Pregnancy Articles
Pregnancy brings a thousand questions. These articles answer the most important ones, from what to eat each trimester to how to prepare for delivery, with evidence, not old wives' tales.
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Fibroids in Pregnancy: Risks, Management & What to Expect
OB-GYN guide to fibroids in pregnancy: do they grow, degeneration pain, obstetric risks by location, monitoring, and what changes after delivery.
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Subchorionic Hematoma: What It Means in Early Pregnancy
An OB-GYN explains subchorionic hematoma in early pregnancy: how common it is, what your scan report means, and what usually happens next.
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Fear of Childbirth (Tokophobia): What Helps
A psychiatrist explains tokophobia, the intense fear of childbirth: primary vs secondary, why it happens, and what actually reduces it.
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UTI in Pregnancy: Treatment, Safe Antibiotics & Prevention
An OB-GYN's guide to UTI in pregnancy: why asymptomatic bacteriuria is treated, safe antibiotics by trimester, and pyelonephritis warning signs.
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Twin Pregnancy: How It Happens, Risks & What to Expect
An OB-GYN explains how twins form, why chorionicity matters, risks like TTTS and preterm birth, and what twin pregnancy care looks like in India.
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NIPT Test Cost in India: Price, Accuracy & Who Needs It
NIPT explained by an OB-GYN: what it screens, how accurate it is, India cost Rs 15,000-35,000, who needs it, and what a positive result means.
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Varicose Veins in Pregnancy: Compression & When to Worry
Why leg and vulvar varicose veins appear in pregnancy, how compression stockings help, which exercises are safe, and the DVT signs that need urgent care.
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Haemorrhoids During Pregnancy: Causes & Safe Relief
Piles (bawaseer) are common in pregnancy. Learn the 3 reasons they develop and safe, pregnancy-friendly relief options an OB-GYN recommends.
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Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy: Graves' Disease & Treatment
An OB-GYN explains Graves' disease and gestational thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy: symptoms, risks to mother and baby, and safe treatment options.
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Insomnia in Pregnancy: Why You Can't Sleep & Safe Strategies
An OB-GYN explains the five reasons pregnancy disrupts sleep and which safe strategies actually help you rest through all three trimesters.
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Missed Miscarriage: Signs, Causes & What Happens Next
An OB-GYN explains what a missed miscarriage is, why there are no symptoms, what the scan shows, and your three management options.
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Sleeping Position in Pregnancy: What the Research Shows
An OB-GYN explains whether left or right side is safer in pregnancy, what back sleeping risks after 28 weeks, and the practical pillow setup.
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Blighted Ovum: What It Is, Why It Happens & What Next
An OB-GYN explains what a blighted ovum means, why the embryo does not develop, and what your three management options are.
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Iron Tablets in Pregnancy: Side Effects & How to Manage Them
An OB-GYN explains why iron tablets cause constipation, nausea and dark stools in pregnancy, and how to manage each side effect.
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Signs Labour Is Starting: Early Signals at 37+ Weeks
An OB-GYN explains the early pre-labour signs at 37+ weeks: baby dropping, mucus plug, bloody show, and exactly when to head to hospital.
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PUPPS Rash in Pregnancy: What It Is, Symptoms & Safe Relief
OB-GYN guide to PUPPS rash: why it starts in stretch marks, how to tell it from ICP, and safe treatments to ease the itch in pregnancy.
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VBAC in India: Can You Deliver Normally After a C-Section?
OB-GYN explains who is a good VBAC candidate, success rates, and what Indian hospitals need for a safe trial of labour after C-section.
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Round Ligament Pain: That Sharp Pregnancy Twinge Explained
OB-GYN guide to round ligament pain in pregnancy: why the sharp groin twinge happens, when it is normal, and safe ways to get relief fast.
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Swollen Feet in Pregnancy: Causes, Safe Relief & Red Flags
OB-GYN explains leg swelling in pregnancy: physiological edema vs preeclampsia vs DVT, safe relief at home, and clear red flags that need a call.
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Induction of Labour: Methods, Reasons & What to Expect
Why labour is induced, which medical methods Indian hospitals use, what natural approaches have evidence, and what to expect during your induction.
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Itching in Pregnancy: Is It Cholestasis or Normal?
OB-GYN guide: normal pregnancy itching vs intrahepatic cholestasis, how to spot ICP, the bile acids test, and safe relief for itchy skin.
