Women are the backbone of a family and of the society at large. In the COVID 19 pandemic, we all have seen a rise in mental health burden-and Women, being more sensitive are more mentally and emotionally vulnerable.It is mainly because of Continued health concerns Breakdown of support systems due to long-term isolation Economic fallout Rise in abuse – twofold […]
A healthy pregnancy depends on The mother’s pre-pregnancy weight The amount of weight gained during pregnancy The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends healthy weight gain during pregnancy depending on the pre-pregnancy BMI. BMI(Body mass index) is the measure of one’s weight in relation to their height. It is calculated by a formula Weight in kg/(Height in meters)2 We generally recommend half to […]
Preterm labour also known as premature labour is the occurrence of regular contractions resulting in your cervix opening after the 20th week but before the 37th week of your pregnancy (3 weeks before your expected due date). Preterm birth is defined as the birth of live babies due to preterm labour (before the 37th week of pregnancy). It is estimated […]
Please note that while this is a page for patients, this page is not meant to give specific medical advice and is for informational reference only. Medical advice should be provided by your doctor or other health care professional. How does COVID-19 affect pregnant women? Researchers are still learning how COVID-19 affects pregnant women. A report released in June 2020 […]