Late Implantation bleeding occurs during early pregnancy and stops on its own after one or two days. Typically, implantation occurs between six and 10 days after the fertilization of the egg. At this time, many women experience spotting and light bleeding. However, in some cases, implantation occurs later, well after 10 days have passed. This […]
A stuffy nose during the last couple of months of your pregnancy can be quite bothersome. You may worry that you are coming down with some infection that could affect your baby. However, rest assured that nasal congestion during pregnancy is common and affects more women than you may believe. The reason is that pregnancy […]
Stem cell therapy can save lives. Today, it is possible to treat over 80 diseases using umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. However, one area where saving cord blood is proving to be exceptionally helpful is in the treatment of childhood cancers. Here’s all you need to know. Unlike in adults, childhood cancer is caused […]
First-time moms-to-be often stress about how their medical complaints can affect their baby. Sharp pain around the pelvis is one of them. Mostly, it could be pelvic girdle pain, a common and harmless side effect of pregnancy. During pregnancy, as your body supports and makes room for the growing baby, you may experience unpleasant side […]
Who says you must skip Valentine’s Day celebrations because you are pregnant? The right gifts can make this day extra special for the mom-to-be. During pregnancy, some common restrictions may dampen your excitement, but they do not have to hamper your Valentine’s Day plans. With some consideration and planning, you too can have a happy, […]
Saving the umbilical cord blood can save lives. Presently, umbilical cord blood has the potential to treat more than 80 diseases, including some common types of blood cancer. Here’s all you need to know about how umbilical cord blood stem cells are revolutionising the way cancer treatment. A cancer diagnosis is no more a death […]
As you embark on your pregnancy journey, you would always think about the health and happiness of the life you are nurturing inside. Not just that! You would always want to give your developing baby the best. Well! While ensuring the health of your baby within, you might just have to change your daily lifestyle […]
It’s been quite a few months since you embarked on the journey of developing another life inside you. You are slowly nurturing the life inside with balanced food and exercise. While preparing food for you, you must have often seen your mom or your mother-in-law pouring just a little bit of ghee into the food. […]
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles are basically swollen veins. They jut out of the anus causing pain and bleeding with the stool. These are common irritations and tend to develop as a result of constipation, and old age. Haemorrhoids (Piles) can occur even during your pregnancy. A study shows that around 25% to 35% of […]
Platelets are cells in your blood that help your blood clot. A high platelet count may put your body at risk of strokes. However, a low platelet count may be a sign of infection in your body. 150,000 – 450,000 platelet is usually a normal platelet count range. However, thrombocytopenia or low platelet count is […]