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 […]
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 […]
It is very essential that your food contains different types of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for you to stay fit and healthy. It is even more necessary in the case of pregnant women. During pregnancy, not only does the mother need different types of nutrients but you must remember the baby also receives its […]
Introduction After the delivery of the baby, the body of the new mother starts recovering from the phases of pregnancy and delivery. During the first week after delivery, some women manage to have normal glucose level in the blood, but some may have odd sugar level swings. Normally, blood sugar level is checked at various […]
What is an umbilical stump? During pregnancy, babies receive nutrients and oxygen through the help of the placenta. The placenta is attached to the inner wall of the uterus and is connected to the unborn baby with the help of the umbilical cord. After the birth of the baby, the umbilical cord is cut in […]
During pregnancy, most women experience extreme tiredness and fatigue. It is quite normal to feel tired during pregnancy as your body undergoes different types of changes, and pains, aches, tender nipples etc occur. During the early and later stages of pregnancy, fatigue becomes very common. Some pregnant women experience fatigue throughout the whole pregnancy yet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is Intrauterine insemination ? The technique of Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a widely popular assisted reproductive technique due to its simplicity and affordability. The IUI procedure involves introducing washed and actively motile sperms directly into the uterine cavity (womb), at or around the time of ovulation, with the aim of increasing the chances of […]
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 […]
Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a pregnancy situated outside the uterine cavity (normal location). Early diagnosis of EP is possible with the advent of high resolution ultrasound and judicious use of serum Beta hCG levels (blood test), which in turn allow medical management in most cases. The choice of treatment should be guided by eligibility criteria […]
