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NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT STAGES OF A WOMAN’S LIFE
Post Views: 2,104 “If you check the health of a woman, you check the health of society.” -Rebecca Milner Women constitute 50% of the society and she raises the other 50%. She is the heart and soul of a family. She plays a prime role in nourishing and maintaining the health of the family. But while taking care of her loved ones, she often neglects her own health and nutritional requirements. A woman goes through different phases in her lifespan and each…
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BABY IS ON MY MIND
Post Views: 395 If you and your partner are planning to conceive, there are a list of things you can do to ensure a safe, normal and healthy baby. You and your partner should start planning at least 3 months before getting pregnant. Baby’s development can be easily affected in the first few weeks of pregnancy before you might even know that you are pregnant. Hence, a bit of planning helps and ensures normal growth and development of the baby. Here are few things to quicken your chances of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy. STOP THE PILL If you are on any of the contraceptive pills, you need to stop…
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Combating nausea during pregnancy
Post Views: 526 Nausea during pregnancy, unlike the name morning sickness, occurs all through the day. Experts believe that morning sickness is due to the ever-increasing levels of oestrogen and Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in early pregnancy. The only solace to suffering this queasy feeling is that nausea means your baby is doing well due to the high levels of pregnancy hormones. But that definitely does not mean that something is wrong with your baby when you don’t have nausea. Here’s what you can do to combat this lousy feeling – Happy and Healthy Eating: Nausea is usually due to low blood sugar and acidity. Eat small meals every 2-3…
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Is there a right age for having a baby?
Post Views: 941 Well, most experts say any age is the right age for starting a family. How far is this true? While 20’s seems to be a perfect age for getting pregnant as you are at the peak of physical fitness, maturity and patience are more in your 30’s and 40’s assures more financial stability. Yes, getting pregnant at any age comes with its pluses and minuses. In today’s era where late marriage is a trend, achieving career heights and financial stability is a priority, family planning has surely taken a back seat especially in urban areas. For some couple’s family planning happens only after assuring enough financial security…
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Debunking Myths about Pregnancy
Post Views: 427 Pregnancy is the best phase in a woman’s life. She attracts all the attention from family, friends and relatives. There is growing concern from everyone for you and your unborn child. And everyone has something to offer in terms of advice and stories about personal experiences. Each one has a different version about the Do’s and Don’ts during pregnancy. However, though many of these might be true, many are just myths. So, let us find out the true and scientific meaning behind each of these “famous statements.” Pregnant mothers must eat for two. Since the requirements of the pregnant woman increase, she is supposed to eat…
