You are just seven weeks away from your due date. At this stage, you will definitely feel discomfort, annoying and tired. It is the start of your third trimester so be relaxed and stay excited to meet your new one. You’ll definitely experience some uncomfortable symptoms like pain, aches, and swelling in different body parts. You are now in the 8th month of your pregnancy so get ready to deliver the baby very soon.
So you just found out that you are pregnant, and you are wondering if it is safe to engage in sexual acts with your partner. In fact it is perfectly safe for you to have sexual intercourse during your pregnancy subject to the advice that your medical professionals give you. This is because every pregnancy is unique and special. Read on to find out more.
What you do to your body has an effect on your baby. Here is the list contains the most common nutrients you need and which foods contain them.
The umbilical cord is the lifeline between you and your baby – it connects your developing baby to your placenta, which helps to provide nutrients and remove waste. Cord blood, also called “placental blood”, is blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following the birth of a baby and after the umbilical cord is cut after delivery.
Breastfeeding your infant is a common, natural, and healthy process to promote growth. In certain cases, this process does not go as smoothly as expected. The mother should be able to learn the skills of breastfeeding along with the needs of her child. Here are the commonly observed challenges faced with breastfeeding.
Because your bump increases in size, your organs receive more pressure. That is why, many women experience difficulty in breathing. Also, you will still need to deal with the same discomforts you had during the second trimester.
Your body goes through enormous physical changes during pregnancy. Some of these physical changes may cause aches and pains as well as discomforts. Luckily there are a few tips and tricks that can hopefully make going through such physical changes easier.
A healthy pregnancy not only benefits your growing baby, but also benefits you. This all starts with a healthy diet. A healthy diet is vital when you are pregnant. There is no magic trick to a “pregnancy diet”. A balanced diet is all that you (and your baby!) need.
