Constipation in Pregnancy

About half of all pregnant women report that they suffer from constipation. When you’re pregnant, large amounts of progesterone circulate in your bloodstream. It slows the activity of your digestive tract and may result in constipation. If you take an iron supplement, it may even make your constipation worse. Here are a few suggestions

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Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are an almost inevitable part of pregnancy, though some women do avoid them. The skin stretching to accommodate the enlarging uterus and increased weight causes stretchmarks. Some women probably have some genetic predisposition for stretch marks, and they’re also more common in younger women. The marks typically appear as pinkish-red streaks along

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Postpartum Haemorrhage

Significant blood loss after birth is the most common cause of maternal death in the developed world. It is also a major cause of reduced post-natal health. Postpartum haemorrhage refers to the loss of more than 500 ml of blood following a vaginal delivery or 1000 ml of blood following a caesarean. While in

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