Pregnancy
Articles about Pregnancy
Exercise During Pregnancy
Most women benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancies. Exercise can help ease or prevent discomfort during pregnancy. It can also give you extra energy and prepare your body for labor by increasing your stamina and muscle strength...more
Why Exercise During Pregnancy?
In the not-so-distant past, women were urged to cut down on or even avoid exercise during pregnancy. Today, we know differently. Not only is it OK to participate in fitness activities during pregnancy, but doing so can have a positive impact on both baby and mom...more
Remedies for Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
As a symptom of pregnancy, morning sickness varies in individuals. For some it does not show at all. But up to 75% - 80% of all women get mild to moderate symptoms during the first three months of pregnancy...more
Tags: Pregnancy, Wellness, Remedies, Women, Morning Sickness, Nausea
Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels that is first recognized during pregnancy. Approximately 7% of all pregnancies are complicated by GDM, resulting in more than 200,000 cases annually. GD prevalence has increased steadily in the last half of this century...more
Tags: Health, Diabetes, Wellness, Tips, Women, Pregnancy, Treatment, Blood Sugar
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Pregnancy is a delicate time for any woman and as with other heath related situations, there are many do's and don'ts involved. Precautions must be taken to ensure that both mother and baby are well through the pregnancy right until birth. And steps for good health should be taken well in advance to maintain good health...more
How to Lose Pregnancy Weight?
Although having a baby is a wonderful experience for any woman, after enduring nine months of pregnancy symptoms, including 5-6 months of extra weight, it's quite natural to want to normalize your weight and regain your pre-pregnancy shape as soon as possible...more
Tags: Pregnancy, Weight Loss, Health, Nutrition
Pregnancy and Back Pain
Back pain and pregnancy just seem to go together! When you see a pregnant woman, you see her rubbing her belly and holding her back. Why is it that the majority of pregnant women will have back ache as a nearly daily complaint? And, more importantly, what can you do about it?...more
What Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy?
A healthy, well-balanced diet is important during pregnancy. When you are pregnant, it is extremely important to avoid certain foods that you may have enjoyed pre-pregnancy. This is because many foods either contain harmful bacteria or environmental pollutants that negatively affect your baby....more
Diet during Pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy depends heavily on the type of nutrition during pregnancy you have. What you eat determines how healthy the baby will be. A proper diet also helps you cope with pregnancy related problems. Healthy nutrition during pregnancy is the key to good health...more
Fitness After Pregnancy
Do you want to stay fit after your pregnancy and bounce back quickly? Heard conflicting advice about what exercises are safe for you and your baby? Do you have questions about back pain, abdominal separation, weight gain, or other pregnancy related issues? You'll find the answers you need in this article...more