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Doppler Scan in Pregnancy- A Complete Guide
Doppler sonography is a technique that uses reflected sound waves to measure movements such as blood flow and heartbeat. Doppler ultrasound scans can be used to determine the speed and direction of the blood flow. This information can be helpful in determining if the foetal growth is normal and whether the tissues are supplied with enough blood and nutrients. Doppler scans are performed with the same apparatus as a regular ultrasound scan and are normally used during the third trimester on women who have high-risk pregnancies.
What is a Doppler Scan?
A Doppler scan is similar to a regular ultrasound scan and works using high-frequency sound waves called ultrasound, which isn't audible to our ears. The ultrasound generated by the equipment bounces off bones and tissues like an echo and is recorded with a microphone. All of this is done with a small hand-held probe called a transducer. A gel which helps in the process is applied over the belly, and the transducer is pressed gently against the skin to scan. Denser substances like bones give off a better echo than the softer tissue that the body is made up of, and by comparing the echo, an image of the baby is generated in a computer and displayed in real-time.
What sets a Doppler scan apart is that unlike a regular ultrasound scan, it can detect the flow of blood in blood vessels, estimate the speed of the blood flow, determine its direction, detect blood clots, etc. Most ultrasound equipment these days have an inbuilt Doppler feature and both the scans can be done together.
Is it Safe to Have a Doppler Scan?
Yes, like with all other ultrasound scans, Doppler is safe when done by trained professionals. The sonographer, who is the person carrying out the scans, follows a set of established guidelines that ensure that you and your baby are safe during the procedure. Since the scans work by using a focused beam of sound waves, the equipment can generate a small amount of heat as a consequence. Therefore, every ultrasound scan machine features a thermal index display that gives a rough estimation of how much heat is being generated.
The machines normally have a low thermal index and come with different output settings for different stages of pregnancy. Most of the ultrasound scans don’t exceed 30 minutes, and a typical Doppler scan lasts only a few minutes. This poses no risk to the baby or the mother. In decades of using ultrasound scans during pregnancies, there has been no evidence that suggests that these scans are harmful.
Why is a Doppler Scan Done During Pregnancy?
Generally, women need two basic ultrasound scans during their pregnancy. The first one is during the first trimester to look for the number of babies, check for the baby’s heartbeat, to determine the baby’s growth, and predict a due date. The second scan is done in the second trimester to check for physical abnormalities and confirm that the baby is developing normally.
If the doctor finds any anomaly during these scans, a Doppler scan is done for further investigation. Dopplers are often used to check the placental blood flow, the foetal umbilical blood flow, and blood flow in the heart and brain to ensure everything is normal. If any restriction to the flow is detected, the doctors can determine if it is caused by a restricted blood vessel, sickle cell anaemia or RH sensitisation.
Restricted blood flow in the foetus can cause lower birth weight, impaired development, reduced size, etc. A special type of Doppler ultrasound called a Transcranial Doppler is used to evaluate the risk of stroke in babies with sickle cell anaemia. Doppler scans are also recommended in conditions such as:
Carrying twins or more
The mother has a low or high body mass index (BMI)
Medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure
The baby is affected by rhesus antibodies
The baby’s growth rate is low
Previous miscarriage or a small baby
The mother smokes
When Your Doctor Will Ask For a Doppler Test
Doctors ask for a Doppler test when complications or abnormalities are detected in earlier scans that demand extra care for the pregnant woman during the course of pregnancy. Some of the other common conditions when doctors ask for Doppler scans are:
Multiple Pregnancies
When the mother is carrying multiples, the pregnancy is considered a high risk one and is monitored regularly with Doppler scans. This is because such pregnancies have chances for several complications to arise. Some of them include - TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome), IUGR (Intra Uterine Growth Retardation), umbilical cord entanglement, etc. These complications can be detected early with a Doppler scan.
Placental Problems
The placenta supplies the foetus with blood, nutrients and oxygen from the mother’s body. Healthy blood flow in the placenta is essential for normal development of the baby. During the second trimester’s anomaly detection scan, if problems such as slower foetal development are seen, a Doppler scan is used to detect any irregularities in the placental blood flow. A Doppler scan is also used if placenta previa (low lying placenta) is detected. The scan can show the placental position, which can change toward the end of the pregnancy.
