In a tragedy arising out of breech baby complications, a baby got decapitated during delivery. The mother is reportedly fighting for her life. The incident happened in India on 6 January 2019, in the state of Rajasthan. Baby decapitated during delivery in hospital A male nurse at the health centre is said to have pulled too hard during the difficult ‘feet-first’ delivery, leading to the tragedy. He and his colleague then apparently took the baby’s torso to the mortuary, and asked the family to transfer the mother to another hospital, saying there had been a problem and she needed further treat ..read more

Pregnancy is a roller-coaster of emotions, and the wheels of this roller-coaster are none other than pregnancy hormones. From giving you thick shiny hair and flawless skin, to making you cry at the sight of a puppy and so much more, what are the main hormones in pregnancy and their functions? What are the main hormones in pregnancy and their functions? The main hormones in pregnancy and their functions: An overview While the body produces many different hormones, pregnancy involves a set of unique hormones, each with specific tasks. Let’s take a look at the main hormones in pregnancy and the ..read more

When people talk about pregnancy woes, they talk a lot about weight gain, stretch marks, heartburn, morning sickness, anticipating breastfeeding challenges and other bodily changes. One mum, Alice (not her real name), thought all about these things when she first found out she was pregnant. Speaking to theAsianparent, Alice said she read about all these things as she “watched [her] body change before [her] eyes.” What she noticed next was a small lump starting to grow next to her left breast in the first trimester of her pregnancy. “I didn’t know what it was. It started hurting and of course ..read more

Why induce labour? To reduce the possibility of stillbirth. A woman lost her baby at 45 weeks because she did not want to be induced…Women are being warned not rely on advice from untrained people on Facebook groups after a woman in Hawaii lost her first baby at 45 weeks. The mum-to-be rejected the recommendations of her midwife to be induced and instead listened to other mums online. She is one of hundreds of mums on a Facebook group called Ten Month Mamas which supports women with a long gestation who prefer to wait for labour to start naturally. “Talk to the experts, not Facebook” Associate ..read more

With COVID-19 recently being declared a global pandemic, borders across countries closing up and international travel bans being implemented, the situation seems dire due to this infection that has taken the world by storm. If you are pregnant and have been googling ‘Coronavirus symptoms’ furiously, here is a list of a few pregnancy FAQs that you might find useful: Coronavirus symptoms during pregnancy Am I at more of a risk to get infected with COVID-19 if I am pregnant? Pregnant women, in general, are more susceptible to contracting viral respiratory infections such as the flu. While it is n ..read more

Whenever a woman finds out she is pregnant, she immediately starts changing her habits to ensure her body and baby are well taken care of. But sometimes, it’s difficult to avoid taking medication if you are ill while pregnant. Unfortunately, for one mum, that medication she took could have affected her baby, as her little one was born without skin. So what medications are not safe to take during pregnancy?? A case study published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association previously examined the reasons why a baby without skin was born. The scientists suspect that maybe one of the medi ..read more

According to a new study, it has now been reported that unsafe antibiotics in pregnancy, taken during the first trimester, is linked to a higher risk of birth defects. Unsafe antibiotics in pregnancy tied to a higher risk of birth malformations Macrolide antibiotics, more commonly known as erythromycin, clarithromycin, and azithromycin, are used to treat respiratory infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis. They are also used in treating urinary, skin and sexually transmitted diseases. Children of women who were allergic to Penicillin, and who were prescribed macrolide antibiotics in place ..read more

You may have noticed that your pregnancy has come with its own share of physical challenges. There is bloating, joint pains and even sleep deprivation. But any of these shouldn’t be reason to just pop pills without your doctor’s recommendation. Here are 13 Medications to avoid during pregnancy. Pills that were seemingly harmless and helpful before pregnancy can be very dangerous for you and your growing baby during these nine months. This makes it crucial for you to know what medications to avoid during pregnancy. Medications to avoid during pregnancy: All you need to know There is often a mis ..read more

Polyhydramnios in pregnancy is a rare condition that happens when excess amniotic fluid accumulates in the uterus during pregnancy.  Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds your baby in your uterus (womb). During pregnancy, your baby needs amniotic fluid to grow.  Your baby stays in this fluid throughout pregnancy. It helps to cushion and protect your baby, and is also essential for your baby’s development. During the first 14 weeks of your pregnancy, fluid passes from your circulatory system into the amniotic sac. Early in the second trimester, your baby starts to swallow the fluid and pas ..read more

Hankering for cheese toasties? Discovered a new found love for red velvet cake? Or maybe you just want guava on everything! During pregnancy, many women experience food cravings for specific foods, usually sweet than savoury. These cravings may have an underlying meaning to them beyond quirky changes in taste! Food craving while pregnant sounds a lot like this! Why do we get food craving while pregnant ? Image source: iStock According to Medical News Today, cravings might happen because of an imbalance between serotonin and leptin, hormones responsible for the reward and happiness. Although ..read more