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Pelvic pain is a common condition faced by many women during their pregnancy. You can experience it during any stage of pregnancy. Your body produces a substance called relaxin when you are pregnant which softens the ligaments connecting your joints. This pain experienced in the back and front of your pelvis is also termed as Pelvic Girdle Pain. Pelvic Girdle Pain is not harmful for babies. Causes of Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy The causes of pelvic pain may vary according to the stages of pregnancy. Some of the common causes can be: PGP is usually caused when the joints in the pelvis move unevenly. Cysts in the Ovary Overweight Hormonal change History of Lower Back Pain Constipation Weight of the baby Symptoms of Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy Different women experience different symptoms of pelvic pain. Some common symptoms are: Back Ache Worsening pain in legs, thighs or knees while walking, standing or during any day to day activities Pain in Pubic Area (Pressure or Stress) Clicking or Grinding in the Pelvic Area Difficulty in Turning Sides while Sleeping. Difficulty in Getting Up Suddenly. Share with your midwife, doctor or physiotherapist and get proper advice to control the pain. The discomfort […]
While pregnant, this is one of the important question that keeps arriving in front of your family, Cord Blood Banking. Here are a few things you need to know about it: What is Cord Blood? Your baby is connected with your placenta through the umbilical Cord which contains three vessels, two of them are arteries which carry blood from the baby to the placenta and a larger vein, which carries blood back to the baby. It carries oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s placenta into the baby’s bloodstream and bring back the waste products like carbon dioxide, from your baby to the placenta. It is usually 60 cm long which allows the baby to move freely inside you without harming it. Why is cord blood so important? Once your baby’s cord is cut, there is some blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord known as cord blood. This blood is rich in stem cells as found in bone marrow and can be used to treat many life threatening conditions such as Cancer, immunity related issues, genetic disorders to name a few. This is the reason why Cord Blood Banking is gaining a lot of importance these days. It […]
What is C-Section? A c-section or cesarean section is the delivery of the baby using surgery. A C-section is recommended if a vaginal birth is not possible or if it is not safe. What are the Causes of C-Section? A C-Section is usually done when: There is any complication in delivery. If you have any problem with placenta. If the mom’s health condition is very bad. If the mom had a previous cesarean. If you have infections in the birth canal. If it is a premature birth. If there is multiple pregnancy. If there is excessive vaginal bleeding. If there is any complication in the size or position of the baby. If the labor is not progressing. Is C-Section safe? In usual cases C-section is safe for both mom and baby. If there is any problem, C-section can be complicated. Some of the risks of c-section include: Excessive Bleeding Infection – There is chance of getting infection on wounds or womb in c-section. Blood clots in legs is commonly seen after C-section. In some cases there is a risk of small cuts on the baby. Normally with experienced doctors, you might not face such issues. Why do I need C-Section? […]