Children are more susceptible to allergies. While some allergy symptoms are benign and can be treated at home, others may signal for a pediatric allergy specialist’s attention. In this article, we will take a look at some of the symptoms…
Reasons Why Your Baby Might Be Admitted in the NICU
New-born babies are sometimes admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) if they are prone to any health issue like an infectious disease. You may not see it coming but there is nothing to worry about. In these cases,…
What to know about Ventricular Septal Defect
Congenital heart disease affects 0.8% to 1.2% of live births globally. Ventricular Septal Defect is one of the most common CHDs marked by structural abnormalities. It accounts for 20% to 30% of all inborn cardiac issues. Septal defect is basically…
5 Things Your Gynecologist Wants to Tell You Before Birth
Most pregnancies reach full-term without complications. However, a woman could be at a risk of UTI, preeclampsia, premature labor and gestational diabetes. Further, a mother to be can also experience mental health conditions like sad mood, appetite changes, feeling of…
Cause and Symptoms of Low Birth Weight in Newborns
In India, 25% to 30% newborns have low birth weight. Globally, there are about 20 million cases of the same annually in developing countries. It is associated with a wide range of both short-term and long-term consequences, including hearing and…
Should You Experiment With Permanent Hair Removal?
There is scarcely a person in the world who doesn’t wish to wear whatever they want and sport skin that is smooth and free of hair. But how many women are fortunate to have scanty hair growth that is barely…
When is a Hysterectomy Recommended by Gynecologists?
In India, 6% women aged between 30 and 49 years have a hysterectomy. The percentage is higher in the 45 and 49 age group. This is a minimal access surgery which is categorized into partial, complete and radical hysterectomy, along…
When is an ICSI Treatment Recommended?
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injections were introduced to treat male infertility. It helps men father a child genetically without adoption or working with sperm donors. This assisted reproductive technology has an exceptional success rate of 80-85% and is just as effective as…
Get Party Ready With Our Style Guide
The year 2020 is drawing to a close, and the festive season is right around the corner. You must have received invitations to parties and gatherings already, and you may have planned a few parties at your house as well.…
In vitro fertilisation: all you need to know about the magic treatment
Congratulations on planning to bring a new human to this world through planned pregnancy and IVF! And, do not worry. If you are wondering what to expect when you first visit the doctor, you can relax. This article will help…