Cytomegalovirus is the most common transmitted virus from a pregnant woman to her unborn child. Most CMV infections are “silent” and harmless, but in pregnant women, CMV can be transmitted to the fetus, with sometimes devastating effects to the unborn baby...
A healthy weight gain during pregnancy is guided by your Body Mass Index (a calculation derived from your weight and height) before pregnancy: BMI <18.5 between 28-40 lbs (13-18kg)BMI 18.5-24.9 between 25-35lbs (11-16kg)BMI 25 – 29.9 between 15-25lbs...
A healthy diet is especially vital during pregnancy to help your baby to develop and grow. It is important to eat a variety of different foods every day to get the right balance of nutrients that you and your baby need. The plate method is a great way to...
Benefits of exercise to you Exercise is generally a very good think for both you and your baby. It is recommended that pregnant women should engage in 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise on most if not all days of the week unless there is a medical...
Over half of new mothers will experience the ‘Baby Blues’, which start usually 3 to 4 days after birth and lasts usually a week. Women may have mood swings, burst easily into tears, over-react to things and feel irritable, low and anxious at times. Baby Blues do...
