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Caffeine consumed during pregnancy can change important brain pathways that could lead to behavioral problems later in life, according to new research from the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Caffeine is a known neuromodulator that is commonly consumed throughout pregnancy. Image credit: Poohchisa …

Healthy eating during pregnancy is important to give your baby a healthy start. Calcium is one of those important minerals that are highly essential for you and your unborn baby. Calcium Foods During Pregnancy Pregnant women need to eat a nutritious diet to keep themselves and also the developing baby …

By Dr Shradha Doshi, Diabetology Diabetes might cause several health-related problems during your pregnancy which include severe alterations in blood sugar levels and significant side effects resulting from the diabetes medications. It is advisable to consult a doctor to check whether or not the blood sugar levels have been regulated adequately. If …

By Dr. Suman Rao, Gynaecology Pregnancy is considered to be one of the most challenging and important phases in the life of a woman. Pregnancy Complications are health problems that occur during pregnancy. They can involve the mother’s health, the baby’s health, or both. Some women have health problems before they become …

      By Dr. Alok Kumar, Homeopathy For most women, pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of their lives – they positively ‘bloom.’ However for others, the nine months of pregnancy can pose some niggling health challenges including falling pregnant in the first instance. Homeopaths generally view the pregnancy …

By Dr Vijay Abbot, Sexology You have sex to get pregnant- no surprise there. But what about sex during pregnancy? Is it safe? Or is it better to not indulge in any action between the sheets when you are pregnant. Some couples find that pregnancy is a time for great sex. For …

By Dt Zubeda Tumbi , Dietitian/Nutritionist Pregnancy is one of the most important phases in a woman’s life and it is at this time, that proper maintenance of health is of utmost importance; not only for the mother but also for the health of the fetus. What you eat during pregnancy is …

By Dr. Mohan Krishna Raut , Gynaecology Some of the most important nutrients for the health of a mother and the growth of a baby are folic acid, calcium and iron. These nutrients are discussed below: Folic Acid- Folic acid, also known as folate, is an important source of Vitamin B which …

By Dr Rekha Yadav, Trichology Your bounty of joy brings along unquantifiable happiness in your life and inevitably becomes the centre of your attention. However, it also brings about severe changes in your body that you hardly pay any heed to. A saggy abdomen, pigmented skin, thinning hair or regular digestive problems …

By Dr Diksha Tahilramani Batra, Dentistry Some women have dental problems such as gum disease and tooth decay, during pregnancy. The increase of hormones during pregnancy can affect the response of the body to plaque, which is the layer of germs on the teeth. It is not true that the teeth are …