What diet works best for women with gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy. In pregnancy, the woman’s body is not as sensitive to insulin which is needed to lower blood sugar levels. When GDM occurs the body does not produce sufficient insulin. As a result of this
Many would acknowledge a general perception that attempting a vaginal birth after a caesarean (VBAC) carries unique risks. The prevalence of these risks is also perceived to increase with the number of prior caesareans a woman has experienced. It is no surprise then that a woman having experienced multiple caesareans is likely to face
Siblings at birth - how it is possible? Before I became a mother I worked in early childhood development. Much of my time was spent observing and recording children's developmental capabilities and needs. I use those recordings to write programs for individual children in early childhood settings. I worked with many high university-trained early
Do a quick search on any good internet search engine and you’ll discover just how often pregnant women ask about the safety of pineapple during pregnancy. While some sites attribute this question to an old wives tale, others tell of the dangers of uterine contractions brought on as a result of consuming pineapple. This
Pregnancy can be a time of great joy. However no matter how over the moon you are about your pregnancy, it can come with its fair share of discomforts. There are the obvious nausea and back pain, but some women also experience leg cramps in pregnancy. Leg cramps in pregnancy seem to occur most
Every now and then an article about stem cell research appears in the media, often followed by a flurry of debate. And little wonder. Stem cells are truly amazing. They are a unique type of cell that can divide and self-renew indefinitely to regenerate an organ or even grow an entirely new one. Not
Relaxation during pregnancy has many benefits. It can help to relieve physical, emotional and psychological tension. It assists in preparing the mind and body for birth. Ultimately, it supports better outcomes for mothers and babies. Relaxation during pregnancy can take many forms. From something as simple as taking time to rest or do something
I have always wanted to be a mother. As a child I played with the role, through my adolescence I dreamed of it, and as an adult, I held it as my greatest goal. I had always known, or at least believed, that I would have a son. Fortune tellers in their droves had
When it comes to breastfeeding, a good deal of criticism has fallen on the humble breast. Some believe that small-breasted women will find breastfeeding next to impossible. Others consider breastfeeding with large breasts to be the true bugbear. The truth is that the size of your breasts has no bearing on how much milk
Verena and Bobby are excited to welcome their first son Jayden Singh Cheema into this wonderful world. He was born on Thursday the 30th of June 2011 at 3:58 am through a natural home-lotus birth at 41 weeks (49 cm and 3 kg). We are very thankful for the guidance, calmness, support and wisdom
