The umbilical cord is a precious resource of stem cells. Mothers-to-be should be made cognisant of the benefits of cord blood before they head into labour. The successful treatment of several serious diseases is the subject of several realms of research and hours of laboratory testing the world over. Doctors and scientists are grappling with […]
Pregnancy
Here are Different Methods of Giving Birth
Caesarean deliveries are skyrocketing in India. Until 2010, caesarean or C-sections were limited to 8.5% of all deliveries in the country, just under the recommended level of 10-15%, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. However, their occurrence have escalated in many parts of the country between 2005 and 2015 with states like Kerala […]
Second Pregnancy: Prepare Yourself for the Second Child
Did you know on average, 353,000 babies are born each day around the world? This figure has been estimated by the UNICEF based on the birth rate recorded in 2013, and it could fall short of the actual figure, considering not all births are registered! A baby’s birth can be overwhelming, surprising, terrifying, and many […]
Nutrition Facts during Pregnancy
Pregnant women in India often ‘eat for two’ – this is mistakenly interpreted as consuming the diet of two people. The nutrition a mother provides to her unborn child, helps the foetus grow healthily in the womb. The right balance of nutrition and moderate exercise can help the baby develop a healthy weight with less […]
10 Common Discomforts during Pregnancy and How to Manage Them
Gingivitis is the most common problem occurring during pregnancy says an article published in The Times of India in August 2014. Pregnancy symptoms change week by week and enhance by the end of the term to cause major discomfort. Here are some of the most common symptoms and tips on how to cope with them. […]
How to Use a Pregnancy Month Calculator?
What a Pregnancy Month Calculator Can Tell You If you want to be sure that you are pregnant, then you should consider taking a pregnancy test. If it has been confirmed that you are pregnant, people would definitely ask how far you are in your pregnancy. However, they would expect that you tell them in […]
Scientific Breakthroughs in Medicine
Did you know that autologous stem cell transplant is being increasingly used with high-dose chemotherapy to treat lymphoma? The University Health Network, a clinical healthcare and medical research organization based in Toronto, has an in-patient guide[1] which can take you through the entire process of having the transplant. Autologous stem cell therapy is one of […]
5 Pregnancy Tests Carried Out During the Course of Nine Months
Ultrasound scans done during the last trimester can help determine the position of the fetus thereby avoiding labor complications says an article published in Embriovid. A host of pregnancy tests are done during the course of nine months which help keep tabs on the health of the mother and the baby and is the agent […]
Bond With Your Child This Father’s Day
When Your Second Child Can Save Your First
Stem cells are a precious resource for your child. They are the most vital foundation of the body’s immune and blood systems. Significantly, they can regenerate into other cells to become a DNA match – this is important for the times when your child’s body needs to fight back and heal itself during a serious […]