by Dr. Samina Ahmed | Sep 14, 2020
So, you are thinking about getting pregnant and have a baby! That’s great news and can be an exciting and apprehensive time as well. Trying to conceive can be a time filled with hope, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Many women spend years using some...
by Dr. Samina Ahmed | Aug 5, 2020
There has been many articles and blog post surrounding mental health and support during COVID 19. Your mental health should not be the only thing you think about during this time. Your physical health should also be looked after. The COVID-19 pandemic means that many...
by Dr. Samina Ahmed | Jun 10, 2020
Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health problems in pregnancy and affects approximately 15% of all expectant mothers. It is expected that your emotions are heightened during pregnancy. There are many external and internal factors which can cause an...
by Dr. Samina Ahmed | May 14, 2020
Influenza or the “flu” is an infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It’s not the same as a cold. The flu is caused by a different group of viruses. Symptoms tend to be more severe and last longer. You can catch the flu all year-round, but it is...
by Dr. Samina Ahmed | Mar 13, 2020
Endometrioses is a condition that affects over 175 million women worldwide. March is Endometrioses month, so Dr Samina is going to tell you a little more about this condition and its symptoms. Endometriosis is an often-painful disorder in which tissue similar to the...
by Dr. Samina Ahmed | Nov 13, 2019
Colposcopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix as well as the vagina and vulva. Many pre-malignant lesions and malignant lesions in these areas have discernible characteristics that can be detected through the...
by Dr. Samina Ahmed | Sep 13, 2019
Nausea and vomiting are common in pregnancy, especially in the first trimester – this is usually referred to as morning sickness. A small number of pregnant women experience excessive nausea and vomiting. This condition is known as ‘hyperemesis gravidarum’ and often...
by Dr. Samina Ahmed | Jul 3, 2019
A breech baby is when the baby is positioned bottom first late in pregnancy. Breech births can be complicated for both mother and baby, and planning for this occurance should be done in consultation with your Obstetrician.About 3 percent of all births are breech, and...
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