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ZIKA Virus

Introduction: The Zika virus, a mosquito-transmitted disease, was first identified in the Zika Forest of Uganda in 1947 in the rhesus monkey. Eventually, it got transmitted to humans in 1952. This illness is transmitted by two species of mosquito — Aedes Albopictus and Aedes Aegypti. The Zika virus is similar to yellow fever, dengue, West […]

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Urinary Problems During Pregnancy

Many women experience some unpleasant conditions during pregnancy like urine infection, urinating more frequently, constipation, haemorrhoids etc. Pic Courtesy: https://www.google.co.in/search?q=urine+infection+during+pregnancy&biw=1242&bih=606&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwi_8fHIipfKAhWOwI4KHaYYA0YQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=GudHkF4HuZi76M%3A   Urinary Tract Infection Generally, urine infections are caused by bacteria from the skin, rectum or vagina which enters the urethra. There are different types of urinary tract infection, commonly known as UTI. Below are […]

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Trimesterwise Tips for Expecting Moms

Pic courtesy: http://blog.cloudninecare.com/trimester-wise-pregnancy-tips/  Having a life growing inside you is nothing less than a miracle! Experiencing the entire process month by month is simply astounding. But then pregnancy comes with its own challenges and complexities that are only experienced as the time flows in the 9-month course. This blog post offers you elaborate trimesterwise tips […]

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Top 5 Tips for Pregnant Women During Winter

Courtesy: http://www.freevector.com/site_media/preview_images/FreeVector-Silhouettes-Of-Pregnant-Women.jpg During pregnancy, every woman, particularly in India, will experience the harshness of summer and winter. While many underestimate winter in South India,  it can be challenging for expecting moms irrespective of where they reside. These top 5 tips for pregnant women during winter will surely help in taking extra care of your baby and […]

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All You Wanted to Know About Pelvic Exercises During Pregnancy

  Pic courtesy – http://www.bepilates.org/ While pregnancy is physically demanding, exercise becomes necessary to cope with the physical as well as biological changes that affect specific areas such as muscles, joints, backbone and especially the pelvic floor. In this post, we are going to share how pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy are important since they […]

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Hysterosalpingogram

What is Hysterosalpingogram ? Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-ray test done to know about the patency of the fallopian tubes, which help in the transport of the egg and the fertilized embryo. It is usually done on 7th or 8th day of the menstrual cycle. Pic courtesy:   http://www.aiwhc.com/patient-education-hysterosalpingogram.html Procedure and Instructions to be Followed for […]