This is the story about Kamsiyochukwu Bryan Peter Ezenwa Kamsiyochukwu was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anaemia, when he was two. As a part of conventional treatment, the child went through blood transfusion and other kinds of medical treatment methods, leaving the child further deteriorated in health. Unable to see Kamsiyochukwu in pain, the child’s […]
Has it been a few months that you have pulled yourself up from the grief of miscarrying your first unborn? We know that, now there’s a feeling of numbness and shock in you. After all, you didn’t want to lose your baby. Well! We sincerely empathise with your grief. But, talking about miscarriage, let us […]
Untimely contractions are natural during pregnancy. The problem starts when the frequency of the contraction increases. Sometimes, you may feel an unnatural tightening of the uterus. This could be the handiwork of an irritable uterus. In this condition, you’ll notice that your contractions are stronger and more frequent than Braxton-Hicks contractions as well. However, they […]
As a mother, you share an intimate bond with your baby. Even when your baby is in the uterus, you can feel his or her heartbeat. Your partner, on the other hand, can only watch from the sidelines. While he may provide support, he may feel like a passive spectator. To make the process more […]
Egg donation, or using donor eggs, is a comparatively new concept. The first successful donor egg transfer was done in the US in 1983. Egg donation gave new hope to infertile women, gay couples, pre-menopausal and menopausal women to have kids. Donor eggs are gaining popularity and many couples are opting for donor eggs-based IVF […]
Women of childbearing age suffer from an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) during pregnancy. In fact, up to 4%1 of pregnancies have cardiovascular complications, giving rise to several changes in the maternal circulation, which may not positively affect the heath of the mother and the unborn baby. But, it’s important to know how pregnancy […]
As we all know, pregnancy is a life-altering event. When looking into the mirror, you may notice that your skin is glowing. You may also find a newfound admiration for your body. However, out of all these changes, the most pleasant is getting a break from your periods. This could last for nine whole months, […]
Stem cell banking has opened up a world of possibilities. Now, we can ensure the health of our child by using biological resources. Think of it as a self-repair kit. However, before opting for cord blood banking, you must know about the options available to you. What is Cord Blood Banking? Cord blood is present […]
To see the baby bump growing with every passing month is a joy for a pregnant woman. But, is the feeling of happiness all for pregnancy? No! During pregnancy, a woman has to feel equally healthy. And to further ascertain her health along with the health of the life growing inside her; she would have […]
It has been almost over a year now that, the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) has taken the entire world by a storm. In fact, we have come across words like pandemic, lockdown and phrases like social distancing and new normal since 2020, while we have been waiting in baited anticipation for the announcement of the “vaccine” […]