Everything you need to know about prenatal care
Pregnancy is considered a very important time in the life of a woman. It is also a time when she will become weak as well as vulnerable without proper attention. During pregnancy, women experience various physical and chemical changes that Read more…
If this is your first pregnancy, a lot of questions are probably whizzing through your mind every day. One question might even be: Why are there so many prenatal vitamins to choose from? Unfortunately, I don’t even know why so Read more…
At any stage during your pregnancy, bleeding should always be investigated as it may indicate something more serious. Regrettably, there are some instances where bleeding indicates problems. If you feel severe abdominal pain and cramps, it may be signs of Read more…
You’re more likely to become anemic during pregnancy because, during the second and third trimester, your iron needs increase significantly, from 18 mg to 27 mg per day. You need more iron because you have more blood circulating in Read more…
Preeclampsia is one of those dreaded conditions and can actually be fatal to pregnant women. It usually begins with an elevated blood pressure that does not resolve itself, as well as excess protein in your urine. Although it is unknown Read more…
Also known as false labor or practice contractions, Braxton-Hicks are unpredictable, sporadic, infrequent and non-rhythmic uterine contractions that can start as early as 6 weeks of pregnancy, but you will not feel them at that stage. They were named after Read more…
