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Rehana was put on intravenous nutrition through a specialised catheter via umbilical vein soon after delivery. The umbilical cord which gives nourishment to a developing baby in the womb contains two arteries and veins. Doctors use these blood vessels and put catheters to monitor blood pressure, take samples and also

If a baby is unwell then the breast milk composition alters to provide the additional energy that the baby needs. Breast milk helps with increasing the baby’s immunity which means that an exclusively breastfed baby needs less visits to the pediatrician for commonly occurring illnesses such as cough, cold etc.

Must Read: Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labour Aryan required significant breathing support initially, and on the 3rd day of life an echocardiogram ("echo") ultrasound test that uses sound waves to view the heart was conducted showed large Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)/ Duct. The duct is a blood vessel which bypasses blood

Ways to control weight gain after a miscarriage: Consume adequate amounts of water Try avoiding stressing about things you can’t change Avoid eating due to emotion triggers Try eating healthier stuff instead Switch to your pre-pregnancy diet Exercise and feel healthy Must Read: Tips on how to avoid miscarriages Try surrounding yourself

Placenta previa does not normally cause pain during pregnancy. But, in case any discomfort is experienced, one should inform their doctor about it. Vaginal bleeding is the most serious risk of placenta previa. This is most likely to occur in the third trimester when the lower lining of the uterus

Must Read: Placenta Previa: Causes, Risk, & Treatment Sign and symptoms Foetal distress - Abnormalities in foetal heart rate as measured by an electronic monitor, this is the most important sign and is present in 79-89% of the patient with uterine rupture. Lesser intensity contraction or no feeling of uterine contraction Sharp

Urogynecology is a subspecialty of gynecology. It deals with the issues and diseases in a women’s pelvic floor. In a few countries this specialty is referred as female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Doctors studying the subject of Urogynecology are called Urogynecologists or simply Urogyns. Urogyns study and treat pelvic floor

  Menstruation is a difficult period for women and what adds to the tumultuous hormonal upheaval is the terrible mess a woman finds herself in while dealing with all that bleeding. Women tend to use sanitary napkins or tampons, however, it still is a messy business as it might not stop

Catching a fever is a tiring experience, not only for your kid but also for you. It is best to administer such medicines only if natural ways to reduce fever fail, or in the following cases when you must contact your pediatrician immediately, in case:   Your infant with a fever of

Cord blood After childbirth the placenta and the umbilical cord contain traces of blood. This is called the cord blood. This blood is collected right after birth. The cord blood contains the baby’s cellular blueprint in the form of stem cells and is used to treat certain disorders. The cord blood

Seeing one’s baby in pain, especially due to constipation is a great misery for parents. If one’s child has just started eating solid foods and is finding it difficult to pass stools or has dry and hard stool, this means the baby is suffering from constipation.  Constipation is majorly caused due

A cryptic pregnancy or a stealth pregnancy is a pregnancy that might not be detected. Cryptic pregnancies are rare, it’s a struggle when one is hoping to be pregnant and become convinced that they are; However, after a blood or urine test it might be found that one is not

Giving birth changes a lot in a woman. It not only changes a woman’s body but also the way she thinks in various ways. The most important change happens in the mother’s brain. She starts to associate herself with her baby much more than before. Her individuality dissolves into the

Getting the family on board for the breastfeeding decision is very advantageous for the breastfeeding mom and helps her to breastfeed her baby for a more extended period more likely exclusively. Breastfeeding is no longer considered a mothers domain, close support from her partner, family, healthcare professionals and workplace enable

A loss of a pregnancy is a major loss. A person in such a situation goes through a doldrum of emotions and feelings.  Although, the feelings of helplessness don't go away, but with time things get better.   The stages of grief Shock and denial -There could be a numbness wherein a