Ketones in urine are common in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. If diagnosed early, the condition can be treated and managed to ensure that you and your baby are both healthy. But how would you know if there are ketones in the urine, and whether or not it is a concern? Learn more about ketones […]
Did you know? Insomnia faced by almost 80% of women during pregnancy (1). It could be due to the hormonal changes and physical discomforts like backache, frequent urination, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and fetal movements. Melatonin is a supplement that helps in regulating sleep and treating insomnia and is available in the form of over-the-counter […]
Does your mouth feel drier than usual? Are you always thirsty because of that? Excessive dryness of mouth and thirst are common in pregnancy. A dry or parched feeling in the mouth can cause discomfort and also increase your overall fluid intake. But why does that happen? Is there a way to prevent it? Keep […]
Pregnancy is associated with a lot of bodily changes, low blood pressure being one of them. It is common, and normal, for your blood pressure to go down during pregnancy, and come back to normalcy soon after the delivery. Usually, it does not lead to any major health issues but could become bothersome in some […]
Lactation is a natural body response in women who have recently delivered a baby. But, what if your breasts start discharging milk even if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding? Lactation without pregnancy could be a side effect of some medications or a pituitary gland disorder. In this MomJunction post, we tell about the other […]
What is a sugar pregnancy test? Does the homemade sugar pregnancy test work? What do you require for a pregnancy test with sugar? The sugar pregnancy test procedure Interpreting the test results When should you do the test? What is the accuracy of the test? Have you been trying to have a baby? But cannot […]
What is hysterosalpingography? When is hysterosalpingography considered? Who should not be considered for HSG? How does the procedure work? What equipment is used for this procedure? How should you prepare for HSG? How is HSG done? What will you experience during and after the procedure? When to call the doctor? What are the complications of […]
What is forceps delivery? When will forceps be used? What will happen during a forceps delivery? What are the different types of forceps used? What are the risks of forceps delivery? What are the advantages and disadvantages of forceps delivery? How to promote healing of episiotomy after forceps delivery? How to prevent a forceps delivery? […]
What is a pregnancy brain? What causes pregnancy brain? How does pregnancy brain affect you? How to improve your memory during pregnancy? Pregnancy brings about remarkable changes in your body. One such change is related to your memory, resulting in a condition called pregnancy brain. No, pregnancy does not change your brain structure, but it […]