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Common Challenges-pregnancy, Nutrition Pregnancy, Mommies, Nutrition-mom, Post-Pregnancy, First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester
Gastric complaints during Pregnancy – How to deal with them?
Post Views: 501 Gastric discomfort is one of the common concerns during pregnancy. Gastric problems can range from mild discomfort to painful cramps in the abdomen. These can be attributed to hormonal changes during pregnancy and diet. In addition, some women may already have gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that can deteriorate during pregnancy and may need specific attention. Why does pregnancy cause gastric discomfort? Nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, and constipation are common issues during pregnancy. Your body naturally creates more progesterone (a hormone that helps sustain pregnancy) when you are pregnant to help develop your unborn child. Unfortunately, these elevated hormone levels also relax all the muscles in your body,…
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BOOST YOUR BREAST MILK WITH THE HELP OF GALACTAGOGUES
Post Views: 387 Am I producing enough milk? Is my baby getting sufficient quantity? How are some moms able to pump more? It is normal to worry about your milk supply when you start breastfeeding. You are not alone! Most mothers worry about how much milk they are making and whether their baby is getting enough to meet their growing needs. Almost all women can produce a healthy supply of breast milk for their babies. When a mother does have a low milk supply, it is more likely due to a poor latch or not breastfeeding frequently than an actual low milk supply issue. For the baby to get a…
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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…
