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Placental Abnormalities – How does it affect a Healthy Pregnancy

In This Article – What is the importance of the placenta? Placental abruption Placenta accreta Placental insufficiency Retained placenta Infarcts in the placenta Placenta previa Summary What is the importance of the placenta? A healthy placenta is vital for fetal development and uncomplicated childbirth. Under normal circumstances, a healthy, well-defined placenta attaches to the upper …

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Lightning Crotch

Have you ever experienced jolt-like twinges’ mama? Most mothers experience a painful jolt-like sensation lasting for a few seconds during their 3rd trimester. This sensation is known as a lightening crotch. It starts from the groin to the thigh. They are neither dangerous nor a sign of an underlying problem. Have you ever experienced jolt-like …

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Fetal Movements

Feeling your baby move inside you is the most awaited and exciting part of your pregnancy journey. Fetal movements are a positive indication that the fetus is growing well in size and strength inside the mother’s womb. In This Article – What is fetal movement? When will you start to feel your baby move? …

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Fed up with Itching during Pregnancy?

When we think of side effects during pregnancy, we think of nausea, morning sickness, mood swings, etc. Itching is something that few pregnant women expect. But it is in fact very common and something that is fairly easy to deal with. In this write-up, you know everything you need to know about itching during pregnancy. …

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Home Remedies for Illness in Pregnant Women

In This Article – Headache Backache Fever Cold and Cough Flu Pregnant and down with a flu? Backache and headache taking a toll on your pregnancy? Down with cold and cough while pregnant and want to know how to get rid of it? Here are some homemade remedies that one could try to get rid …

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Maternity Benefits Schemes in India

The Government of India and various state governments have come up with maternity beneficiary schemes to provide allowances to pregnant women and lactating mothers in India. Every state has formulated their own set of schemes and benefits for their residents. In this article, only the central government schemes which are applicable to pregnant women and …

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Hypno-Birthing

Hypnobirthing aims to help a woman deal with any fear related to childbirth. This technique uses a combination of music, visualization, positive thinking, and words to relax the body and mind to control negative thoughts during labor. In This Article – What is Hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing Techniques Benefits of Hypnobirthing What is Hypnobirthing? Getting physically, …

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Screening and Tests during Pregnancy

Prenatal screening tests are medical tests conducted to evaluate the overall health of the foetus and to assess the progress of pregnancy. Detection and identification of genetic abnormalities and birth defects are also done during the prenatal tests. In This Article – Importance of prenatal screening tests High risk factors for prenatal screening Prenatal …

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Preparing to Breastfeed Before the Birth of Baby

Breast milk is Nature’s gift for all babies. Breastfeeding is a beautiful experience for all new moms but sometimes it doesn’t always begin smoothly for both baby and mother. With little knowledge and effort, the mother can give her baby the foremost gift that he/she receives ever in their life. This journey of give and …

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Sex During Pregnancy

Causes Of Multiple Pregnancies Sex during pregnancy is quite liberating and safe with a few added benefits for your partner and you. And guess what?? No need of Birth Control! It is quite often kept under wraps, not spoken about or considered a taboo in most cultures. The various misconceptions fed by the older generations …

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