What is hydrops fetalis?Hydrops fetalis is severe swelling (edema) in an unborn baby or a newborn baby. It is a life-threatening problem. There are 2 types: immune and nonimmune.What causes hydrops fetalis?Immune hydropsThis type of hydrops is not very common. It may develop because of Rh disease in the mother. If you are Rh negative and have an Rh positive baby, your immune system attacks your unborn baby’s red blood cells. This causes anemia. Hydrops can occur if the developing ...
Reddish urine or blood in urine during pregnancy can be alarming. But why does it happen? Well, usually it indicates Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs, a common phenomenon during pregnancy due to the growing pressure exerted by the fetus on the bladder and urinary tract making it easier for the bacteria to cause an infection. Common symptoms of UTI may include* Painful urination * Frequent urination * Burning sensation while urinating* Urine with an un...
What would you do if you cut your finger while chopping vegetables? How would you handle a burn, a spider bite, or a child’s scrape from a fall? Minor injuries happen every day, and most are easy to treat at home. But to be able to quickly and calmly handle them, you need to know what to do and have the right supplies.First you need to have a first aid kit in your home and this can be bought from a pharmacy or locally made at home. All the same whether purchased or locally made, a first ...