Thoughtful Thursdays by Mediclinic | Episode 13: Pregnancy | Mediclinic Middle East

In today’s episode of Thoughtful Thursdays by Mediclinic, Dr. Tariq Shadid, Consultant General Surgeon and Dr. Feroza Dawood, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, discuss pregnancy and postpartum health.

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00:00 Introductions
00:26 Physical and emotional changes that occur during the pregnancy
01:09 Nausea and vomiting as a symptom of pregnancy
03:24 Mood changes as a symptom of pregnancy
04:11 Cravings as a symptom of pregnancy
05:11 What can family members do to support the pregnant woman?
06:39 Exercise during pregnancy
09:34 What to expect after the delivery
10:45 Benefits of skin-to-skin contact after the delivery
11:45 Is it common to have some negative feelings after delivery?
12:50 How does breastfeeding help the mother return to her pre-pregnancy weight?