All about about becoming a mum
It is very common to have the weirdest pregnancy cravings when you are pregnant. Even though experts have not been able to establish why certain foods are craved and there are certain food aversions, but as per research presented by Frontiers in Psychology 50%-90% of pregnant women experience cravings at some point during their pregnancy.
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.
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.
They say if you have kids at home, it is a blessed home and that if that home has a padded baby play mat for the kids it is an even bigger blessing. Often underestimated, this floor play mat acts as a lifesaver. To start off with, it is a perfect area for tummy time and in the later years can be used as a safe, designated play area. The cushioning on the mat is perfect for early crawlers and walkers preventing falls and tumbles.
Whether you like to think of your stretch marks as your tiger stripes or whether you would ideally have a minimal amount on your tummy, most mums and mums-to-be have some stretch marks during pregnancy. They can appear anywhere on your body, from your belly to your thighs, your breasts or your buttocks and can be multiple colors – angry red, purple or just a dull light color.
According to most doctors, a big role on whether you get stretch marks or not depends on your genetics vs other factors but having said that, it really helps to keep your skin moisturized during pregnancy.
These nutrition packed items are extremely effective when you need quick results from the ever-growing nauseousness, too much weight gain or inability to gain the right amount of weight. When you fix your diet, you need to choose the foods that are packed with goodness giving you the right amount of protein, vitamins and minerals, healthy fats and fiber and fluids.
