Oedema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body’s tissues. Although oedema can affect any part of your body, you may notice it more in your hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs. Oedema can be the result of medication, pregnancy or an underlying disease — often congestive heart failure, kidney disease or cirrhosis […]

Premature Infant Birth is considered premature, or preterm, when it occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. Those final weeks in the womb are crucial for healthy weight gain and for the full development of various vital organs, including the brain and lungs. This is why premature babies […]