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Thyroid can raise the risk of pregnancy complications
Thyroid hormones are essential in the regulation of early development and play a key role in the maintenance of a normal pregnancy and in the development of the foetus.
What is preeclampsia? How does it affect pregnancy?
Women with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, chronic hypertension, kidney diseases and/or family history of preeclampsia are primarily prone to the condition. Other factors include late conception or an interval in pregnancy of more than 10 years.
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Can waking up early in the morning increase your chances of getting pregnant?
A study recently conducted by researchers at the University of Warwick inferred that early risers are more likely to conceive as compared to night owls. More than 100 women were studied as part of the research, of which three-quarters of "larks" became pregnant.
Pregnancy tips: Cell phones can be a health risk during pregnancy
Pregnant ladies are encouraged to not be exposed to radiation during this important phase. Lesser the exposure to radiation lower will be the risk of birth defects in a newborn. Foetuses are particularly sensitive to radiation during their early development, between weeks 2 and 18 of pregnancy.
The baby's coming! Here are 5 signs that you're going into labour
Signs of labour: It is very important for the expecting mother to identify signals that her body has been giving to ensure that she delivers her baby without any delays.
Facts about cerebral palsy and risk factors during pregnancy
There are many symptoms during pregnancy that may cause damage to the developing child’s brain, which can later lead to cerebral palsy. The disease is considered to be mostly congenital, which makes it all the more important for the mother to be extra cautious.
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Pregnancy dos and don’ts for each trimester, from a gynae
A lot happens during the first three months. During this trimester, your baby grows faster than at any other time. By six weeks, a heartbeat can usually be heard and by the end of week 12, your baby's bones, muscles and all the organs of the body have formed. At this point, your baby looks like a tiny human being and is now called a foetus.
15 myths about ultrasounds during pregnancy busted, by a doctor
The accuracy of measurement depends on many factors like the pregnancy month, BMI of the mother, any previous operation, the baby’s position, etc. You need multiple ultrasounds in pregnancy to ensure the baby’s wellbeing and assess the growth and development.
What is PCOS? Can it affect fertility?
More and more women in India are being diagnosed with PCOS. Do you know what it is?
Watch: The lies we tell pregnant women about sex
In an eye-opening Ted Talk, Sofia Jawed-Wessel points out how we usually divorce a pregnant woman from her sexual needs and desires, and typically picture her as a manifestation of fertility.
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