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Reshmi Das has over four years of experience as a clinical coordinator, medical content writer and medical conference coordinator. Her continuous interest in medical journals and writing makes her write well-researched articles for MomJunction. She writes health and wellness articles for children and pregnant and lactating women. Reshmi has completed her post graduation in Biotechnology from MITS School of Biotechnology, Bhubaneswar. She loves to spend her time reading novels, exercising, dancing, singing, making crafts, and travelling.
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You may often come across various theories and questions that may confuse you during your pregnancy. For example, “Is an eclipse harmful during pregnancy?” is a common one. Eclipses occur when the sun is partially or fully blocked by the moon moving between it and the earth or when the moon is blocked out when […]
There is a popular belief that the use of saffron in pregnancy can lead you to have a baby with a fairer skin complexion. This sole reason may seem unconvincing, but are there other scientifically-proven benefits of taking saffron (usually mixed in milk or some other food) when pregnant? Keep reading this post where we […]
Benadryl is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that helps relieve allergies, colds, coughs, and sleeplessness when a body fights infections. Although this medication is commonly used, can you take Benadryl while pregnant? Pregnancy can weaken the immune system and make the woman more susceptible to infections (1). Thus, pregnant women may often resort to taking Benadryl. […]
Ear wax in kids is a common occurrence. Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a normal secretion and a part of the ears’ self-cleaning mechanism. It usually gets expelled from the ear through the jaw’s motions, such as chewing or talking. Nonetheless, if the wax gets clogged in the ear and causes build-up, it […]
Knowing how to stop kids from hitting, biting, or kicking their peers and others helps the parents control this unwanted behavior early. Unfortunately, hitting others is a common unpleasant behavior found in various stages of childhood, and many children may continue it even though parents discipline them. However, pediatric psychologists advise parents to keep calm […]
Receiving a foot massage in pregnancy may be relaxing and is believed to be beneficial for mothers experiencing swollen feet, a common side effect of pregnancy. In addition, massages may help reduce anxiety, alleviate the symptoms of depression, reduce the aches and pains of pregnancy, and improve delivery and health outcomes (1). A gentle foot […]
Dyscalculia in children is characterized by math learning difficulties that can affect their ability to perform mathematical calculations and understand or learn arithmetic (1). Dyscalculia can be developmental (present at birth) or acquired (occurring later in life, such as after a brain injury). Children with dyscalculia may face several challenges on the academic and personal […]
Bloating during ovulation is one of the symptoms of ovulation. While some women experience bloating around ovulation, some have it at different times of the menstrual cycle. It is a mild pressure, swelling, or a feeling of fullness in the abdominal area. You may also feel constipated, gassy, or when clothes become tighter around the […]
Urinalysis is a part of the routine prenatal tests to diagnose any medical condition during pregnancy, including kidney infections, , and . It also detects the increase of leukocytes in urine during pregnancy, which may indicate the presence of any infection or inflammation of the genitourinary or urinary tract. You may also need the urinary […]
Cough in pregnancy can be more intense and long-lasting than usual. Cough, in general, is a self-limiting condition. However, it can be more uncomfortable during pregnancy, when the body undergoes various physical, emotional, and hormonal changes and changes to the immune system. The American Pregnancy Association states that pregnancy-associated immune system changes can increase a […]
During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by up to 50%. With a decline in hemoglobin levels and (particularly in the last trimester), the platelet count also slightly decreases. However, the white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood increase following pregnancy, termed leukocytosis. Leukocytes or WBCs are classified as agranulocytes (lymphocytes and monocytes) and granulocytes (eosinophils, […]
Hypothyroidism in children, just as in adults, is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located below the larynx (voice box) in the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormones, including thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are secreted into the bloodstream. […]
The carpal tunnel is a passageway containing nine and one nerve (the median nerve) that runs through the base of the hand. In the case of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy, the carpal tunnel swells and presses against this sensitive nerve, causing pain. Systemic illnesses, such as arthritis or trauma, and physical activities, such as […]
Spotting when pregnant or uterine bleeding during pregnancy is common, especially during the first and late third trimesters (1). This event could occur due to different factors and usually does not imply a serious issue, especially in the first trimester. However, bleeding later in pregnancy may have a more severe underlying cause (2). This post […]
Family doctors and physicians frequently encounter cases of wheezing in children. The wheezing sound is mostly caused when air is trying to move through the narrow or constricted airway of the lungs (1). According to a study shared by the American Academy of Family Physicians, wheezing is as prevalent as in 40% of the pediatric […]
Tics in children usually begin from 3-9 years of age and become more severe from 9-11 years of age. Childhood tics are more common in boys than in girls (1). Tics are quick and difficult-to-control body jolts or sounds caused by fast, repetitive muscle movements or vocalizations. Most people may regard it as an unavoidable […]
Good and adequate sleep is an important aspect of a child’s healthy growth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children aged 6-12 years need at least 9-12 hours of sleep while teens require 8-10 hours of sleep (1). However, it is not uncommon to find childhood sleep disorders, which often interfere […]
Screening for protein in urine during pregnancy is a part of your routine prenatal care (1) . During pregnancy, your urinary protein excretion gets doubled and can reach up to 300mg/24 h against 150mg/24 h in non-pregnant individuals. According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), if your urinary protein excretion exceeds beyond […]
Migraine is a complex inherited neurological condition. Although commonly associated with adults, it is not uncommon to encounter cases of migraines in teens. This moderate-to-severe headache usually lasts for a couple of hours to several days. It may occur twice to four times per month, severely affecting a teenager’s daily life. Read this post to […]
A healthy vaginal discharge is clear or milky white and odorless (or with a mild odor). The varying amount of vaginal discharge depends on whether you are menstruating, pregnant, or going through or late menopause. (1) (2). Increased levels may cause watery discharge during pregnancy, although this is not worrisome. However, if there are any […]
A dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, occurs when the salivary glands in the mouth produce low or no saliva (1). A dry mouth during pregnancy generally occurs due to hormonal changes (2) (3) (4). However, some underlying issues, such as dehydration, could also contribute to the problem. Saliva is a vital fluid that keeps […]
Women’s bodies undergo various physiological changes during pregnancy, and nosebleeds often result from them. You may have strong or light bleeding from one or both nostrils during a nosebleed, and the duration of the bleeding may range from a few seconds to more than ten minutes. Pregnancy nosebleeds are mostly brought on by changes in […]