind, you were concerned hoping everything was alright. Well, you can banish your worries! It…
You think you have Pregnancy Insomnia ? Another sleepless night! You got up to use the bathroom, and when you got back into bed, there was not a wink of sleep. You tried to shut your eyes tight. You rolled, twisted, and turned, trying to…