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Dr. Uma Mishra is a postgraduate in Obstetrics & Gynaecology fromPMCH, Patna. She did her MBBS (graduation) from the SCB Medical College, Cuttack. With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Mishra has worked with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital & Fortis Hospital, New Delhi. She currently works at Motherhood Hospital and consults at Civitech Sampriti in Noida. Her expertise lies in managing high-risk obstetrics cases, pregnancies, painless deliveries, laparoscopic/ keyhole surgeries, and infertility treatments.
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Belly button pain during pregnancy occurs as the trimesters progress. This is because the abdomen tries to accommodate the growing fetus. However, not many women experience this pain near the navel. Also, the pain may or may not appear in each pregnancy. The good news is that, like the other pregnancy symptoms, even this belly button pain vanishes after delivery. Read on to know the reasons behind belly button pain in pregnancy, signs to watch out for, and home remedies to help soothe the pain. [mj-toc] Causes Of Belly Button Pain In Pregnancy Belly button pain can be felt anytime in the pregnancy due to various body changes. However, most women may experience belly pain from the second trimester as the baby begins to grow significantly from this time. Women with inward dipping (innies) and outward dipping (outies) of the belly button may feel this pain. Common causes of belly button pain in pregnancy may include (1) (2): Stretching: Abdominal...
If you love to dance, you may want to continue dancing during pregnancy. It is a great and fun way of exercising, but you may be skeptical about performing various dance forms while pregnant. However, if you have an uncomplicated pregnancy and aren’t advised any bed rest, you may resume dancing (1). It is a joyous form of working out, which has proven benefits like providing flexibility, relieving stress, and adding to the overall health (2). Even doctors recommend pregnant women undertake some form of physical exercise that helps maintain maternal health and wellness and eventually supports them during the labor and birth process (3). However, it is best to consult your practitioner if you plan to dance when pregnant. Keep reading to learn about the benefits and precautions to take before you plan to continue dancing. [mj-toc] 5 Benefits Of Dancing During Pregnancy Dancing can be a great stress buster during pregnancy. Of course, you should not undertake strenuous...
The probability of developing blood clots increases by around five folds during pregnancy. However, although the physiological changes increase the risk of developing blood clots, it is not necessary for all women to develop them. About one or two in 1000 healthy, young pregnant women develop blood clots in pregnancy (1). In addition, certain medical conditions and lifestyle factors may increase the risk for blood clots in pregnancy. Read this post to learn more about the reasons, risk factors, complications, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of blood clots during pregnancy. [mj-toc]What Causes Blood Clots In Pregnancy? Physiological changes in pregnancy can cause blood clots during pregnancy, childbirth, and three months after delivery due to the following reasons (2): Hypercoagulability is the increased tendency to develop blood clots. During pregnancy, the blood may be in the hypercoagulative state as a natural adaptive mechanism to prevent excessive bleeding during delivery and postpartum. The growing uterus can press against the blood vessels supplying and...
Miscarriage, also called spontaneous abortion, is the natural loss of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can survive independently outside the uterus. Around one in ten women miscarries within the first trimester (1). Vaginal bleeding and cramps are common symptoms of miscarriage. Unfortunately, it is not possible to completely prevent miscarriages since many causes are not modifiable. Read this post to know about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, types, diagnosis, treatments, and myths and misconceptions about miscarriage. [mj-toc]What Are The Miscarriage Rates By Week? The miscarriage rate measures the occurrence of miscarriage in specific weeks of pregnancy. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), miscarriage is the most common form of pregnancy loss, and 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriages. This includes up to 10% of clinically recognized pregnancies (where ultrasound or pregnancy tissue is identified) and miscarriages before pregnancy is detected (2). The relative risk of miscarriage in different weeks of pregnancy is (3) (4): 50...
The vagina stretches to deliver the baby, and hormones control this process. Most women feel that the vagina is looser, tender, and swollen after childbirth. Vaginal changes after childbirth are normal and resolve over time. Although the vagina may not be the same as pre-birth in most mothers, this should not concern women (1). Pelvic floor exercises can help manage post-pregnancy vaginal changes. Read about the types, causes, and ways to manage changes of the vagina after childbirth. [mj-toc]What Are Common Vaginal Changes After Childbirth? Vaginal discharge (lochia) and bleeding is common after delivery. This may last for several days. These changes depend on the mode of delivery, size of the baby, parity, and other individual factors. Women who had multiple vaginal births can have noticeable vaginal changes than others. Most women may experience the following changes in the vagina after giving birth (2) (3): 1. Vaginal soreness Vaginal swelling, tenderness, and bruising are common after childbirth due to stretching. Most women...