A Pap Smear Test, also known as cervical cytology, screens for cervical cancer in the cervix. A woman’s age and medical history will determine the number of times you should get a Pap smear test conducted. Experts from the American Cancer Society recommend cervical cancer screening starting at the age of 25. Generally, everyone between […]
As far as activities during your pregnancy, are concerned performing low-intensity exercises is a must! You must now be wondering whether you can go out for light jogging or running as you did previously before your pregnancy journey. Doctors say that those of you who jogged before your pregnancy can continue during your pregnancy. Although pregnancy […]
There’s nothing more unpleasant than bloating, burping, passing gas and being uncomfortable But that’s natural! Especially when there is a bun inside the oven. Bloating and feeling gassy may be an early sign of your pregnancy. However, you may have to be prepared for constant burping and tooting sounds with the progression of your pregnancy. […]
Breastfeeding is one of the most essential aspects for moms and newborns. Breastfeeding starts at the “golden hour” of the baby’s birth. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding newborns for at least 6 months to 1 year from birth. Breastmilk, also known as colostrum, undergoes several stages of transformation as your baby grows up. But, the […]
India is seen as a leading cancer hotspot. In 2022 alone, India witnessed a staggering 14.1 lakh new cases of cancer, leading to a tragic toll of over 9.1 lakh lives. 1 out of 9 people in India are susceptible to developing cancer in their entire life. While lung and breast cancers were the leading […]
Once you reach your pregnancy’s second and third trimester, your body evolves and you develop a cute baby bump. Along with the achy body, your skin will change in various ways and you must have noticed a dark vertical line on the stomach (between the belly button and the pubic region). You must now be […]
You may have to deliver a baby either vaginally or via an Emergency C-section. Maybe a C-section is not a painful procedure as you will be with regional anaesthesia – like an epidural or spinal block. It’s important to remember that during a C-section, you may feel some pulling or pressure, but you won’t feel pain. […]
Cord blood is the blood left behind in the umbilical cord and the placenta after childbirth. The cord blood has red, and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma in it. Besides these, it has those special types of stem cells which are found in the bone marrow. These stem cells are unique, and they can […]
Pregnancy is a stage of transformation—physical and emotional. To control these changes, you must ensure that have a nutritious and balanced diet, stay active, and stay hydrated. The essential nutrients are packed with minerals, vitamins, and fibre. Therefore, in the pregnancy platter – you may include veg, non-veg and fresh fruits. You can have oranges, mangoes, […]
Since 2023, India has had the world’s most dense population, with around 1.429 billion people. 60 years ago, India was a fast-developing country. While every Indian woman can give birth to 6 children, the fertility rate descended to about 2.0, a bit below 2.0, which is required to sustain the population. After decades of high […]