BLEEDING IN LATE PREGNANCY
Vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy can harm a baby; it can also make the pregnant woman weak, dizzy, and faint. Vaginal bleeding in...
REDUCTION IN BABY KICK
What you perceive may be a kick, a roll or flutter. The kicks are usually more in the afternoon and evening; remember your baby slee...
LEG SWELLING IN PREGNANCY: SHOUD I BE WORRIED?
The hormones of pregnancy make a woman to retain water. The water can accumulate in the hands, face or more often in the legs The ho...
SEXUAL INTERCOURSE DURING PREGNANCY
Sex during pregnancy is safe for the mother and the baby if the intercourse is non-violent. Sex during pregnancy is safe for the mot...
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...
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...