Dealing with twin pregnancy

By Aditi | December 12, 2009 1:00 pm |
Categories:
Pregnancy

twins  

Finding out that you would soon be a mother can be very overwhelming but discovering that you are going to have twins can be quite shocking. It is especially hard for first-time parents because birth of twins or multiple births can make them very apprehensive. Morning sickness and tiredness at an exaggerated level are good indications that you are going to have more than one child. The number of babies and finding out whether or not they are identical twins can be determined by ultrasound done at 12-14 weeks.

Continue reading Dealing with twin pregnancy

Pregnancy weight gain more prone in obese women

By Aditi | November 8, 2009 12:46 pm |
Categories:
Pregnancy

preg weight gain

The findings of a new study suggests that obese women are more likely to gain weight which is beyond the recommended limit during pregnancy and find it very difficult to shed those extra pounds in the long run. The researchers concluded that the weight retained by women one year after the pregnancy was a direct result of how much weight she gained during her pregnancy period.

Continue reading Pregnancy weight gain more prone in obese women

Best ways to shed weight after pregnancy

By Aditi | October 7, 2009 1:05 pm |
Categories:
Pregnancy

weight gain

There is a tendency for most women to gain weight after they deliver their child. There are only a few lucky ones who are able to maintain themselves even after pregnancy and do not put on any extra weight. The best way to shed weight after pregnancy is to keep an eye on your diet and do some exercise in addition to some massage chair therapy.

Continue reading Best ways to shed weight after pregnancy

Guide to Food Cravings During Pregnancy

By Aditi | July 11, 2009 10:24 am |
Categories:
Pregnancy

guide to food carving You all must be aware that during pregnancy most women experience food cravings. This is a very common thing and a very large percentage of women crave for foods which include spicy or fatty foods and even sweet and salty foods during their pregnancy.

There are different reasons for this food craving in pregnant women. The primary reason being that their body is working non stop and these cravings satisfy the needs for the extra calories. Food cravings are also caused due to the lack of nutrition. This explains why some women during their pregnancy get the urge to eat something that they would not otherwise. Continue reading Guide to Food Cravings During Pregnancy

Dealing with Pregnancy Morning Sickness

By Aditi | April 4, 2009 11:52 pm |
Categories:
Pregnancy

ss_FAN2031488 Often pregnant ladies complain of morning sickness, this is not a big thing to worry but definitely, one needs to know how to deal with it. According to a health data about 50 – 90% of pregnant ladies suffer from pregnancy morning sickness.

Morning sickness affects women during morning, mid-day and even in early evenings. During this sickness, a pregnant lady feels nausea and in very common cases, it starts with a reaction from an alarm clock. The main reason behind pregnancy morning sickness is lack of food or fluid or an increase in motions.

Continue reading Dealing with Pregnancy Morning Sickness

Getting prepared for pregnancy

By Aditi | December 28, 2008 11:09 am |
Categories:
Pregnancy

domestic_adoption While getting prepared for pregnancy, keep in mind to ensure all aspects of your life are prepared in advance to take in the new change during and after pregnancy. An early pregnancy often comes with many difficulties, both physical as well as mental, as the nine months will bring in many changes in your life.

If getting pregnant at an early age has some risks then postponing this decision too long has its own disadvantages. Remember, that the biological clock doesn’t wait for any woman and if you postpone getting pregnant for too long you are reducing your chances of getting pregnant.

Continue reading Getting prepared for pregnancy

Pregnancy weight gain

By Aditi | December 24, 2008 12:08 pm |
Categories:
Pregnancy

pregnancy_weight_210 With the good news of pregnancy comes the tension of weight gain for many expected mothers. However, there is nothing to worry at all, if you know what to expect as weight gain. Often pregnant ladies ask questions like how much weight should they gain during pregnancy and will they get rid of those extra pounds later. So, read on to know about queries related to pregnancy weight gain.

Remember, pregnancy weight gain depends on height and weight. In short, BMI or Body Mass Index need to be calculated during pregnancy, like a woman with BMI ranging between 18.5 and 24.9 should gain around 25 to 35 pounds during the whole 9 months of pregnancy for an optimal growth of the baby.

Continue reading Pregnancy weight gain

Detecting ovulation

By Aditi | November 13, 2008 1:16 pm |
Categories:
Pregnancy

pregnancy Are you still not sure how to detect ovulation and whether you will get pregnant or not? Then, read on to know how to detect ovulation in this article. When your ovary releases an egg during the fertile time of your menstrual cycle, it is called ovulation.

Now, coming to the question of getting pregnant by determining ovulation, remember that you can be pregnant only if you have sexual intercourse during the period between one or two days before ovulation to about 24 hours afterwards. Reason being that the sperm cells can live up to three days by an egg survives up to one day only unless fertilization occurs.

You can detect ovulation by figuring out when is your next period due to begin and then count back 12 to 16 days which will be the period of your ovulation. You can also determine your ovulation by observing your body symptoms like change in cervical mucus or a rise in body temperature after ovulation by 0.4 to 1.0 degrees. Another way to determine ovulation is feeling some lower abdominal discomfort.



Advertise on ParentingGuru

Sites We Like

Disclaimer

ParentingGuru uses images found on the web and considered to be in the public domain. We don't claim to be the owners of such images. But if you are the owner of an image and want it removed, please, inform us and we will do so as soon as possible.