Myths and Misconceptions about Pregnancies

Myths and Misconceptions about Pregnancies 1. The stretch marks are caused due to itching – False. It is due to breakage of non elastic fibers in the skin which is stretched during pregnancy. 2. If you sit cross-legged on the floor, the umbilical cord twists around the neck of the baby – False The baby […]

Exposure to various Electronic Devices

Exposure to various Electronic Devices Are You Worried about exposure to Micro wave There are unconfirmed reports of damage to the foetal eye – in view of this, make sure you don’t stand in front of the microwave when it is in operation and make sure the oven does not leak. X-ray It is usually […]

Tips For Mothers To Be

Tips For Mothers To Be Travel Travelling is no cause for worry if the pregnancy is normal and stable. Travelling long distance is better done by train than by car or bus. Sitting for long periods should be avoided, since it causes congestion in the legs and pelvic region. Autorickshaws are safe if you are […]

Preparing For Labour

LAMAZE : Coping with Labour Nine months is a long time. Long enough to wait with bated breath to call the new born your very own. But is the process of child birth really enjoyable? Can the woman really receive her new born with a smile? She can, if she is prepared to understand and […]

Ultrasound and its use in Pregnancy

High – frequency sound waves are directed through the mother’s abdomen into the uterus. As they are reflected off the bone and other tissues of different density, a pictorial representation of the baby is obtained. This is shown on a screen as a grey scale image. Ultrasound has transformed obstetrics because it can give important […]

HIV infection

Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is transmitted through sexual intercourse, (increases with multiple partners) blood transfusion (infected blood),drug addicts (sharing the same I V needle) and from mother to child. Transmission of HIV infection from HIV+ mother to her child could be during pregnancy, at delivery or due to breast feeding. The chances for transmission […]

Rhesus Negative

All blood is either rhesus-negative or rhesus-positive. A routine blood test at the beginning of the pregnancy will show whether you are rhesus-positive or negative. You run a risk of rhesus incompatibility in pregnancy only if you have a rhesus-negative blood group while your husband has a rhesus-positive blood group. There is no symptom of […]

Placenta Previa

It is a condition that may occur during pregnancy when the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus and obstructs the cervical opening. Causes and risks Possible causes of placenta previa include a scarred endometrium (lining of the uterus), a large placenta, an abnormal uterus, or an abnormal formation of the placenta. The […]

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 […]