Back Pain in Pregnancy: When It’s Part of the Journey and When It Needs Attention
There is a version of pregnancy that people talk about a lot. The first heartbeat. The growing bump. The kicks. The excitement of meeting your baby. And then there is the part nobody really prepares you for. The back pain. The ache after standing in the kitchen. The struggle to turn in bed. The discomfort […]
Breastfeeding Myths vs Facts: What Every Indian Mother Should Actually Know
The baby arrives, and suddenly everyone becomes an expert. Your mother-in-law has one rule, your own mother has another, the neighbour aunty who raised four kids has a third, and the WhatsApp group your cousin added you to has a fourth. Everyone means well. But by day three, you are sitting with a crying newborn, […]
PCOS and Weight: Why It’s Not Just About Eating Less
If you have PCOS and you have been trying to lose weight, you already know how it feels. You eat carefully. You skip the second roti. You walk every evening. And still, the weight does not move. Or it comes back the moment you relax even a little. It is easy to start blaming yourself. […]
Monsoon and Women’s Health: Infections, Hygiene and What to Watch Out For
Mumbai monsoon is something else entirely. The first rain after a brutal summer feels like a relief. Windows open, chai on the stove, the smell of wet mud in the air. For a few days, everything feels better. And then the humidity settles in. And it stays. For months. If you have lived in Mumbai […]
Trying to Conceive? Here’s What to Do (and Not Do) in the First 6 Months
When you decide you’re ready to have a baby, it often feels like the start of an exciting new chapter. You stop using contraception, start paying attention to your cycle, and quietly hope that a positive pregnancy test is just around the corner. But when month after month passes without a pregnancy, it’s easy to […]
When Should You See a Gynaecologist? 7 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Between managing the house, the kids, the job, and everyone else’s needs, most women find a way to push their own health to the bottom of the list. And when something does feel off, the first instinct is usually not to book a doctor’s appointment. It is to wait. To see if it settles on […]
PCOS: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Know If You Have It
Let’s start with something that might surprise you. PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions in women. Mention age group that is affected. Also provide references and further reads. This helps build credibility. In India, studies suggest that anywhere between 1 in 5 to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age are affected […]
First Trimester Checklist: What Every New Mom Should Know
The test shows two lines. Or a little plus sign. Or the word “Pregnant” on the digital screen. And for a moment, you just sit there. Maybe you cry. Maybe you laugh. Maybe you take three more tests just to be sure. Whatever you felt in that moment, that mix of joy, disbelief, and “oh […]
High-Risk Pregnancy – What You Need to Know
Every pregnancy is unique, but sometimes certain health factors make it more complicated. This is known as a high-risk pregnancy. Being told you have one can sound scary, but with proper care and medical attention, most high-risk pregnancies lead to healthy outcomes. Here’s a guide to understanding high-risk pregnancies. 1. What is a High-Risk Pregnancy? […]
Understanding PCOS – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women today. Despite being so widespread, many women remain undiagnosed or confused about what PCOS means for their health and fertility. Here’s what every woman should know about PCOS. 1. What is PCOS? PCOS is a hormonal disorder where the ovaries produce […]