Pregnancy

Mowing while pregnant often raises concerns for expectant mothers. Pushing a lawn mower, whether a standard push mower or a riding lawn mower, involves considerable physical activity. This activity, nestled within the tranquility of a well-kept lawn, can be a source of exercise. It also creates a moment of peaceful outdoor experience.
However, for pregnant women, the decision to engage in such tasks comes with various considerations. The primary focus is maintaining a healthy pregnancy while balancing the desire to participate in everyday activities. Let…

The topic of vaping during pregnancy has been a subject of considerable debate and concern among expectant mothers and healthcare professionals. As with any new trend, doubts and misconceptions often arise.
In this article, we aim to provide a positive perspective on the safety of vaping with the right vg to pg ratio during pregnancy by examining existing research and expert opinions.
Understanding Vaping
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During pregnancy, a woman can experience many sorts of problems. One very common issue is sleep. She can be getting difficulty falling asleep while lying in bed, waking up suddenly in the middle of the night, or experiencing restlessness. In order to resolve that, here are some safe sleep aids that every pregnant woman should try:
Problem: Difficulty in getting asleep fast
Solution: Reduce screen time at least 30 minutes before bedtime
Gadgets like smartphones emit blue light that can block melatonin. If your melatonin level is low, this will make you unable to sleep fast.
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Postpartum is the stage where the challenges of motherhood start. Your body is just beginning to revert to normal while you adjust to having someone whose life totally depends on you. It is normal to be confused or feel that you are unprepared.
That is why consulting your OB-GYN can definitely help you ease your worries. Here are 3 best pieces of advice coming from most experts in OB-GYN for new mothers about postpartum:
Create a postpartum plan
The best time to create your postpartum plan is during your third trimester. What do you need to plan for? Everything, from supplies to the people you need for assistance and…

You might have heard a lot of people discouraging ab workouts while pregnant. Many worry that it might do some damage. Medically speaking, there can be a risk of ‘diastasis recti’ or the separation of the abdominal wall. However, not all ab workouts are for the sake of pursuing 6-pack muscles, which is completely irrelevant during pregnancy.
Most doctors recommend core strengthening exercises, which are generally ab workouts. Having a strong core can improve the balance of pregnant women and prevent poor posture. If you want to try safe exercises that have a much lesser risk of coning, here are 4 of them that you can try:
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Most cultures have their own superstitions during pregnancy. A very common one is to announce the pregnancy publicly only when passed the first trimester. Many believed that announcing earlier might “jinx” the pregnancy in a few ways. I personally have doubts but since I’m part of that culture, I adopted it.
I did make my pregnancy public after 12 weeks. It was a rough journey even though I’m not a first-time mother, but I made it to the last trimester. With just a few weeks before the due date, I suddenly felt something. After a medical check-up, I received the news that broke my heart into a million pieces: my unborn child…