Placement of the Placenta Down (Plazenta Previa)
It is a condition in which the placenta, the partner, is located lower down in the uterus, which can cause excessive bleeding. After fertilization, the placenta begins to form. The placenta takes oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s blood, allowing the baby to grow and develop. It is the structure between the uterine wall and […]
Mole Pregnancy
A mole pregnancy is an abnormal condition of the placenta, the partner, caused by a problem during fertilization. The placenta grows rapidly in the uterus, forming a cyst-shaped mass. It is like a benign cancer and ends in miscarriage. There are two types of mole pregnancy. – Complete mole. There is only an abnormal placenta […]
Puerperium and Baby Care Discharge Training
Puerperium Training Bleeding : Vaginal bleeding will continue for about 40 days. The amount of this bleeding may be as much as menstrual bleeding for the first 1 week. Then your bleeding will continue as brown, yellow and white discharge and will stop at the end of 40 days. You should consult your doctor if […]
Twin Pregnancy
If you have found out that you are pregnant with twins, you may be quite surprised. However, this condition occurs in three out of every 100 pregnant women. And this number is increasing every day. Here we will tell you what you need to be aware of for yourself and your babies. Many women are […]
Diabetes in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
Ten years ago, doctors used to tell late women with diabetes that it was not safe for them to get pregnant and advised them not to have children. The rapid advances in medicine have made it natural for young women with diabetes to give birth to healthy babies. During pregnancy, many hormones are produced in […]
Diabetes in Pregnancy
DIABETES IN PREGNANCY (GESTATIONAL DIABETES) Diabetes is the most common medical complication of pregnancy. If diabetes is known before pregnancy, it is called pregestational or overt diabetes. However, if it is diagnosed during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. The incidence of gestational diabetes has increased by about 40% in the last 20 years due […]
Prenatal Diagnosis in Pregnancy, Anomaly Screenings
Prenatal diagnosis is the science of identifying structural and functional abnormalities in the developing baby in the womb. A major anomaly is found in 2-3% of all newborns. Births with anomalies are both medical, social and psychiatric problems. Today, many anomalies can be detected before the baby is born. Some of them can be treated […]
Foot swelling during pregnancy
During pregnancy, swelling of the feet and ankles is quite common and usually disappears after delivery. You may notice that it increases later in the day and in hot weather. Let’s look at the factors that cause swelling of the feet and ankles during pregnancy. When you are pregnant, your body produces and stores more […]
Maternal Psychology During Pregnancy and Puerperium
Pregnancy and puerperium are markedly stressful periods that provoke mental illness. Any mental illness can recur or start anew during this period. The incidence of depressive disorders doubles during this period. Unfortunately, only 25% or even fewer of affected women receive appropriate treatment. Pregnancy, however desirable, is stressful for most women. The response to stress […]
Air Travel during Pregnancy
There is no known harm from occasional air travel during pregnancy. Most airlines do not cause any problems for pregnant women up to 36 weeks of gestation. Some airlines may restrict international flights from earlier weeks and may require documents showing the gestational age. In these cases, the best approach is to call the airline […]
