When I started my pregnancy nutrition page, I thought I’d be spending my time posting aesthetic infographics about the molecular structure of folate and the
If you’re pregnant this year, your WhatsApp “Forwarded as Received” folder is likely a goldmine of unsolicited advice. One morning it’s a broadcast about the
While the physical walls of antenatal clinics still stand, the actual “consultations” for millions of pregnant women are happening in the blue-and-white interface of Facebook.
Your Instagram feed is likely a visual feast of “glowy” pregnant women sipping green smoothies, perfectly organized meal prep containers, and infographics explaining the benefits
In the digital age, your social media feed is essentially the “room” you live in for several hours a day. When you’re pregnant, the algorithm
If you’ve spent more than five minutes on Instagram lately, you know the “Pregnancy Aesthetic.” It’s all soft lighting, neutral-toned nurseries, and plates of food
Most antenatal care (ANC) visits feel like a whirlwind of checking boxes: blood pressure, urine sample, fundal height, heartbeat. Before you’ve even had a chance
It is one of the great ironies of maternal health: the period when your baby is undergoing the most rapid and foundational development is often
For many pregnant women, a visit to a public hospital for Antenatal Care (ANC) follows a predictable script: hours of waiting, a brief blood pressure
When you walk into a clinic for your first antenatal care (ANC) visit, you probably have a list of questions and a heart full of
When we discuss maternal mortality, the conversation usually focuses on the “Big Three”: obstetric hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and sepsis. These are the clinical causes listed on
Receiving a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) can feel like a sudden rainstorm on your pregnancy parade. One day you’re debating nursery colors, and
In the world of public health and maternal nutrition, we often assume that if we give a person a pamphlet, they will change their life.
For years, the medical community has viewed social media as a persistent headache, a “Wild West” of misinformation where viral trends and unverified “wellness gurus”
If you’ve ever sat in a doctor’s office nodding along to advice about “increasing leafy green intake” while secretly planning to drive straight to a
We’ve all been there: you’re minding your own business, perhaps enjoying a Greek yogurt, when someone, a friend, a stranger on a forum, or a
When we hear the word “research,” we often imagine white lab coats and petri dishes. But in the world of public health and maternal nutrition,
While everyone talks about folic acid and iron, the moment that stick turns blue, zinc is often the “supporting actor” that deserves a leading role.
Hi, I’m Kafayat popularly known as Kaffy, and I founded the Pregnancy Issues Blog. Being a certified pregnancy educator, maternal health advocate and a dedicated mom, I am enthusiastic about imparting my expertise and research insights to soon-to-be mothers. I’m here to ensure that the path to motherhood is a delightful and unforgettable experience for you.
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