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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

How Does the Yolk Sac Support Early Nutrition in Pregnancy?

How Does the Yolk Sac Support Early Nutrition in Pregnancy?The yolk sac is one of the earliest structures to support a developing pregnancy. It plays a vital role in nourishing the embryo, supporting early blood formation, and guiding normal development before the placenta takes over. This blog explains how yolk sac development helps patients appreciate how early nutrition and growth occur, even before many women realise they are pregnant.

<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?

Is Brown Discharge in Early Pregnancy Normal?

Is Brown Discharge in Early Pregnancy Normal?

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.

Can You Use a Sauna or Steam Bath During Pregnancy?

Can You Use a Sauna or Steam Bath During Pregnancy?It is generally advisable to avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and other activities that can significantly raise your body temperature during pregnancy. Overheating may cause dehydration, dizziness, or fainting. Significant hyperthermia, particularly during early pregnancy, may also carry risks for the developing baby. Our experts explain the adverse effects.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Pregnancy: Why It Matters

Vitamin D Deficiency and Pregnancy: Why It Matters

Why Doctors Prescribe Folic Acid During Pregnancy

Why Doctors Prescribe Folic Acid During Pregnancy

Why Does Stool Colour or Consistency Change During Pregnancy?

Why Does Stool Colour or Consistency Change During Pregnancy?

Low Haemoglobin in Pregnancy: Foods to Improve Haemoglobin Levels and Prevent Anaemia

Low Haemoglobin in Pregnancy: Foods to Improve Haemoglobin Levels and Prevent Anaemia

Miscarriage

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

Missed Miscarriage: What You Need to Know

Missed Miscarriage: What You Need to KnowA missed miscarriage is when a pregnancy stops developing without clear symptoms like bleeding or pain. It is often discovered during a scan. While it can feel unexpected and emotional, medical care and support help with recovery. Many women go on to have healthy pregnancies in the future with the right guidance.

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

Can a Pregnancy End Before You Know You're Pregnant? Understanding Cellular-Stage Pregnancy Loss

Can a Pregnancy End Before You Know You're Pregnant? Understanding Cellular-Stage Pregnancy Loss

Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?

Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?

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 Without Your Water Breaking?

Can Labour Start Without Your Water Breaking?Labour can certainly commence even before your water breaks, and, in fact, this is how it begins for most women. Your water breaking is just one of the indications that labour has begun. Here is everything that you should know about how labour normally begins and what it implies if your water breaks early or late.

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

What Does Early Labour Feel Like?

What Does Early Labour Feel Like?

What Is Freebirth? Understanding Unassisted Childbirth

What Is Freebirth? Understanding Unassisted Childbirth

Common Discomforts and Solutions

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

Why Do Sunglasses Feel More Necessary During Pregnancy?

Why Do Sunglasses Feel More Necessary During Pregnancy?Most pregnant women tend to experience an increase in their use of sunglasses, and this may not be only because of the sunny days. There are some hormonal changes that occur, which make their eyes sensitive to sunlight. Find out here why the sunshine seems stronger during pregnancy, and in which situations you should see a vision change as a matter of urgency.

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?

Pregnancy and Cold, Tingling Fingertips: Why It Happens

Pregnancy and Cold, Tingling Fingertips: Why It Happens

Persistent Nausea During Pregnancy: Could Bacteria H. pylori Be the Cause?

Persistent Nausea During Pregnancy: Could Bacteria H. pylori Be the Cause?

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