Vaccination during pregnancy Immunization is a simple and highly effective method to protect both the mother and the baby from a range of infections. During pregnancy, the immunological changes in...
...lasts until the next period begins. During this period, the ovarian follicle transforms into the corpus luteum and produces high amounts of progesterone in addition to estrogen to prepare the...
...outcomes concerning their fertility treatments. Being underweight can lower fertility through a higher risk of ovarian dysfunction. It also increases the risk of preterm birth. Exercise Being physically active and...
...point is that they have a high chance of developing a disability such as blindness or cerebral palsy. Women by 24 weeks can easily feel the movement of the fetus...
...harder; however, the bones are still soft and flexible until birth. The soft bones aid in the birthing process as they relieve pressure by being flexible. The same applies to...
...position of their belly as it appears to have drooped down a little. This would also exert more pressure in the pelvic region, making them want to go to the...
...as pressure in the pelvis, mucus ‘show’, strong and regular contractions that get closer together in frequency, the water breaking- either as a trickle or a gush. Women often experience...
...supporting the uterus Read more Hypertension during pregnancy Hypertension during pregnancy What is High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy? Blood pressure is nothing but the force of blood Read more...
...areolas becoming wider and darker. The veins also become noticeable on the breasts. The growing uterus begins to exert pressure on the urinary bladder leading to the frequent need to...
...pressure on the bladder and relieving the frequent need to urinate. Some would also experience ‘chloasma’- dark patches on the face and neck caused by the hormonal changes to the...