Can You Still Have Your Period and Be Pregnant?Pregnancy brings about a multitude of changes to your body. One reason you take a pregnancy test in the first place is because you missed a period. Yet, sometimes women who are pregnant experience bleeding early in a pregnancy and this bleeding can sometimes be mistaken for a period. Confusing, isn’t it? In fact, between … [Read more...] about Can You Still Have Your Period and Be Pregnant?
Health Conditions
Anemia During Pregnancy
Anemia is a condition characterized by reduced red blood cell (RBC) levels in blood [1]. The hemoglobin (a protein) in red blood cells are responsible for binding and carrying oxygen to various parts of the body; so, lack of RBC in the blood leads to symptoms like tiredness and fatigue [2] resulting from low oxygen supply. Pregnant women are more at risk of … [Read more...] about Anemia During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (Gestational Hypertension)
What is pregnancy induced hypertension?High BP in pregnancy is classified into three main categories – chronic high BP, pregnancy induced high BP and preeclampsia [1]. Development of high blood pressure in a woman after the 20th week of pregnancy (mid second or third trimesters) without any sign of protein in the urine (proteinuria) is referred … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (Gestational Hypertension)
Pregnancy Hot Flashes
Pregnancy Hot FlashesYou probably think hot flashes are the domain of women going through menopause – not ladies who are carrying a baby. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to experience pesky hot flashes during pregnancy. As many as a third of all women complain of hot flashes at some point during the nine months of pregnancy.What Do Pregnancy Hot Flashes Feel … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Hot Flashes
Fainting During Pregnancy: When Should You Be Concerned?
Fainting During Pregnancy: When Should You Be Concerned?So many changes happen to your body when you’re pregnant. After all, you have a tiny being growing inside you and you’re providing it with the nourishment it needs to become a fully functioning human being. Supporting a growing fetus places stress on your body and can lead to new and unfamiliar symptoms. You might … [Read more...] about Fainting During Pregnancy: When Should You Be Concerned?