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Can my baby now start to sense light?

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No one really knows because it is a dark environment in the womb, and it is a moot point because it is irrelevant. What is more important is that the baby's eyesight is fine after delivery. Babies get routinely screened at birth so you don't have to worry.

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How do I select the right cord blood bank?

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A good cord blood bank has to have a reliable history in terms of facilities, safety of storage, good track record for producing good results, and sufficient accreditation in accordance to international standards.

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Can I select a delivery date for my child if it is a planned C-section?

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Yes you can, but within certain limits. The child has to be mature enough and not have had any co-exisiting problems (e.g. the mum having hypertension or diabetes) that indicate the need to get the baby out earlier. It depends on the situation.Most of the time for planned c-section, doctors choose to deliver at around 38 weeks of gestation , not too late in case the patient goes into labour herself and not too early as there's always a bit of error when it comes to dating of pregnancy.

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What are the features of a good maternity hospital?

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It has to - meet minimum standards as stipulated by the Ministry of Health; - have good backup for obsterics in terms of doctors, staffing and facilities; - have good neonatal backup including doctors, staffing, facilities, feeding services, breastfeeding and childcare support; - have good paediatrics services; and - have ICU support such as blood transfusion in case of an emergency resulting from delivery complications.

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Is it normal to have hot flushes during pregnancy?

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Women during pregnancy have dilation of the blood vessels due to hormonal changes, which could lead to them feeling warm. At the same time, they may also experience incidences of nose and gum bleeds.

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Why am I feeling dizzy?

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Many women experience dizziness during the second and third trimester because of the increased load in the tummy - the growing foetus. The baby slows down the blood flow from her lower extremity to the upper extremity.

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What can I do to relieve my dizziness?

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It is important to get checked to make sure you don't have any underlying illnesses such as high blood pressure or neurological problems.

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Are these waves of dizziness dangerous?

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It is important to get checked to make sure you don't have any underlying illnesses such as high blood pressure or neurological problems.

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When should I check with my doctor about my dizzy spells?

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It is important to get checked to make sure you don't have any underlying illnesses such as high blood pressure or neurological problems.

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What causes fainting in pregnancy?

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Many women experience dizziness during the second and third trimester because of the increased load in the tummy - the growing foetus. The baby slows down the blood flow from her lower extremity to the upper extremity.

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