Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a genetic condition that causes the muscles in your body to weaken and degenerate over time. There are several types of Muscular Dystrophies that can occur, like Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, etc. Of these, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is known to be the most fatal one. However, researchers are […]
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Why Is Ginger Considered a New-mom’s Best Friend?
Ginger, with its medicinal properties, is known to aid indigestion and saliva flow, therefore keeping the morning sickness and vomiting absolutely under control, during the first trimester of a pregnant mother. But, once the baby pops out, and a new mom undergoes several changes – both physically and emotionally, she very often wants to know, […]
About To Be Daddy? Know How to Bond With Your Unborn Baby? – Fathers’ Day
As a would-be-mummy, since the time of conception, you share a special relationship with your baby snuggled inside your womb. But, as a would-be-daddy, we know that you’re not a spectator merely. You are as emotionally involved with her happiness and pain, and, want to establish a beautiful bond with the unborn baby, just like […]
Treatment for Sickle Cell Has Found a Destination With Baby Stem Cells
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 transfusions and other kinds of medical treatment methods, leaving the child further deteriorated in health. Unable to see Kamsiyochukwu in pain, the child’s […]
How Does Your Body Change After A Miscarriage?
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 […]
Easy Ways To Soothe Your Irritable Uterus
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 […]
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Donor Eggs
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 […]
Is Heart Disease During Pregnancy Posing a Risk To Your Unborn Baby? Know How to Deal With It
Women of childbearing age suffer from an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) during pregnancy. In fact, up to 4% 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 […]
Dreading Your First Period After 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, […]