Tests to Confirm Pregnancy

pregnancy kit

Identifying the symptoms of pregnancy is not enough. Of course, you want someone (or something) to prove that you’re really pregnant. Having the doctor confirmed your pregnancy is the best way to know if you are really pregnant. But if you can’t go to the doctor yet, there are still possible and reliable ways. Either [...]

Normal Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is not the time to lose weight. The average weight gain during pregnancy for a woman of normal weight for her height is 25 to 35 lbs. As a general guideline, you should gain a total of 3 to 5 lbs in the first 3 months and about 1 to 2 lbs per week [...]

Common Problems of Pregnancy and its Remedies

Here are some common discomforts of pregnancy and what you can do to help: Feel faint while lying on back – Lie on your left side. Swelling of hands and feet – Lie on your left side for 30 minutes, three to four times a day. Exercise often. Drink more fluid. Eat three servings of [...]

Incompatible Blood Type in Pregnancy

There are 4 major blood types A, B, AB, or O. Blood types are determined by the types of antigens on the blood cells. Antigens are proteins on the surfaces of blood cells that can cause a response from the immune system. Type A blood has only A antigens, type B has only B antigens, [...]

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Although pregnancy can be detected soon after you conceive, you might not suspect you are pregnant or test for pregnancy until you have missed a menstrual period. Not all women have regular periods, though. Menstrual periods can be affected by stress or illness, so it is best to watch for a number of other signs [...]

How to do Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercise, or perineal exercises, are use to strengthen the muscles that surround the openings of the urethra, vagina and anus. If you contract these muscles for about 10 seconds, 10-20 times in a row, at least three times a day, in time you will begin to notice some improvement in your ability to hold [...]

Pregnancy Exercise

Regular exercise during pregnancy can make you look and feel better, help your posture, and lessen discomforts such as backaches and fatigue.

Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines

The amount and type of exercise that is best for you during pregnancy depends on your general health, the course of your pregnancy, your fitness and your usual activity level. Regular, moderate exercise during pregnancy maintains muscle tone, strength and endurance; it also protects against back pain, helps prevent excessive accumulation of body fat, and [...]