Prenatal Care
Prenatal care helps decrease risks during pregnancy and increase the chance of a safe and healthy delivery for the mother and child. Regular prenatal visits can help your doctor monitor your pregnancy and identify any problems or complications before they become serious. Prenatal care ideally starts at least three months before you begin trying to […]
Pre Conceptional Care
What is preconceptional care and why is it important? Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular preconceptional care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy. This care can begin even before pregnancy with a preconception care visit to a health care provider. Preconception […]
Postnatal Care
The postnatal period lasts six to eight weeks, beginning right after the baby is born. During this period, the mother goes through many physical and emotional changes while learning to care for her newborn. Postnatal care involves getting proper rest, nutrition, and vaginal care. Getting Enough Rest Rest is crucial to new mothers who need […]
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. Women have two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries — each about the size of an almond — produce eggs (ova) as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within […]
Natural Family Planning
What is natural family planning? Natural family planning is a method of preventing pregnancy, without using pills or devices. It is based on being able to predict your fertile time. This is the time you are likely to conceive. Pregnancy is avoided if you don’t have sex during this fertile time or use other methods […]
Miscarriage
A miscarriage is the loss of a baby before the 20th week of pregnancy. More than 80% of miscarriages occur within the first three months of pregnancy. They are less likely to occur after 20 weeks’ gestation; if they do, they are called late miscarriages. What Are the Symptoms of Miscarriage? Symptoms of a miscarriage […]
Menstrual Problem
What Are Menstrual Problems? Menstrual cycles often bring about a wide array of uncomfortable symptoms leading up to your period. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) encompasses the most common issues, such as mild cramping and fatigue, but the symptoms usually go away when your period begins. However, other, more serious menstrual problems may also arise. Menstruation that […]
Menopause
Menopause is defined as occurring 12 months after your last menstrual period and marks the end of menstrual cycles. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s. Menopause is a natural biological process. Although it also ends fertility, you can stay healthy, vital and sexual. Some women feel relieved because they no longer need to […]
High Risk Pegnancy
What is a high-risk pregnancy? A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health or life of the mother or her fetus. For most women, early and regular prenatal care promotes a healthy pregnancy and delivery without complications. But some women are at an increased risk for complications even before they get pregnant for a […]
Uterine (endometrial) Cancer
(Also Called ‘Endometrial Adenocarcinoma’) What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer, or cancer of the endometrium, is a cancer that develops in the inner lining of the uterus (womb). This lining is called the endometrium. Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. What are the risk factors for […]