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A woman can become pregnant during intercourse if a man’s sperm reaches and fertilises one of her eggs. Contraception tries to prevent this by stopping egg production, keeping the sperm and egg apart or stopping the fertilised egg from getting… Read More
The uterine muscles contracting during childbirth and the pressure on the cervix can produce a lot of pain. This discomfort may be experienced as a sharp cramping in the back, groin, and abdomen. Some women also experience soreness in their… Read More
The basic principle of eating healthy remains the same, whether you are pregnant or not. Be it vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, or healthy fats, you need them all in the right proportions. However, proteins are especially useful during pregnancy… Read More
An unplanned pregnancy can be a cause of major trauma. A plethora of questions clouds your mind. What would be the next step? Should you settle for parenting or opt for an abortion? The choice essentially has to be an… Read More
Pregnancy is a wonderful experience. But it is a new experience if you are pregnant for the first time. There is a lot to learn from an obstetrician-gynaecologist (ob-gyn) regarding how to take care of yourself and your baby during… Read More
A healthy lifestyle is a key to a long and fruitful life. How do we maintain a healthy lifestyle? The key is a balanced diet and exercise. In that regard, let us first understand what a balanced diet is. A… Read More
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India recommends a minimum of four ultrasonography (USG) in pregnancy. The World Health Organisation recommends one USG before 24 weeks of gestation for antenatal care. But what is pregnancy… Read More
Pregnancy is a special time in the life of a woman, but it is fraught with worry of different kinds. The most common one is that associated with spotting or bleeding during pregnancy. Though it is quite common in the… Read More
It happens to a lot of women, but nobody pays much attention to vaginal discharge till it is accompanied by pain, or changes in the period, or a strange odour. Vaginal discharge occurs when the system prepares for a menstrual… Read More
Menopause officially marks the end of periods. This means pregnancy succumbs. Ovaries are not able to release eggs and oestrogen. Women can no longer have a baby naturally. The average age to enter this phase is 46.2 years in India.… Read More