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Does too many ultrasound harm the baby ?

Does too many ultrasound harm the baby ?

In a single word the answer is NO!! Ultrasound uses sound waves to detect signals .The frequency of these sound waves are outside the audible range of humans and hence we don’t hear them . Ultrasound doesn’t use radiation like X-rays and CT scan and so don’t harm the baby . Ultrasound is used in pregnancy, over four decades and has a good safety record . However there exists an ” ALARA”…

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Obesity and PCOS : Learn how to manage

In women with #PCOS , chances of ovulation disturbances and anovulatory #infertility increases with BMI more than 25 . Even a small weight loss can regulate the hormones and restore normal ovulation

Both polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are common but complex disorders. Can obesity cause PCOS ? The relationship between obesity and PCOS is complicated and not well understood. Overweight and obese women are five times more likely to develop PCOS than normal weight women While increased BMI is associated with increased chance of developing PCOS, many women of normal weight have…

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Stretch marks in Pregnancy - What you need to do

Stretch marks in #Pregnancy are quite common. While it is not possible to totally prevent the stretch marks from appearing there are ways to reduce them.

About 80-90 percent of pregnant mothers develop stretch marks during pregnancy -especially in the later months of pregnancy. Why do stretch marks appear in pregnancy ? When the pregnancy bump increases , your skin gets stretched. The collagen and elastin fibres in your skin break due to stretching and as the skin begins to heal , strtch marks appear . Stretch marks can be seen on your abdomen,…

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Cervical Incompetence /Short cervix -What you need to know

Cervical incompetence is when the cervix opens up before full term of #pregnancy , causing #pretermbirth or #pregnancyloss. Prophylactic #cerclage or cervical stitch can prevent this in high risk mothers

In Cervical incompetence , the cervix or birthcanal opens up without any uterine contractions and causes preterm birth of the baby.

Simply put , your cervix is unable to hold the baby in the womb for full term of pregnancy and opens up much earlier than normal.

Cervical insufficiency usually occurs during the middle of the second or early third trimester.

And it is one of the common…

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Role of Metformin in PCOS : FAQs

Metformin reduces long-term metabolic complications associated with PCOS and modestly improves #ovulation and fertility in women with #PCOS Role of Metformin in PCOS : #FAQs

How does Metformin help in PCOS? Should PCOS patients take Metformin ?

Metformin is shown to help women with PCOS in multiple ways.

Metformin helps with weight loss

Reduces Insulin Resistance and helps in regulating blood sugar levels

Decreases risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and associated cardiovascular risk factors

Improves ovulation

Regulates menstrual cycle

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Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy : 10 simple remedies to prevent

Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy : 10 simple #remedies to prevent UTI in #pregnancy

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is quite common in pregnancy.

Why is urinary tract infection common in Pregnancy ?

Your urinary tract undergoes some changes during pregnancy .This includes :

1.Dilatation (widening in size ) of ureter : Ureters are the tubes which connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder .Growing uterus will compress the ureters as they present are directly below it .…

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AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone) test - Simplified for you

AMH (Anti mullerian hormone) test is done in #IVF or #fertility treatment to assess your ovarian reserve and to individualise your treatment protocol. Here is a guide to understand what your #AMH test values mean. #infertility

What is AMH or Anti Mullerian Hormone ?

AMH or Anti Mullerian Hormone is a hormone produced by a special group of cells called the Granulosa cells. These granulosa cells are present around ovarian follicles .

Understanding normal ovulation :

Follicles are the tiny sacs which contain the egg . Millions of tiny immature follicles are found in the ovaries at birth . These are called the…

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Baby in Breech position?: All you need to know

About 3 % of term #pregnancy present in breech position. #Breechpresentation is when the baby's bottom near the birth canal instead of its head . Read on to know about the causes , complications and mode of #delivery of breech baby

What is Breech position ?

Breech position is when the baby’s buttock or leg is near the cervix (Birthcanal)

In breech presentation , when labour starts , the bottom of baby enters the pelvis first instead of the head .

Breech pregnancy occurs in 3 -4 % of pregnancies at term

When is breech Pregnancy diagnosed ?

We confirm Breech presentation only after 35 weeks of pregnancy .

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USE OF INOSITOL IN PCOS -

USE OF INOSITOL IN PCOS - Number of studies have shown that Inositol is useful in #PCOS . Learn more about the efficacy and potential side effects of Inositol in PCOS

What is Inositol?

Inositol is a form of sugar .

