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 […]

Adolescent Menorrhagia

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Adolescence is marked by great physiological and physical development in girls and making this transitioning period smooth and healthy is a task in itself both for parents and medical practitioners. The solid foundation of their reproductive years is laid during this time and a consistent menstrual cycle is an important part of that. Menorrhagia is […]

Menstrual Cycle – Understanding what is normal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Be it for optimum reproductive health or even for overall well-being, understanding the menstrual cycle is a significant step for a woman. The various monthly hormonal changes in the woman’s body are what governs the menstrual cycle right from menarche up to menopause. The woman experiences her first period or menarche around the ages of […]

Options for treating fibroids

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to treatment options for fibroids, there are quite a few but it is important to choose a treatment modality based on your goals and required outcomes. And again, when the fibroids aren’t impeding any plans to get pregnant, treatment may not be required. Many research studies have proven that asymptomatic fibroids do […]