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Dr. Esha Chainani is an obstetrician, gynecologist, and laparoscopic surgeon working in Mumbai. She has over four years of experience and specializes in pregnancy care, high-risk pregnancies, fertility, vaginal bleeding, fibroid surgery, fertility surgeries, PCOS, and endometriosis. Dr. Chainani has authored several internationally published research papers and health articles. She is the founder of Premaa, a nonprofit to reduce maternal morbidity and eventual maternal mortality among lower-income pregnant women. She advocates accessible healthcare through her Instagram account, where she posts about reproductive health, mental health, and sexual health.
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Urinalysis is a part of the routine prenatal tests to diagnose any medical condition during pregnancy, including kidney infections, [simple_tooltip text="preeclampsia" tooltip="A pregnancy disorder characterized by high blood pressure, water retention, and protein content in urine." ], and [simple_tooltip text="gestational diabetes" tooltip="A condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to hormonal and physical changes in pregnancy." ]. It also detects the increase of leukocytes in urine during pregnancy, which may indicate the presence of any infection or inflammation of the genitourinary or urinary tract. You may also need the urinary test to check the functioning of the maternal organs (1) (2). Read on to know the causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment management, and preventive measures for leukocytes or white blood cells (WBCs) in urine when pregnant. [mj-toc] What Are Leukocytes In Urine? Leukocytes or WBCs are a part of your immune system and include granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes (T cells and B cells). Together,...
Cesarean section or C-section is a major invasive procedure done to deliver a baby. It is recommended to avoid strenuous activities, including driving, for at least 42-45 days after C-section delivery (1). You may follow adequate postoperative care to promote wound healing and recovery. Although experts advise limiting strenuous activities, doing gentle activities and staying mobile for better outcomes is advised. Read this post to learn about the safety of driving after a Cesarean section and the precautions one should take. [mj-toc] When Can You Start Driving After Delivery? [caption id="attachment_886487" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] There is no research-based evidence on how long after c section you can drive, but it is advised that you wait until you finish the course of [simple_tooltip text="analgesics" tooltip="Medications used to relieve various kinds of pain in the body" ] and feel comfortable and confident to drive (2). It is usually best to exercise caution and follow your doctor’s orders. They will recommend when...
Fetal brain development is a gradual process that begins almost immediately after conception and continues till birth. Most often, the baby’s brain development begins before the woman is aware of her pregnancy (1). It usually commences between the 17th and 30th day after conception or four to six weeks after the first day of the last menstrual cycle. The brain continues to grow during infancy, and the entire development process is completed by early adulthood. Read this post to learn about the nutritional factors that may affect fetal brain development and the different stages of fetal brain development. [mj-toc]Fetal Brain Development Timeline The central nervous system (CNS) comprises the brain and spinal cord, covered by membranes called meninges. The brain consists of the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem, and deeper structures, including the hippocampus, amygdala, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland, which develop in different stages of intrauterine life. They interpret and process the information received from the body and send signals to...