Why Calcium Matters So Much during Pregnancy
Calcium plays a powerful role in pregnancy—it’s the mineral responsible for helping your baby develop strong bones and teeth right from the womb. But that’s not all. Your body also needs more calcium during pregnancy to protect your own bones and support essential functions like muscle control and blood circulation. According to global health guidelines, […]
Why is it Important to Manage High BP During Pregnancy?
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to health problems at any time in life. High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms. During pregnancy, severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause problems for you and your fetus. Some women have high blood pressure before they get pregnant. Others develop it for the […]
Gestational Diabets Mellitus : Effects on mother and baby and how to manage
What is gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)? Diabetes that develops for the first time in pregnancy is called gestational diabetes mellitus. It is a condition in which too much of blood glucose stays in your blood because your body cannot produce enough insulin (hormone that lowers the blood glucose) to meet the extra demands in pregnancy. […]