Smoking affects during pregnancy

Smoking during pregnancy accounts for an estimated 20 to 30 percent of low-birth weight babies. Let’s see below some more dangers of smoking while pregnant:

Giving birth to pre-mature baby: Smoking increases the chances of pre nature birth. Baby’s who born too early are always at risk of high infections and their organs are too not developed properly. In extreme cases babies do die also because of low birth weight.

Harm to the placenta: As we know that placenta is an organ which develops in your uterus during pregnancy. Placenta helps to fight internal infection and also produces hormones to support pregnancy. If you smoke during pregnancy then it will prevent palcenta from giving proper nutrients and oxygen to the baby that is needed.

Risk of miscarriage: Women who smoke are twice as likely to have a miscarriage as compare to non-smoking expectant mothers.

Is thyroid affecting your fertility

Millions of people in India have an undiagnosed thyroid problem and don't even realize that

it is the cause of other health issues too faced by them. Thyroid is very common problem especially post 25 years of age and women are 4 times more prone to thyroid disorders than men. Undiagnosed and untreated thyroid disease can be a cause for infertility or frequent miscarriage. The thyroid hormone regulates cellular function; abnormal thyroid function can affect your fertility. Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones. For women, there is a link between hypothyroidism and infertility. Low levels of thyroid hormone can interfere with ovulation, which impairs fertility. 

The symptoms of hypothyroidism can be of many types. Some patients show no symptoms, while others show some marked symptoms. The symptoms usually depend on the severity of the hormone deficiency and the rate at which it develops in the patient. The symptoms are usually milder at the beginning but develop gradually as the condition deteriorates.

Keep vaginal infections at bay

We often don’t talk about vaginal infections openly, many women feel shy and often do not feel comfortable talking about it but actually it is a very important topic to be discussed about. The vagina can often be prickly, dry, or may produce excessive and discoloured discharge and smell bad too. It is indeed the most sensitive organ and requires proper care and attention too.

There are several mistakes that a woman makes unintentionally with her vagina which can often lead her to several harsh affects in the long run. These mistakes can often be made while urinating or otherwise on a normal day, during menstruation or even before and after having sex. It is very necessary that a woman takes care of her health, hygiene and well being. Whenever you feel that there is a vaginal discharge which is heavier or smells different, or if you notice any itching, burning, swelling, or soreness around or outside of your vagina; or it feels like a burning sensation when you pee and when sex is uncomfortable then please do not delay and please visit your doctor as it could lead to some serious problems. Untreated bacterial infections in vagina can result in pelvic inflammatory disease which further leads to infertility also. 

Tips for Pregnant women this Summer

Pregnancy is the most beautiful experience for any women but during summers it might take

toil as skin problems like rashes, redness on the bikini line, stretched skin and stretch marks on tummy and thighs makes it difficult to sail through. Many pregnant ladies often ignore their skin care needs. Summer heat and humidity makes the ones skin prone to rashes, breakouts, and dryness. So, it is very important to use the right products especially herbal ones to ease the discomfort. Please go by the following skin care tips which help you to ease the discomfort caused by summer heat: 

Pregnant women should consume water based foods high in as it helps to hydrate and repair damaged skin.

To reduce pregnancy stress; go for a post-natal massage. Massages help to calm your mind.

Listen to your body; if you’re feeling exhausted, take a nap, sleep early. Sleep is important for anyone’s mental health and it also supports a healthy pregnancy.

Six common causes of infertility that you should know

There are numerous issues which creates hindrances in becoming a parent. Here are 6 common causes which impairs infertility, please have a look:

Blocked fallopian tubes: Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes prevent sperm from getting to your egg for fertilization. This condition also prevents the fertilized egg from getting to your uterus. For a successful pregnancy to take place, your fertilized egg has to move to the uterus for growth. It is usually caused by pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted infections (such as chlamydia), any history of uterine infection caused by abortion or miscarriage.

PCOS: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is very common today and it affects one in 10 women. It is a hormonal disorder, where small cysts grows at outer edges of the ovaries and it makes women to produce larger male hormones. Irregular periods, acne, obesity, unwanted hair growth are few symptoms of PCOS.