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Dr. Shashwat Jani is a consultant obstetrician & gynecologist in Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has 14 years of experience with a special interest in high-risk pregnancy, infertility, and endoscopy. He has written 12 chapters in reference books of Ob/Gyn and published 18 articles in Index journals. Dr. Jani has been invited as faculty in more than 200 national and international conferences. He is awarded two fellowships and a budding endoscopic surgeon of West Zone of India award by Economic Times.
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Itching is a common sensation during pregnancy. An itchy belly during pregnancy happens due to the stretching of the skin of your abdomen as the baby grows. Itchiness in the belly or pruritic abdomen is most common during the third trimester as the belly is the most expanded during this time. However, it might occur…
Are Mouth Ulcers Common In Pregnancy? Canker sores, mouth ulcers, or aphthous stomatitis in pregnancy are common. You may have a single sore at one time or three to four together. These small water-filled oral lesions are usually found on the mouth’s soft tissue, such as the tongue, inside the lips, and inner cheeks. Mouth…
Your doctor may have prescribed you to receive an Rh sensitization injection, or RhoGAM shot during pregnancy if you have an Rh-negative blood type. It's an intramuscular injection prescribed to prevent Rh immunization in pregnant women (1). Continue reading to know about this injection and why a pregnant woman may require it. This post also…
Cellulite may build up in the body anytime after puberty. However, the development of cellulite during pregnancy and menopause is more common because of the several physical changes that the body undergoes. Cellulite, or the orange peel syndrome, is a skin condition that occurs in almost all women. It generally occurs around the hips, thighs,…
Pinworm infection in pregnancy may occur if a woman comes in contact with the pinworm eggs from infected people or contaminated objects or surfaces. This infection is also called oxyuriasis or enterobiasis, and it is one of the common worm infections in humans. Although pregnancy is not a risk factor for pinworm infestation, it can…
Neural tube defects such as anencephaly and spina bifida affect approximately one in 1,000 babies (1). Experts claim taking supplements of folic acid in pregnancy is effective in significantly lowering the risk of these congenital anomalies. Therefore, folic acid or folate is recommended for consumption before and after a woman conceives. Read this post as…
When you’re at the end of your third trimester or even a week into your ninth month, you should be extra cautious and ready to welcome your baby into the world at any moment. However, you may be curious about when to start packing your maternity hospital bag. When you’re nine months pregnant, your water…
Vaginal thrush makes the vagina sore and itchy. It could become difficult during pregnancy as in some cases, it can pass on to your baby. MomJunction is here to give you all the information you need about yeast infection in pregnancy, and how you can manage it. Click here to view an enlarged version of…
Low potassium or hypokalemia in pregnancy can be due to its loss from the body through diarrhea or vomiting. Low potassium levels in the blood can be associated with certain symptoms such as muscle cramps, constipation, weakness, and abnormal heart rates since they play vital roles in muscle and nerve functioning and blood pressure regulation…
Pregnancy incontinence or urinary incontinence is the inability to control bowel or bladder function during pregnancy (1) (2). Sometimes women experience urine leakage in small amounts during childbirth (3). In a cross-sectional study conducted with 750 pregnant women, 300 experienced urinary incontinence (4). Read more about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pregnancy incontinence. Type Of…
A C-section is a surgical form of delivery, preferred when there are potential risks for a vaginal delivery. It is also known as a cesarean birth or cesarean section. The surgical method is planned during emergencies when a continuous vaginal delivery is arrested or life-threatening complications occur in the mother and fetus. It can also…
Mirena is one of the intrauterine devices (IUDs) used as a contraceptive in family planning. But some women on birth control may have doubts regarding pregnancy after mirena removal. Keep reading to find the answer to your question. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs 2022 report, 161 million women worldwide…
Abdominal pain during pregnancy may indicate labor if it happens towards the end of the third trimester. But what if it occurs during any other time? Stomach pain during pregnancy could be due to benign causes and resolve on its own. However, there are also a few serious causes behind it that may affect pregnancy.…
It is typical for women to gain weight during pregnancy. However, some pregnant women may become aware of these changes in their bodies and attempt to lose weight with prescription drugs, such as phentermine. But is it safe to take phentermine during pregnancy? Does it affect the fetus? This post tells you if phentermine is…
After the baby’s delivery, the levels of the postpartum hormones increase drastically. Conversely, during this period, the estrogen and progesterone levels drop dramatically, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, mood swings, and irritability. These symptoms are collectively referred to as ‘baby blues’ and might cause difficulty in taking care of the baby or yourself. Thus,…
Gastrointestinal issues during pregnancy are very common. Diarrhea and constipation are common in pregnancy and occur in about one-third of all pregnant women (1). Diarrhea is having three or more loose bowel movements during the day that may or may not be accompanied by stomach cramps (2). Diarrhea in pregnancy is mostly caused by bacteria…
Pregnancy could change the way a woman could think and feel. Moreover, certain factors that cause anger during pregnancy could crop up spells of disgust and rage at most unexpected times. Plus, the hormonal surge and altering bodily processes during pregnancy may add to the mood swings and changes in the overall health and wellbeing…
In most women, jaw pain in pregnancy may indicate temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). Temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are located on each side of the face, and it connects the lower jaw to the skull. Various musculoskeletaliXA human body system that aids in the body's movement, shape, and stability and neuromusculariXConditions affecting the nerves that control muscle…
Pregnancy gingivitis is characterized by inflamed or swollen gums (1). It could be painful during pregnancy and more susceptible to bleeding. When pregnant, hormonal changes lead to an increased blood flow to the gums that could make your gums more sensitive, swollen, and irritable (2). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Depo-Provera is one of the most effective methods of contraception that prevent undesired pregnancies. But can you get pregnant on Depo shot? Getting pregnant on Depo shot (DMPA) is a rare incidence. This hormonal shot releases progestin hormone that prevents ovulation and alters the cervical mucus to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Inaccurate use, such as not…
Uric acid is produced in the body during metabolic activities and later eliminated by the kidneys. However, there is constant fluctuation in the levels of serum uric acid in pregnancy. These fluctuations occur due to hormonal and renal blood flow changes. Hence, it is an important marker for fetal and maternal health (1). Increased uric…
Bleeding after C-section is normal. Also called lochia, this bleeding consists of mucus, tissue, and blood that the uterus sheds as it replaces its lining following the delivery (1) (2). Bleeding after cesarean delivery may be heavy and bright red during the first week after birth and become lighter and brownish over time. It usually continues…
Vaginal sex is considered safe during pregnancy unless suggested otherwise by your gynecologist. A doubt may arise as to what happens to the semen or sperm during pregnancy. You may also have concerns regarding its effect on the growing fetus. Unprotected sex and semen have no adverse effects in non-complicated pregnancies. This post talks about…