Almost all women experience varying degrees of headache at some point during their pregnancy. According to old wives’ tales, having recurring headache means you are having a boy; however, there are no scientific evidence to prove it.Are headaches a common sign of pregnancyHeadache is one of the common early pregnancy symptoms [1] occurring … [Read more...] about Headaches during Pregnancy
Common Issues
False Positive Pregnancy Tests: How Common Are They?
If you’re hoping to be pregnant, a false pregnancy test is a huge disappointment. Although false pregnancy tests are rare, they do happen. Home pregnancy tests measure the levels of a hormone called HCG in the urine. HCG is a hormone produced by a fertilized egg when it implants in the wall of the uterus.Home pregnancy tests, when used properly, are around 99% accurate, but … [Read more...] about False Positive Pregnancy Tests: How Common Are They?
Swelling during Pregnancy
Edema or swelling of the legs and arms is a normal sign of pregnancy [1]. The body changes occurring during this time are to be blamed for the symptom, while gravity is responsible for making it more evident in the extremities [2]. Your feet and ankles are more susceptible to swelling while other affected areas may include the knees, hands and fingers. Most women … [Read more...] about Swelling during Pregnancy
Nosebleeds during Pregnancy
Having your nasal passages all clogged up is pretty common in pregnancy, and it is quite natural to get worried if you also start having nosebleeds. However in truth, epistaxis (medical term for nosebleed) [13] is a common sign of pregnancy [1], occurring any time in the early, as well as later pregnancy.What causes nosebleeds in pregnancy?Like most of … [Read more...] about Nosebleeds during Pregnancy
Weight Gain during Pregnancy
It is normal to gain some weight during pregnancy as a result of the hormonal and other changes occurring in your body. But, gaining too much or too little weight can be harmful for you and your baby [1]. So, it is essential to know the healthy weight gain levels and how to achieve them. The recommended amount of weight to be gained during pregnancy varies from one woman … [Read more...] about Weight Gain during Pregnancy