Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

A hard lump in the stomach after pregnancy could be due to scar tissue from a C-section, a rare benign tumor called a desmoid tumor, or other changes in the abdominal wall from the stress of pregnancy.

Postpartum hair loss usually lasts around 3 to 6 months, but it can take up to a year for hair to return to its normal cycle.

Pregnant individuals develop a waddling gait as their bodies adapt to maintain balance with added weight and a shifted center of gravity.

Yes, it is normal for your navel to protrude during pregnancy as your abdomen expands, though significant or painful changes should be evaluated.

Mild chest pain during early pregnancy can sometimes happen due to normal body changes like muscle strain or acid reflux, but it is important to check with your doctor to rule out more serious causes.

It can be normal to notice a lump in your stomach during pregnancy, but any new lump should be checked by your doctor to make sure it’s harmless.

A lump in the lower abdomen for females is commonly due to ovarian cysts, developmental issues like hematocolpos from an imperforate hymen, or other benign cysts, though rare causes like pancreatic lymphangioma can occur.

Some factors increase the risk of an ectopic pregnancy, including past pelvic infections, previous surgeries or ectopic pregnancies, and sometimes methods to help with fertility or smoking.

A lump in the stomach during pregnancy can sometimes be a benign growth like a fibrous “desmoid tumor” in the mother's abdominal wall or a cyst, but it could also be a sign of a fetal tumor or another condition that needs careful monitoring.

Left lower belly pain during pregnancy can result from conditions like deep vein thrombosis, uterine rupture (especially in women with previous cesarean sections), ovarian cyst or rupture, or, less commonly, an ectopic pregnancy.

Right lower belly pain during pregnancy can be caused by conditions such as adnexal (ovarian) torsion, appendicitis, or complications like uterine rupture, especially in women with a previous cesarean scar.

At 6 weeks pregnant, right lower abdominal pain can be caused by several conditions including appendicitis, ovarian cyst complications (such as rupture or torsion), or corpus luteum-related issues. It may also be related to other gastrointestinal or urinary causes.

Itching around the urethra during pregnancy can happen because of changes in hormones that may lead to infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs) or yeast infections, or even irritation from changes in vaginal discharge. See a doctor soon if you have these symptoms.

Water breaking most often happens when you are close to your due date (around 37 weeks or later), but it can also occur earlier in some cases.

Feeling water drops on your skin might be a sign that your water has broken, but there are other possibilities too, and it is important to check with your doctor for a proper evaluation.

Water breaking usually feels like a sudden gush or steady trickle of fluid, which is different from the slow, tight feeling of Braxton Hicks contractions or other bodily fluids.

Water breaking usually feels like a sudden, warm gush or steady leak of clear fluid, while normal discharge is often thicker, milky, or mixed with mucus and appears gradually.

You can tell if leaking fluid is a sign of labor by noting its appearance and consistency and by checking for other labor signs like contractions. It is also important to have this be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle can affect the brain, leading to a feeling of brain fog. This means it might be harder to concentrate or think clearly during certain parts of the cycle.

When your water breaks slowly, you feel a gentle, continuous leak that gradually dampens your clothes, while a sudden gush is a quick, forceful burst that soaks you immediately.