Nutrition during pregnancy

9 foods to induce labor naturally

9 foods to induce labor naturally The excitement of the arrival of a new family member is beyond words. Sometimes, moms-to-be feel anxious, especially in the end stages of gestation. As the due date...

How to prepare for pregnancy with PCOS?

How to prepare for pregnancy with PCOS? The joy of becoming a mother is unsurpassable in a woman’s life. The journey is as beautiful as the destination, and along the way you discover the...

Folate and Pregnancy: How important is it really?

Folate and Pregnancy: How important is it really? Folate, often known as vitamin B9, is an important nutrient during pregnancy. Folate has a number of critical roles during pregnancy, the most...

Pre-natal nutrient needs, what and how much?

Pre-natal nutrient needs, what and how much?   “Eating for two” is a common phrase, but what does it truly mean for pregnant women? Although it may appear that pregnancy is an excuse...

Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy

Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy- An overview One of the major sources of vitamin D is Sunlight and it is used by the body to absorb calcium for healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D is a...

Tips to Have a Normal Delivery 

According to studies 80% (approx.) of pregnant women are capable of having natural childbirth. Normal childbirth makes post-delivery recovery for the mother easier.  However, certain medical...

Effective Treatments and Diet for Perinatal Depression

Perinatal depression, also referred to as maternal depression, occurs during pregnancy or within a few weeks after delivery. A number of women face perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It is...

Diet Tips to Lose Weight After Pregnancy

Weight gain during pregnancy is extremely natural. This extra weight goes away naturally once you deliver the baby. All you need to do is practice a few healthy tips and understand the rhythm in which...

Diet to Combat Acidity or Acidity Reflux During Pregnancy

Your stomach creates acid, which is necessary to digest the food. However, when the stomach creates more acid than needed, it triggers stomach pain and a slight burning sensation near the chest bone...

Role of Diet in IUGR (Intra Uterine Growth Retardation)

Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) refers to a condition when the baby in the womb does not grow as expected. It means the baby is not growing at a normal rate inside the womb and is not as big as...

Dietary Management of Gestational Diabetes

The term gestational means “during pregnancy”. Thus diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. Globally, around 5 to 7 percent of women are affected by this disease...