Category Archives: During Pregnancy
Ovarian Cysts During Pregnancy – Are They Dangerous?
If you are pregnant and are diagnosed with ovarian cysts you will want to take every precaution to keep yourself and your unborn baby safe. First of all, you should know that ovarian cysts during pregnancy are usually benign. Your doctor will normally perform an ultrasound to rule out a malignant cyst, but chances of cancerous ovarian cysts during pregnancy are uncommon. 1 out of 1,000 pregnant women have ovarian cysts, and only 1 in 25,000 develop ovarian cancer. Continue reading
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Your Questions Answered Relating to Exercise During Pregnancy and Beyond
The area of exercise during pregnancy is a delicate issue. Some people see pregnancy as an excuse to put their feet up for 9 months. Many expectant mothers don’t have a clear idea of what they should and shouldn’t do during their pregnancy and many don’t understand the benefits of exercise. There is good news! Safe and modified exercise during each trimester can improve the physical and mental health of both mother and the developing baby. Continue reading
Fish Oil Supplements During Pregnancy – Is it Really Necessary?
It is common knowledge that pregnant women have to take extra good care of their body and follow a healthy and nutritious diet. However, even a balanced diet is sometimes not enough to provide all the nutrients that a pregnant mother and her baby needs. Continue reading
Is Weight Loss During Pregnancy a Good Idea?
Pregnancy is an important time in any women’s lives. Their bodies are changing in so many ways, growing bigger, with hormones rushing around and such like. However, a lot of women are worried about what will happen after the pregnancy, and in a lot of the time, with regards to the shape or size of their bodies! Read on… Continue reading
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The Question Is – Do You Need to Take a Fish Oil During Pregnancy?
Do you need to take a fish oil during pregnancy? I will attempt to answer that question, by showing you why you need to take those Omega 3 fatty acids. There have been many papers written on the subject, so I do not think I will have that hard of a job persuading you, that you do indeed, need to take this oil during your pregnancy to help your baby develop normally. Continue reading
Exercise During Pregnancy For You and Your Baby
Exercise during pregnancy is good for both mother-to-be and baby. Exercise can help you moderate your weight gain to a healthy range, improve circulation, ease joint discomfort and get your body in shape for its biggest event on delivery day. Continue reading
Swimming During Pregnancy – Things You Need to Know
Swimming during pregnancy can be very beneficial, not only for you but for your baby also. When you are pregnant, one thing that troubles you is the increasing weight on your belly. Swimming gives you an opportunity to feel weightless. Continue reading
Why You Should Take DHA During Pregnancy
Have you read about this recently? The subject of DHA during pregnancy began to become a subject of interest once it was discovered just how important a role this omega fatty acid plays in the cognitive development of infants. What scientists wanted to know was whether supplementing the mother’s diet with omega fatty acids during the third trimester of pregnancy would help these children to developmentally advance. Continue reading
Panic Attacks & Pregnancy – Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks During Pregnancy
Panic attacks during pregnancy can be a common occurrence, even though the sufferer has never had general anxiety disorder or panic attacks before. They can happen because of the many changes that happen during pregnancy to a mother’s body, and her natural anxieties over her pregnancy. Continue reading