It is very common to develop breast masses or breast lumps during breastfeeding. The majority of these are benign meaning they are not cancerous. But it is natural for women to be concerned about any suspicious breast lump during breastfeeding or any other abnormality within the breast. Many times mothers wonder whether the breast lump […]
Women's health
Foods that Increase Breast Milk Production and Other Breastfeeding Tips
Many times mothers are concerned whether they are producing enough milk to fulfill their baby’s needs or they should work on some method to increase the breast milk production. It must be emphasized that most of the mothers are able to produce a sufficient quantity of milk which is able to satisfy their baby’s hunger. […]
Diet for Breastfeeding Mothers – What to Eat and What to Avoid?
Breastfeeding mothers spend extra calories. Though what a mother eats does not affect the quality of milk as the body is deft enough to make right nutrition for the baby but diet for a breastfeeding mother should be rich enough to fulfill nutritional needs of the mother and not render her deficient in any manner […]
12 Breastfeeding Myths and Facts That Every Mother Should Know
A lot of information regarding breastfeeding is available on the internet, social networking sites, etc. While we all know that breastfeeding has a large list of benefits for both the mother and the child, there are many breastfeeding myths as well. Well-meaning friends, relatives, even the aunt next door will offer you their own opinion […]
Breast Pump – Types, Working, Uses and Selection Tips
A breast pump is a mechanical device used by breastfeeding mothers to extract milk from their breasts. It is used when the mother is not able to breastfeed her baby directly from the breast due to any reason. Indications and Uses of Breast Pump A breast pump is a very useful tool for a mother […]
Breast Engorgement: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Breast engorgement is the painful condition of breasts that occurs after 2-3 days of childbirth when the breasts start producing a larger quantity of milk. It occurs due to both increased production of milk and increased blood flow to the breasts. The breasts become hard, firmer, fuller and painful. Physiology of Breast Milk Production The […]
Breastfeeding – Benefits, Problems and Tips for Better Feeding
Breastfeeding or lactation is a natural and normal way of providing newborns and infants with all the nutrients they need. It is the purest, safest and most sustainable way to feed an infant. Since it offers so many benefits to both the mother and the child, it is recommended that babies should be exclusively breastfed […]
Rh Immune Globulin
Rh immune globulin is a blood product used as a medication to prevent Rh iso-immunisation. Other commonly used names are Anti-D gammaglobulin, anti-D (Rh o) immunoglobulin, anti-Rh immunoglobulin, anti-Rh o(D), D (Rh o) immune globulin, RhD immune globulin, Rh immune globulin, Rh-IG, and Rh o(D) immune human globulin. Brand Names It is marked under the […]
Level I and Level II Ultrasound in Pregnancy
Ultrasound in pregnancy or obstetric ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive and accurate means of evaluating the fetus. It has become an indispensable obstetric tool and plays an important role in the care of every pregnant woman. The fetal evaluation may be performed as either part of a basic exam (level I) or a detailed scan […]
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin – Structure, Function, Test and Uses
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced during pregnancy by the placenta. It provides nourishment to the egg after it has been fertilized and attached to the uterine wall. HCG is used to detect pregnancy as well as to monitor it. It is also elevated in certain cancers, hence is used as a tumor […]