Is Colace safe during pregnancy Colace (generic name docusate or docusate sodium) is a stool softener usually considered safe for managing constipation in pregnancy [1, 2], as its active ingredients are minimally absorbed in the mother’s bloodstream, thus posing no serious threats to the developing baby [3]. Colace (docusate sodium) FDA Pregnancy … [Read more...] about Colace during Pregnancy
Five Common Breast Changes in Early Pregnancy
Five Common Breast Changes in Early Pregnancy Breast changes are likely to appear just a few weeks into a pregnancy–in fact, this symptom is often the first clue noticed by pregnant women. Here are five of the most common, along with explanations for their development. Pain Breast tenderness can be severe in the early weeks. It’s typically similar to the pain felt … [Read more...] about Five Common Breast Changes in Early Pregnancy
Babinski Reflex
Babinski reflex definition Babinski reflex or the ‘toe phenomenon’, is one of the prime infantile reflexes, named after French neurologist, Joseph Babinski, who was the first to describe the Babinski sign in 1896. This infantile reflex occur because of the contraction of the extensor hallicis longus muscle, leading the baby to flex his big toe in an outward direction in … [Read more...] about Babinski Reflex
Low Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
It is quite common to have low blood pressure while pregnant due to the numerous body changes occurring at this period. Most women begin to experience a drop in their BP early in the first trimester with the middle of the second trimester often marking the point when the blood pressure is lowest [1]. It does not generally lead to any adverse outcome, … [Read more...] about Low Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
Back Pain during Pregnancy
Is upper and lower back pain normal in pregnancy? Back pain is quite common in pregnancy with most women experiencing mild to moderate pain in the lower [1] or upper [2] back area in pregnancy. Usually, it just signifies that your baby is growing inside you. But in some rare occasions, it may indicate some serious complications [3]. Back pain is … [Read more...] about Back Pain during Pregnancy