Pregnancy 

Kidney stones are excruciating when you are pregnant. They are more difficult to be diagnosed and treated. During the third trimester, stones can cause preterm labour. What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits, which can occur in any part of the urinary tract, from kidneys to bladder. 4 reasons why kidney stones are more common in pregnancy #1 Excessive calcium intake: While pregnant women are encouraged to increase calcium intake, excessive calcium may

Morning sickness and tiredness can cause dental caries, so make sure that you visit your dentist. I cannot over-emphasize the importance of dental care to have healthy teeth and gums. Taking charge of your dental health for a healthy pregnancy. You should visit your dentist for a check-up, scaling and polishing of your teeth. Gum diseases are associated with miscarriage and preterm labour. #1 Are dental procedures safe in pregnancy? While check-ups and cleaning are safe durin

Sometimes, the amniotic sac can burst suddenly when you least expect. Read on so that you can be prepared when it happens. It may sound silly but this is a possible scene. One day, you suddenly find some clear liquid leaking from your bottoms and initially, you may think that you have wet yourself. The truth is that the amniotic sac (water-bag) has just ruptured and you are leaking amniotic fluid. This is a real emergency. Get ready your maternity bag and zoom to the hospital

You’ve read about making nutritious baby food from scratch but juggling a full-time job and the new addition, with no helper, put paid to your plans. Baby plans may veer off-track and hit the speed bump Mums try to figure out what’s wrong and often, unfairly, we point the finger at ourselves. We always ask: If other mums cope so well, why can’t I? To make matters worse, mums are led to believe that the fallback option of infant formula, bottled jar food, and anything remotely

Know your EDD — when is your baby due? The antenatal period is a wonderful time for you to enjoy and bond with baby. However, it is crucial that you remain healthy, both physically and emotionally. Antenatal care is part of this preparation and your first visit to your obstetrician after pregnancy is an important occasion. Calculate your EDD Your baby was conceived about 14 days after the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Expected date of delivery (EDD) is at 40

Prematurity can strike unknowingly. Know what it means and you can be on the look-out. Premature (preterm) labour means an earlier than expected delivery. This is prior to 37 weeks. Your baby is too eager to meet you! Am I at risk of PTL? These are some risk factors and how you can minimise them. Smoking. Try to quit whilst pregnant. Oversized. Get into shape with BMI 20-25 before conception. Inadequate antenatal care. Do take good care of yourself. Excessive alcohol or stree