Suppress

Getting Back in Shape After Childbirth

Motherhood is a beautiful thing; however the toll it takes on your body is not. So, while every woman wants to regain the body she had before becoming pregnant, the process of pregnancy and childbirth can be extremely hard on the body; hormonal changes, cravings for less-than-healthy foods, lack of […]

A List of the Necessary Vitamins During Pregnancy

Women who are pregnant and healthy should include 5 main vitamins in their diet: vitamin D, vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium and folic acid. Of course other minerals and vitamins are equally important and they can easily be found in foods. Taking supplements is not compulsory, but there are cases […]

Foods to Avoid during Pregnancy

Why is healthy eating important during pregnancy? Healthy eating during pregnancy is like insurance. It ensures that the growing fetus gets enough of the proper nutrients to sustain life, build healthy and properly functioning organ systems and keep the pregnancy going to full-term or 38 weeks. It also ensures that […]

Menopause – Definition, Causes And Symptoms

What is menopause? Menopause is officially defined as the permanent cessation of a woman’s menstrual period either naturally or induced. Natural menopause is when a woman has not had a period for 12 full months, and induced menopause is when a woman has both of her ovaries removed surgically or […]