Июль 2018
What Happens to Your Cervix When Pregnant?
A woman’s cervix is the neck of the uterus, which extends into their vagina. This narrow tube or canal remains open, just big enough to allow sperms to enter or to let blood flow out during menstruation. When a woman becomes pregnant, this narrow...
Rib Pain During Pregnancy
When you reach late 2nd trimester or early 3rd trimester, you would start feeling aches and pains in various parts of your body. You can’t take painkillers just like you did when you were not pregnant and has to live with the pain. Causes of Rib Pain...
Low Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: Causes, Signs and Dealing Ways
Blood pressure is the measure of pressure in the arteries for both the diastolic and systolic phases as the heart pumps blood to the body. Blood pressure is expressed in fraction-like numbers. The systolic pressure is represented as the top number in blood...
Why Does Belly Button Hurt While Pregnant?
During pregnancy your body undergoes numerous changes to accommodate the developing baby inside your uterus. These changes are both internal and external. One of the most common reasons that your belly button hurts when pregnant is the internal change that...
When Will Cravings Start After Pregnancy?
Many people tend to associate pregnancy with cravings. In fact, when you mention ice cream and pickles, most people tend to immediately picture a pregnant woman thoroughly enjoying her snack. In reality, a lot of pregnant women won’t end up craving pickles...
Body Changes During Pregnancy
The process of growing a baby is hard on your body so you should expect to be affected by variations in your hormone levels as well as the baby’s physical growth. Some women notice changes in their bodies gradually throughout the pregnancy while others...
Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy
The literal meaning of the word ectopic is ‘out of place’. A pregnancy is referred to as ectopic pregnancy when instead of implanting into the uterus, the egg implants at another site. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the fallopian tube, so...
Constipation During Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, one thing is certain: Your body is going through a lot of changes, some of which you won’t understand. From morning sickness to strange aches and pains to constipation, being pregnant is quite the adventure! Speaking of constipation,...
How do Implantation Cramps Feel and How to Confirm Pregnancy
If you are trying to conceive, it can seem like an eternity between when you ovulate and when you are finally able to use an at home pregnancy test. The problem is during this two week waiting period, you are only (potentially) about four weeks pregnant so...
Back Pain in Early Pregnancy
Experiencing back pain in early pregnancy might be a common phenomenon in most pregnant women; however, it should be avoided as much as possible. Estimations show that about 50% to 80% of pregnant women experience some form of back pain during the period of...