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Why intake of fibre during pregnancy is important for baby Low fibre intake during pregnancy may delay development in baby's brains, according to a research. Certain nutrients -- including dietary fibre, vitamin C, and folic acid --  are often consumed in too small amounts. Previous research has shown that during pregnancy these nutrients are essential for the development of offspring.   The new study, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, found that neurodevelopmental delays correlated with the amount of dietary fibre expectant mo...
Why intake of fibre during pregnancy is important for baby
Why intake of fibre during pregnancy is important for baby
Source: IANS
30/07/2023 5:17:01 PM
Protecting mental health while pregnant Pregnancy is a life-changing experience for women, as they prepare to bring a new life into the world. It is a time of great joy and anticipation, but it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. Mental health issues are common during pregnancy, and it is essential to take care of your mental health to ensure a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Mental health issues during pregnancy can take many forms, including depression, anxiety, and stress. These issues can be caused by a variet...
Protecting mental health while pregnant
Protecting mental health while pregnant
Source: IANS
4/05/2023 5:57:37 PM
Even low drinking during pregnancy alters baby's brain structure Consumption of alcohol, even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy, can change the baby's brain structure and delay brain development, a new MRI-based study has warned. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can expose the fetus to a group of conditions called fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Babies born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders could develop learning disabilities, behavioural problems or speech and language delays. "Fetal MRI is a highly specialised and sa...
Even low drinking during pregnancy alters baby's brain structure
Even low drinking during pregnancy alters baby's brain structure
Source: IANS
26/11/2022 10:07:38 AM
Rise in pregnancy-related complications during Covid pandemic Covid-19 has caused unprecedented stressors as a new study showed a rise in pregnancy-related complications during the pandemic. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, assessed how pregnancy-related complications and obstetric outcomes changed during Covid compared to pre-pandemic. Looking at the relative changes in the mode of delivery, rates of premature births and mortality outcomes before compared to during the pandemic, the team found increased odds of maternal deat...
Rise in pregnancy-related complications during Covid pandemic
Rise in pregnancy-related complications during Covid pandemic
Source: IANS
13/08/2022 5:39:03 PM
High stress during pregnancy can lead to complications It is common for an expectant mother to feel stressed about pregnancy, especially those who are pregnant for the first time. It can bring up a range of emotions and anxieties. Being concerned about having a healthy pregnancy is not a bad thing because it can push people to take action in the face of new challenges. However, when the stress becomes too overwhelming, it could lead to health problems for the mother and the baby. Hence, it is necessary to consult with your doctor for a smooth ...
High stress during pregnancy can lead to complications
High stress during pregnancy can lead to complications
Source: IANS
11/05/2022 2:19:52 PM
Study finds no reason to delay Covid vaccination during pregnancy The best time for pregnant women to get vaccinated against Covid-19 is as soon as possible, says a team of researchers. The researchers said that Covid-19 vaccination of expectant mothers elicits levels of antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 outer "spike" protein at the time of delivery that don't vary dramatically with the timing of vaccination during pregnancy and thus, don't justify delaying vaccination. "Women often ask what is the best vaccination timing for the bab...
Study finds no reason to delay Covid vaccination during pregnancy
Study finds no reason to delay Covid vaccination during pregnancy
Source: IANS
31/12/2021 11:29:53 AM
Healthy diet in early pregnancy may lessen gestational diabetes risk All women please take note. If you are having a healthy diet in your early pregnancy, it may reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, finds a new study. The study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, said that obesity is a significant risk factor for developing gestational diabetes mellitus and an increasing number of pregnant women are overweight or obese. "Our research results show that following a healthy diet in early pregnancy reduces the risk of gestational diabet...
Healthy diet in early pregnancy may lessen gestational diabetes risk
Healthy diet in early pregnancy may lessen gestational diabetes risk
Source: IANS
31/12/2021 11:15:24 AM
A childbirth education class can help you Pregnancy is joyful and a blessing. Women experience many changes in their body during the course of a pregnancy. Morning sickness, lathery, vomiting, fatigue, gradual weight gain, swelling on their feet, ache and pains on muscles and joints. Things which one could do easily do without any help before becoming pregnant, can become a difficult task post pregnancy, this changes gives a lot of stress to a pregnant women. Stress can be brought on by things like submitting reports before deadli...
A childbirth education class can help you
A childbirth education class can help you
Source: IANS
8/11/2021 12:32:06 PM
Post-pregnancy care for your skin Pregnancy is a beautiful experience during which a woman nurtures and grows a baby for a period of 9 months. During this time, the body experiences many changes both internally and externally as it turns into a space of nourishment and protection for the growing foetus. Hormonal fluctuations, stretching of the skin, greater storage of fats, etc can also lead to significant and apparent changes in the skin. While many women often feel self-conscious and mourn the loss of their pre-pregnancy...
Post-pregnancy care for your skin
Post-pregnancy care for your skin
Source: IANS
3/11/2021 2:13:53 PM