If you have gone through a C-section delivery recently, you would have been advised by doctors to take extra care of yourself for the next couple of weeks. This is because mothers often experience pain and discomfort after childbirth through C-section. Your body has...
Starting a family is a dream for most couples, however fertility can be an issue for many. Becoming a parent may seem like a challenge but you must know the challenge is more common than you thought. There are many couples out there who are trying as hard as you....
First-time mom? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! A lovely phase is about to begin in your life for the very first time. Being a first-time mom is a very exciting thing, but also overwhelming! There are so many changes your body is experiencing, not to mention the...
A woman’s body goes through numerous changes throughout the year in terms of hormones, menstrual cycles, aging, insulin production, and so much more. Although your day-to-day activities and schedules may make you skip those crucial appointments, assigning one day to...
It’s fair enough to worry about your child’s first dental visit. At the same time, it is important to know that the right care and treatment will put your child on the road to excellent dental health. On your first visit, we thoroughly examine and evaluate your...
Q1. At what age should I have my 1st Gynaec examination? Unless there is a medical problem, you should have your first pelvic examination at age 21yrs or sooner if u begin sexual activity. Q2. When should I get my mammogram done? Women age 40yrs and older should have...
Gynaecologic and breast cancers account for almost 60% of all cancers in women. Cervical cancer is still the commonest cancer in India Over 1.5 lakh new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed and 75000 deaths occur every year in India Every 8 minutes a woman dies of...
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. It is a chronic condition in which the nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed. This causes seizures, which is the most common symptom of the condition. Seizures can be defined as events of altered brain...
On November 20, 2008, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved eltrombopag tablets (Promacta ®, GlaxoSmithKline Inc.) for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) who have had an...
Preterm or premature birth is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a birth that occurs before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Having a preterm baby can be an extremely difficult time for a parent. This article aims to educate parents and help them deal...
1. What Can You Expect During Teething? Teething is the normal process of new teeth pushing through gums, and this process takes time. While teething you may expect increased drooling of saliva, and desire to chew, mild gum pain, slighlty swollen gums over erupting...
When your child is sick with an infection (caused either by bacteria or virus), it is common for them to have a fever. In most cases, a fever will not hurt a child and will usually go away after 72 hours (3 days). Babies younger than 6 months should see a doctor when...
