URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANCY
… It is common in pregnancy because of the pressure effect of the growing womb, the hormonal changes, and the changes in immun...
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN PREGNANCY
A measured blood pressure is high when it is above 140/90 mm hg. A measured blood pressure is high when it is above 140/90 mm hg. If...
PREPARATION FOR CHILDBIRTH: CHECKLIST
As you approach your due date, it is important to prepare for the arrival of your baby. A baby may come unannounced, so it is import...
WRIST PAIN IN PREGNANCY
About one-third to half of all pregnant woman experience wrist pain at some point. About one-third to half of all pregnant woman exp...
ULTRASOUND SCAN IN PREGNANCY: INTERPRETATION
Ultrasound is safe throughout pregnancy; it does not cause pain and it does not affect your baby. Ultrasound is safe throughout preg...
TETANUS IMMUNIZATION IN PREGNANCY
Worldwide, tetanus causes about 180,000 newborn deaths and about 30,000 deaths in women each year (WHO). Worldwide, tetanus causes a...
ANTENATAL CARE: WHAT TO EXPECT
Also called prenatal care, is important for proper monitoring of your health and your pregnancy, and to detect any problem before it...
SAFETY MEASURES FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN
– Get enough rest, at least 8 hours a day – Keep a good hygiene – Do not cover your baby bump with seat belt Eat r...
PREGNANCY DIET: IS THIS FOR ME?
The recommended diet is a balanced one, high in protein, low in fat, low in carbohydrate, and rich in calcium, folic acid, and iron....
PAIN DURING MENSTRUATION: CAUSES
It is common, affects more than half of women who menstruate. Some pain is expected during menstruation because of body chemicals ca...
VAGINAL BLEEDING IN EARLY PREGNANCY
Sometimes a pregnant woman has bloody vaginal discharge; such bleeding can sometimes be caused by the attachment of the pregnancy to...
EXCESSIVE VOMITING IN PREGNANCY
It can however be excessive and affect the daily activities of a pregnant woman. Called hyperemesis gravidarum. Vomiting is an expec...