Definition of colostrum Colostrum is a pale yellow secretion from women’s breasts. Its consistency is thicker than normal breast milk. It is secreted during pregnancy and lasts for 3 days after delivery means at the later stage of pregnancy and early days after delivery. It is not only from the human breast, but it is…
Why is colostrum so necessary for newborns? Newborns especially are too prone to disease. It can be viral, bacterial, and other, too. Besides, a newborn’s immune system is yet not developed enough after the day it is born. The immune system needs time to almost the whole infancy (up to 1 year of age). It…
What is “LISTERIA “? Listeria is a bacterium. They are scientifically known as Listeria monocytogenes. They are very infectious to humans and other warm-blooded animals. It reaches the body through contaminated foods. Listeriosis The clinical condition caused by the bacterium “Listeria monocytogenes’ ‘ is known as Listeriosis. But in common people, the bacterium “Listeria monocytogenes’…
“I have just finished my meal, but I’m still hungry”-it is a commonly found complaint in pregnant women. It is ok!!! A baby is growing in your tummy that requires extra nutrition! So, it is absolutely normal having cravings for anything and anytime. It is absolutely normal to see each and every pregnant woman. You…
What is lightning crotch pain? Lightning crotch means sharp or shooting pain in the vagina, rectum, or pelvis region that usually occurs during pregnancy. Lightning crotch pain is mainly known as groin pain or pelvic pain, as it appears first in the pelvic and groin region. It is a shooting pain that appears suddenly and…
Well, you should be conscious about what you eat because the Growth and development of your baby depends on what you consume. Generally, tonic water is not deleterious or a thing that “you can’t eat.” But many tonic glasses of water contain quinine. If you consume a large amount of it, it may be hazardous…
Guava has numerous health benefits. It can be fully ripe, crunchy or soft and smooth. Guava is rich in vitamins, minerals and folic acid. Any 100 grams serving of guava fruit contains 68 calories and 8.92 grams of sugar. It is also rich in calcium and contains 18 grams of minerals for every 100 grams….
Pregnancy is one of the most joyful experiences for women. But it takes a long walk to get over these days. There are hard moments like having “PAIN”, especially back pain.It is very common to have back pain, headache and other unusual symptoms during pregnancy especially in the early stages. Due to some hormonal changes,…