My ultrasound scan experience
My ultrasound scan experience Ultrasound scan does not use X-rays Ultrasound pictures are formed using sound waves. Whereas radiography uses Rontgen or X-rays to form a radiograph, ultrasonography uses ultrasound waves to produce a picture known as an ultrasonogram. Ultrasonography is a technique developed in the 1960s in which ultrasonic sound waves are directed into…
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I am nervous about ultrasound scan Is it the same as an X-ray? during which trimester is it safe? Will it harm my baby? When I went for my first ultrasound scan I was very nervous,’ says Nancy Bartilol who is expecting to deliver in October 2006. Every mother has reason to be afraid of…
Read MoreConstipation during pregnancy
Are you pregnant and cringing at the thought of visiting a toilet for a long call because you have hard stool? Passing such stool can be a trying and painful experience. You sit there and push with all your mind and might but alas! Nothing comes out and when it does, it is slow, scant…
Read MoreEctopic pregnancy
What Is It? Dr. David Kiragu Explains Ectopic in layman’s terms means ‘out of place’. Ectopic pregnancy refers to a condition, in which a fertilised egg is implanted outside the uterus. The uterus is divided into two main parts. The upper part is known as the fundus uteri. This is where a fertilised egg is normally…
Read MoreBackache
During pregnancy your ligaments become softer and stretch, to prepare you for labour. This can put a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis, which can cause backache. The pelvis is the large bony frame at the lower end of the spine, to which your legs are attached. Its floor is muscular…
Read MoreAre you anxious about your first pregnancy clinic?
As soon as you find out that you are pregnant, visit the antenatal clinic. This is irrespective of whether this is your first pregnancy or not. Remember that each pregnancy is unique, and will require unique attention. Learn New Things And Meet New Friends Visits to the antenatal clinic are going to be full of…
Read MoreSperm allergy
Allergic reaction to sperm, known as sperm allergy, semen allergy or human seminal plasma hypersensitivity, sounds like a bad dream, but it is real – though rare. What is sperm allergy? It is a condition where either the man or woman, develops an immune reaction to sperm. The cause is a rare allergic reaction to…
Read MorePostnatal Depression. Symptoms and Prevention Tips.
Sometimes, however much you try, postnatal depression may find its way and knock you down. Recognizing this attack is the first step towards recovery. You should understand that you are not about to become insane. Nothing to be ashamed about You should not be ashamed of admitting that you are going through postnatal depression. It…
Read MoreChanges in your weight during pregnancy
In today’s society, most people (especially women) view wait gain with trepidation. The pregnancy period has a mandatory and compulsory weight gain requirement, for healthy foetal growth and development as well as energy source for mums
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