Pregnancy Complications

Placenta previa occurs when the placenta implants over the lower uterine segment, causing painless, recurrent vaginal bleeding. Risk factors include maternal age, prior cesarean, uterine scars and smoking. Complications include antepartum haemorrhage and cord prolapse. Diagnosis is by ultrasound or MRI, and antenatal care with monitoring is essential.

Here's how this new mom 'bounced back' to lose weight without crash dieting, strength training

Postpartum fitness journey: For many women, the months after giving birth can be a time of joy and of tremendous pressure — to “bounce back,” lose weight quickly and return to life as it was before. This new mom made up her mind to do something different. Instead of chasing numbers on a scale, she concentrated on healing from the inside.

70% of pregnant women have this common skin condition, doctor sheds more light

Causes of melasma in pregnancy: Pregnant women are often affected by melasma, especially during the second half of pregnancy. A doctor explains more about the condition, its causes, treatments, and things to avoid, in an informative video.

Tumour in early pregnancy: A rare case of fighting disease while nurturing life

A young woman’s pregnancy took an unexpected turn when a basketball-sized tumour was discovered at 14 weeks. Doctors managed the rare condition with careful surgery, preserving her pregnancy. Months later, she safely delivered a healthy baby, reminding us of the fine balance between science, timing and hope in medicine.

Pregnancy tips: 7 simple exercises for safe, natural delivery

Best exercises during pregnancy: It is important to get the body ready for a natural delivery and this is the best way to do so. Gentle and exercises in safe pregnancy may build muscle, enhance flexibility, or help to position your child.

What is diabetic retinopathy: Symptoms, causes, and ways to prevent blindness

Diabetic retinopathy is a common diabetes-related eye complication caused by retinal changes. Risk factors include long diabetes duration, female gender, heredity, pregnancy, hypertension, smoking, obesity, and hyperlipidemia. Prevention involves strict blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol control, healthy lifestyle, medications, and regular ophthalmic screening to detect and manage early changes.

Exercise mistakes: Avoid these 5 high-intensity exercises in your post-partum phase

Targeted therapies and exercises post-partum are for healing, not high-intensity workouts. Women's bodies need a certain healing period postnatally before they can jump back into those demanding workouts. Gentle movement, breathing, and slow progression of activity heals strength, safeguards the pelvic floor, and encourages sustainable health with little chance of injury or complications.

Symptoms of Postpartum Hemorrhage: How to recognise, respond, and recover from the condition

Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding after childbirth, usually over 500 ml. Causes include uterine atony, trauma, retained tissue, and clotting problems. Risk factors are multiple pregnancies, prolonged labour, and uterine abnormalities.

Coronavirus and pregnant women: 7 health tips every mom-to-be should follow

Pregnancy can weaken your immune defences, making mums-to-be more vulnerable to infections like COVID-19. With emerging virus variants and shifting guidelines, it’s vital to stay informed. Here are 7 safety tips, suggested by and expert, which offer simple and effective ways to keep both mother and baby safe during uncertain times.

Postpartum recovery tips: Why mental and emotional health matter, what all new moms must know

Postpartum recovery looks different for every woman. Here are some helpful tips on how rest, support, and regular check-ins can help new mothers care for themselves while caring for their newborns.

Pregnancy vaccination schedule: Here's how vaccines protect both moms and babies from serious illnesses

Vaccination during pregnancy is safe, effective, and essential. It gives babies a head start in life and ensures that mothers stay protected through one of the most critical periods of health.

Pregnancy complications: Expert-recommended tips to manage common body aches and pain

Common pregnancy discomforts and relief: Pregnancy can come with pain, ache and discomfort. Here’s how with mindful self-care and regular check-ins with your gynecologist, most body aches can be managed properly.

World Health Day 2025: How a healthy start in the womb shapes your child’s future

World Health Day 2025: This year’s theme of the World Health Day is: "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," Here's how a child’s growth starts in the womb, where the maternal microbiome, shaped by diet, stress, and birth choices, plays a key role.

World Health Day 2025: Maternal nutrition is critical for the child's eyesight, here's why

Maternal nutrition and baby eye health: Your child’s eye health starts to develop even before their birth. Here’s how mindful nutrition during pregnancy and infancy, can help shape your child’s eyesight.

Improve fertility, your chances of conception with these expert diet tips, easy exercises

Causes of infertility: Making small lifestyle changes can significantly improve your chances of conception. Here’s how a balanced diet, regular exercise and quitting smoking can boost your reproductive health.

Bleeding and hypertension leading causes of maternal death, WHO study

A study by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia were the leading causes of maternal deaths in 2020. Experts stressed the urgent need for better maternal healthcare, early detection, and treatment to prevent these avoidable deaths.

Common symptoms of postpartum depression and emotional changes new mothers should not ignore

Postpartum depression can leave new mothers feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, disturbed and detached. Although this condition lasts for a brief period, proper care and support are important for both the mother and child. Watch out for these signs and symptoms of Postpartum depression.

Pregnancy and nutrition: 5 superfoods for expecting mom and her baby

Pregnancy nutrition is more than the usual recommendations of dairy and leafy greens; superfoods like black sesame seeds, amaranth, makhana, garden cress seeds, and jackfruit offer exceptional benefits that support maternal health and fetal development. For pregnant women looking to improve their diet, here are  5 superfoods.

Prenatal yoga: Best low-impact exercises that help keep expecting mothers and their babies healthy

Prenatal yoga offers a wide range of physical and emotional benefits for expecting mothers. By introducing yoga to a healthy pregnancy routine expecting mothers may reduce stress, improve flexibility, and improve their health. Here are a few benefits of practicing yoga during pregnancy.

World Epilepsy Day 2025: Risks, precautions, expert advice for pregnancy with epilepsy

Pregnancy with epilepsy comes with challenges. However, by taking preventive steps and prioritising health, women with epilepsy can embrace this phase with confidence. If you're planning to conceive, start by consulting your doctor and making a personalised pregnancy care plan. Here’s why.

Winter and pregnancy: Ensure both you and baby get enough vitamin D, here's how

Pregnancy requires careful attention, compassion, and proper nutrition for the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing baby. Speaking of nutrition, Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients a pregnant mother needs for both her health and her baby's. Here’s why.

Understanding IVF: Debunk the common myths and misconceptions 

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) helps overcome infertility, but like any medical procedure, it’s important to have realistic expectations and understand the facts. A health expert debunks these common myths to help you provide a clearer picture of IVF and its role in fertility treatments.

Air pollution and autism: How exposure during pregnancy can disrupt development of fetal brain

A new research suggests that exposure to pollutants like fine particulate matter and nitrogen oxides during critical stages of pregnancy can disrupt the development of the fetal brain. These pollutants, found in high concentrations in urban environments, may be influencing brain development in certain ways:

How to prevent stroke risk in women: Hormonal changes and lifestyle choices are biggest triggers

Stroke is a major health concern for women. From hormonal fluctuations to lifestyle choices, women face specific risks that can increase their likelihood of having a stroke. Understanding these risks is essential for prevention and early intervention.

Gestational diabetes, miscarriage, other pregnancy complications: Symptoms you should watch out for

Pregnancy is good news, however it may bring its share of challenges. It is therefore important to understand and recognise the warning signs of common complications for both the mother’s and baby’s well-being. Experts believe that staying alert and seeking medical attention as soon as something feels off, is important, as timely intervention can make a difference.