During pregnancy, it is a pregnant women’s ultimate joy to feel the baby’s movement. It further increases the bonding with the baby. Fetal movements are perceived by the women as a sensation of discrete kick, flutter, swish or roll. When will I feel the baby movement? Movements are first perceived…

Exercise should form an important part of our daily lives. Exercise promotes a sense of well-being. Daily routine activities such as climbing stairs, walking to the train or bus stop, shopping for groceries, all involve some form of exercise. But yet it is important to do exercise in an organized…

Diagnostic x-ray is a frequent source of patient anxiety in pregnancy. It is important to note that: 1. No single diagnostic x-ray procedure is enough to threaten the well being of the embryo or fetus. 2. Risk of fetal anomalies, growth restriction spontaneous abortion are not increased at exposure level…

Most of us have certain notions and beliefs that may or may not be right. Pregnancy is one such issue where myths are common, and vary from region to region and culture to culture. Here are half a dozen pregnancy myths around the world. These are the common ‘old wives’…