Benefits of Breastfeeding
They say breastmilk has everything that is necessary to sustain a baby during the first 6 months of their life and even longer. This very fact in itself is proof enough of the remarkable benefits of breastfeeding. The key thing to understand is that it is not just the baby that is going to benefit […]
Myths related to Gestational Diabetes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center”][vc_column_text]Pregnancy is always meant to be a positive experience for the mother-to-be and for those around her as well. While mothers want to do everything in their power to ensure that they deliver a healthy baby without any complications, there could be a bombardment of information, hacks, tips and advices from all around. […]
Birth Defects and Gestational Diabetes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center”][vc_column_text]Gestational diabetes is a condition when the blood glucose level is elevated during pregnancy in a woman undiagnosed with diabetes prior to this. When not controlled and managed well this can be life-threatening as it is often associated with long-term complications affecting every system and part of the body. That said, it is […]
Sugar Control in Gestational Diabetes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center”][vc_column_text]A gestational diabetes diagnosis does not have to make you forget to enjoy the blissful phase of pregnancy. The condition is certainly a serious one but it is not something that cannot be effectively managed with adequate care. A number of women have had smooth pregnancies and delivered perfectly healthy babies as well […]
Pre-pregnancy Care to prevent Gestational Diabetes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center”][vc_column_text]A healthy pregnancy is one that should ideally involve a lot of planning. The entire pregnancy as well as the baby’s future health is all dependent on the mother’s health. This is exactly why it is said that pregnancy should always be by choice and not by chance. Everything may not be in […]
Gestational Diabetes Risks
Pregnancy is often the time when many new moms take a conscious decision to make lifestyle changes that is in the best interest of both mother and baby. This becomes especially necessary if the mother has gestational diabetes so they can prevent developing complications after the baby is born. The prevalence of gestational diabetes is as high as 9.2% so this is not a very uncommon issue among pregnant woman. The cause for gestational diabetes occurring in pregnant women is not very clear.
Rh Factor Management
Rh factor is an important characteristic of blood cells. A person is considered to be Rh positive if the blood cells have this protein, they are said to be Rh Positive. Around 85% of people are Rh-positive.
Glucose Screening in Pregnancy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pregnancy is a time of many changes in the body especially with all the hormones coursing through the body and then the various diet changes as well. For these reasons gestational diabetes is quite common among pregnant women in at least 10 percent of pregnancies. But if the condition is caught early on during prenatal […]
How many doctor visits should you have during pregnancy?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pregnancy and motherhood are joyful phases in a woman’s life but along with joys it does come armed with some worries and anxieties as well. Blame it on hormones, or the obvious changes that the body goes through to prepare for the baby’s arrival. You can come across myriad opinions, suggestions, myths, quick-fixes and so […]
Managing Adolescent Menorrhagia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Adolescent menorrhagia is in fact not a very common or uncommon condition. The lack of sufficient awareness and information on the condition can lead many adolescent girls to wrongly assume slight heavy bleeding as menorrhagia. Hence a proper assessment and management of the condition is necessary with the right treatment plan. When there is an […]