Mother and Child

There is no objection in Islam to contraception or family planning with the mutual consent of the spouses. If the wife and the husband desire not to have any more issues, they can prevent conception with harmless pills, injections and other contracep...

There is no objection in Islam to contraception or...

Pregnancy generally lasts for nine months and ten days. The pregnancy period is very sensitive and full of risks because it has a bearing on the future of the growing foetus. The child in the period spends its life within that enclosure over which it...

Pregnancy generally lasts for nine months and ten ...

The mother’s milk is the best and complete food for the child. In many ways it can be preferred over the other food products available for them, like: the milk of cow, goat or commercially branded milk foods. 1. The mother’s milk, on account of its n...

The mother’s milk is the best and complete food fo...

The growing child in the mother’s womb requires oxygen although the foetus cannot breathe itself. But it utilises the oxygen acquired by the mother from the atmosphere. The mother not only consumes oxygen for her own sustenance but also provides it t...

The growing child in the mother’s womb requires ox...

The experts have been deliberating the fact whether the psychological condition of the mother has any effect on the embryo she is nursing. Some experts say that if a mother is confronted with excessive fear and unease then the foetus will get affecte...

The experts have been deliberating the fact whethe...

When a pregnant woman needs medication for any indisposition, she has to exercise utmost care in the consumption of medicines because the medicines are generally designed for adults and might not be compatible for the delicate foetus and affect it ad...

When a pregnant woman needs medication for any ind...

During pregnancy the type of food taken by the mother has a marked effect on the nature, intelligence and capability of the child. This is because the brain of the child responds to the quality of nutrition provided to the foetus by the mother during...

During pregnancy the type of food taken by the mot...

Pregnant women are advised to abstain from cigarettes and any other type of tobacco based product. Consuming of tobacco is not only deleterious to their personal health but will also have harmful effect on their foetus. In this connection we quote fr...

Pregnant women are advised to abstain from cigaret...

Pregnant women are advised to abstain from lifting heavy materials. They should also avoid very tiring tasks. If a carrying mother tires herself, she is likely to tire the baby too. In such cases there is the danger of miscarriage of the pregnancy. T...

Pregnant women are advised to abstain from lifting...

In the womb of the mother the foetus is not an integral part of her body although it gets sustenance from her blood and nutrition. A pregnant mother’s food has to be properly planned and balanced which has to provide nutrition not only for her mainte...

In the womb of the mother the foetus is not an int...

Pregnancy is a time when every mother feels special. Giving birth to a new life is one of the most enjoyable things in the world. As you feel that human miracle growing within you, you just can't wait to be able to hold your baby in your arms, to cud...

Pregnancy is a time when every mother feels specia...

Whether you are expecting for the first time or fourth, the very feeling of conceiving is sure to leave you on a high! Being pregnant is one of the best things that can happen to every woman and is indeed, an occasion to be lived to the fullest. Preg...

Whether you are expecting for the first time or fo...

While a missed period is almost a certain sign of pregnancy, your body displays definite signs and symptoms before that as well, which can be read as indicative of pregnancy. Early pregnancy signs are usually related to the pregnancy hormone hCG or "...

While a missed period is almost a certain sign of ...

Hasn’t enough been said about the increasing occurrences of teenage pregnancies, given a not-needed boost in the form of emergency contraceptives and their easy availability over the counter? What people have given a total miss is the need for educat...

Hasn’t enough been said about the increasing occur...

Getting pregnant and giving birth to a child is a long-awaited dream of every woman. To hold a new born in your hands and plan his/her upbringing is a wonderful experience. However, this happiness does not come quite easily for a mother. There are se...

Getting pregnant and giving birth to a child is a ...

The most prevalent image of a pregnant woman is she her holding her belly with one hand, and the back with the other. For the majority of the pregnant women backache is a daily and recurrent problem. Before searching for the cure, it is very necessar...

The most prevalent image of a pregnant woman is sh...

The big fat news of pregnancy is often greeted with great deal of enthusiasm and joy by would-be parents, who are often naive to the not-oft-discussed sidekicks of pregnancy. Thus, it shouldn’t be a surprise if a sudden surge of topsy-turvy emotions ...

The big fat news of pregnancy is often greeted wit...

Anyone who ever said that pregnancy was all play and no work was in all likelihood trying to cheer you up or plainly lying! Pregnancy is an exhilarating experience for most expecting mums that can sooner or later turn out to be an exhausting toss. Yo...

Anyone who ever said that pregnancy was all play a...

Experiencing breast pain during pregnancy is not an uncommon thing. Sometimes it is also an indication that a woman is pregnant and is most often experienced in the first trimester. The pain is known to reduce and sometimes even stop during the secon...

Experiencing breast pain during pregnancy is not a...

It is a general myth that dental care during pregnancy might harm the child, which is why most women are reluctant to undergo dental treatment during pregnancy and tend to postpone the visit to dentist, until after the delivery. Toothache during preg...

It is a general myth that dental care during pregn...

Pregnancy and pain are ageless companions, much like aches and aspirin, or moon and night. Nevertheless, an unexpected cramp or a sudden spasm during pregnancy can throw your gumption out of the porthole. Before you hit the panic button, know that ce...

Pregnancy and pain are ageless companions, much li...