When you first confirm you’re pregnant, it can be both exciting and surreal. You start to imagine your family expanding, and all of the wonderful memories that will be built. Some emotional change is completely normal, and sometimes, the reality of such rapid changes in the body can lead to other issues you’d rather forget. Alongside joy and excitement, there can be feelings of uncertainty and apprehension, when we worry and think “Am I ready? Can I handle this?”. While everyone is unique and will experience pregnancy differently, there are a few key signs that may indicate you’re...

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What are the main pregnancy hormones? Each of the many hormones discussed below has its own job to fill before, during and after pregnancy, but the following are the main ones in pregnancy that get the baby ball rolling, so to speak, and then prepare your body for labour and delivery. FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) LH (luteinizing hormone) hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) Estrogen  Progesterone Relaxin Placental growth factor HPL (human placental lactogen) Oxytocin Prolactin Here’s a more in-depth look at each of the main hormones listed above, including the role each plays...

Look closely at the label of your favourite deodorant now that you’re pregnant. You want to steer clear of parabens, which are preservatives that have been linked to birth defects. And anything containing synthetic fragrance is definitely questionable. Other ingredients to stay away from in your underarm products are PEG 20, propylene glycol, triclosan and sodium benzoate. Another big issue with deodorant (especially the kind that’s an antiperspirant too) is that the aluminum-based compounds that prevent you from becoming a sweaty mess are believed by some to be potentially cancer-causing....

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Basmati Rice It is light, soft, smooth and nourishing. It is easy to digest and low GI. Ayurveda considers basmati sattvic or pure. Atta Flour It contains the germ and the endosperm of wheat, but not the bran. Bran fibre is insoluble, so atta flour is much lighter more easily digested. Any plain flour that you usually use will do if you can't find atta flour. Local Dark Sugar It is excellent for blood building, high in iron and very strengthening. It is heavy, moist and warm, whilst white sugar is light, dry and cold. Black Sesame Seeds These are used for anaemia, pain relief...

>Facts about Breastmilk In the first few days after birth, breasts produce colostrum: Nutrient-rich milk full of calcium, proteins, minerals, and antibodies that babies need in their first few days of life. Breastmilk is amazingly adaptable! If you or your baby are sick, the number of antibodies and white blood cells in your breastmilk increase to fight off infection. Talk about coo Yawnnnn…..Breastmilk makes babies sleepy! Towards the end of the day, breastmilk contains more serotonin—a hormone that helps babies sleep. Eat a lot of garlic one day and feel like you can smell...

Ingredients to avoid While each baby is unique, some ingredients are especially important to avoid in products for your wee human These include ingredients that are likely to cause irritation and allergies, as well as those that may be absorbed through the skin. Fragrances Everyone loves a good-smelling baby. As a result, fragrances are common in baby skincare products. Another 2018 study of 533 baby products found that almost half contain fragrances or perfumes. Fragrances can cause allergic reactions, including rashes and breathing problems. If your baby seems sensitive to products with...

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Women are so amazing. Did you know that your grandmother carried part of you you inside her womb? How you ask?  Well, a female fetus is born with all the eggs she will ever have in her lifetime. So when your Grandmother was carrying your mother in her womb, you were a tiny egg in your mother's ovaries. The three of you have been connected for a very long time.  Pretty magical right?