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Due Date Calculator

Due Date Calculator...

when your baby is due! Pregnancy can be full of inspiration, expectations and aspirations — aspiration as to when your bundle of joy will enter this world. From the time your pregnancy has been confirmed, you must have tried adding, subtracting, multiplying, and counting on your fingers, and you are still not sure when your baby is due. Use our handy tool...
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C-Section

C-Section...

The cesarean procedure (C-section) is a procedure where a cut is made in a woman’s abdomen and Uterus to deliver her baby. This procedure has been reported to have been performed for several centuries, but has become safer from the mid-twentieth century onward with the developments in medical care and technology. Currently, this procedure is resorted to where there is reason to believe that it is necessary for the well-being...
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Labor

Labor...

After becoming pregnant, labor is the next event that a woman eagerly awaits. There is also an apprehension among many women that they may fail to notice the initial signs or symptoms of labor and in the process may not be adequately ready for childbirth to occur. However, there is no reason to fear, as your body will display early signs that labor is fast approaching. Read More On IWH
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Diabetes In Pregnancy

Diabetes In Pregnancy...

Gestational Diabetes is a form of Diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. If you have never had Diabetes before but diagnosed with high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, you have gestational Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes is a temporary phase and goes away in a few weeks after you deliver your baby. With good care your blood sugar levels will return to normal after childbirth. Read More On IWH
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High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure...

Sometimes blood pressure can be raised during pregnancy. It usually begins during the last 3 months of pregnancy (third trimester). High blood pressure during pregnancy may result in high levels of protein in the urine. This condition is known as Preeclampsia or pregnancy induced Hypertension (PIH). The exact cause of PIH is not clear. Symptoms of PIH Symptoms of PIH can be mild or severe. If your feet swell up and the...
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Stress In Pregnancy

Stress In Pregnancy...

Pregnancy is a phase in woman’s life with emotional physical, and physiological changes. Modern woman is exposed to outside work and has to balance between her home, work and her unborn baby. All this may result in stress for her and people around her. Too much stress when not coped with can be detrimental to her and her baby. When this continues for a long time, it can lead to various health complications. Read More...
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Stretch Marks

Stretch Marks...

What are stretch marks? Stretch marks are the fine lines on your skin as a result of rapid stretching of the skin such as during pregnancy, extreme weight gain or weight loss. They are often seen in the abdominal area, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms or lower back. Both men and women can be affected by stretch marks, although the problem is more widespread among women. Read More On IWH
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Travel During Pregnancy

Travel During Pregnancy...

Now that you are pregnant, you will find yourself facing quite a few restrictions to protect you and your baby. One of the queries that will come to your mind will be, “Can I travel?” Read More On IWH
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Sex During Pregnancy

Sex During Pregnancy...

Can I have sex during pregnancy? This is a question that is in the mind of many pregnant women. Having sex to get pregnant is one thing and sex after child birth is another. But having sex during pregnancy? It is common for women to wonder whether sex is safe when they are pregnant. Your partner may also sometimes worry if sexual intercourse may cause discomfort or pain for you. Concerns like this are common and completely...
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Pregnancy Weight Gain

Pregnancy Weight Gain...

Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, with each Trimester lasting 3 months, or approximately 13 weeks (a normal pregnancy lasts 40 weeks). Most women notice a slight weight gain in the beginning of pregnancy. Gain in weight is a normal and healthy part of pregnancy. Ideal weight gain Weight gain during pregnancy varies from woman-to-woman and depends on body type and severity of nausea and vomiting. A slow and...
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