Gestational Diabetes and its Diagnosis

Gestational diabetes: Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes is generally diagnosed between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. During pregnancy, the placenta makes hormones that can lead to a buildup of sugar in your blood. Usually, your pancreas can make enough insulin to handle that. If not, your blood sugar levels will rise and can cause gestational diabetes. It is usually diagnosed during         Read More …

Kegel Exercises: Prevent Urinary Incontinence after Pregnancy

Kegel exercises Pelvic Floor Muscles The pelvic floor is made up of a layer of muscles stretching like a tight hammock from the pubic bone in the front, to the base of the spine. Your pelvic floor supports your bladder, vagina, uterus and bowel and is very important for bladder and bowel control. Your pelvic floor muscles also play an important role         Read More …

Left Lateral Position: Best Sleeping Position during Pregnancy

sleeping position during pregnancy Left Lateral Position The best sleeping position during pregnancy is “SOS” (sleep on side). Even better is sleeping on left lateral position. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach your baby. Keep your legs and knees bent, and put a pillow between your legs. Why pregnant women sleep in left position? Usually,         Read More …

Weight Loss: 10 Simple Change in Lifestyle to Lose Weight

weight loss Most experts agree that a safe and healthy rate of weight loss is 500 grams to 700 grams per week. Modification in eating habits along with regular exercise is the most effective way to lose weight over the long term. It is also the ideal way to ensure that the weight stays off. Tips to lose weight in a healthier         Read More …