Tag: pregnant tips
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Stretching During Pregnancy? Is It Safe?
Regular exercise, including stretching during pregnancy, can enhance our overall health, alleviate negative thoughts, and divert our attention from daily stressors, which applies to pregnant mothers as well. Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? Absolutely! In fact, moderate exercise, including stretching, may contribute to your baby’s health by reducing body fat and promoting a…
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Prenatal Yoga Poses That May Help in Labour
You may know that prenatal yoga is beneficial for both you and your baby. By stretching and strengthening your muscles, these low-impact yoga poses can help relieve pregnancy-related discomforts, such as back pain, indigestion, or stress. Moreover, it is a great opportunity to listen to your body through meditation and breathing. Prenatal yoga is not…
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Babies Smile: Reflex Smile or Expression of Happiness and Joy?
Nobody can resist the smiles or laughter of babies, but have you ever wondered what makes them smile when they can’t understand any language? Out of curiosity, Casper Addyman, of Birkbeck, University of London, decided to find out the scientific reasons behind it, including the reflex smile, which can help our understanding of conditions such…
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No More Milk Blisters: 5 Tips to Get Rid of White Spots
Experiencing milk blisters, nipple blebs, or so-called white spots on your nipple is a common occurrence for breastfeeding mothers. It is typical to notice white spots on your nipple accompanied by painful sensations. 18 Ductal Openings?! Did you know that women have 4 to 18 ductal openings instead of the commonly assumed one per nipple?…
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Mastitis Wasn’t Built in One Day
Many of you have probably heard about how painful mastitis can be from your friends; some even describe it as painful as if they were “hit by a truck”! It’s really hard to fall asleep at night when your breasts are hurting like hell, especially with your husband sleeping peacefully at your side, which just…
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Pregnancy Swollen Feet Relief: Tips to Help
You may experience puffy cankles, beginning in your second trimester. Normal swelling, which is called oedema, can also be found in the hands, ankles, legs, and feet during pregnancy. Oedema during pregnancy is common and normal, often considered a pregnancy side effect, especially near the end, but it typically disappears after you give birth. Thus,…
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Your Baby’s Diapers: Poop Colour and Texture
Many moms are concerned about the colour of their baby’s poop and often try to interpret its meaning. Poop colour can be a helpful indicator of a baby’s health, as it can vary significantly, especially during the first year of life. Let’s explore the various poop colours that correspond to different stages of growth. Newborn First…
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Fight Against Gravity! Your Breast Care Manual
Have you noticed that your ribcage starts expanding, and your underbust increases in size during your first trimester? What’s more, your nipples become darker, and your breasts become heavier. Don’t worry! These changes are absolutely normal when you’re growing a baby. You just need more breast care tips! Breast Care During Pregnancy When pregnant, mums…
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12 Things That Happen to Your Postnatal Body
You’ve nurtured your baby for nine months, and now, your postnatal body is embarking on a new journey. As you adjust to the changes, remember that your body’s transformation is part of the incredible process of motherhood. While it may take time to regain your pre-pregnancy shape, embrace the journey ahead and cherish the remarkable…
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Tips to Ease Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Leg cramps are common during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, often occurring at midnight. You may feel discomfort as it typically affects your calf, foot, or both. Experiencing sharp pain or tightness in your calf when you are ready to sleep can be quite troublesome. Here are some factors that may cause leg…