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Impact of Pregnancy on Pelvic Floor Muscles

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Pregnancy is the most overwhelming part of one’s life. When you get the news of pregnancy everyone is so excited and they only think about the baby. But, pregnancy and postpartum are the two most important phases of life where you need to train your muscles so that they don’t get affected in the later parts of life. The majority of females in their late 50s suffer from stress incontinence in which they are not able to hold the urine while they cough or sneeze or even when they laugh. If the situation is worse, leaking can also happen with just sitting or standing or bending movements. So, it is very important to understand the role and impact of pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy and even after birth. ‍What are pelvic floor muscles? ‍ Book an Appointment with Dr. Anurag Chaturvedi for all you Physiotherapy consultations. ‍In simple terms, the pelvic floor is the muscles with the help of which you pass or hold urine and even defecate. These muscles are dome-shaped and help in separ

Taking A Pregnancy Test at Night

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If you wonder whether to take a pregnancy test at night or morning, you have come to the right place. Most couples trying to conceive a baby are often concerned about doing everything right to make sure that they are not missing out on anything. Home pregnancy tests are designed to rely on the level of human chorionic gonadotropin in your urine to detect a pregnancy. There is a rise in the production of this hormone in the placenta during the first eight to twelve weeks of pregnancy.Although you may take a pregnancy test at night, the test may be a false negative since urine tends to be more diluted at night. This is why doctors recommend taking a pregnancy test in the morning, especially in the first couple of weeks of pregnancy. ‍Book an Appointment with Dr. Anurag Chaturvedi for all your concerns related to Gynecology Taking a Pregnancy Test at Night vs Morning Since pregnancy tests rely on the HCG level in your urine, it is a good idea to take the test when your urine is concentra