A lot of changes happen in your body during pregnancy. While some of these progressions are astounding, some progressions are somewhat disturbing, and there is another group of changes, that can be painful and completely hard to cope with. The round ligament pain during pregnancy belongs to that group of painful changes. Round ligament pain is quite common during pregnancy. Some treatments help to alleviate this issue. Also, taking some measures like choosing the right maternity to wear will help to reduce the pain and discomfort of Round ligament pain during pregnancy. In this article, we will look into these…
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Contractions signal your body when you’re in labor when you’re in the final stages of pregnancy. They can, however, be false alarms. In honor of the doctor who first described them, these are called Braxton-Hicks contractions. Essentially, they are practice contractions that prepare your body for the arrival of your baby. Can’t tell whether your contractions are Braxton-Hicks or real? Are you wondering how to identify Braxton-hick contractions? Here’s how you can tell the difference. Most likely, contractions that occur only occasionally are Braxton-Hicks. However, if they turn into stronger contractions or they become more frequent, you are likely to…
Episiotomy is defined as an incision made surgically in the perineum and the posterior wall of vagina during the third stage of labor to enlarge the vaginal opening for the delivery of head of the baby. It is also referred as ‘birth canal widening’ process to facilitate the delivery of baby. Perineum is the tissue present between the anus and the vagina. It is this region that is surgically cut during childbirth. When Is An Episiotomy Performed? How Is An Episiotomy Done? What Are The Types Of Episiotomy? Complications Of An Episiotomy Are There Any Advantages of Episiotomy? Recovering From…
Tokophobia, the deep-rooted fear of giving birth, affects countless women worldwide. It’s normal to worry a bit about childbirth, but tokophobia goes way beyond that. This fear can mess with a woman’s life causing extreme stress. Some women might avoid getting pregnant altogether, while others might opt for planned C-sections or spend their entire pregnancy feeling super anxious. This fear can pop up for different reasons. Some women might have had a scary birth experience before, while others might have heard horror stories about childbirth. Sometimes, it’s linked to other anxiety issues a woman might have. No matter where it…
Pregnancy can cause a lot of changes in a woman’s life not only physically but also emotionally, mentally in the form of mood swings, bleeding per vagina, abdominal cramps, breast soreness and so on. Cesarean section is a surgery which is done to deliver the baby. (1) In this article we will be discussing in detail about elective cesarean delivery , its pros and cons , what are the risk factors of it and so on. What Is A Planned Or Elective Cesarean? C section is an operative procedure where by opening the abdomen and the uterus to deliver the…
Put succinctly, your breast milk is the magic potion for your baby. Indeed it is magical because every mother’s milk is unique for her baby! The milk from a pre-term mother is richer in proteins and immune elements and is very strangely perfectly made to suit the baby. It is as if your body has a mind of its own, where a witch mixes ingredients to create the elixir for the little one. Breast milk is extraordinary! Yes, sometimes the mother’s body also does not secrete much milk. There is no reason to feel guilty at all! If your body…