Neck Pain during and after Pregnancy Many women experience frequent neck pain during and after pregnancy. This pain can be caused by a number of variables related to the physiological and behavioral changes that occur during this time. Below is a complete breakdown of the reasons and things to consider: Causes of Neck Pain during […]

Introduction The term “symphysis pubis dysfunction” describes symptoms that occur when there is excess movement in the joint that connects your left and right pelvic bones (pubic symphysis). Ligaments hold the joint in place, preventing your pelvic bones from moving or moving beyond their resting position. Hormonal changes during pregnancy cause these ligaments to relax, […]

Watery Discharge during Pregnancy Watery discharge, also known as leukorrhea, is normal during pregnancy and is nothing to worry about. It is a thin, transparent or milky white substance that helps to keep the vagina clean and infection-free. Watery pregnancy-related discharge is very common and usually increases in weight as the pregnancy progresses. In fact, […]

What is Pregnancy Brain? You may have trouble concentrating, remembering details, or remembering things during and after pregnancy. It is commonly referred to as the “mommy brain” or “Pregnancy brain”. Here are some observations about the pregnancy brain: Pregnancy Brain Causes During pregnancy there are major changes in hormone levels, especially progesterone and estrogen, which […]

Kidney Stones and Pregnancy When calcium combines with other substances in your urine, calcifications form that accumulate and block the passage of urine through the capillaries that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder. These solid masses are known as kidney stones. Kidney stones develop in pregnant women at a rate comparable to that […]

Kidney Infections in Pregnancy When germs enter the urinary system and ascend to the kidneys, it can lead to a kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis. Hormonal fluctuations that might impact the urinary system put pregnant women at higher risk of UTIs. Symptoms of Pyelonephritis Causes of Pyelonephritis A kind of urinary tract infection (UTI) called […]

Effects of Kidney Disease in Pregnancy In women with chronic kidney disease, there is commonly a co-occurrence of maternal hypertension, proteinuria, and recurrent UTIs. The relative contribution of each of these variables to unexcellent pregnancy outcomes is not always clear. All factors seem to be, however, harmful to the fetal outcome, both alone and collectively. […]

Hydronephrosis (Kidney Become Swollen) Urine flows from your kidney to your bladder when you have hydronephrosis, also known as upper urinary tract dilatation. Your kidneys enlarge, either one or both of them. Any age can have hydronephrosis. Children with hydronephrosis may be identified in their early years or occasionally even before the infant is born, […]

Renel Failure in Pregnancy When your kidneys stop working properly, you have kidney failure. The risk of complications increases significantly in pregnant patients with renal failure. For people who have had a previous kidney transplant, the prognosis is generally better. There are two main types of Renal Failure. Acute Kidney Injury AKI AKI, or pregnancy-related […]

Preeclampsia during Pregnancy One problem related to pregnancy is preeclampsia. If you have preeclampsia, you may experience high blood pressure, proteinuria, high levels of protein in the urine that indicate kidney disease or other signs of organ damage. Preeclampsia usually develops in pregnant women whose blood pressure is in the normal range after 20 weeks […]