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By Neha Goel June 8, 2020 Blog ,

Early Pregnancy FAQs

Early-Pregnancy-FAQs

1. When Does the First Trimester Start? When Does it End?

The first trimester is calculated starting from the first date of your last menstrual cycle. This is when there is no implantation or conception. If you had your period almost four weeks ago, then ovulated and had intercourse two weeks ago, you are four weeks pregnant. Thus, by the time you know that you are pregnant; you already might be five weeks pregnant. It is also said that the first trimester is the most critical time of your pregnancy. The first trimester usually lasts until the last day of the 12th week.

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By Neha Goel May 22, 2020 Blog

Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes and Treatment

Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes and Treatment

Pelvic pain normally affects the lower part of the abdomen. Most women experience it while the severity depends on individual immunity. Pelvic pain can be a common sign of a slight infection in the body, or it could be a sign of underlying health problems. Pelvic pain symptoms may be intermittent or constant. The symptoms may appear differently for each woman, some of the most common types of pelvic pain include localised pelvic pain, pelvic cramping, or sudden pelvic pain in women.

Pelvic pain in women can be accompanied by other symptoms such as vaginal discharge and lower back pain. Pelvic pain that lasts for more than two-three months without improvement may be a cause of chronic disease. The intensity and nature of pelvic pain may fluctuate in women, so it’s important to know about the causes of pelvic pain.

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By Neha Goel April 7, 2020 Blog

Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Pregnancy?

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Pregnancy?

WHO defines COVID-19 as a respiratory disease that affects everyone differently. The disease poses a high threat to people with underlying medical conditions or those over the age of 60. The risk of an increase in the severity of the disease is quite high, sometimes resulting in death. Meanwhile, some people can recover from the disease without any medications and treatment.

In this article, we have listed the primary symptoms of COVID-19 and also some additional symptoms from the WHO website. Along with the symptoms, we have also mentioned how the disease affects pregnant women and fetuses.

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By Neha Goel April 1, 2020 Blog , ,

Pregnancy Nutrition: What Foods To Eat and Avoid During Pregnancy?

what foods to eat and avoid during pregnancy

Here’s a fact: a healthy diet is an important part of pregnancy. During the early pregnancy check, your healthcare provider may list down what foods to eat during pregnancy and what to avoid along with other do’s and don’ts. This is important, as what you eat during these nine months have a greater impact on the overall health and development of your baby.

Gaining an optimal level of weight during pregnancy is also important. But, you need to do this healthily. Plus, for a pregnancy without any complications, you need to have a wholesome diet that provides you with essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals, ensuring the good health of you and your baby.

The below-mentioned pregnancy nutrition infographic covers what food not to eat when pregnant and what foods to eat. So, let’s go ahead and check them out right now!

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By Neha Goel March 16, 2020 Blog ,

What Are Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What Are Uterine Fibroids

Fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) tumours that develop in the uterus. What causes fibroids is relatively unknown. However, these abnormal growths can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. The different types of fibroids include; Intramural fibroids – these develop within the muscular wall of the uterus; Subserosal fibroids – these develop outside the uterine lining; Submucosal fibroids – these develop inside the uterine lining.

Uterine fibroids are most prevalent among women under reproductive-age. However, most women don’t experience any uterine fibroids symptoms, and some may not even know if they have fibroids. As such, now that you know what fibroids on uterus mean, let’s look at some of the most common symptoms of fibroids, their diagnostic methods, and fibroids treatment that are recommended based on their severity.

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By Neha Goel February 17, 2020 Blog , , , ,

How To Stop Heavy Periods: Natural Remedies and Treatments

How to stop heavy periods

Periods are a trying time for most women. To add on, if they suffering from heavy period bleeding, then it can be not only painful but also stressful. The medical term for heavy periods is ‘Menorrhagia’ wherein women experience abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, sometimes even heavy bleeding with clots.

Some of the symptoms of Menorrhagia are having to change your sanitary pad/tampon nearly every couple of hours, passing blood clots, and extreme tiredness and fatigue. If you are experiencing too much blood loss and cramping, which is affecting your daily activities, then getting in touch with a specialist is important.

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By Neha Goel January 21, 2020 Blog

Abortion FAQs

Abortion Myths

1. What Are The Most Common Methods Of Abortion?

The two most common methods of Abortion are; Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion. In medical abortion, two pills are administered at different times, and it is a non-invasive method which can be done at home or in the clinic. Surgical abortion is a one-day procedure done by a professional in a clinic using the ‘suction method.’

2. Which Treatment Is Best?

This depends on how far along you are in your pregnancy. Medical abortion is used to terminate early pregnancy between 6 and 9 weeks, while surgical abortion is the only method suitable for the termination of pregnancy above 9 weeks and up to 14 weeks. Consult with the gynaecologist; he’ll be able to recommend the best abortion treatment based on your diagnosis.

3. How Confidential Is The Service?

We ensure the complete privacy of our clients and offer 100% confidentiality, so you can be assured that the information shared with us and the treatment provided, will not be disclosed to anyone without your consent. Also, we only collect minimum information, which is needed to treat you safely and legally.

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By Neha Goel September 13, 2019 Blog ,

Early Pregnancy Abortion

Early Pregnancy Abortion

In our previous post on Abortion Myths, we answered some of the most commonly asked questions about abortion, helping you discover the truth about them. In our current post, we’ll talk about the methods of abortion that a woman or a couple can choose if they want to terminate a pregnancy. There might be several reasons for abortion, however, knowing about the early abortion options, and understanding the various stages of abortion, can help you make a well-informed decision.

Thus, if you are looking for information on how to get an abortion, then this article can help you, as it not only explains the different abortion procedures but also its various stages.

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By Neha Goel August 26, 2019 Blog ,

Top 9 Causes of Infertility in Women

causes of infertility in women

A diagnosis of infertility is given to a couple if they have been trying to have a baby for at least a year, but are unsuccessful. Women and men can both have problems that can cause infertility.

Infertility affects millions of couples worldwide. Undergoing fertility health checks can help a couple identify the causes of infertility, and based on the diagnosis, effective fertility treatments would be recommended.

In women, the reasons for infertility are many, as the process of pregnancy involves many steps. Thus, listed below are a few of the most common causes of infertility in women, for which possible treatments are available.

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By Neha Goel August 9, 2019 Blog ,

Abortion Myths: 7 Commonly Asked Questions About Abortion Answered

Abortion Myths

Let’s start this post with an Abortion fact: Terminating an unwanted pregnancy is pretty common. It is estimated that 1 in 3 UK women opt for termination of pregnancy. The choice is completely theirs whether they want to go ahead with the unplanned pregnancy or opt for an abortion.

However, being a highly-stigmatized topic, women or individuals, in general, are not comfortable talking about it in the open. This has led to a rise in the number of abortion myths. Thus, here are some of the commonly asked questions about abortion answered that’ll help you debunk these abortion myths. Let’s check them out!

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