It is quite common to have low blood pressure while pregnant due to the numerous body changes occurring at this period. Most women begin to experience a drop in their BP early in the first trimester with the middle of the second trimester often marking the point when the blood pressure is lowest [1]. It does not generally lead to any adverse outcome, … [Read more...] about Low Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
Health Conditions
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) during Pregnancy
What is a UTI? Urinary tract infection or UTI is a bacterial, non-contagious infection involving the urinary tract. Also referred to as bladder infection, it is quite common among pregnant women from early first trimester (4th week) through the second trimester (26th week) [1]. It may lead to various serious complications unless treated properly at … [Read more...] about UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) during Pregnancy
Oligohydramnios
Oligohydramnios Definition Oligohydramnios is an abnormal condition occurring during pregnancy resulting from lack of amniotic fluid (fluid surrounding the baby in the uterus) [1]. This fluid plays a vital role in proper fetal development while its deficiency can lead to oligohydramnios sequence or Potter sequence characterized by an irregular appearance of … [Read more...] about Oligohydramnios