Health Conditions of the Mother
The mother’s health has a profound effect on the growth of the foetus. Doctors use Doppler scans to determine the blood flow rate in the umbilical arteries and the placenta. There are conditions under which blood flow in the arteries can get restricted, such as the contraction of arteries due to smoking, certain medications, and other lifestyle-related causes. The contracted arteries offer high resistance to the flow of blood, resulting in improper oxygen and nutrient supply to the foetus. Conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes can also have a significant effect on this.
Health Conditions of the Foetus
When the growth rate of the foetus in previous ultrasound scans is not satisfactory, doctors use a Doppler foetus scan for further analysis.
How a Doppler Scan is Different From Other Pregnancy Scans
A typical ultrasound scan bounces high-frequency sound off the tissues of the body to give a thin two-dimensional image that does not show any movement. A Doppler ultrasound scan, on the other hand, relies on the Doppler Effect. The phenomenon is a continuous change in the frequency of the bounced sound wave when it hits something that moves, like the blood flow in the arteries. It can measure the difference between blood that is moving away from the probe and blood that is moving towards the probe, as well as its speed. A Doppler can also detect the heartbeat of the foetus, which other scans cannot.
Which Areas Are Checked During a Doppler Ultrasound?
Dopplers are generally used to determine blood flow. When anomalies are detected in previous scans, the doctor generally scans the blood flow in the critical parts of the mother and the foetus’ body.
Uterine Artery Doppler Scan
Uterine arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood to the mother’s uterus (womb). During pregnancy, these arteries become stretchy and expand in size to richly supply the uterus with blood. This physical change allows more amount of blood flow with low resistance through the arteries, so the foetus can be supplied with ample nourishment. If the mother suffers from conditions such as Pre-eclampsia, the blood flow to the artery is restricted. A Doppler scan can be used to detect this condition early on.
Umbilical Artery Doppler Scan
In conditions where a pregnant woman is carrying twins, a baby appears to be growing slowly, or if the baby is affected by the rhesus antibodies, the doctor would recommend an umbilical artery scan. Umbilical arteries carry blood from the placenta to the baby through the umbilical cord. A Doppler scan of this artery reveals the amount of blood flow in it and how much nutrients and oxygen the baby is receiving. If any issues are discovered at this point, further Doppler tests might be done to reveal the cause and also check the blood flow in the baby’s brain and its aorta (a major artery in the body).
Middle Cerebral Artery(MCA) Doppler Scan
This scan shows the amount of blood flow in the middle cerebral artery, which supplies blood to the baby’s brain. The scan is performed only if the baby is suspected to be anaemic, the baby is affected with slapped cheek syndrome, or if the baby is affected by rhesus antibodies.
Ductus Venosus Scan
This is a rather uncommon Doppler scan. It is done in the first trimester, along with other tests to look for a chromosomal abnormality in the foetus. It is also done to scan the umbilical vein, which carries blood to the baby’s heart.
Types of Doppler Scan in the Pregnancy Phase
There are different types of Doppler scans that can determine various characteristics, such as the direction of the blood, the velocity of the blood, and the location. Depending on what needs to be assessed, three types of Doppler scans are used:
Continuous Wave Doppler
This system utilises a continuous transmission and reception of ultrasound waves to accurately measure high velocities of blood flow. It does not show the direction or the location of the flow, but only the speed. It is compact and commonly used.
Duplex Doppler
A duplex Doppler can generate an image of the blood vessel and the surrounding organs, while at the same time, measuring the speed and direction of the blood flow.
Colour Doppler
A colour Doppler is similar to a duplex Doppler but gives a better visualisation of the scanned area. A computer overlaps colour images depicting the blood flow onto the image of the blood vessel and its surrounding tissues. The different colour schemes show the speed and direction of the blood flow. A variation of this instrument called a Power Doppler can be used to look at blood flow in solid organs.
How to Prepare For a Doppler Scan
There are no special instructions to be followed before undergoing a Doppler scan. Women who smoke must avoid smoking or using any nicotine-based products two or more hours before the procedure. As nicotine causes blood vessels to constrict, it could give a false diagnosis, which could be mistaken as a pathological constriction. Other general instructions include wearing loose-fitting clothes to the clinic and staying well hydrated.
