The postpartum period begins after the delivery of the child until the mother’s body returns to the pre-pregnancy state. This period is generally defined as the first 6 weeks after childbirth. A baby is a whole new adjustment for the entire family and it may take some time to get used to the new family […]
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The importance of Vitamin D during pregnancy
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are common across the globe. Large epidemiological studies reveal the high prevalence of vitamin D in women, including antenatal and lactating mothers. Vitamin D requirements are probably greater in pregnancy, as evidenced by physiologically higher 1,25-dehydroxy vitamin D levels seen in the second and third trimesters. While 1,25(OH) 2D levels […]
Tips to Cope with a Surprise Pregnancy
An unplanned pregnancy can be one of the scariest feelings in the world. The good news is that nine months from now you will be holding your “bundle of joy.” And at that point, you may not even remember the stress you felt when you first saw that positive pregnancy test. Unfortunately, having an unplanned […]
Don’t Wait, Vaccinate
Going on a vacation is an exciting time for everybody. Your bags are packed, your tickets are booked and you can’t wait to get on that plane that will take you to your destination. All the excitement and anticipation, however, can often cause people to disregard one simple additional task, getting vaccinated. You don’t need […]
40 Weeks to Baby – Is it Important to Reach Full Term?
What constitutes a full term pregnancy? A full-term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. A pregnancy is considered full-term if the baby is born anytime between 37weeks-40weeks. Why is it important to reach full term? Each day that the baby spends inside the mother’s uterus is important for the baby. Unless there is an underlying medical condition […]