Haemoglobinopathy
Haemoglobinopathy such as thalassaemia are inherited blood disorders. If you’re a carrier of thalassaemia gene, you can pass these health conditions on to your baby. If the mother is found to be a carrier, screening is also offered to the father. If you find out you’re a carrier, you and your partner will have the…
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Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy
Any unpasteurised cow’s milk, goat’s milk or sheep’s milk. Unpasteurised dairy products may contain listeria. Listeriosis can lead to miscarriage, still birth or make new born baby very unwell. Meats such as chicken, pork and beef, as long as they’re well-cooked are safe. Cold, pre-packed meats are safe. But be careful with cold cured meats,…
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Exercises During Pregnancy
Exercising regularly during pregnancy keeps you fit, increases your energy levels and can help you cope better with labour. It improves mood, posture, muscle tone, and has been shown to decrease rates of gestational diabetes, C-sections and high blood pressure (preeclampsia). Here is a list of exercises that are good for you during pregnancy: Vajra…
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Emergency Contraceptive / Morning After Pill
The morning-after pill is meant for backup contraception only. Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if birth control method has failed e.g., condom leak. Morning-after pills do not end a pregnancy that has implanted. It works primarily by delaying or preventing ovulation and making uterine environment hostile. In overweight or…
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Can a pregnant woman sleep during an Eclipse?
There is absolutely no scientific rationale behind the myth linking abnormalities in the baby with lunar or solar eclipses. Superstitions: In different parts of the world – Stay indoors during the eclipse: It has long been believed that eclipse could cause facial deformities or birthmarks in baby. There’s not a single scientific explanation why pregnant…
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Dry Fruits in pregnancy
Myth: Do not eat dry fruits in Pregnancy because it produces heat. Truth: They are super foods as they help in Nausea / sickness Pregnancy pigmentation and stretch marks Hair fall Constipation In fatigue Helps in good sleep Bone health Control sugar Brain development of baby Immunity booster Improves breast milk quality as well as…
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Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
Bleeding during pregnancy is relatively common and doesn’t always mean there’s a problem – but it can be a dangerous sign. Reasons behind Bleeding during pregnancy: Implantation bleeding In early pregnancy, you might get some harmless spotting”. It often happens around the time your period would have been due. Cervical changes/ erosion Pregnancy can cause…
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Bleeding From Bottom
Itchy butt/ hanging skin tag Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels in rectum and anus. In pregnancy, piles can occur because hormones make your veins relax and pressure from gravid uterus. Itching, aching, soreness or swelling around your anus Pain when passing a stool and a mucus discharge A lump…
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Activity or Exercise During Pregnancy
Activity or Exercise during pregnancy will depend on how active you were before you got pregnant and the health issues you may have earlier. People may say that being pregnant is a time to rest. You may often hear them saying: Don’t bend Don’t sit on the floor Don’t climb stairs Don’t drive Don’t carry…
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