Pregnancy

Tips for choosing a maternity dress

Tips for Choosing a Maternity Dress

Before and after childbirth presents a unique situation where your body goes through many changes.  You need the right dress to help you make it easier to deal with challenges. The ideal maternity dress can help you move around and still be active in that phase of your life. Here are some tips to help you  choose a quality maternity dress.   Buy a Few at a Time When you’re pregnant, you don’t know …

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a pregnant woman with shoulder pain

Shoulder Pain during Pregnancy – Normal or Alarming?

Shoulder pain is a problem faced by 40% of pregnant women. Like other aches, shoulder pain can be normal in pregnancy. Why does pregnant women have shoulder pain? In the first trimester, your body releases an hormone called ‘relaxin’, which helps your body grow and change for your developing little one. Relaxin does this by …

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What are the calls for a C-section?

What are the reason for a cesarean section and elective?

The national C-section rate is 21.5%, higher than what the World Health Organization terms ideal”, 10-15%, according to the National Family Health Survey.  47.4% babies born in private sector via C-section, far above 14.3% in govt facilities, NFHS shows. “Is there a recommended rate for Cesarean Section?” The short answer is NO. It is just …

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