Tag Archives: Pregnancy QA

Why Might You Not Have Morning Sickness?

morning sickness during pregnancy

If you started the journey of pregnancy without having to vomit or have an aversion to strong smells, then you have been blessed. Most women have morning sickness to some degree or the other. Knowing that you might question your baby’s wellbeing since you are not queasy and nowhere near nauseous. But it has been […]

How much Folic Acid do you need to have?

folic acid for pregnant woman

Also known as Folate, folic acid was formerly known as folacin. It is an important vitamin B that helps in efficient metabolism and cell growth in general, but it is even more important for pregnant women. This guide on Folic acid covers everything that pregnant women should be aware of. Right from the daily dosage […]

Can You Take Paracetamol When Pregnant?

paracetamol during pregnancy

Back pain and leg cramps are very common during pregnancy. Most women prefer consuming paracetamol upon the doctor’s advice. Although it is widely known the paracetamol can cross the human placenta, it has not been proven that it causes any fatal or even slight fetal complications for that matter. For this reason, paracetamol is a […]

How Much Weight Should You Put On During Pregnancy?

average weight gain during pregnancy

Pregnancy and weight gain are two terms that go hand in hand in most cases. Gaining weight depends on the metabolism rate of the pregnant women, some women gain a couple of pounds, some gain as high as 30 pounds while there are a handful of lucky pregnant women who gain absolutely no extra pounds […]