Understanding Blood Groups in Pregnancy – Part 2
Fetal Blood Groups and Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN) In cases of Rh incompatibility, an Rh-negative mother may develop antibodies against an Rh-positive fetus’s red blood cells…
Understanding Blood Groups in Pregnancy – Part 1
Introduction Pregnancy is a fascinating journey, but it can present complexities, particularly when it comes to differences in blood groups between the mother, father, and fetus. Having some basic understanding…
How Bad Is Smoking For Your Pregnancy?
The effect of smoking on pregnancy from preconception to postnatal has been extensively researched in the field of maternal and child health. Numerous publications have delved into this subject, highlighting…
Thyroid Diseases in Pregnancy
Thyroid is one of the endocrine glands that regulate our body’s metabolism by releasing Thyroid hormones. This glad is prone to some changes during pregnancy to efficiently address the increased…
Post-partum Mental Health and Mood Challenges
The journey doesn't end with labor. The post-partum period is an important step in perinatal care. It starts immediately after labour and typically continues for 6-12 months. Dealing with the…
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Recent Changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP)
Have you heard about the recent changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP) recommendations? We thought it would be beneficial to briefly review these updates and inform our audience…
Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy: When to Worry
Introduction We have previously discussed the causes of stomachache during pregnancy in an extensive post. In this quick review, we aim to briefly recount some of the more serious causes…
Breech Presentation: What It Means for the Mother and the Baby
Introduction Breech presentation is a common complication that affects about 3-4% of pregnancies at term. This number increases among preterm labor, as spontaneous correction of the presenting part is also…
Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy: Exploring the Causes of Baby Belly Aches
Intro Abdominal pain is commonly experienced by women during pregnancy. While it mostly occurs due to normal physiological and anatomical changes in the mother to support the growth of the…
What You Need to Know about Vaccination and Pregnancy
Vaccines are one of the primary means of disease prevention today. They help reduce the incidence and the burden of many serious conditions on the individual as well as the…