As a woman, you’ve gone through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and now you’re all set and ready to begin your life with your newborn. The first few weeks with your newborn might felt like a whirlwind as you are still recovering from childbirth. Usually this newborn phase of your baby will last for the first […]
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Do you remember there used to be a time when you shut the door, turn off your room lights and drift right to sleep? Now that you are pregnant you struggle to get 7-8 hours of blissful slumber due to insomnia. Insomnia or sleep disturbances is a common phase during pregnancy. Pregnant women expect this
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When you are pregnant you are recommended to consume folic acid supplements. You might be wondering what this is and why it is important for pregnant women? Well, folic acid is a form of B vitamin folate which is artificial/man-made. It is generally added to some foods and can also be found in the form
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As a mom, I’m regularly asked questions regarding postpartum hair loss like how to prevent postpartum hair shedding? Is postpartum hair fall real? About half of the new moms experience postpartum hair loss. Postpartum hair shedding also called as Telogen effluvium is a common yet surprising side effect of pregnancy. Telogen effluvium or postpartum hair
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As mothers you would have often observed congestion in your babies. Nasal and chest congestion are common symptoms of respiratory infections or common cold. Congestion usually happens when the nose and its surrounding tissues become swollen with excess mucus due to pollutants or viruses exposure. Sometimes exposures to weather conditions and dry air can also
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From eating right to exercising regularly, most pregnant women want to do everything right for their baby. But many women face mood disorders during pregnancy and as you prepare to welcome your new baby, managing your psychiatric symptoms also becomes necessary. Many doctors advise pregnant women with mood disorders to stop taking drugs like antidepressants,
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