When you’re pregnant, you need to make sure that you are getting the right nutrients to support both you and your baby. Eating a balanced diet is important, but there are some specific things that pregnant women should make sure to include in their diet.…
For many women, giving up coffee during pregnancy is one of the hardest things they have to do. After all, mornings are hard enough without the added fatigue of pregnancy. So, can pregnant women drink coffee? And if so, how much is too much? Let’s…
Did eating dates help your labor? Dates are known as ‘Dactylifera‘ in Greek, ‘Dátil‘ in Spanish, ‘Tamr/Rotab’ in Arabic, and ‘Khajoor/Khajur‘ in Hindi. Is your due date near already? Talking about your labor, all you want is an easy and healthy delivery. Many things can help…
Are you wondering if there is anything you can do to reduce your child’s risk of developing serious allergies in the future? It is a good thing to ponder while you are expecting as allergies are on the rise and can be a reason for…
This pinkish, scaly fruit that we call a dragon fruit is actually a tropical fruit, and it is oftentimes called pitaya. Originally, this fruit is from Southern Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Brazil—so basically, places that do not get freezing cold, and…
Nobody really understands why the cravings for food grow especially for those who are pregnant. It seems plausible that cravings may be due to a lack of food or an increased need for some vitamins and minerals. Often, pregnant women crave for typical foods like…
Smoothies are a delicious and nutritious drink to add to your diet as a pregnant woman. You can enjoy it in the morning for a little extra kick of energy or even in between meals as a pick-me-up snack. Most smoothies are power-packed with nutritious ingredients…
Having a child is such an amazing and beautiful journey any woman could experience in a lifetime. Yet, not all can be so good from the laboring stage to the effects on the body after giving birth. Having a child is an extra blessing, yet another extra…
Pregnancy brings on a lot of physical changes. It’s different for most pregnant women and some do not share the same experiences and this is because being pregnant interacts with everyone’s body chemistry differently. Sometimes the hormones released will cause some skin problems. Due to…