How a Doppler Test in Pregnancy is Done
A Doppler pregnancy test is done in the same way that a normal ultrasound scan is done. The pregnant woman will be asked to lie down on the examination platform, and her skirt/pants will be lowered to expose the baby bump. The sonographer then applies a water-based gel on the tummy. The function of the gel is to facilitate a secure contact of the transducer with the skin so that no air bubbles get trapped in between and interfere with the sound waves as the transducer is moved about. The image of the scan is displayed on a computer screen in real-time and saved for further analysis. The scan should be over within a few minutes and is painless.
Other Risks
There are no risks from the ultrasound on the foetus or the mother in a Doppler scan. On the contrary, opting to not get an ultrasound scan throughout the pregnancy can be risky. Research has shown that Doppler scans lower the risk in high-risk pregnancies.
Please note that vaginal probe Doppler scans are usually not recommended during the early weeks of pregnancy.
Can You Use a Hand-Held Doppler Device at Home
Small hand-held Doppler ultrasound pregnancy heartbeat scanners can be purchased to listen to the baby’s heartbeat. The device won’t usually work until the woman is 13 weeks into the pregnancy, as the womb is still in the pelvis. It is possible to detect the heartbeat after 13 weeks.
However, doctors and midwives recommend against it, as the average untrained person won’t be able to tell the difference between a baby’s heartbeat and their own placental blood flow. Even though the technology is safe to use, it can be falsely reassuring and even misleading which can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety among pregnant women.
On the other hand, electronic fetal monitoring done by a doctor or a midwife using a Cardiotocograph has some real benefits to it. A Cardiotocograph or CTG is a small Doppler that monitors the baby’s heart rate for normal heartbeats and irregularities. A healthy baby’s heart rate varies all the time and changes as it moves around. Women with healthy pregnancies don’t need to have a CTG to monitor the baby. As long as it can be felt moving regularly during the day, the baby is fine.
CTG used during labour is a highly useful tool for when continuous monitoring of the baby is needed. The baby’s heart rate, along with the woman’s contractions, is measured to see a positive relationship between the two. If the CTG shows that the baby’s heart rate is decreasing with increasing contractions, the doctor administers a drug to lessen the contraction’s strength. If that doesn’t work, the woman would need an emergency caesarean.
Taking a Doppler Test can be extremely useful and help in detecting anomalies that cannot be detected with a normal ultrasound. If your doctor recommends you to take a Doppler test, rest assured that it is for the health and safety of you and your baby. Read more
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Natural Birth Control Methods
Natural birth control avoids the use of devices or medicines and is useful for people who wish to have sexual intercourse without getting pregnant. Many women also use the methods explained below to keep track of the bodily changes by keeping a check on their menstruation cycle.
What is Natural Birth Control or Natural Family Planning?
Natural family planning is also called as fertility awareness and is an assortment of methods that are helpful in determining the days for women when they can get pregnant. Basically, it is a contraception method where a woman can effectively monitor and record the different signals of fertility that are present during her menstruation period. NFP makes use of these changes of the body’s natural physiological and symptoms to identify the phases of fertility. There are alternative methods that can be used for natural family planning such as the sympto-thermal method, the ovulation method, the billing method etc.
Advantages of Natural Contraceptive Methods
Most couples use natural family planning or contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy. It is identified as one of the best methods for natural birth control and is efficiently provides countless advantages to people. Some of the major benefits of contraceptive methods are elaborated as follows:
Safe: One of the most important things for a human being is to keep the body safe and healthy. Natural family planning methods are useful in avoiding risks and side effects that come with contraceptive drugs or devices. These methods are entirely harmless, and there are no chemicals, hormones or devices interlinked with the NFP. Basically, these methods don’t have any negative impact on the body as they are considered to be healthy.
Effectiveness: When used correctly, NFP is the most effective birth control method as chances of conception can be reduced to zero.
Pleasure: Most forms of contraceptives such as condoms, sponges and copper T, have some form of a physical barrier which reduces the level of pleasure. With natural contraceptive methods, there is no barrier hence, love-making is sensual and satisfying.
Builds Relationships: NFP helps in improving a couple's relationship. It is helpful in keeping the relationship fresh, flirtatious and fun. Couples can easily build respect for each other while integrating the natural family planning in their decisions for delaying pregnancy. It is helpful in enhancing the levels of communication among the partners and teaches them to compromise to some extent in a relationship. Studies have shown that couples who are using these methods are less likely to get divorced.
