Reading Time: 4 minutes Giving birth is a very rewarding but also challenging experience that doesn’t end after delivery, as then comes the postpartum period in which your body is recovering from the many changes that it went to and while this is happening, you are getting to know your baby and also learning to take care of him/her. In the following, we will…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Gestational diabetes doesn’t happen to every woman. When it does happen it is most likely to do so in the second or third trimester of pregnancy; it can cause problems for you and your baby during pregnancy and after birth. The good news is that the risks of it can be reduced if the condition is detected early and well…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Between postpartum recovery and adapting to life with a baby, your routine makes an important turn after delivery and this can impact your relationship with your partner. It’s important to keep in mind that the stage of your children taking all of your attention will eventually fade away and if you both wish to, your partner will still be there…
Reading Time: 4 minutes It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy. You not only add your baby’s weight to your body, but you also have extra weight due to body development. During the course of a healthy pregnancy, you will experience weight gain such as amniotic fluid, placenta, increased fluids, blood, fat and breast tissue. How much weight should I lose naturally after…
Reading Time: 4 minutes After delivery, it may seem like you are tossed into a new routine. Your time isn’t really yours and your needs seem to take second place. There is a lot of adjusting during this period of time. Sit back and recognize the amazing job you are doing! Stop judging yourself for not getting back to your weight like you may…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Having a baby can bring many changes to your body, including hormonal movements. Childbirth can also bring psychological and social changes. In this article, we´ll talk about two medical conditions that could show up after (or even before) giving birth. Postpartum Depression First of all, we want to distinguish between postpartum depression and baby blues, as they are two different …
