Weight Gain And Pregnancy

Pregnant women are notorious for their voracious appetite.  Not only do they crave massive amounts of food, they have a penchant for mixing different kinds of food.  There’s the weird craving for pancakes with ketchup, pickles with vanilla ice cream, exotic fruits like Durian and green mangoes and tons of junk food.  While it is normal to “eat for two” consuming excessive amounts of sweets and junk food during pregnancy can be bad not only for the mom’s health but for the baby as well.  This is why following a healthy pregnancy diet can mean a healthier mom and baby.  Read more... (512 words, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

For most mothers-to-be the nine months of pregnancy are some of the most exciting moments of womanhood.  Moms and dads are curious as to the development of their baby inside the womb.  There are a number of tools that can help parents-to-be during this 9 month adventure.  One of this tools is the pregnancy calculator which helps calculate due date among other things.

Knowing one’s due date is helps prepare mothers for their impending date with the stork.  Mothers can prepare what to bring and which items to purchase long before the actual date.  Aside from this, a pregnancy calculator can help compute your baby’s gestational age so that mothers and fathers are aware of their baby’s developments inside the womb.  Read more... (487 words, estimated 1:57 mins reading time)

So now you’re pregnant.  Congratulations!  Like most excited pregnant women the first thing they usually do after looking at magazines to choose baby clothes and furniture is to scour the bookstores to buy pregnancy related books.  Preparing yourself for your impending birth can help have a healthier baby and a safer pregnancy.  Pregnancy books can cover a multitude of topics ranging from conception to birth to baby clothes and the dangers of pregnancy.  Topics aside, the focus of pregnancy books are usually to arm mothers and fathers what to expect during the 9 months of a typical pregnancy.  Read more... (501 words, estimated 2:00 mins reading time)

Weight gain is one of the primary concerns of women during pregnancy.  To keep from gaining too much weight, doctors recommend exercising during pregnancy.  This had some women asking whether or not it is alright to exercise during gestation.

Exercising while pregnant has a lot of benefits especially for the mother.  As we all know getting tired easily most specifically during the first trimester is one of the downside to being pregnant.  Exercising can help combat this feeling of tiredness as it releases adrenalin and endorphins in the body.  This is the reason why we feel invigorated after a session in the gym.  Exercise can also help women not only burn excess calories ingested while “eating for two” it increases endurance and stamina which women will need during the labor process.  Read more... (526 words, estimated 2:06 mins reading time)

Are you nauseous?  Feeling bloated?  Have the urge to urinate frequently?  These are some of the most common early pregnancy symptoms experienced by expecting mothers.   While some do not suspect anything amiss until their missed period, here are more early pregnancy symptoms you can look out for during the early days of conception.

Some women experience light spotting 3-12 days after conceiving.  Spotting is usually pinkish to brownish in color but not heavy.  This happens while the zygote is trying to implant itself in the uterine lining.  Read more... (501 words, estimated 2:00 mins reading time)