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Continue reading →: What are the Kegel Exercises During Pregnancy (Pelvic Floor Exercises)?
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles around the bladder, vagina and the anus. They can help reduce stress incontinence (leaking few drops of urine while coughing or laughing), prolapse and can improve the tone of the muscles during sex (lax loose vagina). Kegel exercises during pregnancy also have similar benefits. However,…
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Continue reading →: Are Almonds Good in Pregnancy?
It is quite common for women to ask whether they should eat almonds during pregnancy or not. The answer is a definite yes. There is a myth that almonds should not be consumed during pregnancy as they produce heat in the body. Well this is not true. The only reason…
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Continue reading →: How Do I Track My Ovulation Period?
Ovulation is the process by which an egg is released from the ovary. Once it is released it enters the fallopian tube. It is now ready for fertilization in case it meets the sperm. Sometimes women like to track their ovulation period so that they can time intercourse in order…
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Continue reading →: What are Emergency Contraception Methods?
Emergency contraception –also called postcoital contraception — is a method of birth control that may be used by women who have had unprotected sex (by choice or as in rape) or used a birth control method that failed, eg. the condom tore or slipped off during sex. Emergency Contraception prevents…
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Continue reading →: What Happens If You Get H1N1 In Pregnancy?
Influenza (H1N1) is a respiratory illness that is caused by the influenza virus. The influenza virus is present throughout the year but is activity peaks during the winter months, though it can affect an individual all through the year. H1N1 in pregnancy needs a lot of attention and care. Influenza…
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Continue reading →: How To Deal With Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms?
There are times in pregnancy when you have some symptoms and are extremely embarrassed about them. Well, they are common, and you are not the only one who experiences them. How do you get relief from excess flatus/farts? This is quite common and is a result of the effect of…
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Continue reading →: Can I Put Henna / Get Tattoos During Pregnancy?
Many women have a concern about whether they can put henna during pregnancy or get tattoos done. Henna (mehndi) is commonly used in India to make a design on the palms and feet especially during weddings and festivals. Women get Tattoos or permanent make-up done for various reasons, be it…
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Continue reading →: Is Masturbation Normal or Harmful?
It’s totally normal to masturbate (touch yourself for sexual pleasure). Masturbation can lead to orgasm. Orgasm releases endorphins in the body that can make you feel good. It does not matter whether you have an orgasm by stimulating yourself or by having sex with your partner. Masturbation can be done…
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Continue reading →: How To Keep The Vagina Healthy?
The vulva comprises the visible outer parts. The outer lips are called the labia majora and they are covered with fat and hair, inside this is the labia minora, situated at the entrance of the vagina and the urethra. In the middle of the two labia minora is the clitoris.…
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Continue reading →: What Can I Expect At A Gynecologist Appointment?
When women schedule a gynecologist appointment, sometimes they have certain concerns. These may even trigger them to cancel the appointment or they may feel embarrassed to keep the appointment. However, there is nothing that you need to worry about at all. Here are a few common concerns and ways to…