As we all know, pregnancy is a life-altering event. When looking into the mirror, you may notice that your skin is glowing. You may also find a newfound admiration for your body. However, out of all these changes, the most pleasant is getting a break from your periods. This could last for nine whole months, […]
Pregnancy
Banking Cord Blood or Banking Cord Lining?
Stem cell banking has opened up a world of possibilities. Now, we can ensure the health of our child by using biological resources. Think of it as a self-repair kit. However, before opting for cord blood banking, you must know about the options available to you. What is Cord Blood Banking? Cord blood is present […]
Can A Woman Have Safe Pregnancy With Pre-eclampsia?
To see the baby bump growing with every passing month is a joy for a pregnant woman. But, is the feeling of happiness all for pregnancy? No! During pregnancy, a woman has to feel equally healthy. And to further ascertain her health along with the health of the life growing inside her; she would have […]
Can Pregnant & Breastfeeding Mothers Get Covid-19 Vaccines?
It has been almost over a year now that, the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) has taken the entire world by a storm. In fact, we have come across words like pandemic, lockdown and phrases like social distancing and new normal since 2020, while we have been waiting in baited anticipation for the announcement of the “vaccine” […]
Want to Know When Your Baby Bump Will Show?
You are about to be a mother, and your excitement is through the roof. While symptoms like the dreaded morning sickness are too obvious to ignore, you might have some other questions. Most expectant mothers want to know when their pregnancy will be visible to others. If you’re not ready to announce your pregnancy to […]
Thalassemia: The Symptoms & Treatments
Thalassemias are a heterogeneous group of genetically transmitted disorders characterized by anaemia, jaundice, and increased size of liver and spleen. Anaemia, the hallmark symptom is due to premature destruction of red blood cells in the bone marrow for the defective haemoglobin they synthesize and possess, a direct impact of the faulty genes. Symptoms of Thalassemia […]
How Can Pregnant Women Keep Body Odour Away?
A sudden fluctuation in metabolic rates coupled with increased blood flow makes your glands work overtime. Besides that, your nose will start picking up on the faintest of smells. And soon, you will notice that you no longer smell as nice as before. Body odour can make you feel conscious and even embarrassed. However, before […]
Is My Baby’s Weight Normal?
If you’re worrying about whether your baby is growing normally, join the club! It’s a very common factor that’s a cause for concern for most new parents. If your baby falls under the average weight, you believe that they may be ill, and if they are over the average weight, you may begin to worry […]
Labour Augmentation: What Does It Mean?
Sometimes, mommy, you may start feeling the contractions and rush to the hospital thinking you are about to give birth. However, for some reason, your contractions slow down or get stalled, or your cervix stops expanding. In such a situation, your doctor will recommend augmentation of labour. How is it Different From Induced Labour? Induced […]