Health and Pregnancy Diary | Bump2Baby Scans

Driving is an important aspect of many people's lives, and it doesn't cease when they get pregnant. It's difficult to know when to stop  driving during pregnancy , or even if we should stop at all. Safety is, of course, paramount, both for the infant and for you. This is why it's crucial to think about when you should stop driving. Consult your doctor and conduct your research to determine the best way to protect yourself and your baby. We have more than our safety to consider as pregnant ladies. Hazards you need to consider To begin with, even if you are not pregnant, driving can be dangerous. Every year, around 3 million individuals are wounded in car accidents on American highways. Driving while pregnant can pose a risk to your safety. Our bodies are a lot more fickle than they used to be. Car rides can trigger nausea, migraines, and other physical aches that we didn't have before. Motion nausea is almost unavoidable, especially in the first trimester. While we&#

Women, of course, are not left behind in today's competitive society when everyone is running a rat race. As a result, combining work and life while pregnant is unquestionably difficult for any woman. Because work and family life are equally vital, one of the most pressing problems in this context is: Is working night shifts during pregnancy harmful? Well, the answer to this question is that nothing is harmful as long as you are aware and cautious! Can pregnant women work the night shift? Managing work-life balance while pregnant can be difficult, and working night shifts is regrettably sometimes unavoidable. Working night shifts is tough for pregnant women, primarily due to a lack of sleep. Working night shifts during pregnancy might be damaging to a woman's health since she needs a lot of rest. Possible health risks associated with night work during pregnancy Is there a link between working the night shift and the risk of becoming pregnant? The following are some of the healt

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy When you're pregnant, stay away from the following foods : Unpasteurized milk and foods manufactured with unpasteurized milk (soft cheeses such as feta, queso Blanco and fresco, Camembert, brie, and blue-veined cheeses, unless labelled "made with pasteurised milk") Meats for lunchtime and hot dogs (unless they are heated until steaming hot before serving) Seafood, eggs, and meat that is raw or undercooked. Sushi produced with raw fish should be avoided (cooked sushi is safe). Refrigerated pâté and meat spreads Refrigerated smoked seafood Guidelines for Safe Food Handling When handling and cooking food, remember to follow these general food safety guidelines: Wash. Before eating, cutting, or cooking, thoroughly rinse all raw vegetables under running tap water. Clean. After handling and preparing raw meals, wash your hands, knives, surfaces, and cutting boards. Cook. Cook beef, pig, or poultry until the internal temperature reaches a safe l

During pregnancy, the body undergoes some rather fundamental changes, such as postural changes, a massive input of hormones, weight growth, bigger breasts, increased plasma and blood volume, and organ movement. As a result, the travel may be unpleasant, and all pregnant women should expect aches and discomfort. Regular massage during this time, according to a growing body of research, is a safe, drug-free, soothing technique to minimise and relieve the usual discomforts you may be feeling. It has the potential to improve not just your own physical and emotional health, but also the health of your child. Let's take a look at some of the most common pregnancy-related issues and how massage therapy might help. Low back pain/ Sciatica During pregnancy, around half of all women have low back pain . The musculoskeletal system is affected by changes in body posture during pregnancy because the centre of gravity shifts. As the muscles adjust to the new position, they may compress the sciat

Why women gain weight after pregnancy has always been a source of debate, with some inconclusive results. If you've been wondering the same thing, we have the answer. Consistent weight gain after pregnancy may be the result of lifestyle choices, such as eating your child's leftovers and spending more time doing sedentary activities with children, such as reading or watching movies with children, according to a new study. Olga Yakusheva, an associate professor at the University of Michigan in the United States, began to analyze the weight differences between women with and without children. Researchers found that most women never regained their pre-pregnancy body weight after giving birth in a study of nearly 30,000 women who had given birth one to four times. "It can also be small things like finishing the food on your child's plate or spending more time reading or watching a movie with your children," she continued. "Many women dramatically increase their d