pregnancy

Pregnancy is the foundation for your child’s whole life. Taking care and looking after yourself during this period of time can help to ensure your child grows up healthy with a minimum of complaints. There are all sorts of developmental…

The issue of anorexia and other eating disorders are well-known to most people, but people rarely consider these types of illnesses in pregnant women. Also known as ‘pregorexia’, though this is not a clinical or medical term, this condition…

It’s strange when you think about it; you pop more pills during pregnancy than you do at any other point in your life. While doctors usually recommend you achieve nutritional wellness through your diet, pregnant women need a…

Many women with heart problems fear that pregnancy will automatically lead to complications, but this is not always the case – the majority of women with heart conditions such as high blood pressure, arrhythmia or heart murmurs will have…

Whether you are planning on becoming pregnant or in the early stages of pregnancy, you need to be aware of a few things that need to be done to prepare for a new baby. Buying clothes and furniture is important, but there are some common…

Pregnant mothers often relish the opportunity to forget about their weight for a while. In a world where the pressure on women to be slim often leads them yoyo-ing from diet to diet, the chance for a good excuse to forget about all that and…

When it comes to labor and delivery, the thought of remaining calm may seem impossible. You’ve waited for this day for at least 40 weeks and between the excitement of finally meeting your child and the fear of pain during childbirth,…

Sometimes, you need your morning cup of coffee to get you going in the morning, but, according to a new study pregnant women may need to forgo their fix for the next nine months. Swedish researchers have found that if you drink even a…

There are two well-known forms of diabetes. These are type one and type two. What you might not be aware of is that there are actually two less known kinds of diabetes as well. Double diabetes occurs when someone with type one hasn’t…

Folic acid is essential for a woman during pregnancy because it can reduce the risk of birth defects such as spina bifida. Known as neural tube defects (NTDs), these occur early in pregnancy in the spinal cord or in the brain, and are among…

Participating in a youth development intervention could make all the difference to a teenager’s sexual wellbeing. This is according to the results of a randomised controlled trial, which found that teenage girls at increased risk of…

Studies have shown that just one cup of coffee a day during pregnancy could lead to your baby being born underweight. The current UK guidelines on pre-natal caffeine consumption may not be in-depth enough, according to the Scandinavian…

Healthy eating is one of those wellness goals you always aim to get around to, but never quite manage. However, pregnancy kind of forces your hand, and now you have to look after your wellbeing – and your baby’s – with the right…

Becoming a parent can be both an amazing and a frightening time. If it is your first pregnancy the whole affair can seem very daunting with many things that you don’t really understand. But the worst thing to do is to take on board myths…

The saying, ‘pregnant women are eating for two’, is correct from an entirely scientific point of view. The nutrients, vitamins and minerals consumed by the mother are absorbed by the unborn baby too. Beyond this however that saying is…

Never is there a time when vitamins, minerals and supplements seem more important than during your pregnancy. Diet is the first thing that any responsible mother looks at when adjusting her wellness routine to the needs of her growing…

If you’re pregnant, your doctor has probably told you to take supplements of folic acid to protect your baby’s wellbeing, but are these the only supplements that have a positive effect on your pregnancy? According to wellness…

Studies suggest that mothers who catch a cold during pregnancy could be more likely to have children who develop asthma, as the bacteria and viruses affect the in-utero environment. Babies who are exposed to the allergens are more likely to…

There are few things more beautiful, humbling and gratifying than bringing another human being into this world. Pregnancy is a roller-coaster of emotions and physical changes so when you're expecting, there are decisions and daily acts that…

The recommendation for diabetics to exercise is fortunately gaining ground as a complementary method of managing the disease. The condition gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), occurring in pregnant women, is now also proven to benefit from…

Pregnancy is a tough process on the female body, both during and afterwards. Women often feel drained and weak for some time after the birth itself, which is why they’re advised to rest, eat well and relax. However, many women often suffer…

Your management of asthma during pregnancy can not only help you, but it can also benefit your unborn baby. A new study shows that pregnant women with asthma should aim to manage it as effectively as possible in order to help aid the health…

Obesity is a condition which vastly affects your health in a number of ways, but when you’re pregnant it can be extremely damaging to both you and your baby’s health. There are a number of possible complications and risks attached to…

How you look after your wellness during pregnancy is a big concern, as you’re not only looking after your wellbeing, but your baby’s too. According to a recent study, the type of fats you eat during pregnancy may have an affect on your…

Pregnancy is a very exciting time for any woman, but it is also a time when her wellness and wellbeing become paramount. As well as following your doctor’s advice, you should look at complementary therapies, which can go a long way to…

We all know that being overweight or obese is very bad for your health. It puts you at a huge risk of heart disease, cancer and many other problematic conditions. But one of the most common and serious problems it can cause is diabetes.…

Recent studies show that one in every twenty cases of pre-eclampsia, a dangerous condition that can affect women during pregnancy, may be linked to high levels of air pollutants in the ozone during the first three months. Furthermore,…

If you're diabetic then being overweight or obese is going to be something you're going to want avoid in general. It's a medical condition which doctors recommend you remedy as quickly as you can. When it comes to managing your diabetes…

Getting pregnant can be the most exciting time of your life. To actually create and bear another living being is the most magical thing we can do. Initially, one does not think about how this affects our body but after a short period of…

When your friend, sister or other relative is pregnant, this can be really exciting, especially if you’re going to be an auntie or godmother. However, though you are pleased for her, you know that having a baby is going to change her life,…