Pregnancy

By Ray Sting - This is probably the most important thing at a birth: a healthy baby. But the strain the expectant mother takes upon herself: for nine months, there is coffee but without caffeine, yoga exercises every morning and evening, folic acid tablets, etc.

By Ray Sting - You can often see young parents with large number of rings under their eyes. New born babies develop an unexpected activity, especially during the night, which keeps them and their parents awake. Nothing seems to be of any help to calm them - music boxes, or parental vocal performances, or even the otherwise mostly successful swings.

By Ray Sting - Babies are considered to be prematurely born when delivery takes place at the 36^th week of pregnancy or earlier. If the new born is under-weight, i. e., less than 1500 grams of weight, intensive medical help is needed. During the past 10 years, babies joining premature intensive care stations have doubled to about 8000 a year.

By Andrew Mayer - Anemia is a common problem; and the faster it is identified the better. Watch for those signs and symptoms of tiredness, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, headaches and paleness. The treatment includes taking additional folic acid and iron supplements as medicine and in the form of foods.

By Ray Sting - You also have to gain your water intake to at least 2 1/2 to 3 quarts of water per day. You may discover that you're more athirst every breastfeeding session. This is because the H2O you drink passes right to milk production.

By Ray Sting - All obgyn will tell you that the suggested weight to acquire for gestation is 25-30 pounds. A few pregnant women will gain more, some will gain less. But how can you say if you gain fast during your gestation. Immoderate weight can increase your chances of a cesarean section and put you at danger for being overweight after.

By Andrew Mayer - In a women’s life, pregnancy is the most stressful time both mentally and physically. To relieve this stress during pregnancy, it is better to perform a fitness program. A fitness program before, after and during the time of pregnancy helps the body of a pregnant woman to adjust with various developmental and recovery stages. A fitness program is meant to maintain the consistency of the fitness ensuring maximum safety for both mother and child. Fitness program during pregnancy is meant to control the weight gain but should not be used to prevent weight gain.