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Every pregnancy is unique. There will be a period full of ups and downs for a woman as she goes through a mixed bag of diagonally opposite emotions. Some may feel strange cravings that are unique and out of the box. Devouring raw mangoes, tamarind is among the common cravings…

Flu is endemic throughout the year in a tropical country like ours but has two peaks ie in the monsoon months and the winter months. The symptoms include fever, cough, shivers, sniffles coupled with intense tiredness and lack of energy. These symptoms and severity of illness are worse in patients

Nisha looked tired as she walked into my office for her routine check-up. Nishant, her husband was vigilantly taking care of her. He pulled the chair swiftly to make her seated. Nisha was heavily pregnant and was in the last month of pregnancy. She was tired, little exhausted with her own

The long stretch of 9 months journey has begun. After the first six months comes the last trimester, it extends from week 28 to week 40. It is a long time for a pregnant woman. It is during this period that a woman undergoes many body changes that take place

On 26th October 2018, Cloudnine launched a Facebook Live on on its Facebook page @CloudnineCare. It was led by Dr. Manjula Deepak, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, HRBR Layout, Bangalore, and Swathi Kulkarni, Co-founder, Nua. The forum, conducted in a question-and-answer format, cast a spotlight on various aspects

What is the first trimester? First trimester is the very beginning of the pregnancy period. The period is of 12 weeks duration starting from conception till 12 weeks. This duration is calculated from the last menstrual period presuming that the ovulation occurs on the 14th days of the cycle What actually

On 11th October 2018, Cloudnine conducted a Facebook Live on on its Facebook page @CloudnineCare. It was helmed by Dr. Anita Balakrishna, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. The interaction, which skimmed various aspects of the three trimesters of pregnancy, saw tremendous participation among Facebook

When the discussion related to virginity comes up, it’s always a mixed message that is conveyed politically, religiously, culturally, educationally and socially. But if you give a heed notice to it, there is mostly an aggressive or possessive tone associated with losing it. No wonder why women try all the

Stem cells are the basic building blocks of our body. These are a class of undifferentiated cells and have the potential to develop into specialized cells like blood cells, brain cells, etc. in the body. In modern science, stem cells have become a very important field as these can be

Motherhood is not an easy journey. From pregnancy and delivery to dealing with your growing child, every day is a challenge for the parent which patiently she has to go through. One such example is dealing with a fussy eater. Getting the right nutrition for a fussy child can be a

The incidence of autism continues to increase to nearly about 50-fold over the past 40 years globally. And this is not to be taken lightly. The best child specialists, child hospitals and other institutions are on a mission to eradicate this balderdash issue.  Luckily, the ongoing steady and in-depth research

What is Dermabrasion? It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a rotating instrument to remove the outer layers of skin, usually on the face. It can treat fine lines, sun damage, acne scars, and scarred skin after accidents and uneven texture. What are the reasons for getting Dermabrasion? It provides a youthful

Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus slips from its normal position and passes down into the vagina. This happens because the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments get stretched and are no longer able to support the uterus. Though it can occur in women of any age, postmenopausal women who have

The advancements in science and technologies have not just made life comfortable but have given a ray of hope to many. One such advancement is the discovery of stem cell therapy. Stem cells are the undifferentiated cells extracted from many sources, like an embryo, umbilical cord, cord blood, placenta, bone

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey. But this smooth ride can be bumpy at times. One such bump to your incredible journey to motherhood is Preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition where a pregnant woman (usually after 20 weeks) experiences high blood pressure and the presence of a protein called proteinuria