• Menu
  • Menu
  • Pregnancy & Baby
  • Subscribe now
    Digital subscription Print subscription Print+Digital (Bundle)
  • Logout
Digital subscription
Print subscription
Print+Digital (Bundle)
Trending
UAE holidays 2022 Golf in UAE Gratuity Calculator Mind Your Migraine
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Government
      • Sheikh Khalifa passes away
    • Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Ask the Law
    • Reader Complaint
    • UAE's Hope Probe
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
    • Safety+Security
  • UAE Success Stories
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Corporate News
  • Best Buys
    • Electronics
    • Home and Kitchen
    • Offers
    • Consumables
    • Lifestyle
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
    • Cryptocurrency
  • Food
    • Cooking and Cuisines
    • Guide to Cooking
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Sudoku
    • Word Search
    • Spell It
    • Play
  • Play Games
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
  • Discounts
  • Magical Dubai
    • Dubai Life
    • Live the Luxury
    • Culture and History
    • Adventure
    • Staying Connected
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
      • Games
    • Mena
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Coronavirus
    • Infographics
    • Special Reports
    • Games
    • Corrections
  • Special Reports
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • Off the Cuff
    • From the Editors
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
        • Gujarat
        • Lucknow
        • Live Scores
        • Point Table
        • Top Scorers
      • ICC
    • Motorsport
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Rugby
    • Golf in UAE
      • UAE
      • World
      • Photos & Videos
      • Course Reviews
      • Eagle Eye
      • Learn to Play
      • Gear
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Expo 2020
    • News
    • Photos
    • Pavilions
    • Visit the Expo
    • Experience the UAE
    • Entertainment
    • Videos
  • Going Out
  • Auto
    • News
    • Test Drives
    • Car Culture
    • Auto Care
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
    • Community
    • Fashion
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
    • Gaming
    • Media
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Community
    • Technology
  • Travel
  • GN Focus
    • Special Features
  • Mind Your Migraine
  • 50 MENA Leaders
  • The Kurator
    • Share
    • Dare
    • Flair
  • Bayat Chapters
  • Gold-Forex
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • Newsletters
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Gulf News store
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2022. All rights reserved.
    Pregnancy: Do your feet really grow? Here's separating fact from fiction

    Parenting

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Saturday, May 21, 2022
    Gold / Forex

    Parenting Pregnancy & Baby

    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
    All Sections

    Pregnancy: Do your feet really grow? Here's separating fact from fiction

    Did you know babies cry inside the womb? Here's what a UAE-based expert said


    Published:  August 17, 2021 17:30 Last updated:  August 17, 2021 17:32 Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Parenting Editor

