What is Caesarean Section? Caesarean section is a surgical operation in which an obstetrician makes an opening in the mother’s abdomen and womb and delivers the baby through it. When is C-Section indicated? Caesarean section will only be done in a situation, where a normal vaginal birth may be unsafe for the mother and/or baby.
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Breastmilk – the Best Gift for your baby Breastmilk is the most precious food and the best gift a mother can give to her baby. Breastmilk contains all the necessary nutrients in the correct proportion your baby needs for optimal health, growth and development. It contains valuable antibodies which will help to protect your baby from infection and allergy. Taurine and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid present in Breastmilk enhance eye and brain development. World Health Organisation recommends that baby should be
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Spotting or bleeding at any some point in time during pregnancy is common. About 15 to 20 percent of pregnant women report varying amounts of vaginal bleeding in the first three months. Once you enter your second trimester, it becomes more unusual. Here are some likely reasons of spotting in early pregnancy and what it implies when you bleed or spot later in your term. Reasons for Bleeding in Pregnancy Early Bleeding Implantation Bleeding – One of
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Amniocentesis This is a test which may be offered to a woman whose age, family or medical history or blood test results suggest that she may have a higher than normal risk of having a baby with a specific abnormality. Who may be offered amniocentesis? Women in whom an ultrasound scan or blood test has
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