Fast city lives and late working hours do not give ample time to working women to cook for themselves and their families every single day. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention and this necessity gave way to the advent of frozen foods and ready-to-eat meals. Markets are flooded with various options and you get to choose from wide variants, ranging from muttar paneer to chicken makhani. These ready-to-eat meals are simple to use and hence a lot of people opt for them. Even though these frozen and ready-to-eat meals cannot be deemed as dangerous, they cannot be…
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Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that a woman embarks on in her life. Nurturing a baby can be joyful and overwhelming at the same time. It is indeed a rollercoaster ride for many. Pregnancy comes with a cascade of new experiences, emotions, and some potentially unexpected and unpleasant side effects! And one common side effect for most moms-to-be is toothache during pregnancy. A toothache is a pain in and around your tooth or jaw that can vary in intensity from mild to severe. Increased bacterial accumulation and poor oral hygiene can pave the way for plaque formation, resulting in cavities.…
Fasting is an ancient tradition involving keeping away from food for a set time, valued in many religions and cultures for its health and spiritual benefits. Confusion arises if fasting is possible during pregnancy, and rightly so, as proper nutrition is crucial for both maternal health and fetal development. Pregnancy is the phase when the mother and growing fetus demand high nutritional value for the well-being of both the mother and the upcoming fetus. Fasting during pregnancy may or may not only lead to nutritional deficiency in the mother but can also result in problems with the growing fetus. Read…
To see your baby’s first impression and its heart, making a “lub-dub” sound on an ultrasonographic monitor is some of the most overwhelming moments of a woman’s life. However, feeling the baby growing inside your womb is an ultimate experience altogether. It is that phase of your life when you feel great joy when your baby kicks and wriggles inside your tummy. Read on to know everything about Baby Hiccups During Pregnancy. In fact, fetal hiccups are the hallmarks of pregnancy. One of such hallmarks is fetal hiccups. It makes you feel that a tiny life is breathing inside you.…
Many women encounter gastrointestinal issues during pregnancy because of bodily changes. Gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, heartburn and constipation may happen when the hormone progesterone slows down digestion. As the baby grows bigger, it puts pressure on the stomach and intestines hence worsening these conditions. These problems occur commonly though they can be mild or serious enough to affect a person’s everyday activities. Expectant mothers may find it helpful to improve their quality of life through dietary changes and lifestyle modifications as well as seeking medical interventions when required. This article aims at discussing frequent gastrointestinal issues during pregnancy while…
Constipation is a very common problem in most pregnant women. More than half of pregnant women have to bear constipation that leaves them gassy, bloated, cranky, miserable, and irritated. Some women deal with the problem daily till they are pregnant, while some simply go unaffected by constipation. Read on to know more about constipation during pregnancy. Usually, it is treated with natural remedies, some light syrups, or medicines. But if it is severe, you may feel strained while passing the stool, and it is advisable to see the doctor. Let’s read about the causes and methods to prevent constipation during…