Environment-Friendly: Contraceptive like condoms, when not disposed of properly become an environmental hazard. The industrial process for mass producing pills and other contraceptives is no less environmentally friendly. Natural family planning doesn’t include the hormones that are artificial which lead to polluting the water systems and leads to harming wildlife. It is affordable and includes the purchase that is one-time.
No Side Effects: Some contraceptive methods such as pills do not have any physical barriers. However, they can have side-effects on the body such as decreased libido and cramping. With natural contraceptives, there no risk of side effects.
Disadvantages of Natural Methods of Birth Control
As undoubtedly Natural family planning is offering certain benefits to the couple, but there are also disadvantages which need to be considered while using the method:
Natural family planning is a process that is couple-centred, so it becomes an issue sometimes as both partners are required to agree for using these methods. This means that some form of compromise in terms of preferences would take place.
In monogamous couples, the risk of STDs is minimal. However, for open relationships where there are multiple sexual partners, this form of birth control becomes disadvantageous. It doesn’t protect the couple from any sort of sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and it cannot help people from protecting any such disease.
Couples need to make careful observations and need train themselves to make accurate recordings which can be time-consuming and frustrating.
The fertility indicators are frequent and subtle; this would make it difficult for women with a hectic work schedule to keep track of the readings.
It is identified that the method of coitus interruptus has the high rate of failure when performed incorrectly.
In the withdrawal methods, the majority of the workload is handled by the man and can lead to putting huge stress. This would inevitably lead to reduced sexual performance.
These methods are not appropriate for women with irregular periods.
Sexual intercourse cannot be done at any time. In fact, it needs to be avoided for 8 to 16 days in every menstrual cycle. This can be inconvenient for couples that have a high libido.
Best Natural Birth Control Options you can Try
If you are interested in knowing the options that can be useful for you in natural birth control, then there are different methods which can be considered. These include:
Calendar method: The calendar method of contraception is helpful for you in predicting the fertile days through tracking the menstrual cycle lengths over various months. It is important that before you make use of the method, you should ensure the tracking of menstrual cycle length for around six periods. You can make use of the applications that are available these days on play store. With this method, you will not have to be worried about the managing of natural family planning whether it is associated with achieving or avoiding the pregnancy.
Basal Body Temperature method: Basal body temperature method is another natural planning method. The basal body temperature is interlinked with the temperature when the body is at rest. Ovulation can cause some sort of increase in this method. It depicts that fertility is increased during two or three days before the increase of temperature. This method is also helpful in predicting the ovulation period.
Billing’s ovulation method: In this method, women make use of vaginal mucus for determining fertility. It is not dependent on ovulation presence. Instead, it has the effect of defining the potential fertility and infertility.
Sympto thermal method: This method relies on the woman’s body temperature monitoring and of the symptoms that are physically interlinked with the ovulation.
Sympto-Hormonal Method: This method is helpful for you in detecting the key production of hormones fertility with a simple urine test at home and cross-checking it with the mucus observation.
Lactational Amenorrhoea Method: This is a method which is known to be the temporary contraceptive, and that is dependent on breastfeeding that is exclusive. This method can be used from birth and till around about six months.
Withdrawal Method: This is a method in which a man is required to withdraw the penis during the sexual intercourse from woman’s vagina for ejaculating the semen away from the vagina.
Fertility Awareness Methods: This is another method for predicting the times of fertility and infertility during the menstruation cycle. It is dependent on the signs of the body which keeps on modifying during every menstrual cycle in association to the hormones that lead to causing ovulation.
Are Natural Methods of Contraception Really Effective?
Fertility awareness-based methods are the techniques that are used by individuals for getting pregnant or preventing pregnancy. There are several methods available for predicting when a person ovulates. These methods are completely dependent on the facts, and some of them are that first, a person can get pregnant if they have sex which is unprotected, and second people ovulate once in each cycle. Hence, the use of natural family planning is effective, but there are different cases for every couple. A lot has to be based on the type of individual body type as some may don’t have to face any kind of effects using these methods whereas some people have to face severe effects. It is imperative that these methods should be used in an appropriate manner so that any kind of problem can be eradicated in an efficient way. Natural family planning methods are undoubtedly effective, but it is important to note that the individuals should understand considering the medical supervisions or should research carefully so that the complications can be avoided otherwise it can cause hassle for avoiding or achieving the pregnancy.
