How many hours should a pregnant woman sleep?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Mothers-to-be should spend at least eight hours in bed each night so they can get at least seven hours of sleep.

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I had a hymenectomy done and now my periods are irregular could this affect my chances of getting pregnant in the future

gynaecologist opinion is advised to the patient

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I'm pregnant and have been prescribed natural micronised progesterone sustained release tablets 200mg and progesterone softgel capsules 200mg. Are these safe to take during pregnancy? I'm just a bit worried and want to make sure everything's good for my baby.

Yes, both natural micronised progesterone sustained release tablets and progesterone softgel capsules 200mg are commonly prescribed during pregnancy to support the luteal phase and prevent miscarriage, especially in cases of progesterone deficiency. However, it's essential to follow your doctor's guidance for safe usage during pregnancy.

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Why should you not drink tea during menstruation?

All the teas contain some amount of tannic acid which in combination with our food reduces the absorption of iron in the body. So, drinking too much of it during periods may not only lead to malabsorption of iron in the body but may also cause headaches, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, nervousness due to the caffeine present in the tea.

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