Healthy diet for a carrying mother

During pregnancy, an expecting mother has to make it a point to eat calorie-rich, nutritious, and easily digestible food. Increase the number of servings, as you approach the third trimester, so that you do not feel hungry. Make sure you at least drink two litres of water per day.

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There was no stopping pregnant Kareena

Kareena Kapoor, the prominent Bollywood star showed the way to many working women by continuing to work even during her pregnancy days. Her decision of not to back down during her pregnancy days, has made her an inspiration for many modern-day working women. During her pregnancy days she continued working and managed her hectic schedules like she used to do earlier. She looked radiant and was in the pink of her health. It was not just the pregnancy glow but there was something more. At 36, pregnant Kareena Kapoor Khan continued to be one of the most sought after actresses of Bollywood. Recently, she went candid about her enriching experience and some of the age-old myths linked to pregnancy and the associated diet. Kareena, the gorgeous mom-to-be and the leading nutrition and wellness expert Rujuta Diwekar (who is not only her dietitian but also a friend ) held a live Facebook chat where they discussed healthy eating, pregnancy cravings and much more. In the interview Kareena ...

Lunar Influences

The moon has long been thought to have physical effects on human beings – especially women. The menstrual cycle, conception, and even fertility have been closely linked to the moon’s cycles. How Does The Full MoonAffect Labour and Childbirth? The moon’s effect is called the lunar influence. It is widely believed if a woman is full term around the time the moon is full, its gravitational pull can influence when she will go into labour, Just as the moon’s pull affects the waters on earth, it is believed to affect the amniotic fluid in a pregnant woman’s womb. If the amniotic sac is under pressure, it can rupture and contractions might begin. The waxing of the moon, or in other words, the days during which a new moon transforms itself into a fullmoon is believed to be an ideal time for the conception of the child. As per ancient beliefs, a waxing moon places us in a more positive and energetic frame of mind. This be...

IVF: Long-Term Side Effects on Children

In the United States, the rate of babies being conceived through In vitro fertilization (IVF) is on the rise as per latest studies and medical reports. The assisted reproductive technique, in which eggs and sperm are combined in a laboratory and the resultant embryo is placed in a woman's uterus, saw 2,000 more babies born in 2013 than in the previous year. Around 175,000 In vitro fertilization procedures resulted in the birth of more than 63,000 babies; in 2012 it was slightly fewer than 62,000 babies from 165,000 IVF attempts, as per the analysis of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. The Society also adds that around 1.5 percent of children born each year in the United States are conceived by some form of fertility treatment. IVF being a complex and expensive procedure that costs around $12,400 in the United States, it is requested by only around 5 percent of infertile couples. But it has still resulted in more than 200,000 babies since its introdu...

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