Precautions to Take while Using Natural Methods of Contraception
As the methods of natural birth control don’t work all the time, it is important for you to comprehend that there is always a conception risk if you have chosen for having sexual intercourse. If you are using the natural methods for controlling birth, then please consult your healthcare provider so that it doesn’t affect your fertility and cycle. There are certain precautions that can be integrated by you while using the natural birth controls:
You should make sure that you are keeping an account of the very first period.
You have currently stopped consuming the pills for birth control or any other sort of contraceptives linked to hormones.
Though breastfeeding acts as a natural contraceptive, its effectiveness is reduced after six months.
If you are experiencing menstrual cycles that are irregular, natural contraceptives become unreliable, and you may end up conceiving.
There are more than 100 million pills that are in production worldwide and are used by couples every day. While they are highly effective, they also come with many side effects such as mood swings and reduced libido. Natural birth control offers a solution to those couples who are conscious about their body's health and want to enjoy building their relationship through physical intimacy. However, it is to be noted that many of these techniques require careful planning so go for these methods only after thinking it through carefully.
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Somewhere in your fitness journey, when you aren't particularly cheerful, whom do you blame for the unwanted kilos? The fridge! But you can get your fridge to help you lose pounds too. How? Simple - just get your machine organised! Watch those pounds torch themselves in dismay soon enough!
Shedding a few pounds with the help of your fridge isn't tough. If you're wondering how, remember the first step is to get that chill machine a little bit organised. Get started.
How to Make your Fridge Melt your Calories
1. Organise, organise!
Healthy food options in your fridge are often overlooked because prying eyes spy something sinful in the front. Keep your fridge organised such that the healthy options are right in front of you. When non-junk food is arranged neatly, you'll be inspired to eat clean. An organised fridge will also help you stay aware of essential items and those that need a restock.
2. Pair them up
The smartest way to purge your fridge of unhealthy food is to pair healthy snacks together. For example, almond butter and apples go together, or you could choose to pair low-fat cottage cheese with celery. When food is organised in combination, it helps you stick to mindful eating. Such pairing also makes putting together a snack easy.
3. Fruit is the answer
A fruit a day keeps those pounds at bay. Really! If you're a mum on the go, fruits will help you stay nourished. They will also prevent you from piling on unnecessary sugar in your diet, which you otherwise take through aerated drinks. Stock up on pears, peaches, melons, and citrus fruits. Make sure a visible section of the fridge is dedicated to fruits. This way, when you want to snack, you are bound to pick a fruit instead of a sugary alternative.
4. Backstage for comfort food
Comfort foods can be, well, comforting. However, they need to be avoided if you're looking to shed a few pounds. What do you do when you want to stay away from such temptations? Well, if you have mac and cheese left over, pack them in containers and keep them behind healthier food options. This little trick will help you stay on your weight loss path. This is among the best ways your fridge can help you lose weight!
5. Slice and dice veggies
Veggies are packed with fibre and keep your stomach filled. But don't keep them stored in your fridge for too long. They can become mouldy and stale. Instead, try cutting them up when you buy them. Store them in containers and then store them in your fridge.
With such clean eating, you're sure to notice positive changes in your body. So, how to get your fridge to help you lose pounds? All it takes is a little re-organisation! Read more
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Psoriasis in Pregnancy - Symptoms, Risks and Treatment
Psoriasis is a skin condition that leads to the formation of redness on the skin that comes along with patches and scaling. Many woman who suffer from this disease contemplate on the fact whether psoriasis would affect their pregnancy in any way. As physicians recommend not to consider any treatment when pregnant, it becomes difficult to understand exactly what to do. Read on further to know all about psoriasis and its relation to pregnancy.
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an abnormal skin condition that causes abnormal patches on the skin. Such patches are characterised by red, scaly marks on the skin that may be accompanied by itching. This disease is a kind of an auto-immune one, i.e. it is a condition that arises due to an abnormal response of the body’s immunity system when it gets activated by antigens.
