The Journey of Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a special phase in your life and you want to look your very best! We bet you’d want to show-off your baby bump while being comfortable in your clothes at the same time. Don’t worry though, as we give you the whole rundown on things to consider before your maternity shopping. Each pregnancy is different and each person is different. Someone may tell you to buy 2 pairs of leggings and stretchy jeans because they lived in them, but this may or may not suit you. Here’s a list of things you need to consider before purchasing your pregnancy wear, so let’s get started: 1. The Season You may find a perfect winter jacket or an all-season jacket, but you could steal your husband’s jacket for 6 weeks instead of investing in a new one. Also, would you be more likely to wear a jacket and go out, or stay indoors on a freezing day or rainy day? As a smart soon-to-be-mother, plan out your pregnancy wardrobe keeping the specific months of your pregnancy in mind, as well a...

Many often confuse the menstruation cycle with the period cycle. Irrespective of the gender, very few actually understand what the menstruation cycle is and how it works. But you don’t have to worry because we will explain everything for you. The menstruation cycle is actually a complex and ongoing process in the life of most women. The menstrual cycle is a regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system. The menstrual cycle occurs due to the rise and fall of hormones. This cycle results in the thickening of the lining of the uterus, and the growth of an egg, which is required for pregnancy. The egg is released from an ovary around day fourteen in the cycle; the thickened lining of the uterus provides nutrients to an embryo after implantation. If pregnancy does not occur, the lining is released in what is known as menstruation. Up to 80% of women report having some symptoms during the one to two weeks prior to menstruation. Common symptoms include acne, tende...