Pregnancy

  • Pregnancy and cancer treatment

      Introduction   The diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy presents a profoundly challenging scenario, bringing to the forefront a myriad of complexities that intertwine the lives of both mother and unborn child. This delicate situation demands an intricate balance between two equally paramount objectives: preserving the health and well-being of the mother while ensuring the utmost…

  • Pregnancy — BMI

     Introduction Body mass index (BMI) is not just a simple number, but a significant measure of public health. Importantly, it also happens to be a critical index in pregnancy: for women who are about to begin this journey in their life understand thoroughly how BMI works?  And what its implications? It affects not only their…

  • Malaria during pregnancy

    Introduction Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, is caused by microscopic parasites that invade and multiply within human red blood cells. These parasites, belonging to the Plasmodium genus, are primarily transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a human, the parasites are injected into the bloodstream, initiating a complex…

  • Malaria during pregnancy

    Introduction Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, is caused by microscopic parasites that invade and multiply within human red blood cells. These parasites, belonging to the Plasmodium genus, are primarily transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a human, the parasites are injected into the bloodstream, initiating a complex…

  • Is increased discharge a sign of pregnancy?

    Increased discharge can in fact be a sign of pregnancy. During pregnancy, hormonal changes can produce more vaginal discharge. That discharge, known as leukorrhea, is usually thin and milky-white upon inspection, it has no odor. The vaginal area also undergoes an increased blood flow in response to pregnancy. Furthermore, there is a production of cervical…

  • Diabetes During Pregnancy

    Pregnancy is a very special stage of life. It brings not only obvious emotional and physical changes but also significant changes in health management. This becomes particularly important when it involves conditions such as diabetes. Diabetes during pregnancy is manifested in two main ways: that is, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) which develops during pregnancy, and…

  • Hypertension during pregnancy

    Pregnancy is a journey filled with joy and anticipation, but it also brings a host of medical concerns that require careful attention. One of the prime concerns is high blood pressure, a condition that can pose significant risks to both the mother and the developing baby. High blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy is not just…

  • High Blood Pressure during 37 Weeks of Pregnancy

    Another term for gestational hypertension is probably the most common type of high blood pressure in pregnancy, which can arise at any point during a woman’s pregnancy but is most likely to occur in the second or third trimester. Causes and risks in high pregnancy There is not one single cause of gestational hypertension, but…

  • Foods that improve hemoglobin in blood

    Introduction Hemoglobin, a crucial component of red blood cells, plays a vital role in transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation. Maintaining optimal levels of hemoglobin is essential for overall health, energy, and vitality. Fortunately, certain foods can significantly boost hemoglobin…