The patches associated with psoriasis may vary from tiny patches to complete body coverage, depending on the severity of the disease. Some areas that get affected by this rare disease include the skin, scalp, elbows and the knee area. Generally, psoriasis is considered as a long-lasting disease that is non-contagious in nature. Although it is found to be a non-curable one, but treatments have been found that may help reduce the abnormal scaling to an extent.
Symptoms of Psoriasis
The underlying symptoms of psoriasis are noticed to vary on the basis of severity of the problem. However, some of the common symptoms that one may notice, include:
Dryness: When your skin appears to be extremely dry, psoriasis may be the reason. Also, you may notice that your super sensitivity, in turn, may lead to easy bleeding even on minor scratch.
Abnormal Nails: If your nails turn to become thick, rutted or corrugated, consult a physician as it could be due to psoriasis.
Patching and Scaling: If your skin starts developing red patches along with silvery scaling, be sure of psoriasis.
Burning Sensations: If the area with red patches starts to give you burning sensations, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.
Itching: If you can’t stop itching on the red and scaly patches, psoriasis could be the disease you may be suffering from.
Swelling Or Stiffness: In case along with all other symptoms you also get a swelling in the joints that leads to stiffness, seek medical help immediately.
Can Pregnancy Affect Psoriasis?
While a woman is pregnant, she is likely to show improvement in psoriasis. There are fair 40-60% chances that a woman would recover if not fully, then partially from psoriasis during her pregnancy. The fact to be noted here is that maximum improvement in psoriasis is shown at the end of first and the second trimester of pregnancy.
Also, one must not ignore the fact that in some rare cases, pregnancy may alleviate the issue to a larger scale, which may bring severe psoriasis and pregnancy complications.
Can Psoriasis Affect Pregnancy?
One should note the fact that psoriasis does not in any sense affect the ability of a woman to bear children. So far, no cases of miscarriages have been registered due to the occurrence of psoriasis. Also, there have been noted no birth defects in children just because the mother is suffering from this rare condition. However, a study has found that women with severe psoriasis have given birth to babies with lower weights as compared to the normal or mild cases.
How to Treat Psoriasis when Pregnant?
Psoriasis may become difficult to handle in case of pregnancy. Especially when you need to visit your gynaecologist and lay bare your body, it may turn embarrassing. Generally, it is recommended to not continue any psoriasis medication when pregnant, but if you wish to treat this rare condition, you could consider the following:
Apply moisturisers or emollients on your skin, as recommended by your physician. Likewise, you can also opt for petroleum jelly that not only helps soothe the skin but also helps moisten the dry skin.
A physician may also recommend you to use a topical steroid, i.e. a special cream for reducing skin inflammations. But, a pregnant woman should be very careful while applying it near the breast area. This is because some pregnant women start producing breast milk while on pregnancy; applying of these topical steroids may lead to mixing it with breast milk and that is not at all an ideal situation.
In some rare cases where pregnant women may be suffering from severe form of psoriasis, ointments or topical may not be helpful. In such cases, a physician may end up implementing narrow-band UVB, i.e. Ultraviolet Light B photo therapy on the patient.
Or, alternatively depending on how severe the condition is, your physician may also implement a broad-band UVB, i.e. Ultraviolet Light B photo therapy.
Tips to Soothe Psoriasis at Home
Though it is highly recommended to consult your doctor if you are pregnant and suffering from psoriasis, you can follow simple home remedies for soothing your red, scaly and patchy skin:
Keep your body moisturised. This is the simplest solution for treating skin drying and itching. You could also ask your skin specialist to recommend you a good moisturiser that could effectively work on your skin type.
Do not exert yourself much as the accumulation of sweat around the psoriasis area can lead to more of irritation and itching.
Avoid taking hot water shower as hot water can only worsen the condition.
Prefer applying Aloe Vera gel on psoriasis affected area, at least 2-3 times a day. This helps lessen red patches and the associated scaling to an extent.
Can The Baby be Affected or Get Psoriasis
Looking at the history of genetics and hereditary, it can be said that a baby may develop psoriasis. But it all depends on case to case. In some situations, the baby may develop psoriasis, and in some cases, the born baby may go unaffected. But the fetus is likely to develop the diseases in case a woman is taking medications for psoriasis during her pregnancy. This is the reason that most of the physicians do not recommend relying on medications when pregnant.
