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Aneesha holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from USTM, Meghalaya and Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology from VIT, Vellore. With two years of experience, she has worked on different research projects in the field of Food Sciences. In addition, she has an internship experience in Oil India Limited as an R&D project trainee. As a writer at MomJunction, Aneesha ensures her content is engaging and factual. Her keen interest in research and writing has led her to pursue a career as a health science content writer. She loves music and travel and spends her weekends watching Netflix, with horror and thrillers being her favorite genres.
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The fetus is surrounded by and cushioned in a clear, yellowish fluid in the womb known as amniotic fluid. Some women may experience leaking amniotic fluid during pregnancy, too much of which may be harmful. The amniotic fluid comprises hormones, immune cells, nutrients, and urine produced by the fetus. The fetus starts swallowing and excreting […]
Ovarian cysts or ovarian masses are benign and harmless fluid-filled structures formed during the menstrual period every month. However, ovarian cysts during pregnancy may have developed in the pre-pregnancy period and continued to grow throughout the pregnancy. The size of these cysts could range from one centimeter to more than ten centimeters in diameter, but […]
Corpus luteum during pregnancy are common ovarian cysts formed when the corpus luteum (cluster of cells in which the egg seals itself) fails to shrink after about 12 weeks of pregnancy, causing it to fill with fluid. The corpus luteum produces that helps prepare the endometrial lining for implantation. These cysts are common during pregnancy […]
Ovary pain during pregnancy can be due to several underlying conditions and often manifest as pelvic or abdominal pain. It is common during the early stages of pregnancy, especially in the first trimester (1). Irrespective of the symptoms and the trimester, consult your healthcare provider if you experience severe abdominal pain, specifically in the pelvic […]
The third trimester of pregnancy is the time when your stomach is expanding to accommodate the growing uterus. It also brings discomforts, such as back pain, tiredness, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, and swelling of arms and legs (1). Yoga during the third trimester might help relieve these problems. It is also believed to […]
The protrusion of organs through weak muscles or tissues is called a hernia. Although uncommon, hernias after C-section surgeries may occur in some deliveries. The abdominal organs can protrude or herniate through the surgical incision after C-section, called incisional hernias (1). A prospective cohort study of over ten years of data showed that two out […]
Amoxicillin while pregnant is mostly recommended during the second and third trimesters. This antibiotic helps prevent vaginal and cervical infections by preventing the multiplication of bacteria (1) (2). Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic often prescribed in combination with clavulanate, which enhances the efficiency of amoxicillin. You may be prescribed amoxicillin in any trimester of pregnancy. […]
There is no scientific evidence on the use of vitamin C to prevent pregnancy. Vitamin C is a micronutrient that helps bone and tissue development and wound repair (1). Although some anecdotal beliefs exist that higher doses of vitamin C can be an alternative to birth control pills or abortion methods, experts do not recommend […]
Pregnancy typically lasts 40 weeks, divided into first, second, and third trimesters. Different symptoms and physical developments characterize each stage. The beginning of pregnancy is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) (1). After every menstrual cycle, a woman’s body starts preparing for pregnancy. Since knowing the exact date of conception […]
How tall will my child be? Many parents have questions and concerns about their child’s height as they grow into adults. But, children’s growth is determined by several factors that may vary from child to child. Although predicting your child’s exact height may not be possible, certain techniques can help you get a rough estimate […]
The fifth disease in kids is a viral infection caused by B19. It got its unique name from being the fifth on the list of the most common types of skin rashes in children, with the first four ones being , , , and (1) (2). The fifth disease rash is also called the “slapped […]
Headaches are quite common in children. About 20% of children aged five years and 75% of teenagers get occasional headaches (1). These occur due to stress, fatigue, poor eyesight, fever, lack of hydration, or allergies, such as a sinus (2). Headaches in children are mostly harmless and can be managed with simple coping strategies and […]
The rebellious attitude in your teenagers may often manifest as anger. Hence, you need to know about anger management in teens to help them navigate their feelings. According to Lauren Allerhand, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, anger is an important part of our emotional lives and shouldn’t be taken as a bad […]
The sinuses produce mucus that systematically drains into the nose to keep it clean and free of infections. Sinus infection while pregnant may occur when the inner lining of the sinuses or the nasal cavities become inflamed. This blocks the sinus drainage passages (sinus blockage), thus filling the sinus cavity with mucus. The most common […]
Shingles is a viral infection that manifests as painful rashes or blisters, often on one side of the body or face (1) (2). Shingles or herpes zoster and chickenpox share a common causative agent, varicella zoster virus. If you are affected with shingles in pregnancy, it is not known to cause fetal complications. Although rare, the […]
Rubella or German measles is a highly transmissible viral infection that could affect pregnant women too. Rubella is a teratogenic virus that can cause serious fetal and maternal complications during pregnancy. Rubella begins with flu-like symptoms, such as low fever and sore throat, followed by a rash on the face that later spreads throughout the […]
According to The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), around 14 to 23% of women experience depression during pregnancy (1). It is normal for pregnant women to go through emotional highs and lows due to hormonal changes. However, if the lows persist for longer and start inferring in the daily activities, it can be […]
Muscular dystrophy in children is a collective name for over 30 different genetic neuromuscular disorders. Each disorder causes muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy). The progressive muscle weakness leads to difficulty in movement and loss of control (1). Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common disorder affecting young boys from three to six years (2). […]
Stretch marks are part and parcel of your motherhood journey. While most women embrace them, preventing stretch marks when pregnant is a preferable option for some and is completely normal. Stretch marks are pregnancy-related changes that cause small tears of the elastic supportive tissue beneath the skin and often appear as purple, reddish-brown, or dark […]
Empathy is the ability to sense other people’s feelings or “the ability to put oneself in someone’s shoes.” So, empathy activities for kids are a way to bring kindness and compassion to build relationships. When children learn how other people may feel, they become careful with their actions and words. They tend to empathize or […]
Uterine pain in early pregnancy is common and indicates your body is preparing for the pregnancy. This pregnancy-related pain may be due to several reasons, such as stretching the uterus or hormonal changes. You are also likely to experience low-back or pelvic pain due to these changes. The pregnancy journey is accompanied by significant physical […]
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the urinary tract. Escherichia coli (E.coli) is the most common bacteria responsible for the condition (1) (2). UTI during pregnancy is common, with about eight percent incidence (3) due to hormonal changes and from increased pressure of the growing uterus (2). The […]
FPIES, or Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome, is a rare and potentially severe food allergy. It generally starts after four months and within the first year of life (1) (2). While the exact causes of FPIES in babies are not well understood, it may be due to an immune reaction to specific proteins in food and […]
Lotus birth, also known as umbilical cord non-severance, is an alternative birth practice of leaving the umbilical cord and the with the baby after childbirth until it detaches naturally (1). It can take several days or even a week or more for the placenta and cord to separate (2). The practice of lotus birth has […]
The of the menstrual cycle witnesses significant temperature fluctuations (1), one of which is the implantation dip. A slight decrease in basal body temperature will likely occur about one week after ovulation. While the existence of implantation dip may not be well understood, some believe it may be a sign of early pregnancy. However, different […]