Articles by Zainab Reza

Pregnancy Hormones and their Purpose

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Aug 25, 2015

Pregnancy has the potential to turn any previously competent and sane woman into a completely unpredictable creature. For this dramatic change, her hormones are to be blamed. Yes, those ever-changing ...

Foods that can help you get rid of belly fat

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Aug 21, 2015

Do you want to lose belly fat after having a baby? Well, you need to know that stomach fat is extremely tricky. Shifting it can get near to impossible at times – and losing it can get rather ‘frustrat...

7 healthy meals for pregnant women

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Aug 21, 2015

When you get pregnant, the one thing that you are reminded of ALL THE TIME is that of what you can and cannot eat. So what can you eat that actually tastes acceptable, and is also good for you and you...

Reasons why Nighttime Breastfeeding is so Important

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Aug 21, 2015

Now that you are home with your newborn, there is a good chance that you’ll find yourself complaining about her sleep cycle. Your precious bundle of joy is probably awake at the weirdest of hours – 2:...

7 things you should not put in your baby's bottle

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Aug 20, 2015

Many tired parents are tempted to try just about anything in the hope of finding what can be considered the parenting Holy Grail – as much sleep as possible. If you’re like these parents, there’s a go...

Top 7 Pregnancy Fears with a Reality Check

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Aug 18, 2015

Although pregnancies are a time full of joy and happiness, it is also a time packed full of anxiety and fear for many women. Upon getting pregnant, your mind may go into overdrive with thoughts of ‘wh...

7 things that hurt worse than giving birth

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Aug 18, 2015

There are quite a few things that pregnant women admit that they had no idea about before getting pregnant. Some women don’t know when their belly will start showing, some aren’t sure when they will s...

7 tips on flying with a toddler

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Aug 17, 2015

One of the most major causes of stress for parents who plan on traveling is that of the idea of flying with their toddlers. Honestly speaking, this bit of stress is totally understandable. I mean, who...

Fertility facts that you should know

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Aug 12, 2015

Do you think you really know everything about fertility and conception? If you’re like most women out there, you probably know far less than you think. If truth be told, there is so much for women to ...

Info about the nutrients your body desperately needs for you to conceive

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Aug 11, 2015

When you start trying to conceive, it is normal for you to want to do everything possible to increase your chances of getting pregnant as soon as possible. When it comes to your food, you have already...

The side-effects of drinking during pregnancy

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Aug 6, 2015

If you are pregnant and wondering if it’s alright for you to have a sip of champagne or a small glass of merlot, there is a good chance that you will receive advice that is truly ‘confusing’. On the o...

Coping with the stress of infertility: How to

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Jul 31, 2015

Infertility has the potential to strike at our sense of self, our confidence, values, goals, dreams and roles. Amongst all the basic human drives, one that truly stands out is the ability to procreate...

There are things you shouldn't say to your kids!!!

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Jul 29, 2015

Being a parent deems it necessary for you to know just what you should and should not say to your child. Everything that you say doesn’t necessarily have to be in your little ones’ best interest – the...

Top 7 foods that can help increase your breast milk supply

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Jul 23, 2015

When you start breastfeeding your baby, it’s pretty natural for you to worry about your milk supply every now and then. Considering that your baby depends on your breast milk for the fulfillment of he...

7 discipline mistakes that moms make and how you can fix them

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Jul 23, 2015

Are you the sort of mom who finds herself threatening her child with punishment and not following through, yelling, or giving your little one the silent treatment? Well, for many mums, these happen to...

Here's what you can do to avoid having an episiotomy

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Jul 22, 2015

For those who don’t know, an episiotomy is basically an incision that is made on the perineum – the tissue between the vagina and anus – during childbirth. It is during the pushing stage of labor that...

​STDs and how they can affect your pregnancy and baby

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Jul 20, 2015

Sexually transmitted diseases are actually a viral or bacterial illness that you can get from having oral, anal or genital sex with an infected partner. During pregnancy, these can have serious health...

Pregnancy power foods that are a must-have

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Jul 17, 2015

Being pregnant deems it necessary for you to eat foods that literally pack a punch. You need to bear in mind the fact that your body’s needs change a lot during pregnancy, which means that you need li...

Over-the-counter drugs that you should avoid during pregnancy

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Jul 7, 2015

Pregnant women get upset stomachs and headaches just like everyone else. For this reason, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a majority of them have and continue to use over-the-counter medicines. B...

Single and pregnant? Here's how you can make it through your pregnancy!

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Jul 3, 2015

There are plenty of reasons why a woman may have to become a single parent. Whether you, while expecting your baby, choose to walk the parenthood path by yourself, or have ended up in this situation r...