The devastation of last weekend’s events is still fresh in our minds. This column commiserates with all those who lost loved ones, and wishes speedy recovery to those still nursing both physical and psychological trauma. It is not unusual for expectant women to be caught up in such events. In our present circumstances, it’s almost impossible to predict when and where the next attack will be. Day to day life must continue, but one must be vigilant at all times, ready to respond as appropriately as possible in the most dangerous of situations.
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Teenage pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy which ends when the female is still under the age of 20 years. It is important to realise that girls are capable of becoming pregnant as soon as they get to puberty. Some 12 to 13 year olds have become pregnant even before their first period! The rates of teenage pregnancies vary in different countries, but over 90 percent occur in developing countries.
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Giving forth to new life is a natural phenomenon, desired by almost all living creatures. Couples go through highly exciting emotions once a desired conception is confirmed.
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Ultrasound scans in pregnancy have become almost routine as part of antenatal care. Affordability and availability also continue to improve. Ultrasound scanning technology has evolved over time, and 2D imaging is slowly being overtaken by 3D and 4D imaging. Fetal images obtained with modern machines are so real that a blur now exists between scanning for medical reasons, and purely as a fad.
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OBGYN stands for Obstetrician and Gynecologists, specialized in the care of women (and sometimes men) in matters of reproductive health. When women become unwell, there is an almost inevitable predilection to consult an OBGYN. This sometimes happens even when the apparent problem is very remote from reproductive health. Even though OBGYNs still retain general medical knowledge, their specialization means that they are best skilled to handle reproductive health issues.
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