Common discomforts

Pregnancy and heavy legs

Pregnancy and heavy legs

There is a recurrent pattern in pregnant women: the heavy legs phenomenon. What causes it? There are several reasons for this.

June 19, 2023
Pregnancy anemia

Pregnancy anemia

Ten percent of women have to live with anemia. When these same women become pregnant, the figures climb even more since the development of a baby draws from their reserves.

August 15, 2022
Diabetes in pregnancy

Diabetes in pregnancy

One in twenty pregnant women will develop diabetes in pregnancy or gestational diabetes (GDM).

March 28, 2022
Pregnant and can’t sleep?

Pregnant and can’t sleep?

Tired of not being able to get a full night’s sleep? Your back hurts and your baby is waking you by kicking up a storm? Welcome to the clubs of pregnant insomniacs!

October 12, 2021
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

Your doctor just diagnosed you with preeclampsia, and you are worried? Here is everything you need to know about preeclampsia and Eclampsia.

May 30, 2021
Common Worries during Pregnancy

Common Worries during Pregnancy

Pregnancy often leads to emotional and physical changes that aren't always easy to manage. Keep reading to find out about all the worries and common ailments that pregnant women go through before the big day.

October 21, 2019
Common Symptoms in Pregnancy

Common Symptoms in Pregnancy

The Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Pocket Guide contains advice and tips on conditions that are commonly experienced in pregnancy and other common conditions. Here is a summary.

October 4, 2013
Taking medicine during pregnancy

Taking medicine during pregnancy

Some medications can be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding but others should be avoided. Let’s take a look at the guidelines.

September 30, 2013
Cramps during your first trimester

Cramps during your first trimester

Since you found out you were pregnant you’ve been floating on cloud 9. But these little persistent cramps make you worry and are throwing a shadow on your happiness!

October 17, 2012
Insomnia during pregnancy

Insomnia during pregnancy

Pregnant women face their fears during pregnancy and various concerns and questions disrupt their sleep cycle.

June 6, 2012
12 tips to fight nausea

12 tips to fight nausea

Did you know that between 50 and 80% of pregnant women suffer from nausea and vomitting during pregancy?

April 26, 2012