Getting pregnant

  The decision to get pregnant is quite an important one, and you would definitely want to be at the best of your fertile health to get pregnant. But sometimes, it does happen that you are unable to get pregnant for the first time. Studies point that proper nutrition and a healthy diet play a significant role in your fertility. So, ladies, we are going to discuss some types of foods that you should avoid having while you are trying to be a mother so that you can conceive much easily.   Also Read:  20 Books that you should read while you are pregnant Sugary Foods :  Generally, in your daily diet, you should always minimize the content of sugary foods. But if you are trying to conceive, then it’s an absolute no. High sugar product contains a lot of artificial and refined sugar which automatically means that it would be filled with carbohydrates. This increases the level of insulin in your body, thereby directly affecting the ovaries and reducing your chances to conceiv...

  Ovulation, the release of mature eggs from the ovary into the fallopian tube, usually happens a few weeks after the beginning of the menstruation cycle. It is that phase of the monthly cycle that sets off fertilization, women can only get pregnant before or during that time. Typically, an ovulation cycle is 24 hours long. After the egg is released, and if not fertilized within 12 -24 hours then it will die. In case there is no fertilization, the uterine lining absorbs the egg, and it sheds, which results in periods after 14 days. But that does not mean that you are fertile only for 24 hours. The most fertile time is 5 days before ovulation and on the day of ovulation itself. For women who are trying to conceive, it is necessary to keep track of their ovulation cycle. The chart below depicts the phases of the monthly cycle: – Normally ovulation occurs after 15 days after the period i.e., around 14 days before the next menstruation cycle, but it is not necessarily the same for ever...

  Posted on December 17, 2020 by Amanda Do you think you are pregnant? Despite the best birth control methods, there is always a possibility of error. To find whether you are pregnant is quite easy as it just takes an over the counter (OTC) pregnancy test. How soon should you test for pregnancy? Generally, you should wait until a week after you missed your first period for taking a pregnancy test to get the best result, as in case if you are pregnant, you need some time to develop some levels of HCG which can be detected; it generally takes around seven to twelve days after the egg has been successfully implanted. These are some of the signs that should prompt you to take a pregnancy test: You have missed your period: An accurate sign of pregnancy is when you miss your period. The menstrual cycle of women varies in general from 28 days to a month. You should think of taking a test if it has been more than 30 days since you l...

  It’s great to hear that you are planning to conceive. Paying attention to the nutrition of your baby’s development in the womb is the decision taken by very few of us. As you seek guidance for pre-pregnancy diet planning, we are here with a strategic diet plan that is not only to help you stay well throughout the period but also good for your baby’s health. Basically, you need the primary nutrients like healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, and minerals as a typical person, but cautiously. The foods that separate the special part, especially for the pregnancy stage, are- 1) More fruits and vegetables for a sufficient intake of folic acid. You can consume plant-based foods such as lentils, beans, legumes, peas, kale, spinach, and watercress. Take asparagus and citrus fruits too. Eat at least five portions each day. 2) Whole Grain high fiber foods such as brown rice, bread, pasta, oats, and foods with seeds. 3) More unsaturated fats such as oily fish, av...

  Do you find it difficult to remember your period dates? Oh, please don’t tell me that you get regular periods and blah and blah! Even if your period is regular, you might have experienced that hassle to remember your period date and ovulation day someday. Well, do you know that we have ovulation and period tracking apps that can be used as conveniently as we use WhatsApp? Yesss! We live in the digital age, which makes it easy for us to keep track of our menstruation cycle! Don’t you think we are fortunate!   Let us see the most striking features of these apps:   1. Period Tracker, Ovulation Calendar & Fertility app Makes accurate predictions based on your history inputs and gets better with usage via machine learning. 2. Ovulation Calendar & Fertility Helps control birth in a natural way Exports your data to your doctor 3. My Calendar- Period Tracker The daily calendar planner helps you to save info on everything from flow, moods, intercourse,...

  Ovulation pain: Can it be a sign? An unpleasant sensation of cramps always bothers us, which you already know comes with the menstrual cycle, but what about abdominal pain between your periods or in the middle of the cycle, this indicates you are experiencing ovulating pain though unpleasant is completely a normal phenomenon which occurs when your ovary releases its monthly egg. It’s not common for everybody to experience ovulating pain, but if you do, it can be a good marker, especially if you are trying to get pregnant. What does ovulation pain feel like? Generally, just before two weeks to your period, ovulation may cause a dull and crampy achiness or sharp and sudden pain on either side of your lower abdomen. You can feel pain on the same side for several months in a row or different sides each month, depending on which ovary releases an egg. But if severe, check in with your gynecologist. Causes of ovulation pain and cramps Experts have their opinion on so...

  5 books that you should read while you are trying to get pregnant Today, you google any keyword, and information floods through your screen. Many of us skim over pages for authentic knowledge and extract the correct piece of information they look for. But some people prefer to read books rather than reading articles digitally. And when it comes to pregnancy, you must take time and understand everything in depth. What would be a better source to refer to than a book? Here are the five books that you should read while you are trying to get pregnant or even while you are pregnant. 1. Hindu Sanskar: Sacraments and Rituals in Life’s Journey by M.L. Ahuja The author of this book, M.L. Ahuja is a recipient of imminent awards like the “Bharat Gaurav Award”, “Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Samman”. As the title suggests, he writes in his book about Hindu Sanskara, the inculcation of values and qualities to transform the personalities of young ones to be ideal, duty conscious,...