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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 Constipation an Early Sign of Pregnancy?

Is Constipation an Early Sign of Pregnancy?Many hormonal changes happen in your body following conception. Such changes may slow down your digestion and bowel movements. Due to this, some people may experience constipation. However, constipation itself is not an indication of pregnancy. It may accompany other early signs, such as a missed period and breast tenderness.

Is Brown Discharge in Early Pregnancy Normal?

Is Brown Discharge in Early Pregnancy Normal?

Slow-Rising hCG Levels: What They Mean and When to Seek Help

Slow-Rising hCG Levels: What They Mean and When to Seek Help

Early Pregnancy Signs: Why Your Sleep Pattern May Change First

Early Pregnancy Signs: Why Your Sleep Pattern May Change First

Early Pregnancy and Sudden Need for Solitude

Early Pregnancy and Sudden Need for Solitude

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

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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.

Why Some Women Have Low Platelets Only in the Third Trimester

Why Some Women Have Low Platelets Only in the Third TrimesterYou may be surprised to find out that your platelet count drops during the third trimester of pregnancy. But you do not have to worry because it is normal as your body prepares for childbirth. You can reduce unnecessary stress by understanding why platelet counts drop late in pregnancy. It will also help you seek medical care on time for safe delivery.

Management of Gestational Diabetes in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy

Management of Gestational Diabetes in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy

How Skull Flexibility Protects the Baby Inside the Womb

How Skull Flexibility Protects the Baby Inside the Womb

Want A Baby Boy or Girl? Can You Influence Your Baby's Gender

Want A Baby Boy or Girl? Can You Influence Your Baby's Gender

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

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

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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.

Crohn's Disease and Pregnancy: What Every Expecting Mother Should Know

Crohn's Disease and Pregnancy: What Every Expecting Mother Should KnowCrohn's disease is a chronic digestive disorder that needs proper management. The great news is that with well-controlled Crohn's disease before and during pregnancy, many women with the condition experience healthy pregnancies.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Six-Pack’ Goodbye: Why Mothers Should Embrace Body Changes

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Six-Pack’ Goodbye: Why Mothers Should Embrace Body Changes

Can Pregnant Women Eat Processed Cheese and Cheese Slices? A Doctor Explains

Can Pregnant Women Eat Processed Cheese and Cheese Slices? A Doctor Explains

Reduced Foetal Movements: Doctor Explains The Pregnancy Warning Sign You Should Never Ignore

Reduced Foetal Movements: Doctor Explains The Pregnancy Warning Sign You Should Never Ignore

Is Saffron Milk Safe During Pregnancy? A Doctor Explains

Is Saffron Milk Safe During Pregnancy? A Doctor Explains

Miscarriage

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

Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?

Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?You fought with your mother-in-law. Work deadlines piled up. The traffic was terrible. You are pregnant, and a part of you is asking, did all of that stress harm my baby? We will separate fact from fear, explain what the science says about stress and miscarriage risk, and address what kinds of stress warrant attention during pregnancy.

Recurrent Miscarriage: What Investigations Should You Ask For

Recurrent Miscarriage: What Investigations Should You Ask For

Do Pregnancy Cramps Feel Different After a Miscarriage? What to Know

Do Pregnancy Cramps Feel Different After a Miscarriage? What to Know

Common Causes of Miscarriage in Early Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Common Causes of Miscarriage in Early Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Cervical Incompetence: The Silent Cause of Second Trimester Loss

Cervical Incompetence: The Silent Cause of Second Trimester Loss

Work & Pregnancy

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

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

Are Salami, Sausages, and Cold Cuts Safe During Pregnancy? A Doctor ExplainsProcessed meats are not always strictly off-limits during pregnancy, but they need extra caution. Cold cuts, ham, salami, sausages, bacon and hot dogs may carry listeria or toxoplasmosis risks if not handled or heated properly. Safer choices include freshly cooked lean meats, pulses, eggs, paneer and low-mercury fish. We explain in detail, with inputs from a doctor.

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?

The Hidden Burden: Maternal Work Stress and Its Impact on Foetal Development

The Hidden Burden: Maternal Work Stress and Its Impact on Foetal Development

Working While Pregnant: Effects on the Mother and the Baby

Working While Pregnant: Effects on the Mother and the Baby

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.

The Truth About Water Breaking: What the Movies Get Wrong

The Truth About Water Breaking: What the Movies Get WrongWater breaking in real life differs from dramatic movie scenes. Instead of a sudden gush, most women experience a slow trickle. Labour often continues for hours or days afterwards. It is important for expectant mothers to debunk myths with facts to understand what water breaking actually means to help them prepare when the situation arises.

Normal Labour: Stages, Signs, and What You Should Expect During Delivery

Normal Labour: Stages, Signs, and What You Should Expect During Delivery

How to Increase Chances of Normal Delivery: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Body for Natural Birth

How to Increase Chances of Normal Delivery: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Body for Natural Birth

Can You Predict Labour Date from Baby's Position at 36 Weeks?

Can You Predict Labour Date from Baby's Position at 36 Weeks?

Tearing vs Episiotomy During Childbirth: Which Is Better?

Tearing vs Episiotomy During Childbirth: Which Is Better?

Common Discomforts and Solutions

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

Pregnancy Food Aversions: Why They Happen and How to Cope

Pregnancy Food Aversions: Why They Happen and How to CopeAre you suddenly not liking food you enjoyed before pregnancy? Then you may be experiencing food aversions, and it's more common than you realise. In this article, we’ll walk you through what food aversions are and why they occur during pregnancy, and some common foods that trigger aversions during pregnancy.

UTIs in Pregnancy: How Pregnancy Affects The Urinary System

UTIs in Pregnancy: How Pregnancy Affects The Urinary System

Why Pregnant Women Experience Leg Cramps at Night, and How to Prevent Them

Why Pregnant Women Experience Leg Cramps at Night, and How to Prevent Them

Why Pregnancy Causes Nose Congestion

Why Pregnancy Causes Nose Congestion

Why You Feel Short of Breath Very Early in Pregnancy

Why You Feel Short of Breath Very Early in Pregnancy

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