As your tummy grows, the centre of gravity shifts within you. Losing balance is very common. Don't try climbing chairs and ladders. If it is absolutely necessary, get someone to do it for you.Avoid high-heeled flimsy footwear. Opt for comfortable low-heeled sandals.Make sure your home is well lit. Bad lighting can cause you to stumble and fall.Good nutrition is imperative for a healthy baby. Ensure you take your daily quota of proteins, vitamins, minerals, calcium and folic acid.Stress can ruin your pregnancy and ... Read More...

An expectant mother, whether working or non-working, has to face many daily problems in today's hectic life. Daily problems of transport, traffic jams, work-pressures at home as well as in the office can create irritation and annoyance. If she allows all this to affect her mental health then it would be harmful for the baby. In order to keep her mind at peace here are a few tips.It is a well-known fact that an infant has a capacity to listen and re-act to situations inside the womb. It is always advisable for an ex... Read More...

Surrogacy is when a woman carries a pregnancy and gives birth to a baby for another woman. What is it that motivates women to agree to become surrogates, sometimes for total strangers? Generally women are motivated to become surrogates because of a desire they may feel to help others who are less fortunate. They understand the pain the infertile couple is going through and the void in their lives because they are childless. Of course, there is always the question of money which may be the motive for some. ... Read More...

AFP or Test for serum Alpha Fetoprotein: AFP is a substance that is produced by the baby in the womb and it passes into the mother's blood stream. A higher than normal AFP can indicate twins or that the pregnancy is more advanced than you thought or if the baby has an abnormality such as Spina bifida or neural tube defects. This test can be carried out only during the sixteenth or seventeenth week of pregnancy. If there is a family history of spina bifida, then it is conducted as a routine test. ... Read More...

Urine test: For any kidney infection and check the urine protein level. An increase in this level can be harmful to the baby, as it interferes with the proper functioning of the placenta.Blood test: Blood grouping, RH factor. Also indicates if you are anaemic, immune to rubella or carry any harmful disease such as AIDS or Syphillis.Blood pressure is measured. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems and needs to be monitored regularly.A vaginal examination is also done, where the doctor will feel the uterus and... Read More...

If you love your meats, but are looking to move towards a healthy and vegetarian alternative, are you ready? Is there a method? Should you make an immediate and a complete switch or go about it gradually? Looking for some easy steps to make the transition easier? You are in the right place.. A gradual approach is undoubtedly, the easiest! List out your diet / menu that you eat on a regular basis Highlight the vegetarian products in your diet Work towards making these veg products the foundation f... Read More...

Actually speaking, all these assumptions are baseless. Researchers have found out that if a sexual act is performed during pregnancy, it has positive effects on the woman's mind. However the sexual act should be performed only if the woman feels comfortable doing it and at the same time no pressure is put on her abdomen. Read More...

We publish here an article written by one of our young male readers who wanted to share his feelings of joy with the whole world and who chose Sitagita as the fittest medium for expressing himself without reservations! His wife is an avid Sitagita-ite.Hearing the faint but audible heartbeats of a baby...my baby... was one of the most rewarding moments of my life. I agreed to visit the gynaec with my wife partly out of curiosity and partly a desire to know that everything was fine, after which I planned to skip future vi... Read More...

Okay. So you are not one of those ‘fitness rats’ and nor are you a gym buff and you are not an exercise freak either! You must be thinking of all that you could have done to get your body ready for pregnancy but have missed out through sheer laziness or lack of time. Anyway, as long as you are aware of your shortcomings, you can still make up for lost time even after your pregnancy has been confirmed. Just so long as you know that whatever you do these 9 months is going to affect your baby too! It is impo... Read More...

The urge to procreate is universal in all living beings. Many can't wait to hear the pitter patter of tiny feet around the home. Women with busy schedules and erratic lifestyles rarely go through a medical examination to find out the state of their physical health. Before conceiving, it is important to find out from the obstetrician the state of your health before you go ahead with your pregnancy. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you embark upon the most important journey of your life. Focus on ... Read More...

So you are pregnant for the first time and there is palpable excitement all round in the family. Well meaning phone calls and emails from the near and dear ones flood you. Your mom wants to know when you will be coming home for the much needed rest and recuperation. The general tone points toward an early sabbatical that is emphasized as most essential in order to have a safe pregnancy. And of course you are in a fix. While you don`t want to jeopardize your pregnancy, you do want to work for some more time. So how do yo... Read More...

Most women dread the idea of getting pregnant only because they fear it would wreak havoc on their skin. All those stretch marks they keep hearing about from friends - they feel it is enough to forget about having babies! But things are not so bleak if you take good care of yourself from the time you discover that you are pregnant. Make skin care a part of your daily routine, more so when you are pregnant. Remember that stretch marks affect most women - the skin that is stretched when you are pregnant tends to leave s... Read More...