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Slow Breathing And Relaxing Music Benefits Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, often called gestational hypertension, affects a small number of expectant mothers. The condition differs from chronic hypertension in that it occurs only during pregnancy and is usually caused by it. In most cases, it’s not dangerous but around 1 in 4 women with gestational hypertension …
Stages of Labor The First Stage:- Pre-Labor During this stage, your contractions are helping the cervix to efface (thin out) and dilate (open) to form an opening 10 centimeters in width, through which the baby can pass. At the same time that the cervix is dilating, the contractions are helping move the baby deeper into …
Flying while pregnant is usually best left until the second trimester when there is no risk of miscarriage, no risk of labor, and no (or reduced) morning sickness. However, we don’t always have the foresight to know exactly when we get pregnant and it shouldn’t stop you from living your life normally in the meantime. …
Exercise after pregnancy is something that should not be rushed into, depending on the type of pregnancy the mother had will determine whether she is ready to exercise. A caesarian pregnancy will require much more recovery time, 6 to 8 weeks in most cases, and for a vaginal birth, some women can start exercising as …
Healthy Diet While Pregnant: The Ultimate Guide Kicking bad habits, sticking to a healthy diet, and taking prenatal vitamins can set the stage for a healthy pregnancy. Here are some guidelines for eating well when you’re trying to conceive. Before your newfound focus on trying to conceive, perhaps you’ve tried the grapefruit diet, the rice …
