Pregnancy

5. Tender, swollen breastsOne of the early signs of pregnancy is sensitive, sore breasts caused by rising levels of hormones. The soreness and swelling may feel like an exaggerated version of how your breasts feel before your period. Your discomfort ...

5. Tender, swollen breastsOne of the early signs o...

Eating for two can be a nerve-wracking responsibility, especially with all the conflicting information floating around. Is fish important – or does it contain too much mercury? Do you need meat for protein – or is it too fatty? Are eggs okay – or do ...

Eating for two can be a nerve-wracking responsibil...

Once a pregnant woman has decided to travel, a number of issues need to be considered before her departure: An intrauterine pregnancy should be confirmed by a clinician and ectopic pregnancy excluded before beginning any travel. General health insur...

Once a pregnant woman has decided to travel, a num...

Flu Vaccine It is safe, and very important, for a pregnant woman to receive the inactivated flu vaccine. A pregnant woman who gets the flu is at risk for serious complications and hospitalization. Tdap Vaccine A pregnant woman should receive the adul...

Flu Vaccine It is safe, and very important, for a ...

It is safe for a woman to receive vaccines right after giving birth, even while she is breastfeeding. A woman who has not received the new vaccine for the prevention of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) should be vaccinated right after deliver...

It is safe for a woman to receive vaccines right a...

Before becoming pregnant, a woman should be up-to-date on routine adult vaccines. This will help protect her and her child. Live vaccines should be given a month or more before pregnancy. Inactivated vaccines can be given before or during pregnancy, ...

Before becoming pregnant, a woman should be up-to-...

There are two general areas where false answers can be generated: medical conditions and user-linked problems. Medical conditions. Only drugs that contain hCG can give a positive result. Such medications (e.g., Novarel or Pregnyl) are usually given b...

There are two general areas where false answers ca...

Current HPTs are advertised as being sensitive on the first day of a missed period—or perhaps a few days before. The most recent review of accuracy of HPTs, published in August of 2011, tested these claims. One brand, First Response, detected 97% of ...

Current HPTs are advertised as being sensitive on ...

There are a huge number of home pregnancy tests (HPTs) available now, but that wasn’t always the case: HPTs were not readily available until the late 1970’s. In 1976 the FDA granted approval for the first home pregnancy testing kit, the “e.p.t.” Sinc...

There are a huge number of home pregnancy tests (H...

The Prophet (SAW) has said: “The root of prosperity and adversity of a people should first be sought in the wombs of their mothers.” The physical and spiritual well being of parents has an effect on the child right from the moment that they plan to h...

The Prophet (SAW) has said: “The root of prosperit...

The mother's womb is the first environment from which one originates, so this environment has positive and negative effect on the child because where the child moves about and the fetus is considered part of the mother all the circumstances of the mo...

The mother's womb is the first environment from wh...

From the established reality is that the physical soundness of the embryo depends on the mother's physical soundness. Feeding is among the factors that contribute to the sound health of the mother. We can observe the clear effect of starvation on bab...

From the established reality is that the physical ...

For the physical and psychological safety of the embryo Islam has laid dawn an easy program without hardship and difficulty. The holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his descendants) has requested to prohibiting women from taking the followings in fir...

For the physical and psychological safety of the e...

It is always good to know the exact time when you get pregnant so that you can consult a doctor and start taking proper care of your health and also that of your baby’s. But not all women understand that they are pregnant until several days after con...

It is always good to know the exact time when you ...

When a woman becomes pregnant, she needs a lot of care and attention to avoid any complications. As such, family members, friends and doctors pour in their share of advice to the expecting woman on factors that she needs to take care of during the pr...

When a woman becomes pregnant, she needs a lot of ...

Although pregnancy is an extremely happy phase in the life of a woman, it comes with its share of problems, usually brought about by bodily changes. Yeast infection is one such problem. It is common for a woman to suffer from yeast infection while sh...

Although pregnancy is an extremely happy phase in ...

You are expecting a baby in few months but the very thought of intense pain associated with the entire process of childbirth is getting the best out of you. Without a doubt, motherhood is a beautiful feeling. All you need to do is couple this blissfu...

You are expecting a baby in few months but the ver...

Herbs have been used in medicine for centuries; and we, who belong to the land of Ayurveda and Charakasamhita, can vouch for it. They have been used by people of this great land for close to a thousand years or more and the tradition, which was first...

Herbs have been used in medicine for centuries; an...

Being pregnant is an exciting time in a woman’s life, as it brings countless changes, her body being the most susceptible to the changes. Though every woman loves the bulge at this time of her life, there may be other changes that can take a toll on ...

Being pregnant is an exciting time in a woman’s li...

The nine months of pregnancy swept past and you have been blessed with a bundle of joy in your arms. One look at your little angel and you know that all the pain and discomforts were worth it. However, one problem that is making you restless is the e...

The nine months of pregnancy swept past and you ha...

After spending a lot of time as a couple, you finally decided to start your family and have your first child. You have conceived the child, the pregnancy has been confirmed and now you are eagerly waiting for his/her arrival. Though you know that for...

After spending a lot of time as a couple, you fina...