In Vitro Fertilization or IVF is a widely used technique to treat patients suffering from infertility. Infertility is defined as the inability of an organism to reproduce. There are multiple factors that can be responsible for infertility. It can affect both males and females. In females, factors like improper ovulation, fallopian tube damage or uterine abnormalities to name a few, can be responsible for infertility. […]
In a normal pregnancy, the placenta separates from the female’s uterus around the expected delivery process. In a pregnancy, where Abruptio Placantae occurs, women experience in the third trimester. However, if the woman is hypertensive, she may have placental abruption in the second trimester itself. They are likely to observe painful vaginal bleeding, sudden uterine contractions and fetal distress. Indications of Abruptio Placantae Abdominal pain […]
You must be excited when your partner would have told you that she is expecting. You must be in a stage of mixed emotions so below are a few tips on how to deal with this big news. While your partner becomes the centre of attraction during pregnancy, you may feel sidelined. However, you need not worry and focus on how you can keep yourself […]
Expecting mothers develop symptoms of urinary tract infections usually 6th week to 24th week of their pregnancy. It occurs due to inflammation caused by bacterium in the urinary tract of expecting women. A woman’s urinary tract comprises of Kidneys (responsible for production of urine), Ureter (duct for urine passage to bladder) and Urethra (tube connecting the urinary bladder to urinary meatus). When a woman become […]
Pregnancy is considered as a phase wherein women appear to be bright and glowing all the time but it is not just joy but also a period of emotional and psychological turmoil affecting her mental and physical well-being. A woman responds to frequent rise and drop in hormonal levels differently during pregnancy. A pregnant woman may experience lot of mood swings, other may have sleeping […]
Are you expecting your first pregnancy? Are you worried about a miscarriage? Did you have a miscarriage before? Firstly, calm down yourself. Do not stress much. You’re not alone, miscarriage occurs in most women during her first pregnancy. The chances of miscarriage during the first pregnancy are around 10-20 %. Miscarriages may usually occur due to genetic defects in couple. There is no definite way […]
You might be thinking that all your health problems have come to an end after birthing your baby but in reality, the game of hormones is still on. The joy of having your baby comes with a bunch of health problems while your body undergoes turmoil of hormonal turbulence. It is common in women to observe sudden mood swings, irritation, anxiety, stress, depression and what […]
Patients experience flu-like symptoms caused by a virus called rubella. It can affect people of any age group. The symptoms are similar to any febrile illness so it is usually ignored thinking it to be a flu or a minor cold and cough. However, if a pregnant woman is affected by rubella, there are high chances of pregnancy loss or abortion. Most of the times […]
Placenta has a vital role in pregnancy that is responsible for transport of blood, oxygen and food supply to the baby through the umbilical cord. A low lying placenta is a condition of placenta previa wherein your placenta is on abnormally lower side of the uterus. Women who are pregnant under 20 weeks generally have a low lying placenta but once it cross 28 weeks, […]
Every pregnancy demands special care and safety to have a healthy pregnancy. This is why, would-be mothers become extra careful about what they eat and when they eat. There are many factors involved to help you have a healthy baby without any birth defects. Apart from lifestyle and dietary changes, you might require you take additional multivitamins and folic acid supplements, especially in the first […]