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Today I noticed brown discharge during my loo visit. Is it normal during pregnancy?

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The discharge of brown spots during pregnancy is a natural thing and is often fun by some pregnant women. However, you still need to be aware of it, first if the spots are prolonged and persistent, or are accompanied by other symptoms such as abdominal pain and cramps. Brown spots during pregnancy are light bleeding spots that come out of the vagina, this can happen during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. About 20 percent of women experience bleeding in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The color of the spots varies, it can be pink, red, or brown. The brown color on the spots indicates that the blood has been in the uterus long enough, or has not been removed from the body quickly. So that when it comes out, the blood will be darker.

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I was sneezing and I leaked some pee. Is that normal?

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Not being able to control urination is known as urinary incontinence. This condition is a condition where the urine comes out uncontrolled. There are various kinds of urinary incontinence conditions, such as stress incontinence (due to sudden pressure on the abdominal cavity, for example from coughing, sneezing, laughing), functional incontinence (a person suffering from a medical condition that is unable to go to the toilet on time), urge incontinence (arriving ) - suddenly there is an excessive desire to urinate and not have time to go to the toilet), overflow incontinence (occurs when a person experiences urination that is not complete, then one day the rest of the urine is uncontrolled), or a mixture of the above conditions (mixed incontinence) .

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How often should I get internal check-ups?

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Ideally, pregnant women need to visit the doctor for pregnancy checks at least 8 times. You need to set aside once a month to see a doctor during the first six months of pregnancy. When entering the age of 7-8 months of pregnancy, check every two weeks. The visit intensity is increased to once per week, when the pregnancy reaches nine months of age.

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Which growth scans are recommended during the second trimester?

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Being an expectant mother, you will find it reassuring to know that your baby will be born healthy with no congenital deformities. An ultrasound scan can be used for screening to look for abnormalities in the physical structure of the baby, for example in the heart, lungs, spine, brain, long bones in legs or arms, organs in the abdomen like liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys, bladder and even check for cleft lip and palate. Finding of certain abnormalities during an ultrasound scan may also alert doctors to the possibility of Down Syndrome or other genetic abnormalities in the baby. Further testing can then be done to exclude these. Ultrasound screening for physical abnormalities is usually done during around the fifth month or 20th week of your pregnancy. It is performed by a sonographer or obstetrician, using a fairly advanced ultrasound machine that provides excellent resolution for imaging. The accuracy of scans is about 70% in detecting all abnormalities.

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How do I deal with leaking breastmilk?

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Some tips to help you deal with leaking breast milk: -Wear breast pads. Wear breast pads in your nursing bra to absorb the milk, prevent embarrassment, and protect your clothing. -Breastfeed often. -Express your breast milk or pump often. -Apply pressure to your nipples. -Wear clothing that can help hide leaks.

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How will acute iron deficiency affect foetal growth?

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In pregnancy, iron deficiency also increases the risk of having a low birth weight baby and a premature delivery.

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How much will a 4D scan cost me?

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It depends on which hospital you go though, but averages around S$400.

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How should I manage feet swelling during pregnancy?

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You should: - Reduce sodium intake - Increase potassium intake - Reduce caffeine intake - Drink more water - Elevate your feet and rest - Wear loose, comfortable clothing - Stay cool - Wear waist-high compression stockings - Walk - Wear comfortable shoes - Swim - Get a massage - Sleep on your left side

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Which diagnostic tests are required during this time?

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Second-trimester screening includes the following tests: - The “quad” or “quadruple” blood test measures the levels of four different substances in your blood. The quad test screens for Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18), and NTDs. It is done between 15 weeks and 22 weeks of pregnancy. - An ultrasound exam done between 18 weeks and 22 weeks of pregnancy checks for major physical defects in the brain and spine, facial features, abdomen, heart, and limbs.

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Which symtoms should I not ignore during the second trimester?

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Bleeding, abdominal pain, swollen hands or face, rapid weight gain, itching, persistent headache, persistent back pain, blurry vision, fever, baby moving less often and gush of fluid.

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