Uterine prolapse is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects women, particularly those who have experienced childbirth or are in postmenopausal stages. It occurs when the uterus descends into or protrudes out of the vagina due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and ligaments.
10 Measures for Successful Breastfeeding
It is important that while discharging a nursing mother from the hospital or during the first contact of a nursing mother in OPD the following measures should be explained to her for successful breast feeding.
UNOSSIFIED NASAL BONE / ABSENT NASAL BONE IN SCAN – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
It refers to a finding on ultrasound that nasal bone is not seen or appears small. It is due to delayed ossification of the nasal bone. In the report, it may be mentioned as either unossified, absent or hypoplastic nasal bone.
FETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY: THE PURPOSE, PROCEDURE & RISKS
Incidence of Congenital heart disease in India is 1/100 live births. Many of these remain undiagnosed in pregnancy and become evident only at birth or neonatal period/infancy. Of these, approximately 20% may require urgent treatment.
How Thyroid Disorders Affect Conception (Pregnancy)
When planning a pregnancy, you need to examine this important organ – the thyroid gland in order to avoid complications during pregnancy. Does the thyroid gland affect conception? And how do thyroid hormones affect conception? These questions are most common in those women who have any pathology of this gland.
Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section
There are different forms of anaesthesia available for a caesarean section.
You can decide either to go to sleep, known as general anaesthesia, or to stay awake, known as spinal or epidural anaesthesia. The anaesthetic will be given to you by an anaesthetist who is a doctor trained in anaesthesiology. Anaesthetist will discuss the options with you and recommend the best form of anaesthesia for you.
Role of Iron supplements in Pregnancy
If you are not getting enough iron, it can lead to iron-deficiency anemia, a condition where red blood cells count becomes low, which can make you feel tired.
Pain relief during Delivery/ Childbirth (Labour Analgesia)
Labour Analgesia is providing pain relief during labour thereby facilitating the smooth delivery of the baby. The benefits of Labour Analgesia are manifold.