![It is also essential to monitor immunizations and medications during pregnancy, as anything a mother ingests or injects can reach the baby through the placenta. It is also essential to monitor immunizations and medications during pregnancy, as anything a mother ingests or injects can reach the baby through the placenta.](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2021/07/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&width=510&height=383)
It is also essential to monitor immunizations and medications during pregnancy, as anything a mother ingests or injects can reach the baby through the placenta.
Dr Lynda Nazareth, MD, Consultant Pathologist, Pathology at Metropolis Healthcare Limited shares about menarche and reproduction.
Maintaining a woman's health is important not only for herself but also for her family. It is important for women to begin monitoring their health, including tracking their menstrual cycles, starting in adolescence.
Tracking your periods can provide valuable information about your overall health. A dedicated menstrual calendar can help you monitor regularity, periods, and blood flow, along with any associated pain, cramps, or emotional changes. Any significant changes require consultation with your health care provider.
They may recommend blood tests to evaluate levels of hormones including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and DHT, which play a role in regulating the menstrual cycle.
For couples planning a family, a fertility assessment is recommended if pregnancy does not occur within 12 months. For a comprehensive evaluation, both partners must be tested.
A female fertility assessment typically includes an ultrasound to evaluate the health of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries and blood tests to check for hormonal imbalances and ovarian reserve (egg count).
Prenatal testing is important during pregnancy to identify potential genetic disorders in the developing baby. This often includes hormonal and genetic testing.
It is also important to determine whether parents carry the genes for a genetic disorder, especially if they have a history of affected children or are carriers themselves.
It is essential to monitor immunizations and medications during pregnancy as anything a mother ingests or injects can reach the baby through the placenta.
The postpartum period following childbirth is an important time for physical and emotional healing. Approximately 15% of individuals experience postpartum depression, highlighting the importance of self-care during this period.
Adequate rest, sleep, and a balanced diet are important for recovery. Light exercise, postnatal check-ups, good personal hygiene (perineum and breast care), and bonding time with your baby are also essential. Additionally, adjusting to a new routine and prioritizing your own time is essential to a smooth transition to motherhood.