Exercising safely during pregnancy has many positive effects for both the woman and her baby. Regular exercise supports total body health, fitness, and wellness. From improving heart health to reducing pregnancy discomfort, exercise plays a significant role in maintaining a healthy pregnancy lifestyle. Staying Active for Physical Health Physical activities aren’t the only way to…
Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy Pregnancy Journey: Pregnancy is a beautiful phase in a woman’s life, and each of the three periods of pregnancy has its special nutritional demands that should help the woman and her baby. Accurately determining the type and amount of nutrient-dense foods that should be consumed during pregnancy will aid in…
In this blog post, I will share with you the pregnancy health tips for each of the three trimesters and changes the mother’s body goes through. Pregnancy is a beautiful process that impacts many women differently. Research has shown that nearly 85% of the women in their first trimester of pregnancy will have some form…
Further Information about the Stages of Pregnancy Every pregnancy is divided into three periods called trimesters, and this article will help you understand what happens during this period. First Trimester (Weeks 1-12) What are the signs of pregnancy in the first weeks? In the first trimester, which is the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, most…
Stages of fetal development describe a process that starts from conception up to the three phases of pregnancy. Every period of three months of pregnancy has its own features and stages of development, both of the child and the woman. It is crucial for the expecting mothers and their doctors to know these stages to…
In the third trimester of pregnancy there is a very drastic hormonal change in the body to help with labor. This phase begins from week 28 and up to the time of delivery and is characterised by a proportional both joy and difficulty. Another scenario that most expectant mothers say comes with physical changes is…
The third trimester of pregnancy is a truly exciting period of the development of the future baby and changes in the mother’s body. If you are at the last trimester of your pregnancy, knowing the different pregnancy milestones and what to anticipate may help you in these last few weeks of this life-changing process. The…
What Is Depression During Pregnancy? Depression in pregnancy or prenatal depression is among the potentially severe mental complexities that many mothers to be have to deal with. It must be clear that this is not merely being “down” or the nip and tuck of mood changes that usually accompanies pregnancy. Rather it is more like…
Anxiety is an insistent and frequent experience that comes with the package of being pregnant for most mothers. It is only fair for this emotion to be felt. Pregnancy is an experience that requires anticipation as there are many physical and psychological changes that take place, and most importantly, a new baby comes into the…
Every pregnancy journey is unique, yet the stages of prenatal care create a crucial roadmap that every expecting parent should follow. Prenatal care ensures a solid foundation for both mother and baby, guiding them safely through the developmental stages. With each prenatal milestone, parents gain insights into their baby’s growth, and they receive the tools…
Mommy Bodies in the Second Trimester Physical Changes What Are Some of the Physical Changes In the Second Trimester? Thus, weeks 13 to 27 of the second trimester, different variations occur in the pregnant woman and her baby. From a gynecologist’s standpoint, this would be the period that most pregnant women perceive increased fetal movement,…
How to Solve Most of the First Trimester Challenges Congrats! You are now entering the first trimester of your pregnancy journey. This period is the most exciting phase, where one transforms alongside the journey, and at times, it transforms the journey itself. Being aware of the first trimester signs and symptoms helps you prepare for…