During the gestation period, water consumption is foundational and crucial for the mother and the child being carried. Ample water intake happens to be necessary for the proper growth of the child, the optimal functioning of the mother’s body, as well as the mother’s mood and energy level. For the growing fetus, hydration aids in…
Letting Go of Post-Baby Body Myths: 5 Myths About Post-partum Recovery Common Myths Myth: “You should be able to bounce back as quickly as you do after a birth.” One of the greatest myths is that women have to lose weight shortly after giving birth. In reality, the recovery process can be a long journey….
Pregnancy is a period of intense transformation, development and hope. Throughout this phase, making sure that your body is fed with the appropriate vitamins and supplemental nourishment is critical for the mother’s health as well as the baby’s health. This is because the right nutrients support the proper development of various parts of a fetus,…
Emotional Changes in Pregnancy: Pregnancy is a time of physical and hormonal changes as well as new feelings, so Understanding Your Feelings encourages future moms to explore this aspect of pregnancy and fetal development. Oh, this roller coaster of emotions of becoming a parent is really not a myth—happiness, worries, mood swings, or whatever is…
In this journey focusing on comprehensive pregnancy management, we will discuss what it really means to take care of yourself and your developing baby by supporting mind, heart, and body. This approach does not view pregnancy as just a medical issue, but as a physical and social life process full of changes, and programs of…
Pregnancy is without doubt one of the most extraordinary processes in a woman’s life, and every trimester comes with new changes – large or small. The journey starts with such symptoms as the absence of menstruation or feeling sick in the mornings; the first sign most women notice. To help you cope with these changes…