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Labour Pain Management: Epidural, Entonox & Natural Options
OB-GYN guide to pain relief during labour in India: breathing, birth ball, Entonox, pethidine, epidural and when each option works.
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Perineal Massage in Pregnancy: How to Do It & Does It Help
OB-GYN guide to perineal massage in pregnancy: when to start, step-by-step technique, what the evidence shows, and when not to do it.
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Anterior Placenta: What It Means & Is It Normal?
Anterior placenta is a common, normal finding. Dr. Suganya Venkat explains what it means, why movements feel later, and the one case to watch.
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PCOS During Pregnancy: Complications to Monitor & What Helps
Already pregnant with PCOS? Dr. Suganya Venkat explains gestational diabetes risk, blood pressure monitoring, and your antenatal checklist.
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Stages of Labour: What Happens in Each Phase
What happens in each stage of labour: dilation milestones, pushing, placenta delivery and the golden hour. An OB-GYN explains.
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Preeclampsia: Signs, Risks & What Happens in Hospital
Preeclampsia affects 8-10% of Indian pregnancies. Dr. Suganya Venkat explains warning signs, severe features, HELLP, and what happens in hospital.
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Quadruple Marker Test: Cost, Normal Range & What It Means
Second-trimester quad screen: AFP, hCG, uE3 & inhibin A normal ranges, screen-positive meaning, India costs Rs 800-2,500 & next steps.
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Gestational Diabetes Symptoms: Warning Signs Before OGTT
OB-GYN guide: gestational diabetes symptoms before OGTT, why most GDM is silent, warning signs to watch for, and who needs early testing in India.
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Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy: Why Your Hips & Pelvis Hurt
OB-GYN explains pelvic girdle pain and SPD in pregnancy: why it happens, activity changes that ease it, and when to see a physiotherapist.
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Progesterone in Pregnancy: Injections & Suppositories
Progesterone injections, suppositories, and tablets in pregnancy: when they're prescribed, which formulation, and how long to take them.
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Headache in Pregnancy: Causes, Safe Relief & When to Worry
Pregnancy headaches are common. How to tell tension headache from dehydration from preeclampsia signs, and what you can safely take for relief.
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Second Month of Pregnancy: Symptoms, Changes & What's Normal
Week 5 to 8 of pregnancy: which symptoms are normal, what your baby looks like now, and a checklist for your first antenatal visit.
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Braxton Hicks Contractions: Real Labour vs False Alarms
How to tell Braxton Hicks apart from real labour: what they feel like, common triggers, what eases them, and when to call your doctor.
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Short Cervix in Pregnancy: What Cervical Length Means
Radiologist explains cervical length on your ultrasound report, what short cervix means, and the monitoring and treatment options available.
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Pregnancy Vaccines: Tdap, Flu & Preconception Titres
Which vaccines are recommended before and during pregnancy? OB-GYN guide to Tdap timing, flu shots, and rubella/varicella titres.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy: TSH Targets
TSH targets differ by trimester in pregnancy. OB-GYN guide: subclinical hypothyroidism, when to treat, anti-TPO role, and levothyroxine safety.
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Early Pregnancy Scan: What's Seen at 6–8 Weeks
Radiologist explains the first pregnancy scan at 6–8 weeks: gestational sac, yolk sac, fetal pole and heartbeat, and what to expect if it's early.
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Growth Scan & Doppler in Pregnancy: Reading the Report
Radiologist explains your growth scan report: EFW percentile, Doppler indices, amniotic fluid index, and what close monitoring means.
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Anomaly Scan (TIFFA): What It Checks at 20 Weeks
Radiologist explains what the TIFFA / Level 2 anomaly scan checks at 18-22 weeks, what a normal report means, and how to read soft markers.
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NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency): What the Measurement Means
Radiologist explains the NT scan: what the nuchal translucency measurement is, normal ranges, raised NT meaning, and when NIPT is offered.
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Faint Line on a Pregnancy Test: What It Means
A faint line usually means one thing: early pregnancy. An OB-GYN explains why the line is faint, evaporation lines, and what to do next.
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How Soon Can You Conceive After a Miscarriage?
OB-GYN explains the evidence on timing after miscarriage, the 6-month myth debunked, and how to prepare your body to try again.
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IUGR: Why Your Baby Measures Small & What Helps
Your baby is measuring small on the scan. An OB-GYN explains what IUGR means, the difference from a small-but-healthy baby, and what you can do.
