Pregnancy

How to cope with postpartum hair loss?

Hair loss after giving birth is very common. It often begins within five weeks after giving birth and slows down three to four months later. You can't prevent the cycle,...

Thrush in Pregnancy: Causes and Treatment

Thrush is a common yeast infection during pregnancy. It occurs when the natural balance of bacteria in the body is disrupted. This can be caused by hormonal changes, antibiotics, dietary...

Does Vitamin D change during pregnancy?

What’s covered? Vitamin D also known as “The Sunshine Vitamin” is derived from a family of fat-soluble prohormones. Vitamin D is essential to fortify the skeletal system and metabolism, especially...

Everything you need to know about a pregnancy test

What’s covered? Pregnancy is mostly detected by a blood test that detects the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the blood.   You have missed periods, and your instincts say you...

What is Prenatal Depression?

What’s covered? Prenatal depression is the depression a woman experiences during pregnancy. The symptoms can be severe and require treatment.  Pregnancy is a fascinating time for many women. However, some...

Can I do pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy?

What’s covered? The muscles of the pelvic floor can be strengthened using pelvic floor exercises. These muscles experience significant strain throughout pregnancy and labour, and many of these problems may...