Pregnancy is an especially demanding period and there is a greater need for all nutrients during pregnancy. Many nutrients have a positive role in safeguarding the health of the mother and ensuring proper growth of the baby. One amongst them is docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). What is DHA? The main components of all fats are fatty acids which might be saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Essential fatty...

Planning a pregnancy needs a lot of preparation. If you are trying to have a baby or are just thinking about it, taking care of your health before you become pregnant – also called preconceptio n care- can help you prepare for a safe pregnancy and healthy baby. Pre-pregnancy checkup The first step towards this is to visit your doctor. He or sh e will give you the right advice after evalu ating your health. Based...

Well, if it is that time of your life when you are seriously pondering over having a baby, welcome to a whole new experience. In order to improve your chances of getting pregnant soon, it is important for you to know the ideal time to have sexual intercourse. The set of practices that helps you know the days of the month that you are most likely to get pregnant is known as fertility awareness method (FAM). Fertility...