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Aneesha holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology fromUSTM, Meghalayaand Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology fromVIT, Vellore. With two years of experience, she has worked on different research projects in the field of Food Sciences. In addition, she has an internship experience in Oil India Limited as an R&D project trainee. As a writer at MomJunction, Aneesha ensures her content is engaging and factual. Her keen interest in research and writing has led her to pursue a career as a health science content writer. She loves music and travel and spends her weekends watching Netflix, with horror and thrillers being her favorite genres.
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How Many Months Pregnant Are You At 30 Weeks? At 30 weeks pregnant, you are in the seventh month and third trimester. You are around ten weeks away from your due date. How Big Is Your Baby At 30 Weeks? This week, your baby is as big as a large cabbage (1). The fetal weight […]
The fetus is surrounded by and cushioned in a clear, yellowish fluid in the womb known as amniotic fluid. Some women may experience leaking amniotic fluid during pregnancy, too much of which may be harmful. The amniotic fluid comprises hormones, immune cells, nutrients, and urine produced by the fetus. The fetus starts swallowing and excreting […]
Ovarian cysts or ovarian masses are benign and harmless fluid-filled structures formed during the menstrual period every month. However, ovarian cysts during pregnancy may have developed in the pre-pregnancy period and continued to grow throughout the pregnancy. The size of these cysts could range from one centimeter to more than ten centimeters in diameter, but […]
Corpus luteum during pregnancy are common ovarian cysts formed when the corpus luteum (cluster of cells in which the egg seals itself) fails to shrink after about 12 weeks of pregnancy, causing it to fill with fluid. The corpus luteum produces that helps prepare the endometrial lining for implantation. These cysts are common during pregnancy […]
Ovary pain during pregnancy can be due to several underlying conditions and often manifest as pelvic or abdominal pain. It is common during the early stages of pregnancy, especially in the first trimester (1). Irrespective of the symptoms and the trimester, consult your healthcare provider if you experience severe abdominal pain, specifically in the pelvic […]
The third trimester of pregnancy is the time when your stomach is expanding to accommodate the growing uterus. It also brings discomforts, such as back pain, tiredness, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, and swelling of arms and legs (1). Yoga during the third trimester might help relieve these problems. It is also believed to […]
The protrusion of organs through weak muscles or tissues is called a hernia. Although uncommon, hernias after C-section surgeries may occur in some deliveries. The abdominal organs can protrude or herniate through the surgical incision after C-section, called incisional hernias (1). A prospective cohort study of over ten years of data showed that two out […]
Amoxicillin while pregnant is mostly recommended during the second and third trimesters. This antibiotic helps prevent vaginal and cervical infections by preventing the multiplication of bacteria (1) (2). Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic often prescribed in combination with clavulanate, which enhances the efficiency of amoxicillin. You may be prescribed amoxicillin in any trimester of pregnancy. […]
There is no scientific evidence on the use of vitamin C to prevent pregnancy. Vitamin C is a micronutrient that helps bone and tissue development and wound repair (1). Although some anecdotal beliefs exist that higher doses of vitamin C can be an alternative to birth control pills or abortion methods, experts do not recommend […]
怀孕通常持续40周,分为first, second, and third trimesters. Different symptoms and physical developments characterize each stage. The beginning of pregnancy is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) (1). After every menstrual cycle, a woman’s body starts preparing for pregnancy. Since knowing the exact date of conception […]
How tall will my child be? Many parents have questions and concerns about their child’s height as they grow into adults. But, children’s growth is determined by several factors that may vary from child to child. Although predicting your child’s exact height may not be possible, certain techniques can help you get a rough estimate […]
The fifth disease in kids is a viral infection caused by B19. It got its unique name from being the fifth on the list of the most common types of skin rashes in children, with the first four ones being , , , and (1) (2). The fifth disease rash is also called the “slapped […]