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Dr Deepti Gupta graduated in medicine from Mumbai and pursued post graduation in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Gwalior. She has over 22 years of experience and has worked in Gandhi Medical College Bhopal before settling in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. She has been practicing obstetrician/ gynecologist since 2008 with special interest in infertility reproductive health. Currently, Dr. Gupta is an assistant professor in the department of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College Jabalpur and infertility/ IVF specialist at Ankur Fertility Clinic, Jabalpur. She’s passionate about women’s health and upliftment. She herself is a mother of two kids, an avid reader and enjoys various artforms. She’s a regular at various national/ state conferences and has many publications to her credit.
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怀孕通常伴随着的投诉heartburn and acidity because of changes in the digestive system. Therefore, women are curious whether it is safe to take an antacid during pregnancy. The digestive system is affected during pregnancy because of hormonal changes, enhanced blood flow, and the pressure of the growing fetus. Antacids help manage digestion and acidity by restoring the balance of stomach acids. However, consult a doctor to know about antacid safety, since all of the known ones may not be preferable for pregnant women. Moreover, taking antacids in excess may hamper your maternal health and that of your baby. Therefore, it is advisable to explore natural remedies to relieve your digestive discomforts during pregnancy. This post elaborates on whether it is safe to take antacids during pregnancy, their functions in the body, their side effects, and some natural alternatives. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="//www.finesse-bg.com/articles/heartburn-pregnancy-causes-symptoms-treatment_00828784/" title="Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment"] [mj-toc] How Do Antacids Work? [caption id="attachment_887721" align="alignnone" width="720"]...
A home pregnancy test (HPT) is often useful to know about pregnancy immediately. Many women prefer this test since it provides you with the answer in the privacy of your own house. But what if we told you that there are chances of experiencing a false-positive home pregnancy test result? Yes, this is possible and may lead to lots of confusion. While false-positive results are extremely rare, they do happen, and there might be various reasons behind them. Keep reading this post to learn more about HPT, as well as some of the reasons for false-positive results and how to avoid them. [mj-toc] How Does HPT Work? [caption id="attachment_884402" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] Before you try and understand why you can get a false home pregnancy test, it is first important to comprehend how an HPT works. When you are pregnant, your body produces a hormone called Human [simple_tooltip text="Human Chorionic Gonadotropin" tooltip="A hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy...
Norovirus infection, commonly known as stomach flu, is a common gastrointestinal infection. Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and headaches are some symptoms that may happen in pregnancy as well as in norovirus infection. However, infection of norovirus in pregnancy needs medical attention. Moreover, experiencing norovirus infection in pregnancy can make things difficult for expecting mothers. You must consult your doctor if you experience any new or unusual symptoms that emerge suddenly. Continue reading this post as we talk about the causes, symptoms, risk factors, complications, management, and treatment of the infection in expecting mothers. We also discuss how it impacts you and your baby (1) [mj-toc] What Is Norovirus? Norovirus leads to gastroenteritis, which is popularly known as also “stomach flu.” It is certainly an unpleasant disease that an expecting mother can contract, but fortunately, it’s neither very dangerous fetal infection nor maternal infection. About 1 in 5 pregnant women gets gastroenteritis every year. Noroviruses are RNA viruses that do not...
A complete blood count or CBC test during pregnancy assesses the full blood count in mothers and determines any underlying diseases and conditions. Doctors may order a CBC test for anemia screening and analyze the hemoglobin and [simple_tooltip text="hematocrit levels" tooltip="A blood test that calculates the percentage of red blood cells in the blood." ] during prenatal visits. Although CBC tests are done in the early weeks, such as before 12 weeks of pregnancy, they are repeated a few times in the later weeks to ensure maternal wellbeing. Read this post to learn more about CBC tests during pregnancy and how doctors interpret the results. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="//www.finesse-bg.com/articles/increase-hemoglobin-during-pregnancy_00478447/" title="6 Ways To Increase Hemoglobin Levels During Pregnancy"] [mj-toc] Why Is CBC Blood Test During Pregnancy Needed? A CBC test usually helps your doctor get a better idea of any illnesses you may be suffering from, and may also help him diagnose fatigue, weakness, infections and other deficiency conditions such as anemia. In fact,...
怀孕后30是一个个人的选择,和许多women have healthy and successful pregnancies. Although there are some risks and complications that can arise in pregnancies in the late 30s, good prenatal care could help you overcome them. Most women delay pregnancy while focusing on a career or other personal reasons. Fertility declines when age advances. However, there won't be a dramatic decline in the early 30s, and you may become pregnant naturally. Nevertheless, fertility treatments and good prenatal care can help many women to have healthy babies in their 30s. Read on to know more about the benefits, risk factors, and chances of pregnancy after 30. [mj-toc]Is It Safe To Get Pregnant In Your 30s? Yes, you can become pregnant even after 30 years. However, do keep in mind that the chance of getting pregnant naturally after 30 can be less when compared to a younger age since female fertility declines gradually over time. Biologically, the best age...
[mj-toc] Peurperal or post-delivery infections are common but often ignored condition. They can vary from minor infections to severe ones and can have long term effect on future health outcomes. Hence women should be aware of this condition and consult their gynecologist if they notice any fever, discharge, redness, etc. Postpartum infections may occur after vaginal delivery, cesarean section, or during breastfeeding. These infections happen when bacteria spread locally and infect the uterus and its surrounding tissues (1). Read this post to understand postpartum infections, causes, symptoms, and ways to take care of yourself during the postpartum period. How Common Are Postpartum Infections? There is no accurate information on the prevalence of postpartum infections due to limited surveillance (2). A 2015 report by the World Health Organization estimated about one million annual cases of postpartum infection (3). A study of 2,826 postpartum women found a 6% rate of postpartum infection with a 7.4% incidence for cesarean section and 5.5% for...