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Dr. Stanley Ngwaru is a specialist Ob/Gyn working at Avenues Women’s Clinic, Harare. Previously, he worked at Harare Central Hospital. With around 15 years of experience, Dr. Ngwaru specializes in gynecology, epidemiology, emergency medicine, and reproductive health.
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Hernia refers to a condition where an organ or tissue squeezes out of an abnormal opening or weak spot in the connective tissue or muscle. A postpartum umbilical hernia is a type of hernia that occurs due to extreme pressure on the abdominal wall. However, some effects of the female intimate area or c-section pregnancy…
What Is Pregnancy Rhinitis? In most cases, a stuffy nose in pregnancy can be due to swollen blood vessels and excess mucus production, resulting from hormonal changes such as increased estrogeniXA sex hormone responsible for the development of female sexual characteristics levels and high blood volume. This is also called pregnancy rhinitis or nasal congestion…
Experiencing dark or black stool during pregnancy is common and often not a cause for concern. In most cases, it can be attributed to factors such as dietary supplements, certain foods, food dyes, medications, or changes in digestion due to pregnancy (1). While avoiding the trigger may restore the stool color to normal, it is…