In this article, I shall discuss abnormality of amniotic fluids such as polyhydramnios, its causes and treatment. But before then, let us see the table of contents for better understanding. What is Polyhydramnios? Polyhydramnios (hydramnios) occurs when there is excess amount of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. It is the amount of amniotic fluid …
Placenta praevia: Bleeding in late pregnancy (antepartum haemorrhage) is a disheartening condition that threatens the wellbeing of both mother and fetus. This bleeding condition that occurs during the lasts two trimesters of pregnancy may be due to may be due to placenta previa or placenta abruptio What is placenta praevia? Placenta praevia refers to the …
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Abruption placenta is the separation of normally located placenta resulting in bleeding occurring after 28 weeks gestation or before the third stage of labour. It is the premature separation of a normally situated placenta occurring after the 28th week of pregnancy Simply, abruptio placenta is defined as the cause of bleeding in late pregnancy (after …
Antenatal exercises plays a very important role in pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time of great physical and mental changes for both the mother and the fetus. There are a variety of exercises that pregnant women can do to maintain their health and well-being, both during and after pregnancy. These exercises help pregnant women to maintain …
Men should examine their testicles monthly for any lumps or other changes. They should also do a self-examination of their testicles before starting any new medication or treatment. A man will know his testicles by touch, but it can be difficult to find them in the groin area without looking. A man should pull back …
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Postnatal Exercises: After you have a baby, it is crucial to take care of your body. This means getting enough rest, eating healthy foods, and exercising. Exercise can help you lose the pregnancy weight, get stronger, and feel good about yourself. However, it is important to know what kind of exercises are safe to do …
Appearance of the placenta at term Human placenta is a circular flat organ through which the fetus obtains oxygen and nourishment in-utero and performs functions which the fetus cannot perform itself in-utero. Its name is derived from Latin for “pancake,” which is descriptive of its size and appearance at term. It is also describe as …
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Umbilical cord is a key structure because fetus in-utero can not survive without obtaining oxygen and nutrients from maternal blood stream which is connected to the fetal surface of the placenta by umbilical cord. Abnormal cord either in structure or function can absolutely affect the fetal growth and development. Hence, healthy umbilical cord is very …
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Labour remains challenging moment for the skilled birth attendant as he or she would be striving to ensure safe mother and healthy baby during delivery. Most pregnant women appear to be happier as they approach the last day of their third trimester due to the joy of having their baby in their arms. While some …
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Description of Breasts The breasts are the two mammary glands and accessory organs of reproduction. Shape: They are hemi-spherical in shape but many times the shape depends on the amount of adipose tissue. Circular in nullipara but pendiclous in women who have borne children and lactated. Situation: They are situated on the superficial fascia of …
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