by Amanda Maxwell | Mar 8, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Childbirth, Pre-Baby
Sometimes it’s not possible for a woman to give birth naturally via the vagina so a C-section has to be done. This procedure involves delivering the baby via surgical incisions made in the lower abdomen and the uterus. Even with the right mental preparation, it’s...
by Amanda Maxwell | Mar 5, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Good to Know, Health, Pre-Baby
Preeclampsia is a complex condition that affects pregnant moms. It causes a wide range of health issues and can significantly affect your pregnancy. It normally affects the way blood flows to the placenta, leading to the development of smaller babies or premature...
by Amanda Maxwell | Mar 3, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
In relation to pregnancy “breech” means that the fetus is in a head-down position during the 3rd trimester. The breech position usually occurs late in pregnancy and the buttocks or the legs of the fetus are expected to emerge first during childbirth. What Does It Mean...
by Amanda Maxwell | Mar 1, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
Pregnancy comes with numerous gastrointestinal issues and one of the most common is heartburn. Studies show that the frequency of heartburn can increase from 22 percent during the first trimester, up to 40 percent during the 2nd trimester and more than 60 percent...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 27, 2019 | Articles, Pre-Baby
Pregnancy generally comes with lots of vocabulary. But one phase where you are bound to come across a unique set of words and phrases is during labor. This is the last stage right before childbirth and the body normally undergoes extreme changes. If you are an...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 26, 2019 | Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
During the final stages of pregnancy, any form of contraction feels like an alarm that could mean you are in labor. However, some contractions simply signal a false alarm. Well, they are called the Braxton Hicks contractions. What happens is that the muscles in the...
