Pregnancy

The nutritional choices made during pregnancy significantly affect the baby’s growth and development and the overall health of the mother. While focusing on the adequacy of both micro and macro nutrients, it’s equally important to know which foods and drinks to avoid to help reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. This article provides the list […]

Human gestation is a synchronised, Pregnancy progresses through a well-defined biological process that averages about 40 weeks. Establishing a definitive timetable is central to the prenatal treatment regimen. A web-based pregnancy due date calculator is crucial for tracking this schedule. The estimated date of confinement (EDC) serves as the basis for monitoring physiological changes, planning […]

The monsoon rainfall triggers unique environmental and public health consequences. Sporadic seasonal febrile illnesses affect the general population and must be managed adequately, but for pregnant women, infections during the monsoon pose heightened health hazards. Increased maternal vulnerability during pregnancy arises from sophisticated immune adaptations aimed at tolerating a semi-allogenic foetus, which may also contribute to certain […]

Pregnancy causes a huge physical, anatomical and psychological shift in expectant mothers. As a mother’s body changes to accommodate her growing baby, her physical health and emotional well-being must become top priority. Prenatal yoga is one of the most popular forms of prenatal exercises. This article provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of the advantages of […]

Cord blood banking has emerged as the central concern in neonatal care. Umbilical cord blood (UCB), a resource abundant in Haematopoietic stem cells, is cryopreserved in the hope of future clinical applications. The newborn stem cell storage holds the promise of various treatment options and regenerative therapies. Choosing a facility in which to bank their […]

Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most common endocrine diseases afflicting expectant women in India. Thyroid disorder significantly affects the path of pregnancy in some ways. From recent epidemiological data as well as a few clinical studies, it has been observed that thyroid complications in pregnancy, particularly hypothyroidism, in the pregnant population of India are […]

Preeclampsia, a multi-system, hypertensive disorder, often afflicts expectant mothers after 20 weeks of gestation. This disorder affects almost 5 to 8% of all pregnancies worldwide. Preeclampsia is the third leading cause of both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Detecting the early signs of preeclampsia during pregnancy and taking preventive measures is therefore imperative to […]

Breakfast is an essential meal for everyone, especially for a would-be mother. The body works overnight, breaking down complex carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, while using up the glucose for tissue repair and supporting the foetal growth as the mother sleeps. On waking, a pregnant mother’s body requires an optimal morning meal to stabilise blood sugar and […]

Foetal activity generally increases during the third trimester. Expectant women often feel the baby’s kicks, rolls, nudges and hiccups as the labour approaches. Foetal hiccups are usually felt as very light rhythmic twitching or repetitive pulses in a specific part of the abdomen. The baby’s hiccups in the womb indicate that the baby’s nervous and […]

The pregnancy journey can be a unique experience for every woman. Alterations in hormonal levels and cardiovascular adaptations are among the many significant physiological changes that take place in a woman’s body during pregnancy. While symptoms like morning sickness, fatigue, and loss of appetite are considered quite common during pregnancy, nosebleeds or medically known as […]