
“Breastfeeding is the most natural and healthy way to feed your baby.” It blesses you and your baby with an ecstatic experience but also comes up with challenges like sore nipples, breast engorgement, mastitis, etc. These challenges can create problems like pain, frustration, and anxiety for you and your baby. But dealing with them with […]
Energy needs change across the course of pregnancy, with no increase in calories in the first trimester and slight (+340 kcal/day) and moderate (+452 kcal/day) increases in the second and third trimesters, respectively.To meet the higher nutrient requirements in pregnancy without exceeding caloric needs, pregnant individuals should choose foods that are nutrient-dense (ie, foods that […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): While the exact cause of PCOS is not known, adopting certain lifestyle habits can help reduce your risk of developing this hormonal disorder. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common treatable cause of infertility in women, estimated to account for about 80 per cent of anovulatory infertility cases. It is a […]
Pelvic inflammation is a common but critical disease faced by women and can lead to severe complications if left untreated. However, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment can cure the disease and mitigate the possibilities of future complications. Pelvic inflammatory disease is hard to diagnose as there are no obvious symptoms initially. But if you feel […]
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection occurring in the female reproductive organs. It affects the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Mostly, it is caused by the sexually transmitted bacteria. However, some other factors can also increase your chances of having pelvic inflammatory disease. An untreated pelvic inflammatory disease can lead to serious implications related to […]
Menopause refers to the completion or end of menstrual cycles in women. It can happen when a woman reaches the age of 40 or 50. It is a natural process. But in some cases, menstrual cycles can also stop by any injury or through surgeries. If a woman does not have her menstrual period for […]
Laparoscopy, which means looking inside the abdomen, is a less painful alternative to open surgery. The procedure is carried out using a laparoscope, a long, thin tube with an attached camera that is put inside the patient’s belly through a small incision (cut) of about 1 to 1.5 cm to examine the problem. The pictures […]
Factors that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer include Being female. Women are much more likely than men to develop breast cancer. Increasing age. Your risk of breast cancer increases as you age. A personal history of breast conditions. If you’ve had a breast biopsy that found lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) […]
Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it’s far more common in women. What are the symptoms? Signs and symptoms of breast cancer may include: ⦁ A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue. ⦁ Change […]
Proper hydration is a key preventive measure. You should be drinking enough water to pass about 2.6 quarts of urine each day. Increasing the amount of urine, your pass helps flush the kidneys. You can substitute ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, and fruit juice for water to help you increase your fluid intake. If the stones […]