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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.

Male hormones and Female Fertility

Several fertility clinics across the country are beginning to administer testosterone, either through a patch or a gel on the skin, to increase the number of eggs produced by certain women undergoing In vitro fertilization (IVF). Women are also purchasing over-the-counter supplement DHEA, which is converted by the body into testosterone, to boost their chances of pregnancy with IVF. A new study shows that male hormones play an important role in female fertility and might enhance the possibilities of IVF therapy.  A few clinical trials support the use of testosterone given through the skin, while others have shown no benefit of DHEA – also used in attempts to slow aging and enhance muscle mass – in increasing pregnancy and birth rates in women who don’t respond well to IVF therapy. Lacking a large and convincing body of data on the topic, the jury is still not fully convinced whether male hormones such as testosterone improves female fertility. Male hormones, also cal...

Ooppsss… Stretch marks!!!!

Pregnancy is one of the happiest moments in a woman’s life, but the stretch marks that come with it is not so heartening . You might have fine lines mostly in the areas prone to fat accumulation like breast, hips, arms, abdomen, tummy and thighs. They may develop due to hormonal changes or sudden fat loss in these regions. There are many chemical and surgical treatments available to remove stretch marks like vascular laser, fractional laser treatment, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), etc. However, these treatments have a lot of risks attached and are expensive. It is always advisable to opt for safer home remedies which are as effective and a lot cheaper.  Here, loveubaby tells you how to get rid of stretch marks through home remedies, and medical treatments. Is it possible to get rid of stretch marks? It is not possible to get rid of stretch marks completely as they only get lighter with time. Massaging creams, lotions, and oils cannot make the marks disappear but only ...