Pregnancy miracle

  The length of time to the meal after waking is linked to  caloric  Intake in pregnant women There is a link between taking longer to eat an initial meal after waking up and increased caloric intake later in the day  in pregnant women, along with taking longer to sleep after the last meal, according to a recent study published in  Sleep Science. 1 Increasing research has been performed about the link between the timing of food intake and metabolic health, with  investigators noting that eating and sleep behaviors should not occur at the same time of the day. This makes the time  between awakening and the first meal as an important health factor, with increased health risks reported from skipping  this meal. 2 Effects of maternal food timing “It is inferred that the timing of maternal food intake has the potential to influence maternal and fetal circadian rhythms,  fetal development during pregnancy, and the subsequent metabolic health of the...

  The Side Effects Of Pregnancy And Childbirth  Between the good, the bad, and the ugly, pregnancy is most certainly a wild ride. And anyone who has gone through childbirth knows there are plenty of things you can never be prepared for. What's a side effect of giving birth that people don't talk about?" Here's what women said. 1.   "The night sweats for those first few weeks. Buy new sets of sheets so the daily bedding changes are more manageable." 2.   "How brutal sleep deprivation feels. Navy Seals deal with sleep deprivation. It is a brief eternity of misery. Good thing for kids " 3.   "All stretch marks you gloriously avoided during pregnancy could come AFTER. PFFF" 4.   "Bleeding nipples, especially for baby number one, before they’ve figured out their latch," 5.    You can keep getting contractions for a couple of days after birth. And that they can get stronger with subsequent births. 6.   "The overall confusion of br...

  11 foods to avoid during pregnancy While most foods and drinks  are  safe to have during pregnancy, there are some things you should be careful with or avoid Knowing what you can and can’t (or rather, shouldn’t) eat during pregnancy is a bit of a minefield. Which foods should you avoid during pregnancy? Are some foods unsafe in pregnancy? Or harmful? Numerous studies recommend avoiding certain foods during pregnancy due to potential risks to both the mother and the developing fetus. These risks include: Risk of food poisoning According to the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC): ‘pregnant women are about 10 times more likely than other people to get listeriosis.’ A  2014 study  revealed that listeriosis during pregnancy can lead to severe outcomes, including  miscarriage , stillbirth, and neonatal infections. High mercury levels Mercury, particularly in the form of methylmercury found in certain fish, is e...

  Top tips to tackle pregnancy insomnia head-on Growing a human is a tough job that takes its toll on your energy levels at the best of times, but what happens if you start to suffer from pregnancy insomnia? It’s a very real problem for an estimated 78 percent of expectant mums, as things like hormonal changes, heartburn, and nausea take hold. 6 reasons why you can’t get to sleep in early pregnancy You’ve heard that one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy is fatigue – so why can’t you get to sleep during the first trimester? One of the greatest things in life is a night of sound sleep. It’s such a pity that it doesn’t happen more often! You would think that being pregnant would help with the sleep thing – while fatigue is a bother during the day, shouldn’t it mean a great night’s sleep at bedtime? Unfortunately for some women, during early pregnancy, they can feel sleep, but they may not necessarily be able to get to sleep. It’s a common enough dilemma, and a frustrating one. Whe...