Of all the joys and challenges that life has to offer, the first pregnancy is an extraordinary one. Most new moms-to-be dream about having an easy pregnancy and an equally smooth vaginal childbirth, although this may be easier said than done. Once you become pregnant, you will find umpteen advice pouring in from loved ones and even strangers who want to help you have a normal pregnancy to the very end. Find out some normal delivery tips for first-time mothers. While most of these tips are just myths, some of them are really valuable which can help you to ensure…
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Stretch marks are one of the common fears that every woman faces during pregnancy. With an off-color to them, they are mainly visible on the abdomen, and may not be pleasing to look at for many women. Stretch marks are more likely to appear on some individuals than they are on the general population as a whole. Some women proudly say that these marks are a remembrance of what their bodies could create. Stretch marks are nothing to be ashamed of, and these lines slowly vanish with time. Find out the Top 10 home remedies for treating stretch marks. In…
It’s not only the mum, but also the dad-to-be who eagerly waits to feel the tiny feet, satin skin, and cooing of the baby. Husbands can help in labor. Women are supported by their kin’s and partners during pregnancy dealing with untimely food cravings, relieving nausea, and putting up with their mood swings. The journey doesn’t end here, the day when the fruit of labor will be delivered still looms. You must have watched husbands filming and encouraging their wives to “push” the baby out. Does this makes you wonder whether your husband would do the same during the D…
During pregnancy, you might have experienced a wow feeling about your thick and lustrous hair, but once your baby is born – your hair suddenly starts falling with increased speed – giving you a feeling of – poof! Apart from feeding and cleaning the baby, the continuous hair fall after delivery is most likely to keep you worried. Stop worrying. There are several home remedies to treat hair fall after delivery. After a baby is born, a major setback for many women is regarding the way they look and feel and hair fall after delivery bothers almost every new mother.…
If the baby is in a heads-down position during the days prior to delivery, he is said to be in a normal birthing position. The baby in a normal delivery marks a grand entry into this world by showing his head first. However, in some cases, the baby might not be in a heads-down position and might be having his buttocks, and feet towards the lowest point in the uterus. This is technically referred to as a breech presentation. Read everything about changing a breech baby’s position Although a breech baby is not a cause of extreme worry as most…
If you are pregnant, taking care of your health and safety should be of great importance to you and to the baby inside. Although pregnancy-related cases of cardiac arrest can be very low, prevention or even urgent response can be a difference between life and death. Training in CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an essential procedure for emergency life support, which will restore your heartbeat and breathing back if it halts abruptly. However, CPR during pregnancy must be modified in some aspects so that it is safe for you and your baby. In a crisis, preparation spells the difference between…