    1 of 10
    OPN PREGNANT1-1569754614764
    CHANGE IS REAL. We know pregnancy causes changes in a woman’s body – growing a whole new person will of course do that to you. But do you know the extent of it? A woman’s heart, for example, grows by almost 50 per cent and her baby’s DNA floats around in her system. Dr Hamsa Noori, Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecologist with Prime Hospital, explains some little known facts and busts some myths about carrying a baby. Image Credit:
    2 of 10
    Toeeth woman
    MOMS MAY BE MORE VULNERABLE TO TOOTH DECAY. During pregnancy, hormonal changes can lead to an increase in the mouth’s acidity levels, leading to a rise in the number of cavities a mum-to-be has. Since this is also a period with intense cravings, cavities could also be a result of increased sugar intake and a decrease in attention to preventive dental care. Image Credit: Shutterstock
    3 of 10
    Mood swings
    MOMMY BRAIN IS VERY, VERY REAL. The brain fog and mental bloopers associated with pregnancy and new motherhood really do happen. The term mom brain or momnesia is used to describe the spacey, sleep-deprived state when new moms tend to forget things and often appear absent-minded. This is common after pregnancy and sometimes lasts for more than five months after delivery. Image Credit: Shutterstock
    4 of 10
    petting a cat
    PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULDN'T PET CATS. It's perfectly fine to be around cats when you're pregnant, but you do need to be very careful about cleaning the litter box. Have someone else do it if possible. That's because cat feces (and soil or sand where cats have been) can carry a parasitic infection called toxoplasmosis. Image Credit: Shutterstock
    5 of 10
    pregnant women exercise
    EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY CAN STRANGLE THE BABY. NOT. If you are healthy and your pregnancy is normal, it is safe to continue or start regular physical activity. Physical activity does not increase your risk of miscarriage, low birth weight or early delivery. However, it is important to discuss exercise with your obstetrician or other member of your healthcare team during your early prenatal visits. If your healthcare professional gives you the OK to exercise, you can discuss what activities you can do safely. Image Credit: Shutterstock
    6 of 10
    pregnant woman
    YOUR HEART ACTUALLY GROWS. Pregnancy stresses your heart and circulatory system. During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by 30 to 50 per cent to nourish your growing baby, your heart pumps more blood each minute and your heart rate increases. Labour and delivery add to your heart's workload, too. Image Credit: Shutterstock
    7 of 10
    DNA baby
    YOUR BABY’S DNA IS IN YOUR BLOOD! About 10 per cent of the DNA fragments floating in the mother's blood comes from the foetus, from dying placental or foetal cells. Clinical tests capitalise on this DNA to discern the baby's sex and determine whether mother and child have incompatible Rh blood groups, and to check for any chromosomal abnormalities. Image Credit: Shutterstock
    8 of 10
    Women feet
    YOUR FEET GET BIGGER. There are numerous bones, ligaments, and tendons that the feet are comprised of, and it's common that they tend to loosen and relax during pregnancy. The additional weight gain that pregnant women gain can cause the feet to become wider, in addition to stretching the joints. Image Credit: Shutterstock
    9 of 10
    tummy
    YOU GET A VERTICAL LINE ON YOUR STOMACH. About halfway through your pregnancy, you will see a dark, vertical line on your stomach. The linea nigra is the result of fluctuating hormones during pregnancy. One theory is that the hormones cause your body to produce larger amount of melanin (a compound responsible for giving your skin pigment), and this extra pigmentation shows up as a dark pregnancy line on your stomach. Image Credit: Shutterstock
    10 of 10
    Baby
    BABIES CRY IN THE WOMB. A baby's first cry may happen in the womb long before its arrival in the delivery room. A baby starts developing all of its senses, from touch, smell, hearing, and practicing movements even while inside the womb and has all the abilities to mimic crying at around 20 weeks gestation. One study in 2005 in New Zealand showed that foetuses may learn to express their displeasure by crying silently while still in the womb as early as in the 28th week of pregnancy Image Credit: Shutterstock

    Trending

    • At what age should a kid be allowed to wear deodorant?

      At what age should a kid be allowed to wear deodorant?


    • How to deal with your child’s separation anxiety

      How to deal with your child’s separation anxiety


    • Does your child have Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

      Does your child have Body Dysmorphic Disorder?


    • Have a kid of determination? Remember to take time-outs

      Have a kid of determination? Remember to take time-outs


    • UAE-based dad: ‘Cancer took our seven year old’

      UAE-based dad: ‘Cancer took our seven year old’


    • Expat mum says eczema was a big part of her pregnancy

      Expat mum says eczema was a big part of her pregnancy

    Latest In

    • COVID: N.Korea reports over 200,000 cases for 5th day

      1 hour ago

    • Polls open in bitterly fought Australian election

      1 hour ago

    • Syria: 3 killed in Israeli 'aggression' in Damascus

      1 hour ago

    • Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia ban


    • Mohamed accepts Albania, Sri Lanka leaders' condolences


    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Friday
    • Inside Out
    • Watch Time
    • getthat
    • Jobs
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Gulf News store
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2022. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or