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About Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be an exciting journey with a lot of emotional, physical and mental changes as your body prepares to bring a new life into the world. Each stage of pregnancy comes with its own set of challenges and joys. Whether you are trying to understand the new symptoms or learning about prenatal care, we have got you covered. You will get all the information on nutrition, health tips, and emotional well-being that will be valuable for you and your unborn baby so you can adapt to this new journey with joy, happiness, and knowledge.

First Trimester

The first trimester marks the exciting beginning of your pregnancy journey. Explore your new symptoms like morning sickness and understand your baby’s development now, in this section

Is Transvaginal Ultrasound Safe in Early Pregnancy? What You Need to Know

Is Transvaginal Ultrasound Safe in Early Pregnancy? What You Need to KnowQuestions about transvaginal ultrasounds are common during early pregnancy. Women often want to know why the scan is recommended, whether it is safe, and when it is used. This guide explains key information about the procedure, potential effects, and situations in which different pregnancy scans may be advised.

How Does the Yolk Sac Support Early Nutrition in Pregnancy?

How Does the Yolk Sac Support Early Nutrition in Pregnancy?

<b>Why Does Hunger Feel Different in Early Pregnancy?</b>

<b>Why Does Hunger Feel Different in Early Pregnancy?</b>

Foods to Avoid in Early Pregnancy: What Every Expecting Mother Should Know

Foods to Avoid in Early Pregnancy: What Every Expecting Mother Should Know

Is Constipation an Early Sign of Pregnancy?

Is Constipation an Early Sign of Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Week-by-Week

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Second Trimester

The second trimester brings new energy and visible changes like a growing belly. Read more to learn what to expect and how to stay healthy.

Foetal Hiccups: What Does It Indicate About Your Baby’s Health?

Foetal Hiccups: What Does It Indicate About Your Baby’s Health?That small, rhythmic tapping you feel deep inside your belly can be oddly comforting and strangely confusing at the same time. Foetal hiccups are one of those sensations that almost every pregnant woman notices at some point, yet few fully understand. They are common, usually harmless, and closely linked to how your baby’s nervous system and breathing muscles are developing. In rare situations, their timing and pattern may offer clues worth paying attention to.

How Baby Learns to Recognise Light Before Birth

How Baby Learns to Recognise Light Before Birth

How the Baby’s Skin Thickens as Pregnancy Advances

How the Baby’s Skin Thickens as Pregnancy Advances

Why Baby Lungs Grow in “Steps” and Not All at Once

Why Baby Lungs Grow in “Steps” and Not All at Once

Foetal Taste Development: Can Babies Taste Food In The Womb

Foetal Taste Development: Can Babies Taste Food In The Womb

Pregnancy Week-by-Week

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Third Trimester

The final countdown has begun. In this section, read more on how to stay comfortable while preparing for your baby’s arrival.

Foetal Distress: Signs, Causes, and What Happens Next

Foetal Distress: Signs, Causes, and What Happens NextFoetal distress signals that a baby is not getting enough oxygen during pregnancy or labour, most often flagged by changes in heart rate on a monitor. Our experts break down the signs of foetal distress, its common causes, how doctors diagnose it, and treatment options.

Why Mild Low Platelets Are Common in Late Pregnancy

Why Mild Low Platelets Are Common in Late Pregnancy

Why Am I Having Frequent Heartburn During My Last Trimester

Why Am I Having Frequent Heartburn During My Last Trimester

Safe Third-Trimester Exercises for an Easier Labour: A Guide for Indian Mothers

Safe Third-Trimester Exercises for an Easier Labour: A Guide for Indian Mothers

Baby Still Breech After 32 Weeks? What Indian Moms Should Know

Baby Still Breech After 32 Weeks? What Indian Moms Should Know

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Health and Wellness

Your health is what makes the baby healthy. Find out more about nutrition, prenatal vitamins and other aspects of health in this section.

Why Are Twin Pregnancies More Likely to Deliver Early?

Why Are Twin Pregnancies More Likely to Deliver Early?Twin pregnancies rarely reach 40 weeks. Carrying two babies places greater demands on the uterus and placenta, and this is the main reason twin pregnancies are more likely to deliver before 37 weeks. Complications such as pre-eclampsia, growth restriction, shared-placenta issues and cervical shortening can add to this risk.

Why Are Some Viruses Able to Cross the Placenta?

Why Are Some Viruses Able to Cross the Placenta?

Protein in Urine During Pregnancy: What It Means and Why It Matters

Protein in Urine During Pregnancy: What It Means and Why It Matters

What Is Spiral Artery Remodelling and How Does It Affect Pregnancy?

