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During pregnancy, your belly button undergoes several changes due to your growing baby, expanding uterus, and increased abdominal pressure. Here’s what to expect, including the possibility of a hernia: 1. Belly Button Flattening or Popping Out Flattening: Your belly b...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) during pregnancy is common, especially in the third trimester, due to fluid retention that compresses the median nerve in the wrist. Symptoms include tingling, numbness, pain, and weakness in the hands. Here are ways to manage it effectively: 1. Adjust Hand and Wrist...
How to get comfortable in the third trimester of pregnancy. 1. Manage Discomfort: Use a pregnancy pillow to ease back pain and sleep comfortably. Elevate feet to reduce swelling, drink water, and wear compression socks. Avoid heavy meals and acidic foods to p...
A metallic taste in the mouth during pregnancy is a common symptom called dysgeusia, and it's usually not a cause for concern: What it is Dysgeusia is a change in your sense of taste that can cause a metallic, sour, burnt, salty, or foul taste in your mouth, even when you'r...
What is vanishing twin syndrome? Vanishing twin syndrome (VTS) occurs when one fetus in a multiple pregnancy stops developing and is reabsorbed by the body, usually within the first 12 weeks. The exact cause of VTS is unknown, but it's likely due to genetic or chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo that prevent it from ful...
Do twins run in the family? Yes, some types of twins can run in families, but it depends on the type of twin: Fraternal twins Also known as dizygotic twins, fraternal twins are more likely to run in families. If a close relative, like a sibling or parent, has had fraternal twins, ...