In some cases, babies have been found to be affected by psoriasis due to breastfeeding as this disease sometimes leads to the formation of bleeding ulcers on the surface of the breast nipples.
Also, one should note the fact that a baby may not simply get a hold on psoriasis just post delivery. The born child may even develop this disease later in life.
Looking at all the stated facts and information, it is clear that psoriasis is a kind of disease that may brighten or even darken the situation for a pregnant woman. All depends from person to person or from case to case. However, a woman should always consult her gynaecologist and skin specialist before relying on any medication, when pregnant.
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Buying a good health plan is a way of investing for your future. It protects you from heavy financial liability if you are hospitalised or need medical care. Therefore, the importance of health insurance cannot be undermined. Choose the right policy and most of your medical expenses can be sorted.
What is Health Insurance
Health insurance is a way to pay for your health care. It protects you when you’re injured or sick in the hospital by paying a part of your medical expenses. The percentage of cost that is covered by health insurance depends on the insurance plan you have chosen and the annual or monthly premium you pay for it. Healthcare insurance is not just about providing expenses for your hospital stay. There are many hidden benefits, depending on your insurance package.
Benefits Of Health Insurance
1. Convalescence Benefit
Some companies and plans also take care of the insured’s recovery expenses. This benefit is meant to supplement costs incurred during recovery, such as to compensate for loss of income for the number of days in the hospital. In some policies, the pre-hospitalisation stage could be considered as the recuperating period. This is also known as recuperating benefit.
2. Daily Hospital Cash Allowance
There are many other expenses associated with hospitals and medical care, such as the money spent on food and refreshments, or the money spent on commuting between hospital and home. All these expenses add up to quite a substantial amount. Check if your policy offers these benefits in the form of pre-fixed, per-day cash hand outs, and generally the insured party doesn't require any bills to support the claim.
3. Home Treatment Reimbursement
Most policies only cover hospitalisation costs. However, if you research carefully, you'll find that there are many policies available in the market that widen their coverage to include treatment undertaken at home as per the doctor’s orders.
4. Alternative Therapies
Not many insurance companies cover the cost of treatment incurred from alternative therapies like homoeopathy, ayurveda, and unani systems of medicine. However, some health policies do reimburse 25% of these expenses, provided they are undertaken at a government hospital.
5. Caretaker/ Attendant Allowance
Some policies offer a fixed allowance for adults looking after an insured child/ old person at the hospital. In such a scenario, the caretaker is often a member of the family. The amount of allowance will vary from country to country.
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Transplantation surgery can be quite expensive and can put quite a financial strain on the insured. Apart from the cost of his own surgery, the insured person also has to bear the medical expenses incurred by the donor. Some insurance policies offer a provision to claim expenses related to the donor as well. The treatment costs cover the expenses incurred in surgery and harvesting the organ.
There are many different types of health insurance policies available in the market. The key to choosing the right policy is seeing what suits you. Like all insurance policies, health insurance policies come with a lot of fine print. Read the policy in detail and be aware of the eligible benefit amount and period before signing up for anything. Read more
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A. Only whatever your gynaecologist suggest because during the time of pregnancy we don’t advise you to take any medicine without consulting the gynaecologist as some women can have side-effects also so better to check with your doctor
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A. I think after completing your first trimester you can start having Iron and calcium supplement you should have them till the time you do not deliver deliver after delivery you should have them for another six months to 1 year depending upon what your doctor suggest
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Expecting Mom due in 5 months
1 hour ago
Q. after 7 missing of periods I got faint line first then I have tested USG and TVs it was 7 days after I missed my periods there was negetive results then doctor gave me a medicine which called macgest sr 200 then after 15 days of missing my periods I got this result am I pregnant because I do not have nasuea but have tender brest only this is the last test photo and 2 image was the 7 days of missing my periods
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Mom of a 3 m old boy
27 mins ago
A. Yes you are.. Get it confirmed with an ultrasound for viability
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40 mins ago
Q. I am 28 weeks pregnant and layed on my stomach for few seconds. is it worrisome?
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Mom of a 9 yr 8 m old girl
30 mins ago
A. If it was just a few seconds and it is not going to make a difference yet if you want to be more sure about it if it is more for you then you can get an ultrasound done with your doctor but as far as I know few seconds are not going to make any difference but still you can check with the doctor
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