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PPROM in Pregnancy: Can Nutraceuticals Help Protect Mothers and Babies?

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PPROM in Pregnancy: Can Nutraceuticals Help Protect Mothers and Babies? Pregnancy is a delicate journey, and every stage brings unique challenges. One of the most serious complications is PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes) — a condition where the amniotic sac breaks before 37 weeks of gestation. This sac holds the amniotic fluid that cushions and protects the baby. When it ruptures too early, the fluid leaks, exposing both mother and child to risks such as infection, premature labor, and neonatal complications.   🌼 What is PPROM? PPROM occurs in about 3% of pregnancies and is responsible for nearly 30–40% of preterm births. The exact cause is often unclear, but risk factors include infections, previous preterm deliveries, smoking, poor nutrition, and cervical or uterine abnormalities. Symptoms usually involve a sudden gush or continuous leak of fluid from the vagina, which is not controllable like urine. Immediate medical evaluation is essential.   🧪 Ho...

Should Friendship Have an Expiry Date? Maybe Yes…

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  Should Friendship Have an Expiry Date? Maybe Yes… In today’s fast-paced digital world, the meaning of friendship is slowly changing. We all have friends—some from childhood, some from college, and many from social media. But how many of them truly show up when it matters? How many take time to meet without a reason, just to connect? There are friends who exist only in our contact list or Instagram followers. We like their posts, maybe comment occasionally, but we haven’t met them in years. Then there are those who reach out only when they need something—help with a job, a favor, or emotional support. Rarely do they call just to ask, “How are you?” This is why the idea of a “ friendship expiry date” makes sense. Just like mobile recharge plans have a validity period, maybe friendships should too. If there’s no interaction, no effort, and no emotional investment over time, perhaps it’s time to let go. Not with anger, but with acceptance. Friendship should be a two-way street. It ...