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...

  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,...

  ow long does it last? I can assume two reasons why one might be interested in reading about ovulation in specific. Either they are family planning, or they want to avoid pregnancy. Whatever the reason is, it is always a great thing to acquire knowledge that enables you to take things under your control. Ladies, it’s time you take maximum advantage of the technology at hand to educate yourself and your daughters. Menstruation and ovulation Women are generally born with around 1mn. to 2 mn. Eggs, but alternate ovaries release just one egg each month. The egg travels via one of 2 fallopian tubes that attach your ovaries to the uterus. This happens due to the interaction of various hormones produced by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovaries playing a vital role. The important hormones are: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) that induces the growth of follicles inside the ovary. Progesterone thickens the uterus’s inner lining, the endometrium, which supports the fe...

  How to Track your Basal Body Temperature and Ovulation? Finding your most fertile days are significant when you are trying to get pregnant. Your body may be giving you several signs, one of which could be ovulating. What is your basal body temperature? Basal body temperature is the temperature when your body is at complete rest. Generally, when you are ovulating, there is a slight rise in basal body temperature. Tabulating the basal body temperature each day will help you easily determine the days when ovulation has occurred. How to measure it? To measure your basal body temperature, you will need a large-scale, special, easy-to-read thermometer registering only from 96-100 degrees. Generally, pre-ovulation, your basal body temperature should be around 96 to 98, and after ovulation, it is generally around 97 to 99 degrees. You should take your temperature before you get out of bed, eat, drink, or have sex to get an accurate reading. The thermometer has to be ins...

  Hello ladies! Are you trying to conceive? You must educate yourself about such an essential phase in your life. Many of us do not even understand our menstruation cycles properly, so let us take a deep breath and get started with understanding it once and for all. You will know the fertile window and the right time to have sex to fall pregnant once you learn about your menses properly. Menstruation cycle and fertile window Your menstruation cycle starts on the first day you begin bleeding until your next period starts. This cycle usually repeats after 23-35 days, averaging 28 days. There are the most fertile days between this cycle, around six, giving you the highest chance of conceiving. This is your fertile window when you can plan to have sex with your partner to fall pregnant. During this time, ovulation occurs, meaning your ovary releases an egg. This day and a few days before and after are considered appropriate to have intercourse with your partner as it p...

  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 ...

  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 necessar...

  Hey ladies, Are you dealing with a false positive or a false negative pregnancy test? Don’t worry, it happens. First, a false positive pregnancy test is very rare, but having a false negative test is quite common, and that is comforting news for many future mothers out there. But let’s get an overview of a false positive or a false negative test and try to analyze analyze. How does a pregnancy test actually work? Generally, pregnancy tests measure the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG); simply speaking, it is a hormone that is secreted when an embryo is implanted into your uterus. But women who are not pregnant do have HCG but at a very minimal level. A pregnancy test detects HCG levels higher than the usual limit; since a higher HCG level indicates pregnancy, it accordingly shows the result. Also Read:  How To Talk To Your Partner About Fertility Issues You shouldn’t panic at a false negative test because sometimes a pregnancy test may not be able to...

  Eggs are a nutrient powerhouse, they form a quick and tasty snack, they also form the base of many dishes, so the temptation to stock up on them is always there. The fat present in egg yolk increases its shelf life. Hence we often tend to forget about them and find them a month later when we need them for a recipe. So how long do the eggs last?   Refrigerated eggs last for 4-5 weeks. It depends on how well the eggs are stored and refrigerated; it is essential to refrigerate them. As per a report by FSSAI ; eggs when stored at room temperature lost quality, and recommend to refrigerate to maintain their nutritional integrity. In countries like the US, it is essential to refrigerate the eggs because they are washed and sanitized as soon as they are laid, to prevent their contamination with Salmonella ; this might damage the protective cuticle of the egg and make it easier for bacteria to invade it. Refrigerating also slows down the growth of bacteria, but the lon...

  Hey Ladies! You have already taken the momentous decision for life, i.e., to start your motherhood journey; however, it is very crucial that you know your body and what to do and what not, especially if you are trying to get pregnant. Most people say that only being aware of the menstrual cycle is enough, but it is not so. Through this post, we are going to highlight some tips for women who are planning for pregnancy. So, keep reading. 1.Keep a check on your period cycle: It is very important that you keep track of the time when your period happens every month. It might be after a fixed number of days or maybe irregular. Depending on this you may also understand when you are ovulating and try to conceive during that period. According to reports, a women’s egg remains fertile till twelve to twenty-four hours, and the sperm of a man can survive for about five days. Related Article:  Freezing Embryos: A Lot Of People Are Turning For This Option 2. Ovulation M...

 Expecting a bundle of joy this year? Let’s whip out the camera and make some memories! Did you know that around 360,000 babies are born every day? That rounds out to about 130 million births per year! Capturing the beautiful moments of your newborn baby’s life is crucial. Scheduling a photo shoot is the best way to do it. There are many newborn photo ideas to try for your baby album, keep reading to find out what they are. Here are 10 beautiful pregnancy photo ideas and inspiration for photographing your newborn baby.   Sleeping beauty   A kid’s bed can be a gorgeous photo prop for a newborn. Sweet siblings A cute childhood memory like this is definitely one for the family album! Angel on Earth The sleeping angle on Fur can be a sweet option to make the cover of your album. Welcoming new sibling If you are going to be 3+1, this can be the best portrait for your room. Sweet Family Introduce the new addition to the family. Get your partner in t...