Food & Nutrition

Table of Contents It is often noticed that amongst the other pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness and food aversions, the diet tends to take a back seat in many pregnant women, especially in their first trimester of pregnancy. What is perhaps overlooked is that the body experiences a surge of hormones as it continues to develop not just for one but for two that… Read More »7 Foods to eat when pregnant – First trimester

Table of Contents You’re finally in the last few days of your pregnancy and you’ll soon hold your little one in your arms. But when your due date has passed, waiting for labor to start can be a bit too stressful. Internet forums, Pinterest, moms’ groups, mommy blogs– you’ve searched it all to find DIY methods to try to induce labor naturally. Well, worry not.… Read More »How Does The Midwives Brew Work: The Magic To Induce Labor Naturally

Table of Contents Imagine that it’s allergy season and you’re itching, sneezing, coughing, and have constant watery eyes. Adding on to the situation, you’re pregnant! Now, in otherwise normal situations, you might want to quickly take an anti-allergy medication, such as Benadryl. But, can you take benadryl while pregnant? Would you have any birth defects? If not, what medications are safe? Are there any allergy… Read More »Can You Take Benadryl While Pregnant? Let’s Find Out!

Table of Contents During pregnancy, your stomach sometimes almost feels like a black hole. Being pregnant means that you are constantly hungry, you never feel full, and want to try the weirdest food combinations to eat! But fear not, because increased pregnancy hunger is completely normal. Read on to learn why and how pregnancy hunger increases, and how to deal with it. Does it feel… Read More »Early Pregnancy Hunger: When & How to Control

Table of Contents It is common that pregnant women who are in their 39th or 40th week of pregnancy often try natural ways to induce labor by constant research on medically reviewed websites. However, the golden question still remains unanswered, are there foods that induce labor? Most importantly, are they safe to practice? Let’s find out in the article below! Do foods actually help in… Read More »8 Foods That Induce Labor – Pineapple, Spicy and More

Table of Contents If you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, at first, it might feel stressful having to closely watch what you eat and know that if you don’t take care of your dietary plans, you and your baby might be at risk for problems. On the other hand, it can be empowering to know that eating right can keep you and your baby healthy!… Read More »What’s Your Gestational Diabetes Diet and Meal Plan?