Menopause is a word that can bring different reactions to many. Call a woman as menopausal (incorrectly, that is) and the next thing you know you will probably have earned yourself a black eye. Employees of female bosses may have…
A gorgeous looking couple entered an Obstetrics and Gynaecology room for a normal antenatal visit. She’s already in her final trimester with normal pregnancy and while discussing her plans for delivery, suddenly an unexpected request was thrown to the attending…
For new mums-to-be, finding out that you’re pregnant is mind-blowing! But so often times, that is nothing compared to the bewildering and mind-boggling ‘procedures’ that you’re expected to religiously follow upon stepping into the clinic for the beginning of your…
It was drizzling outside. A heavily pregnant lady walked with difficulty into a dental clinic, pausing after a few steps to catch her breath. She was clutching the left side of her face. After being registered, she was ushered into…
Home birth is not an unusual occurrence for certain areas in our country. It has been practiced by traditional midwives and untrained birth attendants for many decades, since before the existence of modern medical facilities and hospitals. However by improving our…
Laughter is the best medicine but not when you have ‘leaky pipes’. Imagine this: You gather with a group of friends to reminisce about the good old times. You howl in laughter over some funny story your friend just shared…
It’s that time of the month, and…. oh wait, ‘that’ time of the month is still ongoing. Sheesh. So picture this. You meticulously planned for a trip to the beach. Paid in advance the fees for activities you anticipate on…
The delivery of the precious bundle of joy is almost always the highlight of any pregnancy; seeing the face of your labour of love (no pun intended) for the first time and all the pain just simply melts away. However,…
Sharing is caring, they say. And women, by nature, are a caring lot. But the one thing we do not always share (but almost always care) about is when something goes wrong with our tender region. Blame shame, guilt, stigma…