Pregnancy

The findings are slated for presentation at the Experimental Biology 2011 meeting in Washington, D.C. Many new mothers experience the “baby blues” in the first few weeks after delivery. Symptoms of the baby blues, such as mood swings, insomnia, and f...

The findings are slated for presentation at the Ex...

One of the most rigorous studies ever to examine the issue found no link between moderate caffeine consumption late in pregnancy and either preterm delivery or low birth weight. The Danish study compared pregnancy outcomes among women who mainly dran...

One of the most rigorous studies ever to examine t...

Food cravings during pregnancy are normal. Although there is no widely accepted explanation for food cravings, almost two-thirds of all pregnant women have them. If you develop a sudden urge for a certain food, go ahead and indulge your craving if it...

Food cravings during pregnancy are normal. Althoug...

Sure, you've heard about morning sickness. You've probably heard the horror stories about how first trimester morning sickness sometimes becomes all-through-the-pregnancy-all-day-long sickness. And you might even be excited about the prospect of a ne...

Sure, you've heard about morning sickness. You've ...

You're expecting a baby, so you're avoiding alcohol, cigarettes, and any other substance considered harmful to your developing child's health. But what about all those chips, cookies, and candy bars you're craving? Although they don't come with a war...

You're expecting a baby, so you're avoiding alcoho...

You know you should always eat healthy, but maybe -- just maybe -- you used to cheat a little. Latte and doughnut for breakfast? We've all been there! Now that you're expecting, you are trying to think much more carefully about what you’re feeding yo...

You know you should always eat healthy, but maybe ...

A balanced, nutritious diet during pregnancy is important to maintain your health and nourish your fetus. Be sure to increase your daily caloric intake by 300 calories after you become pregnant.The average woman needs 2,200 calories a day and 2,500 w...

A balanced, nutritious diet during pregnancy is im...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet while you're pregnant protects you and your growing baby. Although you should take a prenatal vitamin as insurance, choosing the right foods will help give you the complex mix of nutrients that pregnant women need. Aim...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet while you're pregn...

What are prenatal vitamins? Eating a healthy diet is always a wise idea -- especially during pregnancy. It's a good idea during pregnancy to take a prenatal vitamin to help cover any nutritional gaps in the mother's diet. Prenatal vitamins contain ma...

What are prenatal vitamins? Eating a healthy diet ...

Trying to get pregnant? It doesn't always happen as quickly as you'd like. But don't jump to conclusions too quickly -- you may just need to work on your timing. It may help to chart your menstrual cycle -- that way, you'll better understand when you...

Trying to get pregnant? It doesn't always happen a...

Wondering if you're pregnant? A pregnancy test is the way to know for sure. But what if it's too soon for accurate results? You may notice some subtle signs of pregnancy -- fatigue, nausea, frequent urination, and breast tenderness. Here's some exper...

Wondering if you're pregnant? A pregnancy test is ...

Stress is almost universal. Whether from a single situation or you find yourself stressed out by work, family, relationships…Stress can't be avoided. Certainly, stress can take its toll on your body, both physically and emotionally. And research show...

Stress is almost universal. Whether from a single ...

Caring for your health before you become pregnant is good for you and your baby. It's called preconception care. The goal is to check for any potential risks to you and your baby during pregnancy -- and to address any medical issues you may have befo...

Caring for your health before you become pregnant ...

Are you wondering if you might be pregnant? The only way to know for sure is by taking a pregnancy test. Do All Women Get Early Symptoms of Pregnancy? Every woman is different. So are her experiences of pregnancy. Not every woman has the same symptom...

Are you wondering if you might be pregnant? The on...

A pregnancy test may let you know, one way or the other, if you are pregnant. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about pregnancy tests. What is a pregnancy test and how does it work? Pregnancy tests are designed to tell if your uri...

A pregnancy test may let you know, one way or the ...

If you're over 35 and pregnant, congratulations! Like you, more women than ever before are having babies later in life. But as an older mom-to be, you may be concerned about the increased risk for problems during pregnancy. Rest assured, most healthy...

If you're over 35 and pregnant, congratulations! L...

If you're considering having a baby, you probably have wondered how long it will take to get pregnant, when to have sex, and how often. Find the answers to your questions here. The Odds of Getting Pregnant It's a common question: What are the odds th...

If you're considering having a baby, you probably ...

A new study has revealed that children whose mothers tend to smoke during pregnancy are more likely to suffer wheeze and asthma in preschool period.The research, conducted in Karolinska Institute in Sweden, showed how exposure to maternal smoking dur...

A new study has revealed that children whose mothe...

1. Acceptance of the child, whether boy or girl Unfortunately, even today, many still have the stereotype that girls are undesirable and treat sons and daughters differently. Whereas, it is clear in the Qur’an that the child is a creation of Alla-h (...

1. Acceptance of the child, whether boy or girl Un...

It is important to note that many of the acts mentioned in this section are similar to those outlined in the Sexual Etiquette section, with the addition of how it affects the conceived child. State of mind The state of mind and soul of the parents ha...

It is important to note that many of the acts ment...

1. Fresh dates 175 a. It is narrated that the Prophet (s) said: “The first thing a woman should eat after delivery should be ratb (a type of fresh date), as Alla-h (swt) told Hadrat Maryam after delivering Prophet (s) ‘Isa- to eat ratb. 176” When ask...

1. Fresh dates 175 a. It is narrated that the Prop...