Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

When your water breaks, you'll usually feel a wet or damp sensation in your vaginal and lower abdominal area.

The fluid comes from the amniotic sac inside your uterus that surrounds and protects your baby.

Brain fog during pregnancy can happen because changes in hormones, sleep patterns, and stress levels affect how the brain processes information. These natural shifts help prepare the body for motherhood but can sometimes make thinking slower or fuzzier.

During pregnancy, physical changes make walking more challenging. Weight redistribution and shifts in balance may lead to a waddling gait.

Water can break without contractions when the membranes weaken or rupture on their own, even if your uterus hasn’t started regular contractions yet.

There is no strong evidence that pregnant women have specific food cravings solely because they are carrying a boy. Food cravings during pregnancy seem to be more about individual taste, hormonal changes, and personal experiences.

Current research does not show clear evidence that food cravings differ when you are pregnant with a girl, though some studies suggest that hormonal changes may influence taste and cravings in different ways.

Normal pregnancy vomiting is usually mild and happens mainly in the morning, while something more serious may cause severe, ongoing vomiting with signs like dehydration, blood in your vomit and weight loss.

To manage exhaustion during pregnancy, try balancing rest with gentle exercise, a healthy diet, and good sleep habits. Simple muscle strengthening exercises may help boost energy and reduce fatigue.

Managing nausea during pregnancy often includes simple lifestyle changes like eating small, frequent meals, staying hydrated, and using remedies such as ginger and vitamin B6, along with guidance from your healthcare provider.

Managing mental exhaustion during pregnancy can include getting enough rest, ensuring adequate nutrition and exercise, talking to someone you trust, and using simple relaxation techniques to help you feel better.

Tailbone pain during pregnancy can be eased by using supportive cushions when sitting, shifting positions often, doing gentle stretches, and applying warm or cold packs. If the pain continues, it's important to talk with a healthcare provider for safe advice.

Cryptic pregnancy is quite rare and occurs when a person is unaware they are pregnant until very late, often until delivery. Its signs are subtle, sometimes including minimal weight gain, few typical pregnancy symptoms, or irregular menstrual-like bleeding.

Morning sickness can start as early as around 4 weeks after your last menstrual period, but most women begin to notice it between 4 and 6 weeks. However, the timing can vary from one pregnancy to another.

Morning sickness is most common in the first trimester and typically lasts from several weeks up to about 12 to 16 weeks of pregnancy.

Some early pregnancy signs may show up about a week after conception, but most reliable detection happens around the time of a missed period.

Stomach aches during early pregnancy can be normal, but it's important to recognize when pain requires medical attention.

Most research shows that morning sickness tends to start at about the same time no matter if you're carrying a girl or a boy, though some studies suggest there may be differences in how severe the nausea feels.

There isn’t strong evidence that morning sickness starts earlier if you are pregnant with a boy. Most research shows that the timing of morning sickness is similar regardless of whether you have a boy or a girl.

It can be common to feel some tingling in the upper right abdomen during pregnancy because your body is changing, but you should get it checked if it bothers you or comes with other symptoms.