Pregnancy Symptoms - Early Signs of Pregnancy

Pregnancy also known as gestation is the time during which one or more offspring develops inside a mother. A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring such as with twins. Some women may experience early symptoms and signs within the first week of pregnancy in the first trimester, while others develop symptoms later on in the pregnancy. The first symptom of early pregnancy can also be similar to symptoms experience prior to the menstrual period, so a woman may not recognize the symptoms as related to pregnancy.

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Incredible Pregnancy Exercise

Regular exercise during pregnancy can help you stay healthy, improve your posture, reduce constipation, prevent wear and tear on your joints (which become loosened during pregnancy), relieve anxiety, decrease some common discomforts such as fatigue and backaches. Studies has shown that physical activity such as exercising may prevent gestational diabetes (diabetes that develop during pregnancy) relieve stress and build more stamina needed for labor and delivery.

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7 Nutritious Fruits To Eat During Pregnancy

 

Top fruits to eat during pregnancy include: Avocado, Guava, Watermelon, Banana, Apple, Mango, Pomegranate, Blueberries, Strawberries, Apricots, Grape, etc.  Nutrition during pregnancy is important to ensure healthy growth of the foetus. Nutrition during pregnancy is different from the non-pregnant state. There are increased energy requirements and specific micro-nutrient requirements. Women with poor diet before pregnancy are more likely to give birth prematurely than women who have healthy diet. Adequate consumption of folate abundant in green leafy vegetable, legumes, and fruits has been shown to decrease the risk of fetal neutral tube defects such as spina bifida.

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