Women’s Health and Pregnancy

Bowel Movement Changes in Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings about many changes in a woman’s body and in the functioning of its various systems, including the gastrointestinal system. Changes in bowel movement, such as constipation is fairly common in pregnant women but occasionally diarrhea can occur for no known reason. Pregnant women may have a variation of >> Read More ...

Changes in Menstruation after Miscarriage, Abortion

Any pregnancy that ends in a miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) or is terminated out of choice (induced abortion), will still result in a number of hormonal changes in a woman’s body. Even weeks after the abortion, the residual effects of having been pregnant earlier will still be noticeable. Of these changes, many >> Read More ...

Pregnant Women Flu and Cold – Prevention and Treatment

Prevention of Influenza and Common Cold Preventing a common cold may be difficult as it can strike at any time. Keeping away from others suffering with a cold and avoiding crowded places may reduce the chances of catching the cold but these are not always practical measures. In terms of the seasonal flu (influenza) and >> Read More ...

Influenza, Swine Flu (H1N1) and Common Cold during Pregnancy

Reduced immunity during pregnancy may be the reason why expectant mothers are more prone to catch colds or suffer from influenza (flu) and other illnesses. The common cold and influenza are viral infections of the respiratory system, with very similar symptoms, yet there are other important differences between these types >> Read More ...

Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy – Obstetric & Non-Obstetric Causes

Abdominal discomfort and even mild pain during pregnancy is common and often passed off as a normal part of pregnant state.  However, there are many serious pregnancy-related (obstetric) causes of abdominal pain that may initially start off as discomfort or slight pain and intensify as the condition progresses. There are >> Read More ...

Dizziness in Pregnancy – Causes, Home Care, Treatment

In most pregnant women, dizziness is a common but harmless symptom, occurring due to normal physiological changes related to pregnancy. The exception may be when dizziness occurs due to some complication of pregnancy, notably an ectopic pregnancy. However, pregnancy should not detract the fact that there are other >> Read More ...

Pregnancy Fever- High Body Temperature when Pregnant

The main concern regarding fever in pregnancy is if and how it can harm the baby. Although a high body temperature for a prolonged period of time in a pregnant woman could potentially affect the baby, there are a lot of other considerations which have to be taken into account. Does a Fever in Pregnancy Harm the Baby? The >> Read More ...

Pregnancy Leg Swelling – Causes of Swollen Legs, Ankles, Feet

Swelling during pregnancy is a normal phenomenon as the body undergoes significant changes to support a healthy pregnancy. Fluid accumulation resulting in swelling is referred to as edema and there is a number of reasons why this arises in pregnancy, without the need for any concern. This normal swelling is often evident >> Read More ...

First Trimester Vaginal Bleed – Treatment and Management

Management of Vaginal Bleeding During First Trimester of Pregnancy The first step in management is prompt evaluation of the vaginal bleeding occurring in a pregnant woman. Since excessive bleeding can lead to shock, intravenous access should be established as soon as possible where bleeding is seen to be in large amounts. >> Read More ...

Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion) Causes and Dangers

A miscarriage can be devastating for a woman and it is important to look for any preventable cause so that future pregnancies are not jeopardized, although in a large number of cases no definite cause will be found. A miscarriage in early pregnancy is thought to be nature’s way of dealing with some abnormality within the >> Read More ...
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