It’s not easy for most women to talk about the most intimate parts of your body and your life. So, whether you’re planning to have a baby or have just found out that you’re pregnant, you need to find the right gynecologist for you. How do you do that? Here are some tips: Recommendations Consult […]
Your nine months’ long wait is finally over! Your little one has arrived, and when the nurse places the new-born in your arms, you realise that you have given birth to a beautiful little princess. But, after a few weeks, your baby’s skin and eyes starts giving you jitters. Both seems to have turned a […]
Injuries or trauma that occurs before, during or immediately after the birthing process is known as birth injuries. Birth injuries are unfortunate and often occur due to medical negligence. While some injuries are mild, others can be severe and life threatening. Some injuries even leave the child disabled for a lifetime. Types of Birth Injuries […]
Normally, a pregnancy that lasts about 40 weeks is called a full-term pregnancy. This is measured as 280 days from the first day of the last menstrual cycle. Post-term, extended, or delayed is the name of a pregnancy that lasts for more than 42 weeks. Prenatal care will continue after you pass your due date. […]
Infants have delicate skin that needs special care. Many infants develop skin conditions after birth. Most of the skin diseases in infants are temporary and go away on their own after a few days. Following are a few common skin conditions in infants. Infantile Desquamation This is a common skin condition that affects most babies […]
Premature birth or preterm birth is used to describe a baby born before 37 weeks of gestation. It is common for mommies to go into labour early due to various reasons. However, the baby can still be born healthy and without any complications. In other cases, depending on the cause of premature birth, it may […]
Your family or friends would have mentioned that your baby bump looks lower than usual. They are, in fact, referring to a known as Lightening or Baby Dropping. It is a major precursor to the baby’s arrival. What it actually means is that your baby’s head descends lower into the pelvis into a position more […]
The nine months long journey is not rosy throughout. Every expecting mummy undergoes several ups and downs. But, if you are one among those 50% pregnant women who is “plus-size”, that is, if your body weight (Body Mass Index (BMI)) according to the Centers for Diseases and Prevention (CDC) is falling between the range of […]
The umbilical cord is a connection between mom and her baby that begins well before the baby is born. Whatever the baby needs for survival inside the womb reaches him/her via this cord. Not only does it supply blood to the developing fetus, but it also carries essential nutrients to the womb. The Make-up of […]
Vacuum extraction, or ventouse, is a process that uses a vacuum system to help extract your baby from the birth canal. It is used in the “pushing” phase of labor, if sufficient progress hasn’t been made. It could be a quicker and safer alternative than delivery with forceps or a caesarean section. When is Vacuum Extraction Recommended? […]