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Polyhydramnios: Too Much Amniotic Fluid Explained
Too much amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) is often mild and watched closely. An OB-GYN explains causes, AFI numbers, and what happens next.
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Preterm Labour: Warning Signs & What to Do
What preterm labour feels like, when to call your hospital, and what care is available if your baby comes early, explained calmly by an OB-GYN.
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Cervical Stitch (Cerclage): What It Is & What to Expect
A cervical stitch (cerclage) supports a weak cervix so pregnancy can continue safely. An OB-GYN explains what to expect, recovery, and delivery.
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Double Marker Test: Cost, Normal Range & What It Means
An OB-GYN explains the double marker test: what PAPP-A and free beta-hCG mean, normal MoM ranges, risk ratios, India cost, and next steps.
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Anti-D Injection in Rh-Negative Pregnancy: Cost & Timing
An OB-GYN explains the anti-D injection: when it is given in an Rh-negative pregnancy, why it protects your next baby, and what it costs in India.
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High-Risk Pregnancy: What It Means & How Care Works
A calm OB-GYN guide to what a high-risk pregnancy means in India, the common reasons behind the label, and how care works alongside your obstetrician.
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Low Amniotic Fluid: Causes & How to Increase It Safely
Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) often improves with hydration and monitoring. An OB-GYN explains the causes, AFI numbers, and how to raise it safely.
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Low-Lying Placenta: What It Means & Will It Move Up?
A low-lying placenta at your 20-week scan resolves on its own in about 9 in 10 cases. An OB-GYN explains what it means and when it needs a plan.
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Normal Delivery vs C-Section: An OB-GYN's Decision Guide
Normal delivery or C-section? An OB-GYN explains what determines delivery mode, medical indications, and how to prepare.
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GBS Positive in Pregnancy: What It Means & What to Do
What does GBS-positive mean in pregnancy? OB-GYN explains the Group B Strep test, why it matters, antibiotic treatment in labour, and baby safety.
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Stretch Marks in Pregnancy: How to Prevent & Treat Them
Stretch marks appear in 50-90% of pregnancies. What prevents them (hydration, vitamin E, collagen foods), what treats them after delivery, what doesn't.
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Linea Nigra: When It Appears in Pregnancy & When It Fades
Linea nigra is the dark line down the belly in pregnancy, caused by melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH). When it appears, how dark it gets, when it fades.
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Fetal Movement Week by Week: Feel Kicks & Kick Count
When do you first feel baby kick? Flutters from 16-20 weeks, regular movement by 24-28 weeks. Kick counting and when reduced movement needs attention.
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Pregnancy Constipation: Is Isabgol Safe? Indian Diet Remedies
Isabgol (psyllium husk) is safe in pregnancy with adequate water. Why constipation peaks each trimester, isabgol safety, and 6 Indian remedies that work.
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Papaya in Pregnancy: Raw vs Ripe, Which Is Safe?
Is papaya safe in pregnancy? Raw papaya has latex that can trigger contractions, so avoid it. Ripe papaya is safe and nutritious in moderation.
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Healthy Pregnancy: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide
OB-GYN's complete guide to a healthy pregnancy: antenatal tests, Indian nutrition, safe exercise and warning signs every trimester.
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Calcium in Pregnancy: When to Start & How Much Per Trimester
Start calcium from Week 12: 1,200mg a day in the 2nd and 3rd trimester. Best Indian sources are ragi, dahi, and til, taken separately from iron.
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Pregnancy Gas & Bloating: Causes, Relief & Red Flags
Gas and bloating are common in pregnancy. OB-GYN explains why it happens each trimester, which Indian remedies help, and when to call your doctor.
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Exercise for Normal Delivery: 4 OB-GYN 3rd-Trimester Moves
Which exercises help normal delivery from 36 weeks? An OB-GYN explains 4 evidence-based moves (squats, pelvic tilts, walking, perineal prep) that help.
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Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts: An Evidence-Based OB-GYN Guide
What can you do and not do in pregnancy? An evidence-based guide covering exercise, foods, travel, sleep, sex and medicines, with trimester cautions.
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Pregnancy Weight Gain by Trimester: How Much Is Normal
How much weight gain is normal in pregnancy? 11-16kg for normal BMI. OB-GYN explains the breakdown by trimester and what influences the number.
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Pregnancy Exercises: Safe Workouts by Trimester
OB-GYN's trimester-by-trimester guide: walking, swimming, strength, pelvic floor in pregnancy. What to do, what to skip, how much is safe.
