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

For first-time mom, recognising contraction pains is challenging. On one hand, you desire to go hospital in time but certainly don't want to be embarrassed for false labour pains. False contractions (aka braxton hicks pains) Most women experience false Braxton Hicks contractions in the late trimester, typically after 36 week. These are rehearsal contractions of the womb for the D day. They feel real although they are not real labour pains. The difference is that they are irre

Doppler scan estimates the placental blood flow to baby. It suggests if sufficient oxygen is delivered to major organs like brain and heart. Doppler ultrasound indicates umbilical blood flow in the placenta to the baby. It may be necessary in third trimester to measure baby's health status. Doppler scan is safe When done by a sonographer or doctor, Doppler scan is perfectly safe within limits. Doppler scan should not be considered in early pregnancy as prolonged scan induces

Welcome to #3 trimester! But you may feel breathless and find it hard to sleep. This week, you’re embarking on #7 month i.e. your third trimester. Can you believe you’ve made it this far?! At 28 weeks, your baby is now the size of an eggplant! At 28 weeks gestation, your baby now weighs 1-1.2 kg and is 35 cm long. Your baby’s lungs are starting to mature. The eyes are also formed and your baby can blink. Your baby has frequent hiccups which are little, continuous jerky moveme

Giddy spell during pregnancy is definitely not a positive experience. Can I prevent it? You may occasionally feel lightheaded or dizzy because your cardiac system changes dramatically. Your heart rate shoots up, your heart pumps more blood, and the blood volume increases by 40%. Fainting spells start as early as 20 weeks of pregnancy when the blood pressure drops as blood vessels relax. Thus, if you stand for a prolonged time or get up suddenly from sitting or sleeping, the b

This may be the reason for pregnancy glow. During pregnancy, hormone level and more blood flow to a warmer body cause more profuse sweating. Some women may also experience sweating after delivery as the body releases excessive water retention. Another reason is due to an increase in your thyroid hormone. Most women sweat more as their sweat glands become more active. This is especially in the third trimester as the oil glands become active and you can develop pimples or acne.

If your baby’s movements lessen or cease, it can be a sign of cord accident. So do pay attention to the pattern of kicks of your baby and inform your doctor if there is any change. Most women can feel the first foetal movements after 5th month of pregnancy. Foetal kick chart is your most important observation to ensure the your baby's health. An active baby is a healthy baby and you should feel your baby stretch, kick, roll or turn. How often should I feel my baby moving? Som

Most women experience some discomforts in pregnancy. One pain that may be unexpected? Bellybutton pain. Pain in the belly button is a common in pregnancy. Fortunately, for most, this pain is mild. 3 causes of bellybutton pain #1 Ligament stretch Your ligaments are stretched to the max by third trimester. Your bellybutton is attached to the umbilical ligament and gets irritated in the process. #2 Pressure from growing womb As the bump pops out, the pressure pushes on the belly

During pregnancy, the body produces more blood to cope with the needs of the developing baby. Swelling is normal in pregnancy due to additional blood and fluid. Leg swelling is common as your body now retains more fluids and your growing womb adds pressure to your legs — causing them to swell. It is usually worse at night and in the third trimester. After the delivery, the swelling disappears within weeks as your body excretes the excessive fluid. To minimize the swelling, tr

Whether you’re the driver or the passenger, on long journeys or short trips, it's safe when you're pregnant. It is safe to drive in pregnancy It's fine to carry on driving while pregnant. However, in third trimester, your bump may make getting in and out of the car a real chore. The bump may even hit the steering wheel. At this stage, you may prefer to cab or grab. You may feel more exhausted in first trimester and cannot concentrate. Be sure to take regular breaks, and drive