Prenatal care is your pregnancy’s safety net, and it changes shape as you go. The first trimester confirms and establishes the pregnancy, the second focuses on your baby’s development, and the third prepares you both for birth. Each trimester has its own...
The odd late or early period is usually nothing. But when irregular periods become the pattern, they’re often your body flagging a hormonal issue worth checking, from PCOS to thyroid trouble. Knowing that difference is what tells you when to act. According to...
Preeclampsia at 22 weeks is classified as early-onset preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure (140/90 mmHg or above) and protein in the urine after 20 weeks of gestation. It affects around 5 to 8 percent of pregnancies, and...
Leaking urine after childbirth is common, and it usually improves. Pregnancy and delivery stretch and weaken the pelvic floor, the muscles that control your bladder. For most women it’s both preventable and treatable, often without surgery. Pelvic floor...
A pregnancy is called high-risk when something raises the odds of complications for the mother, the baby, or both. The label isn’t a verdict. It simply means you need closer monitoring and a more tailored plan. With the right care, most high-risk pregnancies...
