What is obstetrics mean?

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Obstetrics is a specialty that is concerned with the mother and fetus during pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate postpartum period

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I'm 24 weeks pregnant and have been struggling with asthma for the past couple of weeks. I'm really worried and would love some advice on what kind of diet I should be following and if there's a way to manage asthma during pregnancy. Is there any risk or danger to my pregnancy because of this?

no it is curable avoid exposure to cold climate

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I'm dealing with some uncomfortable symptoms like vaginal redness, burning, and itchiness. It's been happening for about four days now. Could you suggest a good cream or ointment to help with this infection? I'm really looking for something effective to relieve these symptoms.

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I'm wondering what the early pregnancy symptoms are, like ten days after having sex but before a missed period. What should I be looking out for?

In early pregnancy, around 10 days after intercourse, some women may experience mild symptoms such as implantation bleeding, light cramping, breast tenderness, and fatigue. These symptoms can vary and are often similar to those seen before a missed period, so a pregnancy test after a missed period is the most reliable way to confirm pregnancy.

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