Well! You are in your last trimester and may be feeling you have been pregnant forever now. The good news is - you have another couple of months to go, the not so good news is you have to be extra careful now. This is the time the baby gains weight and is growing rapidly. This is also the time when you need to take care of a few things.

This is 15th week. What has happened the last 14 weeks - to know this don't forget to see our blogs.

Pregnant women are vulnerable to infections, so take care when you go to crowded places. If you happen to catch a cold or fever. See your doctor. 

From this week on, you may look big.  You may also be feeling hungry a little bit. Time to get pampered - Ask your mom, spouse, your friends or well wishers to cook something delicious for you.  But, make sure you eat nutritious food, as the growth of the baby and the nutrition of the baby is dependent on the food you eat.

You may be inquisitive to know what will happen in the 13th week of pregnancy. This could be the week you would be sharing the good news with all your friends if you have not already shared yet.  Some women may begun to feel baby’s kicks in the 13th week of pregnancy. If you don't feel anything yet, don't worry...  Every pregnant woman is different and their experiences can also differ.

So what is heavy menstrual bleeding?

Heavy menstrual bleeding is defined as soaking a pad almost every hour or less, having to get up at night to change a pad and bleeding for more than a week during each menstrual cycle.. Heavy menstrual bleeding is encountered by many women and in many cases, these women become anemic, due to such heavy loss of blood.

This is the 12th week meaning the last week of her first trimester. The problems bothering you all these weeks like, nausea, vomiting, increased frequency of urination will all usually start coming down this week and you may begin to feel good both physically and mentally. You may be able to notice a slight bump in your lower abdomen and your weight may also increase.

What is an ideal time for fertilization to occur?

This depends on the ovulation. Every month the ovary releases an egg approximately 12 to 16 days after the first day of your last menstrual cycle. If the periods are regular, then you can even subtract 15 days from the next expected period day and that would be the time you would be ovulating. Once ovulation occurs the egg comes down the fallopian tube into the uterus and if,

This is the 11th week of pregnancy. From this week, as the morning sickness comes down, your weight may begin to increase. You should have gained close to 1.5 kgs from your pre-pregnancy weight. t

The fertilized zygote is now multi-cellular and is almost 2.5 inches in height and may have begun to move his or her hands and legs inside the uterus,

What is Gestational Diabetes?

Pregnant women are usually very concerned about their nutrition and if what they eat is enough for the health and growth of their baby. Although eating nutritious and staying active during pregnancy is the mantra for a healthy pregnancy. Some women may develop Gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy.

Vaginal bleeding during the first three months of pregnancy can usually signal miscarriage, although there are cases of bleeding during implantation of the placenta, which is usually, slight bleeding and it gets better on its own. So, it is always better to contact your doctor and let him or her have a look. Slight bleeding or spotting can be usually treated and pregnancy may continue.