MATERNITY CARE TIPS

Ten Tips for Taking Charge of Your Maternity Care

1. Know your maternity care rights. Your rights may not be protected if you do not understand and exercise them. Learn more: The Rights of Childbearing Women.

3. Choose your maternity care provider and birth setting wisely. There are better and worse care providers and better and worse hospitals in every community. When available, birth centers are an excellent care setting for most women. Check the quality of the options in your area. Try to find care providers who offer safe, effective care options and a safe, family-friendly birth setting.
4. Think about what is important to you, and communicate this to your care team. Your preferences and values matter. In maternity care there are often multiple options, each with their own potential benefits and harms. Often one is safer for you and your fetus/newborn than another. You are the one who should decide which benefits and harms matter most to you. 
5. Take responsibility for your health during pregnancy. This means eating well, staying active and fit, getting rest and limiting stress as much as possible. It also means learning as much as you can about pregnancy and birth, and working with your care provider to get the care you need when you need it. This website provides helpful information on these topics both before you get pregnant and throughout your pregnancy.
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5 GYNECOLOGY PROBLEMS

5 MOST COMMON GYNECOLOGY PROBLEMS

Almost every woman suffers from a gynecological problem at some point or the other. In most cases these disorders are mild and easily treatable, but some gynecological problems can have serious implications and affect their fertility and quality of life.

Here are the five most common gynecological problems faced by women.

·          effect of certain types of medication. The symptoms of this condition include stinging and burning sensations while urinating, abdominal

cramps, painful intercourse and an increased urge to urinate frequently.

 Dysmenorrhea: Abdominal cramps and back aches are common side effects of menstruation but some women can suffer from excruciating pain during their menstrual cycles. This is known as dysmenorrheal. This is caused by a decreased supply of oxygen to the uterus due to strong contractions in the uterus. These cramps become less painful as a woman ages and in most cases is resolved by childbirth. Symptoms of this disorder include excruciating abdominal pain, pain in the lower back, inner thighs and hips, nausea and loose stools.

Ovarian Cysts: Ovarian cysts can be big or small and many women live with cysts without being aware of it. These cysts can be described as fluid filled sac like structures that develop around and on the ovary which vary in terms of size and type. Ovarian cysts may or may not be tumors. Cysts can be a result of the growth of a follicle or the breaking down of tissue within the ovaries. In most cases, these cysts dissolve on their own but they should be monitored carefully.

Endometriosis: This is a condition where the uterine tissue grows outside the walls of the uterus. This occurs commonly on the ovaries and fallopian tubes but can also develop on the cervix, bladder, bowel or rectum. The exact cause of endometriosis is unknown. Some theories suggest that it is triggered by retrograde menstruation or the backward flow of menstrual blood into the fallopian tubes. The symptoms of this condition include abdominal cramps, pain during intercourse and bowel movements, bleeding between periods and digestive problems.

Poly Cyst Ovarian Disease (PCOD): PCOD is a condition where the ovaries produce follicles that develop into cysts instead of eggs. This leads to a lack of viable eggs and thus affects a woman’s fertility. This can also cause mood swings and depression. PCOD is triggered by hormone changes and exhibits symptoms such as irregular periods, acne, hair loss and breathing problems while sleeping.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): UTIs are usually caused by bacterial infections and can be triggered by pregnancy, frequent intercourse, diabetes and as a side

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