Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder that affects the babies. The main cause of the disorder is an increase in level of methemoglobin or metHb in the blood. MetHb occurs in the blood when the hemoglobin present in...

Crystals in the urine of newborns and the not-so-newborns is very common and is not necessarily a serious condition. However, it should not be ignored and one must consult the pediatrician to put all fears to rest.

Majority of pregnant women suffer from constipation. The reason is the sudden hormonal changes taking place in the pregnant woman’s body. A sudden surge of hormones, especially progesterone, in the body can disrupt the proper functioning of...

Being pregnant is a delicate situation for every woman. There is plenty of care and rest that is required to have a healthy and full-term pregnancy. However, not all women sail through their nine months of pregnancy....

Diapers have made the life of the modern mother very easy and hassle-free. All you have to do is make your kid wear diaper and relax for the next 6 -8 hours. But have you ever wondered...

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; in simple terms it is the lack of ovulation in a woman’s body. In a normal human reproductive cycle the woman ovulates every month on the 14th day of her cycle...

Swollen  hands and feet are very common during pregnancy. The medical term for this swelling is ‘edema’. Edema is nothing but excessive retention of water in the tissues.

The tiny layer of skin tissue between the vagina and the anus is called the perineum. This perineal area in pregnant women is massaged regularly towards the end of pregnancy to facilitate easy birth.

Many women feel that on becoming pregnant they should give up on exercising completely. The truth is that women who exercise during pregnancy are fit and their bodies are better prepared to deal with labor at the...

Pack your hospital bag as soon as you complete your seven months. Make a list of all the things that you will require during your stay at the hospital post delivery.

The tiny stretch of skin between vagina and anus is the perineum. Pregnant women are given perineal massages in the last days of pregnancy. Medically it has been proven that perineal massages are beneficial for women who...

Not even your doctor can predict when your baby will start teething. The process of teething in babies is a complicated one and different babies will start teething at different times in their infancy.

Diapers have become an evil necessity as we cope with the pressures of modern parenthood. Our mothers never had the luxury of diapers and yet they traveled long distances with us without letting us make ourselves dirty.

A new born baby spends most part of the day sleeping soundly. Sleeping at this stage is very important for your baby since the growth hormones work best when the baby is fast asleep.

According to a report more than 25% of women suffer from Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome known as PCOS. This disease is still being studied and one can only make guesses as to why PCOS occurs in some...

Every pregnant woman dreads the thought of a miscarriage. However, it is important that each pregnant woman should know the signs and symptoms leading to miscarriage.

One in every five pregnant women ends up with a positive gestational diabetes test during the second trimester of pregnancy. Diabetes is a result of the inability of the pancreas to produce adequate insulin.