What Is Spiral Artery Remodelling and How Does It Affect Pregnancy?

Vulvar Itching During Pregnancy: Could It Be Lichen Sclerosus?

Vulvar Itching During Pregnancy: Could It Be Lichen Sclerosus?

Miscarriage

Recovering from a miscarriage is difficult. Explore this section to find guidance on miscarriages, recovery and support.

Bleeding After Miscarriage or Delivery: Could Tissue Be Left Behind?

Bleeding After Miscarriage or Delivery: Could Tissue Be Left Behind?Retained products of conception (RPOC) occur when some pregnancy tissue remains inside the uterus after a miscarriage, abortion, or delivery. In this guide, our experts explain the possible symptoms, how doctors diagnose RPOC, and when treatment may be needed.

Adenomyosis and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Is There a Link?

Adenomyosis and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Is There a Link?

Missed Miscarriage: What You Need to Know

Missed Miscarriage: What You Need to Know

10 Rare Causes of Recurrent Miscarriages You Should Know About

10 Rare Causes of Recurrent Miscarriages You Should Know About

Can a D&C Cause a Thin Endometrium? Signs, Recovery and Pregnancy Chances

Can a D&C Cause a Thin Endometrium? Signs, Recovery and Pregnancy Chances

Work & Pregnancy

Navigating pregnancy with a job? Read more to understand how to balance work, health and maternity leaves with confidence.

Deepika Padukone's Pregnancy Sparks Question: Is It Safe to Work in the Third Trimester?

Deepika Padukone's Pregnancy Sparks Question: Is It Safe to Work in the Third Trimester?Reports saying actor Deepika Padukone is reportedly filming during her third trimester have reignited conversations about working during pregnancy. While many women continue working until late pregnancy, experts say the type of work, maternal health and pregnancy risks matter far more than the trimester alone. We explain in detail.

Does Rain Or Monsoon Weather Affect Fertility And Pregnancy? A Doctor Explains

Does Rain Or Monsoon Weather Affect Fertility And Pregnancy? A Doctor Explains

Are Salami, Sausages, and Cold Cuts Safe During Pregnancy? A Doctor Explains

Are Salami, Sausages, and Cold Cuts Safe During Pregnancy? A Doctor Explains

Indian Government Pregnancy Benefits: PMMVY, SUMAN& Others Explained

Indian Government Pregnancy Benefits: PMMVY, SUMAN& Others Explained

Do You Have to Repay Maternity Benefits If You Resign?

Do You Have to Repay Maternity Benefits If You Resign?

Labour and Delivery

The big day is almost here! Let us read more about the signs of labour, pain relief solutions and what to expect when it is time for delivery.

Can Labour Start While You Are Sleeping?

Can Labour Start While You Are Sleeping?Labour can begin when you are sleeping, and it’s pretty usual. Your body does not require you to be conscious to start the process, and many women sleep through their mild contractions and are unaware of it. This is all you need to know about labour beginning at night, its causes, and how you will know when it is time to wake up.

Giving Birth: The Third Stage of Labour Explained

Giving Birth: The Third Stage of Labour Explained

Can Labour Start Without Your Water Breaking?

Can Labour Start Without Your Water Breaking?

Giving Birth: The Second Stage of Labour Explained

Giving Birth: The Second Stage of Labour Explained

Entonox During Labour: How Gas and Air Help With Pain Relief

Entonox During Labour: How Gas and Air Help With Pain Relief

Common Discomforts and Solutions

Find simple solutions to uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and back pain by exploring this section!

Dark Lips in Pregnancy: The Hormone and Melasma Connection

Dark Lips in Pregnancy: The Hormone and Melasma ConnectionPregnancy changes the body in many ways, and skin colour is one of them. Some women notice this especially around the lips, where the skin can start looking darker, patchy, or more pigmented than before. Here is how pregnancy hormones and melasma are connected to this change, and how the skin can be protected as it happens.

Why Does Pregnancy Cause Puffy Fingers At Night?

Why Does Pregnancy Cause Puffy Fingers At Night?

Why Do Sunglasses Feel More Necessary During Pregnancy?

Why Do Sunglasses Feel More Necessary During Pregnancy?

Why Do Some Women Lose Their Gag Reflex by Week 10?

Why Do Some Women Lose Their Gag Reflex by Week 10?

Why Do You Experience Bladder Spasms During Pregnancy?

Why Do You Experience Bladder Spasms During Pregnancy?

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