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Folic Acid vs Folate in Pregnancy: Which Form & How Much
Folic acid in pregnancy: 400mcg from preconception, 5mg for high-risk. The difference between folate and folic acid, MTHFR, and when methylfolate helps.
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Pregnancy Heartburn & Acidity: Safe Relief That Works
What helps pregnancy heartburn? Cold milk, coconut water, and small meals help. OB-GYN's guide to safe Indian remedies and what to avoid.
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Morning Sickness: When It Starts & Safe Remedies
Morning sickness starts at week 4-6, peaks at 8-10 weeks, eases by week 12. Why it happens and 8 safe Indian remedies that help.
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Gestational Hypertension: Signs, Risks & What to Do
Gestational hypertension in pregnancy: Dr. Suganya Venkat explains the signs, how it differs from preeclampsia, and what to do next.
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Pregnancy Yoga: Safe Poses for Each Trimester
OB-GYN Dr. Suganya Venkat shares which yoga poses are safe trimester by trimester, what to avoid, and how prenatal yoga eases labour.
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Placenta Previa: What It Means for Your Pregnancy
Low-lying placenta at 20 weeks resolves in 90% of cases. OB-GYN Dr. Suganya explains what each grade means and when C-section is needed.
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C-Section Delivery: What to Expect Before, During & After
OB-GYN Dr. Suganya Venkat explains every stage of a C-section: surgical prep, what happens in the OT, and how to recover safely at home.
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Pregnancy Week by Week: Complete Guide for Indian Women
Complete week-by-week pregnancy guide for Indian women. OB-GYN covers baby development, symptoms, tests and what to expect across all three trimesters.
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Progesterone Levels in Pregnancy: Normal Ranges by Trimester
Normal progesterone ranges by trimester (T1: 11-90 ng/mL, T2: 25-90, T3: 48-200). What low progesterone means and when supplements are prescribed.
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First Trimester: Symptoms, Tests & What to Expect
Week 1-12 of pregnancy: which symptoms are normal, every test and scan you need, and what to do at each stage. OB-GYN guide for Indian women.
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White Discharge in Pregnancy: What's Normal & When to Worry
OB-GYN Dr. Suganya Venkat explains white discharge during pregnancy, what leukorrhea is, when it's normal, and which changes need medical attention.
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Home Pregnancy Test: When & How to Read It Right
OB-GYN Dr. Suganya Venkat explains the best time to take a home pregnancy test, how to read your result accurately, and when to see a doctor.
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Early Pregnancy Symptoms: What to Expect Week by Week
Nausea, sore breasts, fatigue, spotting: which early pregnancy symptoms appear when. Week-by-week guide from first signs to end of first trimester.
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Ectopic Pregnancy: Warning Signs & Future Fertility
Sharp one-sided pain and vaginal bleeding are key ectopic signs. When to go to emergency and what treatment means for future fertility.
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Folic Acid Before Pregnancy: When & How Much
Start folic acid 3 months before you try to conceive: 400-500mcg daily. Which form to take (folic acid vs methylfolate) and best Indian foods.
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Miscarriage: Causes, Signs & Recovery
OB-GYN Dr. Suganya Venkat explains why miscarriages happen, what the signs look like, and how to support your body and mind through recovery.
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Beta hCG Levels by Week: Normal Range & What It Means
Beta hCG levels by week: what's normal at 4, 5, 6, 8 weeks, what low hCG means, and how to read your blood test. By Dr. Suganya Venkat, OB-GYN.
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Gestational Diabetes India: OGTT Cut-Offs & Diet Plan
Gestational diabetes OGTT: fasting ≥92, 1h ≥180, 2h ≥153 mg/dL (WHO 2013). Indian low-GI diet, sugar targets, and when insulin is needed.
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Normal Delivery Tips: Exercises, Diet & What Helps
Evidence-based tips for normal delivery: perineal exercises, walking, Indian diet in the third trimester, and what to expect during labour.
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Implantation Bleeding vs Period: 4 Differences
Implantation bleeding vs period: colour (pink/brown vs red), flow, timing (6-12 DPO), and duration. When to take a pregnancy test.
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Pregnancy Diet Chart: Indian Foods for Each Trimester
Month-by-month pregnancy diet chart with Indian foods: dal, ragi, ghee, greens. What to eat each trimester, what to avoid, and sample meals.
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