Q. What are stem cells? A. Stem cells are the master cells of our body from which all the other 250 types of cells are formed. The umbilical cord blood mainly contains hematopoietic or blood cell forming stem cells i.e., stem cells that form Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells and platelets. Pic courtesy: http://nas-sites.org/stemcells/stem-cell-basics/download-stem-cell-figures/ […]
Today’s women have become career achievers and also manage to cope with family responsibilities efficiently. However, they neglect health issues and seek help only when they have complications and medical conditions which are difficult to treat. Incidences of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, vitamin D deficiency, thyroid disorders, heart diseases and cancers have increased tremendously. Sedentary lifestyle, increasing […]
The phenomenon where more than one fetus results from a single pregnancy is termed as Twin Pregnancy or Multiple Pregnancy. It is caused due to the spontaneous competition between the sperms. These types of pregnancies are either natural or due to infertility treatments. The chances of multiple pregnancies increase: Through fertility treatments. When the age […]
Breastfeeding is a natural, safe and healthy way to provide nutrition for your baby. The overall composition, temperature and cleanliness of breast milk makes it an ideal food source for a newborn. Breastfeeding is beneficial not only to the baby but to the mother as well. All healthy newborns should receive exclusive breastfeeds for the […]
CLARIFICATION FOR A FRAUD VIDEO OF A BULGARIAN WORK NURSE BEATING A CHILD WHICH IS BEING CIRCULATED TO FALSELY PORTRAY THAT THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN FERNANDEZ HOSPITALS Please note that there is a video of a work nurse, by the name of Emiliya Kovacheva, from Sofiamed Hospital in Bulgaria, in which she is seen beating […]
WHAT IS THIS? Gestational diabetes is a condition caused by a rise in blood sugar levels which can possibly develop in pregnant women around the 24th week of gestation. “It is a common medical problem – Hypertension being the first while gestational diabetes comes second,” says Dr. Tarakeswari, our specialist in gestational diabetes. HOW IS […]
This is a special feature on “Pathway to a Healthy Birth” – an infographic done by childbirthconnection.org to help women learn the safest and smoothest route for labor, birth and the crucial days that follow, including tips to stay on the pathway and things to avoid.
Childbirth is as old as the beginning of the human race. It is a natural process and yet “soon-to-be” parents tend to be anxious about coping with this new and uncertain phase in their lives. Childbirth education will help them know what to expect during pregnancy. It teaches them techniques to relieve the pain — […]
For every pregnant woman, the journey from conception to childbirth should be a wonderful experience. Fernandez Hospital is actively developing methods to make this path problem-free and smooth for mothers-to-be. A woman’s body during pregnancy is as fragile as a newborn baby, and we therefore understand the importance of fostering the well-being of the home […]
