Depressive Disorders During Pregnancy

Medical Disorders during Pregnancy

Sleep disorders during pregnancy

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Habitual snoring and depressive symptoms during pregnancy

BACKGROUND Depression is frequently observed in patients with untreated sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in the general population. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable since pregnancy increases the risk of both SDB and depressive symptoms. However, no study has investigated whether SDB symptoms prior to or in early pregnancy are associated with such mood problems. METHODS A retrospecti...

Liver disorders during pregnancy and their management

INTRODUCTION During pregnancy, the human body undergoes several changes in the process of its adaptation to the growing fetus. Although these changes are physiological, there is potential for morbidity and mortality to both mother and fetus. Liver is the site of many important metabolic and synthetic functions of the body. In normal pregnancy, the liver is not palpable. Due to hemodilution, bio...

[Psychiatric disorders during pregnancy and post-partum].

Pregnancy is the most beautiful and memorable time in a woman’s life. Apart from medical and obstetrical challenges it involves a of lot emotional, psychological and social aspects too. Although women having medical and obstetrical disorders commonly seek treatment, psychological problems are often not addressed. A female may continue to live in a state of emotional turmoil and may attribute th...