Pregnancy

The very first pregnancy in a woman’s life brings various fears to the mind, but the thought of that cute infant, safe in momma’s tummy, vanishes all qualms. And feeling those first movements, made by the tiny creature within, is a great marker of pr...

The very first pregnancy in a woman’s life brings ...

What is Progesterone? Progesterone is a hormone secreted by the ovaries during the second half of a woman’s menstrual cycle. But when a woman is pregnant, this hormone starts getting produced in large quantities because it has to assist in preparing ...

What is Progesterone? Progesterone is a hormone se...

When you are expecting then nothing perhaps can be more exciting than predicting the sex of your unborn child. Friends, family members, acquaintances and even strangers – all want to be a part of this guessing game. So don’t be taken aback if a stran...

When you are expecting then nothing perhaps can be...

For some of the women, the news of their pregnancy comes together with happiness, while for some it could be a cause of concern. Whatever be the case, after the last intercourse if you’re thinking that you might have conceived, then your next questio...

For some of the women, the news of their pregnancy...

For most couples, it is a one-time effort. But for others, their efforts turn out to be a nightmare. We are talking about couples who are trying to extend their family and conceive. Especially if you are willing to conceive a baby instantly, not many...

For most couples, it is a one-time effort. But for...

Let us examine some of the most commonly used contraceptive methods and determine whether they are permissible in Islam or not. It must be mentioned that we are studying the permissibility of these methods from the Shariah point of view only. For the...

Let us examine some of the most commonly used cont...

Smoking tobacco is related to numerous serious health conditions in the human body. In women, apart from the general ill-effects, smoking is also known to cause many adverse effects relating to pregnancy and childbirth. Several studies have actually ...

Smoking tobacco is related to numerous serious hea...

Women should give up smoking completely during pregnancy as smoking during this time may cause serious damage to the unborn child. It may even cause miscarriage. Those who smoke one pack a day in average during pregnancy are more likely to give birth...

Women should give up smoking completely during pre...

Eating right and gaining the recommended amount of weight reduces the risk of having a premature or LBW baby in singleton, as well as multiple, gestations. A healthy weight gain is especially important if a woman is pregnant with multiples because th...

Eating right and gaining the recommended amount of...

When sharing your good news with coworkers, discrimination might be the last thing on your mind. But the truth is that many women are treated unfairly — or even fired — after revealing the news of their pregnancy. As long as a pregnant woman is able ...

When sharing your good news with coworkers, discri...

Women who are expecting multiples generally need to visit their health care providers more frequently than women expecting one baby. These extra visits can help prevent, detect and treat the complications that develop more often in a multiple pregnan...

Women who are expecting multiples generally need t...

Women who are expecting more than one baby are at increased risk of a number of pregnancy complications. The more babies a woman is carrying at once, the greater her risk. Common complications include: Premature birth: About 60 percent of twins, more...

Women who are expecting more than one baby are at ...

Identical twins (also called monozygotic twins) occur when one fertilized egg splits and develops into two (or occasionally more) fetuses. The fetuses usually share one placenta. Identical twins have the same genes, so they generally look alike and a...

Identical twins (also called monozygotic twins) oc...

The following factors can increase the chances that a woman will conceive multiples: Fertility treatment Age over 30 years A personal or family history of fraternal (non-identical) twins Obesity or taller-than-average height (2, 5) African-American ...

The following factors can increase the chances tha...

Although previous generations often were surprised by a multiple birth, today most parents-to-be learn the news fairly early. A routine first-trimester ultrasound can detect most multiples. (Sometimes a twin pregnancy that is identified very early is...

Although previous generations often were surprised...

About one-third of the increase in multiple pregnancies is due to the fact that more women over age 30 are having babies (2). Women in this age group are more likely than younger women to conceive multiples. The remainder of the increase is due to th...

About one-third of the increase in multiple pregna...

When a woman is carrying one baby (fetus), it is called a singleton pregnancy. When she is carrying two or more babies, it is called a multiple pregnancy. In the past 2 decades, the rate of multiple births in the United States jumped dramatically. Th...

When a woman is carrying one baby (fetus), it is c...

Your health care provider might suspect a twin pregnancy if your uterus is larger than normal or there seems to be more than one fetal heartbeat. A suspected twin pregnancy is typically confirmed with an ultrasound. During this exam, sound waves are ...

Your health care provider might suspect a twin pre...

Healthy multiples are born every day. Still, it's important to be aware of possible complications. For example: High blood pressure. Mothers of multiples are more likely to develop high blood pressure during pregnancy. When high blood pressure is co...

Healthy multiples are born every day. Still, it's ...

Fraternal twins — the most common kind — occur when two separate eggs are fertilized by two different sperm. Each twin has his or her own placenta and amniotic sac. The twins can be two girls, two boys, or a boy and a girl. Genetically, they're no mo...

Fraternal twins — the most common kind — occur whe...

Taking good care of yourself is the best way to take care of your babies. During a twin pregnancy, you can expect: More-frequent checkups. You'll see your health care provider often to track your babies' growth and development, monitor your health, ...

Taking good care of yourself is the best way to ta...