Two forms (isomers ) of Inositol are useful in PCOS – myo-inositol (MI) and D-chiro-inositol (DCI)

What is normal function of Inositol in our body ?

It is normally present in the cell membrane of your body .

Inositol is important part of insulin and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH ) action pathways inside your body .

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Is it safe to travel during Pregnancy?

It is generally safe to traveltill 36 weeks of pregnancy if you are healthy and have no pregnancy complications. Read on for practical tips on how to make Travel during #pregnancy, safe and comfortable .

Can you travel during pregnancy ?

It is generally safe to travel during pregnancy if you are healthy and have no pregnancy complications.

Travel is generally safe till 36 weeks in healthy pregnant women . There is no evidence to suggest travelling increases risk of miscarriage or preterm labour .

But you must avoid travel after 32 weeks if you have a high risk pregnancy

When is the…

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PCOS - Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis

PCOS affects 1 in 10 #women of reproductive age . Insulin resistance and Increased Androgen production are the two key factors involved in the #PCOS . Understanding these will help in effectively managing PCOS

PCOS affects 1 out every 10 women in the reproductive age .

What is PCOS ?

PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome refers to a hormonal disorder where women have enlarged ovaries with presence of small cystic follicles along the outer edge of the ovaries

PCOS has both short term and long term impact on female health .

What causes PCOS?

Exact cause of PCOS is unknown but three main…

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Antenatal tests for Down syndrome- What to choose?

Down syndrome is a leading cause of developmental delay in children.Different screening and diagnostic tests are available to detect #Downsyndrome before birth . Knowing about each of them will help you make an informed choice during your #pregnancy

What is Downs syndrome ?

Down Syndrome also called Trisomy 21 is a chromosomal disorder in which the affected individual has one extra chromosome.

Human beings have 46 chromosomes in our DNA . These 46 chromosomes are arranged in 23 pairs .

In Down Syndrome, the 21st pair of chromosome has three copies instead of the normal two copies (Hence the name Trisomy . Tri meaning three ).

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The NT Scan : What you need to know

The NT Scan : What you need to know

NT scan is primarily a part of Down screening protocol in your first trimester of Pregnancy .

Apart from Down syndrome screening , NT scan also provides us important information about fetal development and mother’s risk of developing preeclampsia.

When is NT scan done ?

The NT scan or Nuchal translucency scan is done between 11 weeks and 13 weeks + 6 days of your pregnancy .

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Understanding IVF: A Step by step guide

IVF has now become a routine procedure in #infertility treatment . This guide will help you understand the steps you undergo during an #IVF cycle.

What is IVF ?

IVF or In vitro fertilisation is an assisted reproductive procedure for infertility treatment where the sperm and egg are fused outside the body and the embryo is later transferred back to the mother’s womb

Who needs IVF ?

 women with blocked or damaged fallopian tubes

previous tubal sterilisation or removal of fallopian tubes

Older women with lower ovarian reserve

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Fibroids in Pregnancy: All you need to know

Are you worried about being diagnosed with fibroids during #pregnancy ? Majority of fibroids do not cause any symptoms or complications in pregnancy.Read on to know more

Fibroids in pregnancy is quite common and occur in about 10 percent of pregnant mothers

What are fibroids?

Fibroid are lumps that develop in the wall of your uterus . They are noncancerous lumps.

Can Fibroid harm my pregnancy ?

In most pregnant mothers , Fibroids may not show any symptoms .They are diagnosed at the time of ultrasound scan .

Most women with fibroids have a…

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Trying to get Pregnant ? - 9 Things you must do !

Trying to get Pregnant ? – 9 Things you must do !

What is your Chances of getting pregnant naturally ? :

If you are worried about your chances of getting pregnant naturally , then remember this:

Over 80% of couples in the general population will conceive naturally within 1 year of trying to conceive , if

the woman’s age is under 40 years and

they have regular sexual intercourse without contraception

Another 10 percent will conceive…

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HEARTBURN IN PREGNANCY

Heartburn is a common and annoying problem during pregnancy .However heartburn can be reduced with simple lifestyle modifications.Read on to know more :

About one third (30 percent) of pregnant mothers experience Heartburn. This is more common in the later months of pregnancy esp after 7th month

Symptoms of Heartburn:

Heartburn is the experience of burning sensation in the middle of the chest that can sometimes reach up to the jaws, back and to the left arm .

There may be other symptoms like

Bloating or feeling of fullness

Indiges…

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