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Dr. Monica Agarwal has 15 years of experience as a senior resident doctor at various medical institutions. She currently works as a senior consultant at Paras Bliss Hospital, Panchkula. Previously she taught at Gian Sagar Medical College and was a specialist in charge of the gynecology department at ESI Hospital, Ramdarbar, Chandigarh.Dr. Agarwal is a member of Medical Council of India and Indian Medical Association and has done a thesis on female fertility.
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According to World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, about 12-15% of clinical pregnancies result in miscarriage, with 17-22% of miscarriages occurring within the first trimester or the early stages of pregnancy (1). However, taking some precautions after miscarriage could help you plan a family again. While you eventually recover from the loss of your baby, it is important to know that you can be pregnant again. So, read this post to know about things to do and avoid after a miscarriage and ways to physically and emotionally recover from this tragic incident. [mj-toc] What Is A Miscarriage? Miscarriage is defined as a spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the 20th week (in the US) or 24th week (in the UK) (2). Medically, it is termed as spontaneous abortion. It involves expelling the fetus from the uterus. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/24th-week-pregnancy-symptoms-baby-development-tips-body-changes_0081647/" title="24th Week Pregnancy: Symptoms, Baby Development And Tips"] Why Do Miscarriages Happen? Primarily, miscarriages happen due to genetic reasons and [simple_tooltip text="chromosomal abnormalities" tooltip="Abnormalities...
Your obstetrician may often prescribe Doxinate during pregnancy to provide symptomatic relief from severe nausea and vomiting. Morning sickness, also known as nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms caused by hormonal changes in your body. It can range from mild to severe and can happen at any time of day or night, despite its name. This post discusses the significance of Doxinate tablets during pregnancy, their dosing, and possible side effects. [mj-toc] What Is Doxinate? [caption id="attachment_896203" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] Doxinate (Doxinate G) is a medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It is a combination of doxylamine succinate (antihistamine/antiemetic) and pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6). This medicine is available in the form of capsules and tablets. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/vitamin-b6-for-morning-sickness-safety-alternatives_00802054/" title="Vitamin B6 For Morning Sickness: Is It Safe During Pregnancy"] The Doxinate OD tablets and Doxinate plus tablets (with the composition doxylamine, vitamin B6/pyridoxine, and folic acid) are prescribed to prevent...
A subchorionic hematoma is a condition where there is abnormal blood accumulation between the uterine wall and the chorionic membrane. It is one of the many underlying causes that may lead to vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Vagina bleeding at any stage in pregnancy needs immediate medical assessment. In this post, we explain the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, side effects, and treatment of subchorionic hematoma. [mj-toc] What Is Subchorionic Hematoma? Subchorionic hematoma (SCH), also termed as subchorionic hemorrhage, is a condition wherein the blood collects/clots between the uterine wall and the chorionic membrane (1). The chorion is the outer membrane between the uterus and placenta, and surrounds the [simple_tooltip text="amniotic sac" tooltip="A sac of fluid that holds the fetus in the uterus." ]. [caption id="attachment_438576" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] The hematoma leads to placental detachment from the chorion membrane, causing subchorionic bleeding. Around 25% of pregnant women experience subchorionic bleeding during the first trimester (2). [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/first-trimester-bleeding-causes-reasons-treatment_00775605/" title="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/first-trimester-bleeding-causes-reasons-treatment_00775605/"] How Common Is Subchorionic...
If you had regular cycles before pregnancy, you might get your first period after a miscarriage in around a month. However, if your menstrual cycle is erratic, predicting your next period may not be so easy. After you’ve had a miscarriage or an abortion, several factors, aside from hormones, come into play during your first period. This post explains more about the first period after a miscarriage, including what it will feel like, when to expect it, indications of a serious problem, and how to handle emotional imbalances while waiting for your period. It also offers tips to help your body recover from the miscarriage and get pregnant again. [mj-toc] When Can You Expect Your First Period After Miscarriage? [caption id="attachment_885018" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] It usually takes around four to six weeks for your first period to return after miscarriage, and it may take longer to get into a regular cycle. The length depends on how consistent your periods...
A healthcare provider does a membrane sweep with a gloved finger during labor. They may sweep the membrane that connects the [simple_tooltip text="amniotic sac" tooltip="The water or fluid-filled sac within the womb necessary for the growth and development of the fetus." ] to wall it off from the uterus after the cervix is dilated. This is also called stripping the membranes or sweeping the membranes and may speed up the labor process. It is not possible to do this maneuver when the cervix is closed. Read on to know more about the membrane sweep, when it is done, and how it speeds up the labor process. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/what-happens-to-your-cervix-during-birth-or-labor_00104043/" title="8 Cervix Changes During Birth Or Labor And Complications"] [mj-toc] What Is A Membrane Sweep? Membrane sweeping, also known as cervical sweeping or membrane stripping, manually stimulates the cervix to release the hormone called [simple_tooltip text="prostaglandins" tooltip="A group of lipids with hormone-like actions that help induce labor in pregnant women." ], for...
Digestion problems or acid refluxes can lead to chest pain during pregnancy. Although mild and short-term pains in the chest may be common in pregnant women, they can also result from serious underlying conditions. Hence, if the pain lasts for prolonged durations and starts to affect your health, consult a doctor. In this post, we will help you understand chest pains while pregnant, including their causes and ways to cope with them. [mj-toc] Is Chest Pain Normal During Pregnancy? A feeling of fullness or discomfort in your chest is not abnormal during pregnancy (1). However, you may have to see a doctor if there is numbness down your arm or persistent pain, causing shortness of breath. Causes Of Chest Pain During Pregnancy Chest pain may be a result of a few regular problems that pregnant women face. It could also be due to something more severe. The likely causes of chest pain during pregnancy are: 1. Indigestion and heartburn [caption...
Most women may have heard about premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but wonder about its difference from pregnancy symptoms, leading to the PMS symptoms vs. pregnancy symptoms curiosity. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may present as a group of symptoms affecting your physical, psychological, emotional, and mood status experienced by some women during the period between ovulation and the start of menstrual flow. The symptoms of PMS vs. pregnancy may be difficult to distinguish and may cause you to be confused. However, PMS symptoms last for about five to eleven days and usually disappear at the onset of your period (1). Read this post to learn more about the distinct differences and similarities in PMS and early pregnancy symptoms. [mj-toc] PMS Symptoms Vs. Pregnancy Symptoms Let us first understand the differences between PMS and pregnancy symptoms, and then the symptoms common to both. 1. Bleeding PMS: You may not have any bleeding or spotting until your period starts. Once the period starts, you might...