Preterm Labour
It is the labour that begins prior to 37 weeks with evidence of painful and regular contractions, and a change in the cervix. Signs of preterm labour include: Regular cramping (like menstrual cramps) or intermittent back aches. Increase in discharge Bloody discharge Increased pelvic pressure Risks for preterm labour include: Multiple pregnancy Prior preterm delivery […]
About Twin Pregnancy
A pregnancy with twins is challenging. Once your doctor learns of your multiple pregnancies, you are likely to be told you are now considered high-risk and be run through a barrage of tests or appointments. You may be scheduled for more frequent ultrasounds and appointments. The biggest concern for your doctor is that you do […]
Raised Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia is a condition of high blood pressure caused by pregnancy after the 20th week. The blood pressure goes up, there is water retention, and protein is found in the urine. Pre-eclampsia may be mild or severe. Severe pre-eclampsia affects the mother’s blood system, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Sometimest but very rarely, it causes […]
Ectopic Pregnancy
It is a pregnancy that implants outside the uterus, most-often in a fallopian tube. Early diagnosis and treatment are very effective. Without, those, the pregnancy will continue to grow in the tube and the tube will eventually burst, causing internal bleeding which could threaten the mother’s life. Signs and Symptoms Colicky (spasmodic) crampy pain with […]
Risk factors for Heart Disease and Stroke That You Can't Control
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women over age 25. In fact, coronary artery disease, which causes heart attack, is the single leading cause of death for American women. Many women believe that cancer is more of a threat; however that is not the case. The American Heart […]
Abortion (Miscarriage)
Bleeding from the vagina is abnormal at any stage of pregnancy and may be due to many causes. Some are of little or no significance while others are potentially more dangerous. There is no way a pregnant woman can know if bleeding is significant or not, and she must, therefore, report it immediately to her […]
Termination of Pregnancy
Women seek abortions for many different reasons, and these can include: failed contraception, abnormal and social reasons like pregnancies resulting due to rape. It is unsafe to perform terminations in advanced pregnancies. After Termination Your period should probably resume within four to six weeks After the operation, do not use tampons for the first menstrual […]
