Cord blood is the baby’s blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after birth. Cord blood can be collected and stored for future use. This process is known as Cord Blood Banking. Cord blood is not collected as a routine. Cord blood contains stem cells. Stem cells can…

Dengue fever is caused by a virus and is transmitted to the humans by a mosquito bite. The features of Dengue are the same in pregnancy and in the non-pregnant. Dengue during pregnancy can have serious implications on both the mother and the baby. The infection can be transmitted from…

This word suddenly becomes familiar when you are pregnant. Pregnant women hear the word ‘Episiotomy’ from their friends and have a lot of worries and queries. An episiotomy is a cut that is given to you when the baby is ready to come out of the vaginal opening. It is…

Coronavirus is a virus that has originated in Wuhan China. It has affected nearly 8,000 people worldwide and already caused about 180 deaths. There are many different types of Coronavirus as per the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Some viruses are mild and cause only a mild cold and…

Pregnancy is a wonderful period in a woman’s life. However, along with all the happiness that it brings, it also brings a few pregnancy symptoms. These symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy. The most common and early signs and symptoms of pregnancy are: 1- Missed Period…

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is a very common condition. It is quite commonly called morning sickness though it can occur at any time of the day. What You Should Know About Nausea During Pregnancy? It starts at about 6 weeks and usually settles by 12 to14 weeks. Very occasionally…

Fatigue is a common symptom during pregnancy. The degree of fatigue varies considerably from person to person. But generally, women feel more tired than usual during pregnancy. The fatigue is worst in the first trimester, gets better in the second trimester and then comes back in the last trimester. Cause…

Implantation bleeding is light bleeding from the vagina at the time of due period that happens when the embryo is attaching itself to the uterus. It usually occurs around the time when you are expecting your menstrual period, though the bleeding is comparatively lighter than the normal periods. Not every…

During pregnancy, the tummy grows very rapidly over nine months. The skin stretches but the growth is more than what the skin can cope. The outcome is pregnancy stretch marks. Therefore, long thin lines or grooves appear on the abdomen. These lines are not harmful, but they don’t look good…

Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes in the body. Pregnancy Skin Care is one such topic that needs our attention. The nausea vomiting heartburn flatus and constipation are unpleasant and unwanted, but pregnancy skin glow is welcome. What Brings In Pregnancy Glow? Various factors bring about the glow of…