Do We Need A Holistic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth?

Do We Need A Holistic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth? Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s body undergoes several changes to accommodate, nurture and ultimately deliver a new life. Not all of these changes may manifest in a noticeable form as these changes occur naturally and in their own time and order. It is, […]
Urinary Incontinence: Not Limited by Age

Urinary Incontinence: Not Limited by Age When we look at the words “urinary incontinence”, it might bring to mind the image of a person who is in their late 60s (or older). Truth is, urinary incontinence is a problem that affects people across all ages. Simply put, urinary incontinence refers to disturbance in bladder control […]
Delivering in Hospital Does Not Automatically Mean C-section

Delivering in Hospital Does Not Automatically Mean C-section Contrary to popular misconceptions, admission in a hospital is not directly linked to having a C-section. So, why are some women made to undergo C-section even if they prefer a vaginal delivery? Before we address it in detail, we need to look at some larger medical issues. […]
What are some side-effects of IVF I should be aware of?

What are some side-effects of IVF I should be aware of? Before we go on the main topic of this article, let us examine a commonly held notion about the term ‘side-effects’. Mention the term ‘side-effects’, and the person listening to you will most probably become stiff or tense. The term seems to bring about […]
10 factors that cause male infertility

10 factors that cause male infertility In recent times, a heart-warming change that is seen among people is greater openness in terms of talking about, researching on and gaining a greater understanding of issues relating to health and well-being. Issues which used to be seen as forms of stigma are now being regarded as conditions […]
What You Need to Know About Natural Delivery

What You Need to Know About Natural Delivery Birthing is of two kinds – a vaginal birth or Caesarean. When it comes to vaginal birth, we often use the terms ‘normal delivery’ and ‘natural birthing’ interchangeably, but the terms have specific meanings.A ‘natural birth’ is one wherein the mother goes into labour, progresses on her […]