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Which Type Of Breast Pump Should I choose As A New Mother, Electric Or Manual?
Being a mother for the first time brings content and joy in our lives. It also marks the beginning of a phase when we are constantly on our toes, working round the clock, to provide the best for our children. If hindered to do so, it fills us with anguish and remorse. Most of us […]
Tiredness And Fatigue In Pregnancy
Feeling tired and fatigued is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. While for some women this can continue very well till the last trimester, some may not feel tired at all. You will feel most of the fatigue in the first trimester and the third, while the second trimester will be relatively easier. In […]
Breastfeeding A Newborn Baby: 5 Common Issues Faced By Mothers
When a child is born, it is the mother’s milk that is first fed to the newborn. Only a mother’s milk has the requisite ingredients that help such a fragile life to sustain and grow. So does it mean that a mother is naturally good at feeding or she has this innate capability inbuilt right […]
Gas And Bloating In Pregnancy
Gas and bloating are common problems faced by every individual on a daily basis. Studies show that on an average a person passes gas around 14-15 times a day. This number tends to increase during pregnancy due to higher levels of progesterone – a hormone that causes your body muscles to relax. During pregnancy, expecting […]
Fainting And Dizziness In Pregnancy: Natural Remedies
You must have seen in many movies and television series that a girl faints and boom comes the news that she is pregnant. It is not just a reel-life gimmick but also a common symptom of real-life pregnancy. Your body undergoes various physiological changes during pregnancy and not all the changes are pleasant. Fainting and […]
Do mothers Have To Breastfeed? What If One Doesn’t Want To?
It is an unsaid rule that every mother should breastfeed her kids. But what if do not want to breastfeed? Will people despise me? Will I be a good mother if I do not breastfeed my kids? How will I connect with my child? Are these questions bothering you while you are weighing your options […]
Caffeine And Pregnancy: What’s Safe?
Are you a procaffeinator? Are you pregnant? If the answer to both of these questions is a Yes for you, then you should definitely read this article. As soon as you get those two perfect red lines on your pregnancy test strip, your journey towards motherhood begins. With this new role and responsibility comes an […]
Breathlessness In Pregnancy: Natural Remedies
Breathlessness during pregnancy is a very common concern, something you may experience a little in your first trimester, but mostly in the last trimester. While you may feel uncomfortable and even alarmed about why it happens, feeling short of breath during the last months of your pregnancy is a very normal condition. There is no […]
Acidity And Heartburn In Pregnancy
The feeling of carrying another life in your belly is the most beautiful feeling in the world. However, the story of creation is not as rosy or comfortable as it sounds. It has its own set of difficult issues to negotiate with. Some mothers have an easy pregnancy while for some it can be tough. […]
Temper Tantrums And Dealing With Your Own Meltdowns
So it’s a bright sunny day, just perfect for a luncheon and some shopping. Mommy wants to buy that pretty dress and so you enter a mall. But only to your surprise, you are being dragged to the toy store just because your daughter does not have the ‘pikachu’ soft toy. And she wants it. […]
Work During Pregnancy
I am sure all of us remember the sweet moments when we discovered that we were pregnant and that a beautiful life was growing inside us. Yes, being pregnant is a wonderful feeling. Yet for those who are working, it is a difficult task. There are a few facts that can help pregnant, working women, […]
Nail Biting- Whys And Whats!
I bit my nails till I was 7. My mother told me later that I was just trying to imitate my older cousin sister, who also bit her nails. And she looked so cool doing that. I imitated her in every way. The way she dressed, the way she talked, the way she did her […]