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Most people just love to drink or eat something with caffeine. However, pregnant women may have to watch their intake of caffeinated treats or drinks. Their growing babies inside their tummies may be affected. This component that may be present not only in coffee and tea acts as a stimulant and a diuretic as well. Caffeine causes the blood pressure ...

Are you a first time mum? Ever think of necessary guidelines that you need to understand before you got your baby on board? Let’s discuss the possible checklist for new baby and see if you missed something to remember. It is always recommended that first time mums should take serious steps in understanding what they need to prepare before their ...

  By now, any sickness should start to fade and you will begin to feel less tired. Mum Your uterus has grown so that it almost fills your pelvis now. Pregnancy hormones may cause your gums to bleed more because of increased blood volume and you may notice changes in your hair, skin, toenails and fingernails. Linea nigra may appear ...

This week there is an increase in the amount of blood that is circulating in your body, which may cause you to feel warmer than usual.  Your growing uterus is causing your shape to change meaning you might be now more comfortable in loose-fitting clothes that don’t restrict you. Other changes are taking place in your body also, as a ...

Mum As your uterus continues to grow, you still don’t physically look pregnant to others. Mood swings and similar symptoms to PMS are common. For a healthier pregnancy and faster recovery afterwards, stay active with a safe exercise program.  Don’t overdo it and don’t get too hot. You may be feeling very tired and sick with headaches and back problems ...

Mum This week your blood volume has risen about 50% and your heart is beating faster than normal preparing your body for the extra demands of pregnancy.  You may feel hot and bothered as your body temperature also rises a little.  You have increased levels of oxygen in your blood being essential for your baby’s development. Your figure is now ...

Mum You are not “showing” yet as your uterus is only the size of a small orange. Emotional outbursts and becoming tearful with little cause can be unsettling and confusing for both parents.  This may become a source of stress during the pregnancy and understanding this is normal behaviour may help. Routine blood tests may be taken at your first ...

Mum Its normal to have lost weight if you are experiencing morning sickness but you may have gained a little weight and starting to notice changes in your body by now. The rise in hormones may cause some women to experience headaches or a feeling of being light headed. Some women have no pregnancy symptoms at all but if you ...

Mum If your period doesn’t occur it might be one of the first signs that you’re pregnant.  Any slight body changes noticed may be mistaken for normal pre-menstrual symptoms.  You might develop a strange taste in your mouth and your breasts may feel odd.  You could also notice some light spotting. Home pregnancy tests work by detecting Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin ...

Mum A major sign of ovulation is the change to your mucus which becomes thin and clear, looking a little like egg white. The lining of your womb becomes engorged with blood ready to receive and nourish the expectant embryo.  In preparation for supporting a pregnancy, your body’s hormones also begin to rise. Fertilisation occurs if one of the 350 ...