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3 Things a Doctor Wants You To Do During Pregnancy (But You Won’t)

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Aside from biological factors, ever wonder why so many women experience miscarriages and complications in pregnancy even with all the tips and advice readily available? Often, it’s not because women don’t know what to do; it’s usually that they do know but still lag in taking the necessary actions. If you’re pregnant, while chilled and not stressed you should be, you must also be very careful all the while in moving forward. Here are three things a doctor wants you to do during pregnancy: 1. Get involved in basic workout  While there are women who do not work out in the first place, those who do even they stop exercising when pregnant.  Exercising is very important that ensures good health for the women, as well as the unborn. Unless your doctor has explicitly asked you against it, you should exercise every day. Light workouts like walking, jogging, pelvic floor activities and core activities prepare your body for childbirth and avoid basic complications ...

3 Mistakes Pregnant Women Make Due To Lack Of Proper Information

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Of course, you want it to be complication-free. However, pregnancy is a precarious period with plenty of room to commit mistakes. Even when you make all the efforts, you can still fall short. Some mistakes can be out of accidents, others due to lack of information.  Here are 3 common mistakes pregnant women make due to lack of proper information: 1. They eat for two, and this is quite prevalent in the large population. It’s a fallacy. In fact, about 50 percent of pregnant women gain more weight than recommended due to this habit. Needless to say, when obese or overweight, the risks of miscarriage, preterm birth, and other problems become quite high. Work along with your doctor to figure out an ideal diet for yourself. 2. Taking too much of vitamins and supplements. Indeed, your body needs all the essential nutrients in the right amount. However, a large part of those nutrients must come naturally, from food sources. Overloading your supplement intake, many experts bel...

Quick Tips For High-Risk Pregnancy

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There are several reasons why some pregnancies are labelled as “high risk”. Existing health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and more can create complications in the maternal period. And, of course, age, too, plays a significant role.  Here are quick tips for women with high-risk pregnancy:  1. If you have health issues or your age is past 35 years, the risks during pregnancy will be much higher. So, it’s usually a good idea to re-consider your decision of getting pregnant. Consulting a family counsellor or medical professional can help you with that decision. 2. Find the right doctor or clinic. This is definitely a must and most important step and yet so many couples remain reluctant. Don’t be one of them. Work along with the right professional who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. Fetomat is a highly trusted pregnancy care and prenatal diagnosis center in Kolkata. Go here for more information. 3. Do the necessary tests religiously and...

3 Common (But Fatal) Mistakes Women Make During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy doesn’t have to be such a tedious, anxiety-filled period. But then it does demand care and caution, failing at which you risk several complications. Here are three very common but fatal mistakes women make during pregnancy: 1. Not working out There are women who never exercised in the first place. And then there are those who used to work out but they stop once pregnant, usually either out of fear or fatigue. Being physically active during pregnancy is very important. It’s important that you regularly do light workout for your own, as well as baby’s health. There are countless benefits to this. It would help you better deal with your stress hormones, regulate blood circulation, enhance your mood, and sleep better at night. In addition, exercising when you’re pregnant also decreases the risks of labor complications. It helps prepare your body for labor pain. 2. Not eating right This is possibly one of the most common mistakes pregnant women make. And this...

Unborn Baby Diagnosed With Birth Defect: How To Deal With It?

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Of course, it’s going to be tough and painful to learn about any birth defect in your unborn. However, such situations, which are more common than you think, also demands that you get hold of yourself, control your overwhelming emotions and think through to proper fetal treatments .  Here are 5 steps how to deal when your unborn is diagnosed with any problem:  1. Be sure that the test results are accurate  Medical test results can be a false positive or false negative. So, if you’ve found something big and heart-breaking, it’s important that you’re very certain that the result isn’t an error or misread. This might require you to go for another round of tests and screening. Consult your doctor and, this time, choose a better diagnostic center. 2. Take support from your partner, family, and friends This is important. Often, the to-be-mothers, after hearing about the unborn’s birth defect, isolate themselves. They distance themselves from everyone to...

Exercising During Pregnancy: 5 Mistakes Women Make

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Fitness during pregnancy is quite important. So to keep the entire journey, and postnatal, smooth and complication-free, you must invest a good amount of your time and energy into ensuring that you're in good health. But, of course, this is much more than just hitting the gym every day or following your trainer. There are many workout mistakes pregnant women make that end up creating plenty of snags for them. Here are 5 big mistakes that they usually make: 1. Going too hard at it As you climb up the trimesters, things are going to be difficult, requiring more of your attention and care. Even when you're a hardcore fitness fanatic, you must progressively ease up on your exercising routine (even when you think you can go on for hours). Sadly, that's not what many women do. They continue exercising hard and longer, which leads them to unnecessary complications. 2. Dropping strength training Yes, pregnancies can be tough. And your body might, at t...

5 Tips To Get Through High-Risk Pregnancy Without Any Complication

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Advanced age, medical history, lifestyle choices, and several other factors make some pregnancies quite risky. If your pregnancy is classified as "high-risk", taking extra precautions and measures is essential so to minimize the risk. Here are 5 tips that will help you through high-risk pregnancy without any complication: 1. Work closely with your doctor Listen to her or him. They have dealt with such situations countless times. They know how to make such high-risk pregnancies easier and successful. So, closely work with your doctor. Listen to all their advice and suggestions. If you have any problem, share it with them. If you have any question, ask them. Work as a team. 2. Get the tests done on time Many women, thinking that things feel right, do not get the tests done as asked. While some skip it, others delay it. Needless to say, this is dangerous. Identifying the problem, if any, leaves enough room to fix it. The more delays you make, th...