Recognising the condition and treating it through counseling and family support can help reduce the severity and ensure effective treatment. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock) Having a baby is usually associated with a lot of joy and excitement. Still, there is small…
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Diabetes and pregnancy: Understanding the risks and treatment
(Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock) Gestational diabetes or recording high blood sugar levels during pregnancy is a common problem. However, this can usually be controlled with the help of your health practitioner and may not necessarily develop into Type 2 diabetes after delivery….
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The weirdest pregnancy symptoms you wouldn’t have heard of
01/65 weirdest pregnancy symptoms you wouldn’t have heard of No doubt, the feeling of becoming a mother is overwhelming. From excitement to fear, there is an overflow of emotions. You imagine all the beautiful things that will happen in the…
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4 shocking myths about home pregnancy tests
Doing a pregnancy test at home is easy and convenient. Isn’t it? You just pee on a stick and find out if you expecting or not. But can you completely rely on these tests and do they always give correct…
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Eating A High Fibre Diet May Cut Preeclampsia Risk During Pregnancy: Study
Eating fibre-rich foods may stave off the risk and also do wonders for your overall health Consuming a high fibre diet may reduce the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy, reveals a latest study published in the journal Nature Communications. Preeclampsia…
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High-fibre diet may promote healthy pregnancy, says study
Foetuses in preeclamptic pregnancies were found to have a much smaller thymus than children from healthy pregnancies. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock) Consuming a healthy diet rich in fibre during pregnancy may promote the well-being of both the mother and child, and…
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Post-term pregnancy: Know about the causes, risks and treatment
The cause of post-term pregnancy is usually unknown, but some risk factors which may be associated with it are – previous post-term pregnancy, if the woman is carrying a male fetus, and genetic causes. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock) Post-term pregnancy is…
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How does methotrexate affect pregnancy?
Methotrexate is a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. If a person takes this drug during pregnancy, it can cause birth abnormalities. Both partners should avoid methotrexate when planning to become pregnant and during pregnancy. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune…
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Exercising before and during pregnancy is safe and beneficial
Exercise and pregnancy may not be easy but it can do wonders for your well-being as well as give you the energy that is required to care for your newbornPicture: iStock AddThis Sharing Buttons Navdha Taparia is a 31-year-old mother…
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Samantha Akkineni shuts down pregnancy rumours like a total boss
Samantha Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya Samantha Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya are one of the most adored couples in Tollywood. From their romantic Instagram posts to them gushing about each other in interviews, it is obvious that the two are enjoying…
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