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Dr. Subhashis Samajder, a consultant gynecologist-obstetrician with nine years of experience, is currently practicing at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Howrah. His area of expertise includes abortion, colposcopy surgery, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, infertility treatment, and menopausal problems. Dr. Samajder believes in sending his patients back home healthy and satisfied with the treatment. He also takes up women’s health awareness through his YT videos.
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The 1st-month pregnancy diet is crucial for the development of a healthy baby. However, unfortunately, women often find out they are pregnant only after having missed a period, and by the time they realize this, they have mostly crossed the first month. So, it would help if you start a healthy and pregnancy-safe diet as…
Using a condom during intercourse may not be a preferable option for some due to different reasons. However, this can leave them anxious about the chances of pregnancy from pre-cum. Some couples may rely on the old "withdrawal" technique as a birth control measure to prevent pregnancy. However, pre-cum precedes ejaculation. But does it have…
What Is An Ectopic Pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine endometrium. If left unmanaged, there is a risk for rupture and life-threatening bleeding. It is rare, affecting one in every 100 pregnancies (1). Yet, according to a population-based cross-sectional study conducted by multiple institutes from 2010 to 2019, the prevalence…
Many pregnant women may experience headaches and nausea during the course of nine months, especially during the first trimester. While usually, we do not hesitate to consume available over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin to deal with these problems, an expecting mother may want to know if it is safe to use aspirin in pregnancy. Read…
The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterine wall when a woman is pregnant. The critical functions of the placenta during pregnancy include the growth and development of the fetus (1). It also aids in maternal-fetal exchange by transporting oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removing the waste from the fetal blood.…
Breast care during pregnancy helps to avoid many problems during breastfeeding. Breasts undergo many changes during pregnancy and postpartum to prepare for breastfeeding. Increased blood supply, hormonal changes, and colostrum production may cause breast discomfort and soreness (1). Using a warm compress and wearing maternity bras may help reduce these discomforts. In addition, ask your…
How Many Months Are 21 Weeks Of Pregnancy? At 21 weeks, you are in the fifth month of pregnancy. By now, you would’ve felt your baby move a little, although these movements are infrequent and feel like you have butterflies in the stomach. Tessa Rayanne, an expecting mom, shares her pregnancy journey at 21 weeks…
Now that you're 7 months pregnant, you enter your third and last trimester. This is the time between 25 and 28 weeks of your gestation when your baby's growth in the womb is fastest. Aside from the bodily changes, the increased discomfort caused by the growing pregnancy belly and feelings of excitement and anticipation at…
Several holidays and religious practices worldwide, such as Lent and Ramadan, require individuals to fast according to their cultural traditions. So you might wonder about the safety of fasting while pregnant if these occasions coincide with your pregnancy period. Some studies suggest that fasting during pregnancy may potentially affect the baby long-term (1). Although fasting…
If you are diagnosed with herpesiXA viral, contagious infection that causes sores and blisters on the genitals or in the mouth. simplex or varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox)iXA viral infection characterized by fluid-filled blisters, itchy rash, or fever. during your prenatal checkups, or if you have a history of recurrent genital herpes, your doctor may recommend antiviral…
How Many Months Pregnant Are You At 29 Weeks? At 29 weeks, you enter the seventh month and the third trimester of pregnancy. Read this post to know how your baby is developing, what prenatal care you should take, what to expect, and tips for a smooth pregnancy. How Big Is Your Baby This Week?…
Most women would agree that there are numerous transformations in one's body after delivering a baby. Vision changes after pregnancy could also be added to this list. Due to a myriad of bodily changes a woman experiences during and after pregnancy, some physical changes occurring in the internal systems could lead to changes in the…
Umbilical cord prolapse is a condition where the umbilical cord drops through the open cervix to the vagina before the baby during or before birth. This is an obstetric medical emergency, and immediate delivery through cesarean section is usually recommended to avoid the risk of brain damage due to poor oxygenationiX Oxygen supplementation of any…
A full-term pregnancy usually means completing 40 weeks. However, some babies may be born past the 41st week of pregnancy. It is not unusual for babies to be born before or after completing the full-term gestation since only around 5% of births occur on the due date (1). Quick factAbout 5 in 100 babies may…
When you want to conceive is a personal choice. However, the best age to get pregnant is when you are physically, emotionally, socially, and financially ready to take up the responsibilities of bearing and then rearing a child. Although the ideal age for conception varies for every woman, experts suggest that conceiving anytime between the…
Molar pregnancy, also known as the hydatidiform mole, is a pregnancy complication where the trophoblasts (cells in the placenta) grow abnormally. Usually, molar pregnancy may end naturally in miscarriage, or if not, the doctors may recommend procedures to remove the abnormal growth. However, a woman can conceive and have a successful pregnancy after removing the…
The placenta is a vital organ that supplies blood and nutrition to the fetus. During the third stage of labor, the body pushes it out as its work is done. However, if it doesn't come out easily, it results in the retained placenta. This can be a serious problem that could cause life-threatening, severe infections…
How Many Months Pregnant Are You At 30 Weeks? At 30 weeks pregnant, you are in the seventh month and third trimester. You are around ten weeks away from your due date. How Big Is Your Baby At 30 Weeks? This week, your baby is as big as a large cabbage (1). The fetal weight…
You must have heard about the symptoms that mark early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, breast changes, and fatigue. However, it is possible to get a positive pregnancy test without any symptoms. If this happens to you, take a second test or consult a doctor. In addition, you may need to undergo blood and urine…
Postpartum hives or urticaria are skin rashes characterized by itchy, red, or skin-colored rashes on the skin. Sometimes, they develop a rough texture similar to eczema (dermatitis). These occur when the body’s immune system comes in contact with allergens and produces histamineiXA chemical produced by the immune system in response to allergic reactions. (from small…
The umbilical cord is a three-vessel cord (having two arteries and one vein) that connects the fetus to the placenta. However, the umbilical cord undergoes irregularity in some women and becomes a two-vessel cord (having one artery and one vein). The exact cause of the formation of a two-vessel cord is unknown, but a few…
Most women complain of indigestion during pregnancy, which is a common problem. Dyspepsia or indigestion is caused by the hormonal fluctuations and physical changes occurring in the body during pregnancy. Indigestion is characterized by stomach aches or discomfort in the upper abdomen and most commonly appears at the end of the second trimester. Besides this,…
It is not uncommon for women to experience low blood pressure in pregnancy. Blood pressure fluctuations may occur during any trimester of pregnancy. It usually returns to normal levels after delivery. These changes do not cause any serious issues for most pregnant women but might be bothersome for some. This post shares the causes, symptoms,…