Term is technically defined as 37 completed weeks to 42 weeks. The estimated date of delivery is usually calculated at 40 weeks. Pregnancies are not always allowed to get to
The World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women should commence ante natal visit at the second missed period. This is equivalent to eight weeks (8 wks) after the last menstrual
Indiscriminate use of prescription drugs can lead to birth defects. It is important that you check with your care giver before you ingest any prescription drug. Abuse of drugs can
Nausea and vomiting is marked in the first trimester of pregnancy. The frequency and severity varies among women and in the same individual it can vary from one pregnancy to
Heart burn in pregnancy, technically known as oesophagitis or gastritis is one of the commonest complaints of pregnancy. It is usually due to the relaxation of the valve between the
Malaria is a protozoan disease cause by Plasmodium species (Plasmodium falciparum is the most common in our environment i.e the tropics, and most deadly). Malaria in pregnancy is common because