You know that smoking isn’t healthy for you or your baby and now you’re committed to kicking the habit. What are your options? Must you quit cold turkey or are there safe quit smoking aids you can use to stop smoking? Quitting smoking while pregnant isn’t easy but there are ways to make it easier. Let’s look at some of the possibilities. Quitting Without Stop Smoking … [Read more...] about 4 Options for Quitting Smoking While Pregnant
Health Conditions
Placenta Previa (Low-Lying Placenta)
What is placenta previa (low-lying placenta) Placenta, the flattish organ that develops during pregnancy to supply the baby with oxygen and nutrients as well as to get rid of the fetal wastes, is usually attached to the upper part of the uterine wall [1]. Sometimes, the placenta lies much lower in the uterus, blocking the cervix opening partially or even … [Read more...] about Placenta Previa (Low-Lying Placenta)
HELLP Syndrome
What is HELLP Syndrome? HELLP syndrome is a life threatening variant of preeclampsia, characterized by a group of serious symptoms and complications that generally occur late in pregnancy or after delivery. Dr. Louis Weinstein named the condition using the initials of its main features [1], with the full form being: Hemolysis (abnormal break down of … [Read more...] about HELLP Syndrome
Spotting and Bleeding during Pregnancy
Is it normal to bleed during pregnancy? Bleeding or spotting is quite common during pregnancy, occurring in 1 out of every 10 women during the first trimester [1]. In most cases, it results from the normal body changes taking place in pregnancy. It is important to know the types and reasons of bleeding so you would know when to worry about it while carrying. Is … [Read more...] about Spotting and Bleeding during Pregnancy
Endometritis
What is Endometritis? Endometritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the endometrium (inner uterine lining) [1]. In severe cases, it may also involve the myometrium (middle uterine lining) and parametrium (fibrous tissue adjacent to the uterus). Inflammations of the endometrium and myometrium are sometimes specified as endomyometritis. Endometritis … [Read more...] about Endometritis