All about about becoming a mum
The process of ovulation involves the release of an egg from your ovaries. You are potentially fertile from the five days prior to ovulation and the actual day of ovulation; but if you have sex from Day 4 to Day 6 of this fertile window your chances of getting pregnant are extremely high.
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.
We have always been advised about how important it is to drink regular fluids to stay hydrated but during pregnancy, it is more important now than ever to do so. Staying hydrated not only helps you feel amazing, but it is extremely important for a child’s development.
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.
Pregnancy is an overwhelming experience in itself and the rapid spread of CoVid-19 and its symptoms are only adding to the anxiety of our mommies-to-be. Continuously evolving, this virus affects different people in different ways. It is only natural for expecting mothers at this time to have questions about how pregnancy during CoVid has changed and the impact it will have on them and their newborn baby.
Women trying to conceive must take care of a few things – be it their first planned pregnancy or last – here are a few tips that must be considered while trying to conceive.
