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  Pregnant women frequently suffer  false labour pain , also referred to as Braxton Hicks contractions, before they experience true labour contractions. These Braxton Hicks contractions usually start as early as the fourth month to as late as the third trimester of pregnancy. Your body is preparing for the big day when you give birth by going through these contractions. Here is what you need to know to recognise the symptoms of false labour pain and seek medical help if necessary. It can be very challenging to determine whether they are feeling a false alarm or if it is a true labour contraction. What does false labour feel like? According to some women, false labour feels like an occasional tightening of their abdomen. Usually, there is no pain felt. Others claim that they are similar to light menstrual cramps. Although they are uncomfortable, Braxton Hicks contractions do not start labour or widen the cervix.1 False labour contractions can feel strong at one moment and weak ...

Abortion is a complex and deeply personal choice that individuals make for various reasons. These reasons often remain shrouded in silence and secrecy due to the fear of judgment. In this blog, we will explore the  causes of abortion , shedding light on the importance of understanding and supporting women’s choices. It is essential to approach this topic with empathy and compassion, acknowledging the diverse range of emotions and circumstances that individuals may experience. A. Socioeconomic Factors and Abortion a. Poverty and Financial Instability: Economic constraints play a significant role in the decision to terminate a pregnancy. Approximately 40% of women who seek abortions cite financial concerns as a primary factor. Limited financial resources may prevent women from providing necessary support and opportunities for a child’s well-being. b. Lack of Access to Healthcare: Inaccessible or unaffordable healthcare can prevent women from accessing reproductive health services. Un...

  According to Healthline, fertility problems impact up to 15% of couples. It may be difficult sometimes to become a mother, but know that you are not alone in your challenges. There is preliminary research about a wide range of  foods that increase fertility in females.   However, when it comes to fertility, there is a direct correlation between drinking, smoking, and certain nutrients. There are numerous anecdotal reports or some scientific justification for why certain foods work, even though there is not enough evidence or mixed evidence related to this. By altering your diet and lifestyle, you can increase your fertility. Here is a list of foods that may help in increasing the fertility of females: 1. Consume foods that are rich in antioxidants: Antioxidants like folate (folic acid) and zinc may help to enhance fertility. They deactivate the free radicals in the body, which might damage the egg cells. Antioxidants include substances like vitamin C, vitamin E, folate,...

  First of all, white discharge is not always an issue! In fact, it's very normal to get a   white discharge . If you get a white vaginal discharge on certain days of the month, there is nothing to be worried about, and it is actually a sign of good vaginal health. You can have excess vaginal discharge if you are on birth control pills, pregnant, or your periods are around the corner. All of this is very normal. It is necessary to pay attention if you have any excess amount of white discharge, especially if it is on all days of the month, and if it also has symptoms like a foul odour, itching, or burning. It can be something serious, and you should not ignore it! If you have a white, slightly yellowish, or even creamy discharge. It could be a sign of a vaginal yeast infection, vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). These infections often have additional symptoms like a foul odour, burning, itching, clumpy discharge and so on. Also, a yellow or g...

  The onset of one's first period often raises numerous questions, and among the most pervasive is the idea of whether periods are repulsive or unpleasant. The unequivocal answer is a resounding NO! Periods are neither repugnant nor revolting. Instead, they are entirely natural and an integral aspect of a woman's life. There's no reason for shame or discomfort associated with this normal bodily function. Historically, across various cultures worldwide, there has been a prevailing misconception that periods are unsanitary or impure. However, contemporary scientific knowledge has dispelled these notions and provided clear explanations for the occurrence of menstruation. In times past, when technology and understanding were limited, societies crafted explanations for this phenomenon, leading to beliefs that painted periods as curses, impurities, pollutants, or even unclean. These misconceptions spawned traditions that restricted women from entering specific spaces or participa...

  UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) are bacterial infections of the urinary tract (urethra, ureters, bladder and kidneys). A UTI is characterised by painful urination, a burning sensation when peeing, a frequent need to urinate, the sense that the bladder has not been emptied despite urinating, stomach pain, cloudy urine, and blood in the urine. In certain cases, a doctor can reliably diagnose you with a UTI just based on these symptoms. However, in order to establish the existence of an infection and choose the best course of treatment, doctors frequently also recommend a   urinary tract infection test ! 1   Urine routine testing and urine culture testing are the two most popular tests for UTI. By looking for white blood cells, blood, pus, urine acidity, and other things, the normal urine test can determine whether you have an infection. You normally won't discover them in significant amounts in your urine in the absence of an infection. The culture test determines if the ...

  As the name implies,  hormonal contraceptives   are a method of birth control that uses hormones to prevent pregnancy. They either contain progesterone or both estrogen and progesterone. They do this by halting the release of eggs from the ovaries, thinning the uterine lining, or thickening cervical mucus, all of which help inhibit sperm from reaching the egg. Hormonal contraceptives can be taken orally, injected, implanted in the vagina or uterus, given topically as a patch, or taken orally. What was the first hormonal contraceptive? The first hormonal pill, Enovid, was given FDA approval in May 1960. It contains both mestranol and norethisterone. What are the common form of hormonal contraception? Implant:  The implant includes progestin, which is delivered into your arm via the small rod. It lasts up to three years and is inserted by your doctor under the skin on the inside of your upper arm. Intrauterine devices(IUD):  You can get IUDs with or without horm...