A contraction stress test is done to check how well the fetus is coping with contractions of childbirth. It's usually done in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Contraction Stress Test (CST): The Ultimate Guide
Amniocentesis: What You Need to Know
Amniocentesis is a prenatal test used to detect genetic abnormalities in a developing baby by withdrawing a small amount of amniotic fluid from mother's womb.
How to Perform a Nonstress Test: The Ultimate Guide
A nonstress test (NST) is a prenatal test used to check the well-being of the unborn baby. During an NST, the baby's heart rate and movements are monitored.
Cesarean Section: Everything You Need to Know
A cesarean section also called a C-section, or cesarean birth is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and womb.
What is the Placenta and What Does It Do?
The placenta is a structure that grows in the uterus during pregnancy and provides nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and removes waste via the umbilical cord.
How to Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy: The Ultimate Guide
Stretch marks are markings occur on the skin during pregnancy, typically around areas where the skin is stretched the most like breasts, thighs, and buttocks.
Puerperal Pyrexia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Puerperal pyrexia, also known as puerperal fever is a rise of temperature (fever) reaching 100.4° F or more within the first 10 days after delivery.
All you need to know about Skin Changes during Pregnancy
Some degree of skin changes, seen in 90% of pregnant women from 3rd month to the end of pregnancy due to stretching of the skin and change in hormone levels.
Uterine Prolapse or Procidentia: Descent of the Uterus
Uterine prolapse is an abnormal position of the uterus in which the uterus descent downwards and protrudes into or out of vagina due to weakened pelvic muscles.
Inversion of the Uterus: Puerperal Complication
Uterine inversion is an extremely rare but life-threatening complication during childbirth in which the uterus is turned inside out partially or completely.
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