Pregnant as a Teenager: The Care and Support You Need
Pregnant and under 20 in Sri Lanka? Why early antenatal care matters, what risks are higher, your right to confidential and respectful care, and where to find support.
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Articles tagged “Pregnancy” from the Sugabi Clinic Ragama patient information blog.
Boy or Girl? How You Can Really Find Out Your Baby's Sex
When and how can you find out your baby's sex? The 20-week scan, NIPT blood tests, what is reliable and what is myth — explained by a consultant obstetrician in Sri Lanka.
Read more →Safeguarding Mother and Child: A Comprehensive Guide to Influenza Management During Pregnancy in Sri Lanka
Introduction Influenza, commonly called flu, is more than a heavy cold. During pregnancy, changes in the immune system, heart and lungs can increase the chance of severe illness and hospital…
Read more →Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy: Spotting Them Early and Treating Them Safely
UTIs are common in pregnancy and safely treatable. Learn the symptoms, kidney-infection warning signs, safe antibiotics, and how to prevent them.
Read more →Fish Oil (Omega-3) in Pregnancy: Is It for You?
Is a fish oil supplement right for you in pregnancy? The dose we use, when it's offered, oily fish to eat, fish to avoid, and what to expect.
Read more →High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: Risks, Warning Signs and Treatment
Types of high blood pressure in pregnancy, the warning signs to act on, when we start treatment, and the medicines we use in Sri Lanka.
Read more →The Dating Scan: Your First Ultrasound in Pregnancy
What the dating scan checks, when it's done, how to prepare, how accurate it is, and what happens if the scan date differs from your dates.
Read more →Sex During Pregnancy: What's Safe and What to Expect
Sex is safe in most pregnancies. When it isn't, how desire changes, staying comfortable as pregnancy progresses, and the myths worth setting aside.
Read more →Folic Acid: The Must-Have Nutrient for Every Mum-to-Be
Folic acid prevents serious birth defects, but timing is everything. The right dose, when to start, who needs 5 mg, and local advice for Sri Lanka.
Read more →Flying While Pregnant: What You Need to Know
When it's safe to fly in pregnancy, airline certificate rules, reducing clot risk on long flights, and what to arrange before you travel.
Read more →Nutrition in Pregnancy: What to Eat and What to Take
What to eat in pregnancy, the supplements we prescribe and their doses, why food myths cause harm, and how gestational diabetes is screened for.
Read more →Small Babies and Growth Restriction: What Parents Need to Know
What it means when a baby is small for dates, how growth is monitored in Sri Lanka, when Doppler scans are needed, and what happens next.
Read more →Confirming Pregnancy: Tests, Scans and What Comes Next
Early pregnancy signs, when a home test is reliable, what blood tests add, and when the first scan is done. Plus the symptoms that need urgent attention.
Read more →Stretch Marks in Pregnancy: An Honest Guide
An honest look at stretch marks in pregnancy — why they happen, what the evidence says about preventing them, and what actually fades them afterwards.
Read more →Your Due Date: How It's Worked Out
Work out your estimated due date from your last period — and understand why a dating scan gives a more accurate answer than any calculator.
Read more →The Science Behind Morning Sickness and Why It’s Actually Good for You
Discover the causes and coping strategies for morning sickness, a common pregnancy symptom affecting up to 70% of women. Learn about the role of the hormone hCG, how to identify severe cases like…
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