Morning sickness is the norm of pregnancy, with around two thirds of women suffering through the unrelenting nausea and unpleasant vomiting. But women should not worry if they end up experiencing none of these horrid symptoms; rather, they should count their lucky stars that they are one of the lucky few who get to skip that part.

Studies have found a relationship between women who have obstructive sleep apnoea and smaller babies. The reason for this lies in the fact that sleep apnoea causes an obstruction of oxygen, which in turn means less oxygen reaches the baby. Though women who snore should not panic, as further research is needed to give more credence to this case of causation.

If your baby’s skin appears blue colored, it may be a sign that the lungs or heart are not working properly, and the baby should be seen by a doctor immediately. A newborn’s hands or feet may appear blue when cold, and should quickly return to pink when warmed. Also, the face, lips, or tongue may appear blue during a period of hard crying, but should return to pink once the crying has stopped.

Chronic infections in the cervix can also reduce the amount or quality of cervical mucus, the sticky or slippery substance that collects on the cervix and in the vagina. Reduced amount or quality of cervical mucus can make it difficult for women to get pregnant.

Hypothalamic amenorrhea occurs when the hypothalamus, a gland in the brain that regulates body processes, slows or stops releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), the hormone that starts the menstrual cycle.

The coil contraception refers to IUD. This is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that’s inserted into your womb (uterus) by a specially trained doctor or nurse.