Pregnancy

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...

Talk to your health care provider about an iron supplement. The National Academy of Sciences recommends that all pregnant women following a balanced diet take an iron supplement providing 27 mg of iron during the second and third trimesters of pregna...

Talk to your health care provider about an iron su...

If you have trouble consuming enough calcium-rich foods in your daily meal plan, talk to your doctor or dietitian about taking a calcium supplement. The amount of calcium you will need from a supplement depends on how much calcium you are consuming t...

If you have trouble consuming enough calcium-rich ...

Iron is a mineral that makes up an important part of hemoglobin, the substance in blood that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron also carries oxygen in muscles, helping them function properly. Iron helps increase your resistance to stress and di...

Iron is a mineral that makes up an important part ...

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk. If you are lactose intolerant, you may have cramping, gas, or diarrhea when dairy products are consumed. If you are lactose intolerant, you can still receive the calcium...

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lac...

Calcium is a nutrient needed in the body to build strong teeth and bones. Calcium also allows blood to clot normally, muscles and nerves to function properly, and the heart to beat normally. Most of the calcium in your body is found inside your bones...

Calcium is a nutrient needed in the body to build ...

Eat a variety of foods to get all the nutrients you need. Recommended daily servings include 6-11 servings of breads and grains, two to four servings of fruit, four or more servings of vegetables, four servings of dairy products, and three servings o...

Eat a variety of foods to get all the nutrients yo...

Avoid using your pregnancy as a reason to overeat or to choose low-nutrient, high-fat foods over more nutritious fare. Giving in too often to pregnancy cravings for high-fat, calorie-laden foods, such as bacon double cheeseburgers and brownie sundaes...

Avoid using your pregnancy as a reason to overeat ...

Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you have to diverge from your vegetarian diet. Your baby can receive all the nutrition he or she needs to grow and develop while you follow a vegetarian diet if you make sure you eat a wide variety of health...

Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you hav...

During pregnancy you may have morning sickness, diarrhea, or constipation. You may find it hard to keep foods down, or you may feel too sick to even eat at all. Here are some suggestions: Morning Sickness: Eat crackers, cereal, or pretzels before ge...

During pregnancy you may have morning sickness, di...

According to the IOM, the ideal situation is conceiving at a healthy weight, and gaining the right number of pounds for the subsequent nine months. Starting pregnancy at a healthy weight provides a baby with better odds of developing normally and min...

According to the IOM, the ideal situation is conce...

It's difficult to understand why some women gain more than the recommended amounts during one pregnancy when they seem to be monitoring every bite, then put on the same amount of weight with the next baby when they pay much less attention to how much...

It's difficult to understand why some women gain m...

Pregnancy hormones can play havoc with appetite, causing some women to feel famished. Others are daunted by nausea, vomiting, and fatigue that diminish their desire for food. In both cases, the best strategy is trying as much as possible to adhere to...

Pregnancy hormones can play havoc with appetite, c...

In the short term, gaining the suggested amount of weight reduces the risk of preterm birth (birth before 37 weeks of gestation) and promotes a baby that isn't too big or too small at delivery. In the long run, research suggests that the greater the ...

In the short term, gaining the suggested amount of...

When it comes to pregnancy pounds, timing matters. Chances are, weight gain during the first three months will be minimal -- and should be, according to the IOM guidelines. You don't need any extra calories during the first trimester; although the ba...

When it comes to pregnancy pounds, timing matters....

The amount of weight you should gain during pregnancy is based on your prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and how many children you're carrying. BMI estimates body fat based on height and weight. You can calculate your BMI as follows: Once you know y...

The amount of weight you should gain during pregna...

When a child takes birth the air gets into its lungs and it starts breathing. After commencing the act of breathing the baby cries for the first time. This crying is because of the reaction of the air getting into the lungs. If the child doesn’t brea...

When a child takes birth the air gets into its lun...

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 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...