Congratulations! You’re in the first trimester. You’re getting ready for a new addition to the family, settling into ‘pregnancy mode’ and, of course, planning how to navigate the next few months ahead. However, the first trimester is also pivotal for the baby’s biological development. During the first few weeks of growth, a baby will start…
Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, joy, and getting ready to welcome your new baby. Yet, despite all the excitement, it is important to think about taking health-related steps that can help keep both you and your baby safe. One of these steps is getting the flu shot. What is the Flu Shot? Think about…
While there isn’t a perfect pregnancy diet there are some food items that you should consume more often and others that you should avoid completely. Here is a list of some foods to avoid while pregnant. 1. Seafoods that are known to be high in mercury Seafood can be an excellent source of lean protein.…
A headache can be described as any pain or discomfort in any region of the head or face. Headache pain might be felt on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a small area or feel like it is spreading from one point to another. The general features of a headache usually…
When its time to start packing your hospital bag, take a moment to think about what items you’ll genuinely need. This usually includes items that are not available in the maternity ward or items that are available but may not necessarily meet your standard. Think about items like your comfy slippers, a magazine or favourite…
The second trimester is when your pregnancy really starts to show as the uterus grows rapidly in size. To put it in perspective, during this trimester, your baby will grow almost four times in size. The second trimester is also looked upon as the easiest. Use this as an opportunity to really get prepared for…
The first trimester is a pivotal time for a baby’s biological development. During the first few weeks of growth, babies will start to undergo a process known as organogenesis, the development of organs such as the heart and lungs. For this reason, a mother’s health and nutrition during the first trimester is vital. Although you…
Giving birth can simultaneously be one of the greatest experiences of a woman’s life but also one of the most stressful. While having a new addition to the family can be fun and exciting, it also comes with a lot stress. Following the birth of a child, some women will experience a condition known as…
High blood pressure in pregnancy is a common but serious condition. About 10 percent of all pregnancies in the United States are complicated by high blood pressure. While serious, high blood pressure in pregnancy is a treatable and preventable condition. High blood pressure (in pregnancy) falls under one of the following categories: Chronic high blood…
The good news about healthy eating during pregnancy is that no special diet, foods or regimens need to be followed. While pregnant, the basics of healthy eating are all that is required. But this time around, it’s a matter of making sure that you are getting good amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein,…