Why is it important to wear a seat belt when I travel during pregnancy? Although your fetus is protected inside your body, you should wear a lap and shoulder belt every time you travel while you are pregnant for the best protection—even in the final weeks of pregnancy. You and your fetus are much more
Back Pain During Pregnancy
Is back pain normal during pregnancy? Backache is one of the most common pregnancy problems, especially in the later months. The pain usually goes away after the baby is born. But for many women, back pain lingers for months after giving birth. What causes back pain during pregnancy? You can blame your growing uterus for
A Healthy Pregnancy for Women With Diabetes
What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus (also called “diabetes”) is caused by a problem with insulin. Insulin moves glucose out of the blood and into the body’s cells where it can be turned into energy .Pregnancy health care professionals often call diabetes that is present before pregnancy pregestational diabetes mellitus. When the body does not
Gynecologist at every stage of a women’s life
How a gynecologist helps you in every stage of your life Adolescent age (13-18 yrs) The adolescent should start visiting a gynecologist from the age of 13 to 15 years. Building up a relationship with the doctor enables a girl or woman to be more comfortable asking questions about menstruation, sexuality, and so
When should you visit a gynecologist?
Who is a gynecologist and when you should visit them? A gynecologist deals with female reproductive organs. An obstetrician is a kind of gynecologist who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth. Women should start visiting a gynecologist from their early teens and continue to attend a well-woman clinic for general health issues too. A visit to