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12 Breastfeeding Myths and Facts That Every Mother Should Know

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Myths and facts about breastfeeding

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 […]

Filed Under: Women's health

Breast Pump – Types, Working, Uses and Selection Tips

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Breast pump

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 […]

Filed Under: Women's health

Breast Engorgement: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

breast engorgement

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 […]

Filed Under: Health, Women's health

Breastfeeding – Benefits, Problems and Tips for Better Feeding

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

breastfeeding

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 […]

Filed Under: Child Health, Women's health

Rh Immune Globulin

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Rh immune globin

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 […]

Filed Under: Women's health

Level I and Level II Ultrasound in Pregnancy

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

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 […]

Filed Under: Women's health

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin – Structure, Function, Test and Uses

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Structure of human chorionic gonadotropin

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 […]

Filed Under: Basics, Oncology, Women's health

Alpha fetoprotein – Structure Function and Uses

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

alpha fetoprotein

Alpha fetoprotein is a plasma glycoprotein found in humans. It is the most abundant plasma protein synthesized by the human fetus. It is produced mainly by fetal liver and yolk sac during fetal development. Although synthesis drops markedly after birth, small amounts of alpha fetoprotein continue to be produced in the adult. Alpha fetoprotein levels in […]

Filed Under: Procedures, Oncology, Women's health

Fetal Maternal Hemorrhage

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Kleihauer test for fetal maternal hemorrhage

Fetal maternal hemorrhage is the loss of fetal blood cells into the maternal circulation. Small insignificant hemorrhage of fetal blood into the maternal circulation occurs in nearly all pregnancies. The term fetal maternal hemorrhage signifies a significant amount of bleeding of fetal blood in maternal circulation.  In some cases, the hemorrhage is large enough to […]

Filed Under: Women's health

Vanishing Twin Syndrome

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Vanishing Twin Syndrome

Vanishing twin syndrome  is said to occur when there is a multifetal gestation with subsequent disappearance of one or more fetuses. For vanishing twin syndrome to occur There are twins or multiples in the uterus during pregnancy Twin or multiples dies as result of a miscarriage. The fetal tissue of dead fetus is absorbed by […]

Filed Under: Women's health

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