Women in India, where vegetarian diets predominate, are at an increased risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy, which can increase their risk of preterm birth, a new study (conducted by researchers at Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU) has warned. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the body’s vital functions, including the […]
Most pregnant women fear about labour pain while childbirth. While some fear in expectant mothers is normal and helps them to be more careful and do adequate planning, besides asking the right questions to doctors. However, a recent study reveals that excessive fear of childbirth can actually cause complications during pregnancy and birth, said Lee […]
Being fit and exercising is good for everyone, including pregnant women and moms with babies (who often neglect their health once the baby is out). Erica Ziel’s fitness and workouts tips make it much easier to get back in shape. Erica Ziel is the founder of Core Athletica Inc. and Knocked-Up Fitness (that produces a […]
Actress Lara Dutta, who took a break from acting after she became a mother, has her own exercise DVD named ‘Prenatal Yoga DVD’. The program ‘Prenatal Yoga With Lara Dutta’ was developed by Lara, who herself is an avid yoga practitioner, along with Tonia Clark – an expert Prenatal Yoga instructor. As the name suggests, […]
Pregnancy can be tiring, make you lethargic, and also cause mood swings. Besides, most women can put on extra weight during this period, which can take a lot of effort (post-pregnancy) to get rid of. That’s why its important to take up exercising so that you stay fit during your pregnancy. It’ll also help during […]
Post Partum Pregnancy Belly Band: Best way to deal with Post Pregnancy Fat. Having a child is indeed a wonderful feeling for every woman! It also changes your life in every way – mentally, physically and emotionally. But once you come to terms with this wonderful event, it’s quite possible that the bulge in the […]
Besides having overweight kids, there are other complications that a pregnant woman could face because of being overweight/obese. One of the worst issues is that when an overweight or obese women gets pregnant she is risking her lives and the life of her unborn child. Although this article is not meant to scare you, its […]
Most women gain up to gain up to 20% of their bodyweight during pregnancy. Once the baby is born, this is a common question that most women ask. Its common to see celebrities strutting round in skinny jeans just weeks after they give birth, which can make new mothers anxious. However, that’s not the right […]
Cow’s milk is harmful for toddlers below one year, causes allergic diseases, including in the respiratory and digestive system, as they cannot tolerate protein in the milk. Its low concentration of iron may also cause anemia. This may probably come as a surprise to most parents. While parents in urban areas do not feed cow’s […]
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is celebrated every year to promote importance of Breastfeeding to all mothers. This year WBW is celebrated from 1st August – 7th August. WBW, an initiative by WHO, UNICEF, and other organizations, encourages mothers to breastfeed rather than depending on baby formula. “The theme of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week is […]
Clitoris is the only organ in women that exists solely for pleasure. Learn more about the purpose of the clitoris through this cute animated documentary made by Canadian filmmaker Lori Malepart-Traversy. “The clitoris being a character makes it easier to watch. It’s almost like a story, to follow the clitoris character going through all these […]
A young Utah mother decided she was going to run her first half marathon post baby, even if it meant bringing her breast pump along for the ride. Anna Young has been running competitively since high school, but in recent years, she’s had to step back due to injury. She’d planned to run the Revel […]
Several Indian women now prefer to give birth at home, in order to avoid unnecessary medications or procedures. Here are some of them sharing their stories. Rising Cases of C-section Deliveries in India Medical experts say that only 10 per cent of births should be via C-section, however, in Indian private hospitals, that rate is […]
There is a growing trend among Chinese mothers to hide their C-section scars with tattoos. One Shanghai artist offers free tattoos to help women regain confidence in their bodies, after birth. “Whenever you try to reach for something your belly is exposed. It’s not nice looking,” says Wang, a Chinese mother, who replaced her caesarean […]
Australian Senator Larissa Waters recently became the first politician to breastfeed in Australia’s parliament. “It’s frankly ridiculous, really, that feeding one’s baby is international news. Women have been breastfeeding for as long as time immemorial. I had hoped to not only be able to feed my baby but to send a message to young women […]
