When you have type 2 diabetes and discover you are pregnant, you may wish to consider the benefits of seeing an obstetrician. There are a number of additional care considerations to take into account when you are pregnant while having a chronic medical condition, and although having diabetes does not necessarily mean you'll have a difficult pregnancy or birth, seeing a specialist will afford you more concentrated care during your pregnancy.
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Natural teeth are associated with many problems, both controllable and uncontrollable. Some of the problems are severe and can interfere with your day-to-day activities. Fortunately, many dental procedures can correct these problems. The methods range from simple to technical, but they are effective when done by a professional dentist. Below is a brief overview of the standard dental procedures.
Teeth whitening
As the name implies, teeth whitening is the process of removing discolouration and stains to make the teeth whiter.
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Bacterial infections are one of the biggest threats when it comes to the wellbeing of families across the world. Many diseases affecting both children and adults are the results of bacteria that inhabit your living spaces every day. They cause anything from mild skin and eye infections to severe, life-threatening medical conditions like pneumonia and cholera. When an attack happens, you will resort to medicinal antibiotics for recovery. The use of some natural antibiotics at home can minimise bacterial infections among your family members.
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Ultrasound scans have become commonplace for modern mothers, but some women are on the fence about them. Here's all you need to know about ultrasounds and whether you can (or should) have a pregnancy without one.
What Are Ultrasounds For?
Generally, today's mothers are offered two ultrasounds. The first comes prior to 14 weeks into the pregnancy, give or take a few weeks. At this ultrasound appointment, the sonographer will estimate the baby's due date, determine whether it's a multiple pregnancy, and assess the baby's growth and development.
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Bacterial vaginosis is an infection caused by the overgrowth of some strains of naturally occurring vaginal bacteria. Untreated bacterial vaginosis can increase your risk of giving birth prematurely, and you can also develop pelvic inflammatory disease, which affects the uterus and can lead to fertility problems. Here's an overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnoses and treatment approaches for this condition.
Causes And Symptoms
It's not always clear why some women develop bacterial vaginosis, but there are risk factors that can upset the balance of good and bad bacteria in your vagina.
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