Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to provide your baby with the nutrition they need to have the best start at life. While your baby is born with some instincts as to feeding, this doesn’t mean the breastfeeding process is painless (far from it, usually) or without its own pitfalls and hang-ups. But if you’ve got breastfeeding problems, the good news is, there is … [Read more...] about The Most Common Breastfeeding Problems SOLVED
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Pregnancy and Hair Loss
Pregnancy brings several changes in the body, hair loss being one of them. Although it is not unusual to witness excessive hair loss after delivery, many women become worried when it occurs during pregnancy [1] [2] [5].Is hair loss a sign of pregnancyHair loss is not considered an early symptom of pregnancy even though it has been observed in some … [Read more...] about Pregnancy and Hair Loss
Water Retention During Pregnancy: What Causes It and What Can You Do About It?
Water Retention During Pregnancy: What Causes It and What Can You Do About It?No doubt about it – your body changes when you’re pregnant. Under the direction of hormones, your body becomes an incubator for the tiny being growing inside you. It’s you who provides your growing baby with nourishment, just as you’ll do after he or she is born. Unfortunately, the hormonal … [Read more...] about Water Retention During Pregnancy: What Causes It and What Can You Do About It?
Can You Still Have Your Period and Be Pregnant?
Can You Still Have Your Period and Be Pregnant?Pregnancy brings about a multitude of changes to your body. One reason you take a pregnancy test in the first place is because you missed a period. Yet, sometimes women who are pregnant experience bleeding early in a pregnancy and this bleeding can sometimes be mistaken for a period. Confusing, isn’t it? In fact, between … [Read more...] about Can You Still Have Your Period and Be Pregnant?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome during Pregnancy
What is the carpal tunnel syndromeThe tingling sensation often felt in the hands and fingers by pregnant women is known as the carpal tunnel syndrome [1]. It may affect anyone and may occur due to various reasons, with a high incidence rate during pregnancy [2].What causes carpal tunnel in pregnancyCarpal tunnel refers to the narrow passage in the wrist … [Read more...] about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome during Pregnancy