Heat stroke to food poisoning; common summer ailments in kids and tips to manage them

Heat stroke to food poisoning; common summer ailments in kids and tips to manage them

Kids are full of energy and are especially in playful mood during summers as it’s vacation time for them. They may not pay attention to hand hygiene and are thus at a greater risk to contract seasonal infections. Considering the outdoor time during summer vacation naturally increases, kids are at risk of heat illnesses like dehydration, heat stroke and heat rashes

How to maintain the pH levels of the vagina? These 5 tips may help

How to maintain the pH levels of the vagina? These 5 tips may help

Is your vagina itchy or do you smell a strong, fishy odour from your vagina? When you urinate, do you experience any burning sensation? If your answer to these questions is yes,  your vaginal pH levels may be off track. For the unversed, pH is used as a value to track how acidic or alkaline (basic) a substance is.

Understanding how heat waves can affect pregnant women: ‘Climate change is only increasing their vulnerability’

Understanding how heat waves can affect pregnant women: ‘Climate change is only increasing their vulnerability’

Across the world, many countries — some of them for the first time — are experiencing extreme temperatures, drought, famines, and increased precipitation, owing to climate change. In fact, according to The Lancet, “climate change is the biggest threat to global public health in the 21st century” with its July 2021 report noting that more than five million people died on average each year worldwide because of extreme temperatures in a span of two decades (2000-2019). 

A little belly starts appearing in pregnant women at 12th week

A little belly starts appearing in pregnant women at 12th week

ಗರ್ಭಧಾರಣೆಯಿಂದ ಹೆರಿಗೆಯಾಗುವವರೆಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಹಂತದಲ್ಲೂ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಮಗು ಬೆಳೆಯುತ್ತಲೇ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ. ಹಾಗಾಗಿ ಗರ್ಭಾವಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಗು ಹಾಗೂ ತಾಯಿಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಕಾಳಜಿ ವಹಿಸಬೇಕು. ಮಗುವು ಬ್ಲಾಸ್ಟೊಸಿಸ್ಟ್‌ನಿಂದ ಭ್ರೂಣದ ವರೆಗೆ ತಾಯಿಯ ಗರ್ಭಾಶಯದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವಿಧ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯ ಹಂತಗಳನ್ನು ಹಾದುಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಹನ್ನೆರಡನೇ ವಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಭ್ರೂಣವು ಎಷ್ಟರ ಮಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ ಎನ್ನುವುದನ್ನು ತಿಳಿಯೋಣ.

 

Priyanka Chopra Jonas froze her eggs: Why some women freeze their eggs, and how it helps in IVF

Insights into Egg Freezing & IVF Choices - Motherhood Hospital India

Priyanka Chopra Jonas froze her eggs: Why some women freeze their eggs, and how it helps in IVF

Insights into Egg Freezing & IVF Choices - Motherhood Hospital India

To freeze or not to freeze?

Freezing her eggs in her early 30s gave actor Priyanka Chopra complete freedom to pursue her career doggedly, and choose when to have a child. She did, at 39, three years after she met her husband, Nick Jonas. Her public confession has gone viral, endorsing the choice available to women, that most women are aware of yet few take: the choice of favouring age-related fertility preservation.

Priyanka Chopra Freezes Her Eggs: A Look into the Procedure and Why Women Consider It

Priyanka Chopra Freezes Her Eggs: A Look into the Procedure and Why Women Consider It

Actress Priyanka Chopra recently revealed that she froze her eggs in her early 30s. She welcomed a baby girl via surrogacy in January 2022. For those unversed, egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a relatively new technology that has gained popularity in recent years as a way for women to preserve their fertility. 

Your body matters after your childbirth: Tips for women to keep in mind

Your body matters after your childbirth: Tips for women to keep in mind

Numerous changes occur in your body immediately following the birth of a child. Your physique changed dramatically throughout the pregnancy. It worked tirelessly to keep your child safe and healthy. Your body is changing again now that your kid is here. Some of these changes are physical, such as your breasts filling up with milk. Some are emotional, such as feeling too stressed.

Numerous discomforts and physical changes are usual after giving delivery. Yet, they are occasionally indicators or symptoms of a health condition that requires care. Attend all postpartum appointments, even if you’re feeling good. These are medical examinations that you receive after delivering a baby to ensure that you are healing properly after labour and delivery. Your healthcare provider can detect and address health problems during routine checks. Postpartum care is essential because new mothers are at risk of significant and often fatal health issues in the days and weeks after delivery.

Changes in physical condition

What exactly is perineum soreness?

The perineum is the region between the vagina and the rectum. During labour and vaginal birth, it strains and may rip. It is common to have pain after giving birth, and this may be exacerbated if you have an episiotomy. This is an incision made at the vaginal entrance to assist your baby come out.

What exactly are afterbirth pains?

Afterbirth pains are stomach cramps that occur as your uterus (womb) returns to its normal size following pregnancy. The cramping should subside after a few days. Your uterus is round and firm after giving birth and weighs roughly 212 pounds. It weighs barely 2 ounces six weeks after birth.

What you can do is as follows:

Inquire with your doctor about over-the-counter pain relievers. Over-the-counter medication is a medication that can be purchased without a prescription from your provider.

What physical changes can occur following a c-section?

Cesarean birth (commonly known as c-section) is a surgical procedure in which your baby is delivered through an incision made in your abdomen and uterus by your physician. Because a c-section is a serious surgery, your recovery may take some time. Because you lost blood during the surgery, you may be quite exhausted for the first several days or weeks after a c-section. Your abdominal incision (cut) may be painful.

What you can do is as follows:

  • Request pain medication from your doctor. Consult with him before taking any pain medication.
  • Request assistance from your partner, family, and friends with the baby and around the house.
  • Rest whenever you can. Even if your kid naps during the day, sleep when he sleeps.
  • Lifting from a crouching position is not recommended. Nothing heavier than your kid should be lifted.
  • During nursing, use cushions to support your stomach.
  • Drink lots of water to assist your body restore fluids.

Adapting to daily life following the birth of a child is difficult, especially if you are a new mother. While it is critical to care for your kid, you must also care for yourself. Most new moms do not return to work for at least six weeks after giving birth. This gives you time to adjust and create a new normal. Because a baby must be fed and changed frequently, you may have restless evenings. It may be annoying and exhausting. The good thing is that you’ll get into a routine eventually.