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Breathless In Pregnancy?

You haven’t been running. You haven’t climbed a mountain. So why does walking across the room suddenly leave you out of breath? If you’re pregnant, you’re not alone. Mild breathlessness is common because your body is working harder to support … Continue reading →

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When My Doctor Said My Baby Was ‘Too Big,’ I Panicked.”

If you’ve ever been told this during pregnancy, don’t panic just yet. A bigger-than-average baby doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong but it does mean your pregnancy deserves careful monitoring. Read! Q: Doc, I am an expectant mother in the … Continue reading →

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Have Blue Or Purple Veins Suddenly Appeared On Your Legs?

They may seem like a cosmetic issue but sometimes they’re your body’s way of telling you something. Read! Q: Hello Dr. Ketch. Please what do you recommend for someone with spider veins? Varicose veins are enlarged veins and can occur … Continue reading →

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Can You Really Have Your Period While Pregnant?

The answer is NO. Once pregnancy occurs, your normal monthly menstrual periods stop. So why do some women bleed during pregnancy? Bleeding in early pregnancy is more common than many people realize, and it can happen for several reasons. Read! … Continue reading →

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Which Of These Pregnancy Myths Have You Heard?!

Pregnancy myths have been passed from one generation to another for years. Some are harmless. Some are rooted in culture. And some can cause unnecessary worry. In today’s Fact or Fiction, we’re looking at 6 more pregnancy myths that many … Continue reading →

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Will Keeping My Virginity Cause Fibroids?

“Doctor, I’ve heard that if a woman keeps her virginity for too long, she’ll develop fibroids. Is that true?” This is one of those myths that has been passed down for generations but is there any truth to it? Read! … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Stop Eating Clay But I Don’t Know Why!

“Everyone keeps telling me to stop eating nzu… but nobody can explain why I crave it so much.” Sound familiar? Craving clay (nzu) during pregnancy is surprisingly common. Sometimes it’s linked to iron deficiency, but not always. And while many … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe These Pregnancy Myths?!

Millions still believe these pregnancy myths. Should you? Every pregnancy seems to come with advice from mothers, aunties, neighbours and even complete strangers. Some of that advice is useful and some even, priceless. Some of it…can actually put mothers and … Continue reading →

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My Poop Turned Black…Should I Be Worried?

One trip to the toilet can send a pregnant woman into full panic mode… You look down… Your poop is jet black. Your first thought? “Something is terribly wrong.” But if you’re taking iron tablets, the explanation is often much … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t I Feel Like Eating?!

One of the biggest surprises of early pregnancy is this… You’ve waited to become pregnant… And now you don’t even want to look at food. Every smell makes you feel sick. Brushing your teeth makes you retch. Foods you once … Continue reading →

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