Pregnancy test kits: When to use, how they work, their accuracy and different types available

10. WHAT CAN CAUSE A FALSE POSITIVE RESULT ON A PREGNANCY TEST KIT?  If a pregnancy test is left for a few hours after taking it, it may show a false positive, which is why Dr Koh advises women to read the results within five to 10 minutes. False positives may also show up if … Read more

China’s maternity services put on notice as the country faces an ‘obstetrics winter’

“But now, births have been decreasing every year, beds have been cut back, and more and more doctors have had to change profession. But what can they do?” he wrote, jokingly suggesting they become vets. “Save obstetrics!” he pleaded on Weibo. Duan, who is director of the maternity ward at Shanghai No 1 Maternity Hospital, … Read more

16 Best Skin Care for Pregnancy 2023, According to Derms

Pregnancy and breastfeeding come with their own set of joys and pains, and a long laundry list of things to consider for you and your baby — among them, the best skin care for pregnancy. When you’re already going through so many changes, finding new skin-care products that work with your existing and new skin … Read more

Florida Supreme Court clears the way for abortion access to be on November ballot

Florida Supreme Court clears the way for abortion access to be on November ballot – CBS News Watch CBS News The Florida Supreme Court made two decisions on abortion rights Monday. One of them clears the way for a new six-week abortion ban to take effect. This would replace the state’s current 15-week ban. The … Read more

At least 3 right whale calves have died so far this year, conservation group says

An international environmental organization is calling on the federal government to step up protections for endangered North Atlantic right whales beyond the 2023 measures it’s opting to repeat this year, noting birth rates are already below expectations for the season and at least three of the 19 calves born so far are believed to have died. Oceana Canada campaign director Kim … Read more

Is Athiya Shetty pregnant? Suniel Shetty’s comment on Dance Deewane sparks rumours : Bollywood News

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul, who tied the knot in January 2023, have fueled speculation about expecting their first child. The couple themselves haven’t made an official announcement, but a recent comment by Athiya’s father, Suniel Shetty, has sparked rumours. Is Athiya Shetty pregnant? Suniel Shetty’s comment on Dance Deewane sparks rumours During an episode … Read more

Drugs need to be modified before lupus patients plan pregnancy: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Women suffering from lupus can safely become pregnant and also breastfeed their newborns but the pregnancies need to be planned in consultation with doctors so that the drugs can be modified well in advance, according to experts at the AIIMS here. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease that affects mostly … Read more

North Bay, Ont., and DND move to remediate ‘forever chemicals’ site that contaminated drinking water

The City of North Bay, Ont. and the Department of National Defence (DND) are set to begin a $20-million project this spring to remediate a site contaminated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — often referred to as “forever chemicals.” From the early 1970s to mid-1990s, DND conducted training exercises at the city’s Jack Garland Airport with aqueous film-forming foams that contain … Read more

Parineeti Chopra is NOT pregnant: Report : Bollywood News

Actress Parineeti Chopra has recently sparked pregnancy rumours amongst fans after being spotted in loose-fitting clothes at the airport. However, a source close to the actor has said that there is no truth to these speculations. Parineeti Chopra is NOT pregnant: Report As per a report by Hindustan Times, the source stated that Chopra is … Read more

10 Best Belly Oils for Pregnancy: Dermatologist Recommendations

Key Ingredients: Jojoba seed oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, argan oil, meadowfoam seed oil, squalane, Centella asiatica, shea butter, rose flower extract, coconut oil, French marine algae Frequently Asked Questions What to look for in a belly oil For basic hydration purposes, look for nourishing ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, hyaluronic acid, and … Read more