Following the new guidelines by National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, pregnant women need not indulge in overeating to consume sufficient food for ‘two’. Obese pregnant women are at higher risk of serious problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, miscarriage, stillbirth, abnormal babies and painful labor. The new guidelines recommend the general practitioners and others to inform the expected mothers of the health risks of being obese while pregnant along with the benefits of shedding weight if planning for a pregnancy. The already obese and pregnant women should avoid going on a weight-reduction diet as this may cause complications for the baby. They are supposed to be on a [...]
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How to know when you are Ovulating
by on 01. May, 2010 in Women's Health
It is useful to understand the female reproductive system and menstrual cycle, especially if you are planning a baby. A woman can produce approximately 400 000 eggs in their ovaries. Female body begins to ovulate during puberty. Here are some more details which you must know about the female reproductive system: The egg released from the ovary disintegrates if not fertilized within 12-48 hours. Approximately 2 weeks later, a thick lining of the uterus is lost and you start to menstruate. Your next menstrual cycle then begins again when you ovulate: Ovulation – it release a mature egg from the ovary. In response to the hormonal signal follicle (holding egg) [...]
How to know if you are pregnant without a test
by on 29. Apr, 2010 in Women's Health
Sometimes you may feel that you are pregnant but really not sure if you really are and going for a pregnancy test is what you do not prefer at this time. Sometimes during pregnancy you may even doubt if the baby is inside or not. In that case, get ready to know and observe your body very carefully. There are many physical symptoms to know whether you are pregnant or not in your 40 weeks journey of pregnancy. They are as follows: First physical sign of pregnancy is miss is periods Fast exhaustion and tiredness Increase in body temperature Frequent urination Feeling of fetus movement Weight gain and colostrums secretion [...]
Best nutrition and fitness tips for pregnant women
by on 07. Dec, 2009 in Women's Health
This article is exclusively for pregnant women regarding their nutrition, health and fitness. More importantly you have to be so cautious and careful since your baby inside is also depending on you. So follow these best and top tips to enjoy safe and healthy pregnancy period. Instructions Tip 1 Take care of your food nutrition: you must take healthy foods and be cautious on what you drink and eat. Some important points to help you: a) Drink more water and make sure that your diet contains fiber rich foods to prevent constipation problem. b) Diet containing folic acid supplement is generally recommended since they contain prenatal vitamins. c) Don’t skip [...]
How to prevent morning sickness during pregnancy
by on 01. Dec, 2009 in Women's Health
Pregnancy is the process of fertilization and development of an embryo or fetus, in the uterus of a woman. Every woman has a pleasant feeling during the pregnancy period; but, when certain symptoms are taken into account, she suffers a lot. One such symptom that troubles a pregnant woman is morning sickness. Morning sickness, otherwise, called as nausea gravidarum is a condition affecting enormous pregnant women. It is experienced during the early morning hours and keeps on reducing as the day progresses. The nausea or actual vomiting can cause weight loss, dehydration, hypokalemia and alkalosis. Morning sickness causes Increase in estrogen. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar due to placenta’s draining energy. [...]
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