All about about becoming a mum
Gestational diabetes is caused as a result of increased blood sugar levels during pregnancy. It is believed that upto 10% pregnant women get affected by this in the U.S. You needn’t have ever been diagnosed with diabetes in order to get this during your pregnancy.
It helps make your breastfeeding journey more comfortable, helps with your posture and helps you find a good position to feed your baby.
Key benefits of using a breastfeeding pillow:
Eases the strain on your back, neck and arms during breastfeeding
Comforts and supports the baby to feel more secure
Gives baby easier access to your breast as it raises the height the baby is at
Do you think you are pregnant? Though you may mistake it for another menstrual period owing to the fact that a few pregnancy symptoms are similar to those experienced before menstruation; you should look out for these early signs.
Once you notice the early signs of pregnancy and take a test to confirm pregnancy, the next step is to go through what to do after a positive pregnancy test, a large part of which is screenings and scans. These screening tests begin at your first prenatal appointment and are mostly non-invasive. A screening test only tells you if you are at risk, or high probability of a particular condition.
Post delivering a child, you may wonder when you can have your next one. What would be the ideal wait time? How long should the gap be between two pregnancies? When will you get your first postpartum period? Does breast feeding affect menstruation? Let’s try and get you a few answers to help you better plan your next baby
Congratulations you tested positive and are pregnant!!
Now that you are pregnant and have almost 9 months ahead of you to look forward to, here are a few guidelines to get you started for the next phase of your life.
