Archives Tag: Pregnancy
Did you Know? 8 Foods That Can Ease Morning Sickness In Pregnancy
April 19, 2022
Morning sickness is a pregnancy symptom that is marked by nausea and occasional vomiting. Some women experience it in their first trimester while others deal with this symptom throughout their pregnancy. Read more about Foods My friend, Omalicha experienced morning sickness in all her pregnancies. According to her, it was usually her first sign of … Continue reading Did you Know? 8 Foods That Can Ease Morning Sickness In Pregnancy
Did you Know? Dietary Needs of a Pregnant Woman
April 19, 2022
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that begins when a sperm fertilizes an egg. As the fertilized egg which is sheltered in the uterus grows with each passing day, the mother’s awareness of the new life grows too. With awareness comes love and a sense of responsibility. One of the responsibilities the mother owes her child … Continue reading Did you Know? Dietary Needs of a Pregnant Woman
9 Reasons Why Pregnant Women Are Not Advised To Travel
April 19, 2022
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘you are not supposed to travel when you are pregnant’? Although we know pregnant women can travel safely, ( https://connectnigeria.com/articles/2018/09/__trashed-20/), people discourage travelling because Pregnancy is such a complicated issue, and no one wants to compound it with the stress of being far from one’s comfort zone. Sometimes, the trip can be … Continue reading 9 Reasons Why Pregnant Women Are Not Advised To Travel
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Top 8 Tips for Pregnant Travellers
April 19, 2022
In Nigeria, it is not in our custom to advice pregnant women to travel for any reason. Still pregnant women do have to travel; either to stay with their parents, attend a family reunion/function, to handle work-related issues or a million other reasons. For first time pregnant traveller- or even frequent traveller-, we have created … Continue reading Top 8 Tips for Pregnant Travellers
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Causes Of Itching Nipples
April 19, 2022
Men and women will experience itchy nipples at a point in their lives. A good number of reasons why your nipple itch is nothing that calls for concern. However, some symptoms should not be ignored. Itching nipples can be a sign that something more serious is going on. Pregnancy Hormonal changes, breast expansion, and increased … Continue reading Causes Of Itching Nipples
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How To Get Rid Of A Stuffy Nose
April 19, 2022
Nasal congestion is one of the most common and sometimes, embarrassing things that can happen to anyone. Imagine waking up with a running nose, when you have a previous appointment to meet, you’ll feel very uneasy throughout that engagement. This condition is rather almost never serious, and some people can develop nasal congestion from time … Continue reading How To Get Rid Of A Stuffy Nose
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7 Things to do Once You Find Out You’re Pregnant
April 19, 2022
Whether you’ve been desiring this baby, or the pregnancy came as a surprise, as long as you intend to have an enjoyable pregnancy (well, as enjoyable as pregnancy can be!), and give birth to a healthy baby, there are things you need to get started with as soon as possible: 1. Start taking your prenatal … Continue reading 7 Things to do Once You Find Out You’re Pregnant
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What Parents-To-Be Should Know About Preeclampsia
April 19, 2022
A smooth pregnancy, free of complications, is what we all pray for. However, life happens sometimes, and it’s in the best interest of mum, dad and baby to be aware of possible complications in pregnancy, and how they can be avoided. Before I got pregnant, I had no idea what preeclampsia was, or that a … Continue reading What Parents-To-Be Should Know About Preeclampsia
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What Nigerian Women Think About Surrogacy
April 19, 2022
It’s interesting to see that people in Western countries are steadily embracing the concept of surrogacy. Celebrities have also given it their stamp of approval too, with stars like E!’ TV’s host Giulianna Rancic and her husband, Bill, and even football star, Cristiano Ronaldo having kids through this arrangement. Yet, even with its popularity, this … Continue reading What Nigerian Women Think About Surrogacy
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9 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy and Having a Baby
April 19, 2022
This is a list of things I realized I never knew about before venturing on this journey called motherhood. I tried to read up a lot during pregnancy, and what to expect after your baby is born but some of these things were never really spelt out anywhere. To me, it does seem like a … Continue reading 9 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy and Having a Baby
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How to Cope With Discomforts During Pregnancy
April 19, 2022
Every pregnancy is a unique experience for every woman and every pregnancy will be new and uniquely different. In this series, we will be discussing the minor discomforts in pregnancy and how to handle them. NAUSEA AND VOMITING More than 50% of pregnant women are said to be affected by this disorder during pregnancy. … Continue reading How to Cope With Discomforts During Pregnancy
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