Foods to Improve Female Egg Quality
Egg Quality is one of the most important factors in healthy fertility. Because the health of the egg affects conception and the fetus’s health during pregnancy, some women are unable to conceive naturally due to weak eggs and use infertility treatment methods such as IVF. Egg quality depends on various factors, such as age, environmental […]
Natural Ways to Boost Fertility
To naturally increase fertility, maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise. Stay hydrated, manage stress with activities like yoga, and ensure you get enough sleep. Limit alcohol and caffeine, quit smoking, and minimize exposure to environmental toxins. Track your menstrual cycle. While these lifestyle changes can help with overall reproductive […]
Maternal Nutrition During Breastfeeding
While breastfeeding, it’s crucial to maintain a well-balanced diet to meet the increased nutritional demands. Ensure an additional 400-500 calories daily, focusing on diverse nutrients from lean meats, dairy, fruits, and vegetables, including protein, calcium, iron, vitamin C, and folate. Avoid high-mercury fish and prioritize nutrient-dense foods. Listen to your body’s hunger cues, and consider […]
Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy
As you probably know, the body undergoes many physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy. You must make great food choices from various sources to fuel a growing mother and baby. A healthy and balanced diet helps moms feel good and provides everything moms and babies need. The food you eat is your baby’s main source […]
True Knot in Umbilical Cord
A true knot in the umbilical cord is a rare complication of pregnancy or childbirth. Typically, there are no symptoms, and most people are unaware of a knot in their umbilical cord. In most cases, your baby will be born healthy. But complications such as brain damage or stillbirth are possible. What are umbilical cord […]
What is fetal distress?
Fetal distress, now called non-reassuring fetal status (NRFS), occurs when the baby in the womb does not show signs of well-being, usually due to insufficient oxygen. This can happen due to issues with the placenta, umbilical cord, maternal health, or complications during childbirth. Symptoms include changes in heart rate, decreased movement, or meconium in the […]
Common Labor Complications
Labor complications encompass a range of challenges that can arise during childbirth, impacting the health and safety of both the mother and the baby. These complications include issues like Failure to progress, fetal distress, Perinatal asphyxia, Shoulder dystocia, Excessive bleeding, Malposition, Placenta previa, Cephalopelvic disproportion, Uterine rupture, and Rapid labor. While not all births involve […]
What Is Oxytocin?
Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland. Its main function is to facilitate childbirth, which is one of the reasons why it is called the love hormone. Like endorphins or serotonin, is a hormone in your body that causes positive feelings. What does oxytocin do? […]
What is Prolonged labor?
Prolonged labor, also known as failure to progress, occurs when labor lasts 20 hours or more for the first time and 14 hours or more if you’ve given birth before. The process of childbirth is a series of intense and intermittent muscle contractions that cause the cervix and pelvic bones to open and the fetus […]
What is Chorioamnionitis?
Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the fetal membranes (amnion and chorion) and amniotic fluid typically caused by bacteria ascending from the vagina into the uterus during pregnancy. It’s often associated with prolonged labor or premature rupture of membranes. It’s a concerning condition as it can lead to complications for both the mother and the baby, […]
