Introduction Pregnancy is a joyful time, but many women experience sleep problems due to various changes in the body. Insomnia, frequent waking up, restlessness or anxiety are common problems during pregnancy. This can affect the
Introduction Raymond Sabouraud formulated Sabouraud’s Dextrose Agar (SDA) in 1892 to isolate dermatophytes. Clinical microbiologists widely use this specialized fungal culture medium for routine fungal diagnosis. The acidic nature and high dextrose concentration of SDA
Introduction Many women experience nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite during the first few months of pregnancy. While this is normal, sometimes excessive nausea can affect the health of the mother and baby. In this
Introduction Microbiologists use blood culture broth as a specialized liquid culture medium to detect and isolate pathogenic microorganisms from blood. Doctors rely on it to diagnose septicemia, endocarditis, bacteremia, and systemic fungal infections. The broth
Introduction During pregnancy, the mother’s body demands extra nutrition to support the baby’s proper growth. A balanced diet with vitamins, iron, and calcium strengthens the mother’s health and directly helps the baby’s organs, bones, and
Introduction Microbiologists widely use Robertson’s Cooked Meat (RCM) Medium as an enrichment and differential medium in microbiology. They rely on it to cultivate anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium tetani, and Clostridium botulinum. The
Introduction Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for the healthy development of the mother and baby. Inadequate or incorrect nutrition can lead to anemia, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even problems with the baby’s development.
Introduction Dorset egg medium is a solid egg-based medium. Microbiologists widely use it to cultivate, maintain, and store certain pathogenic bacteria, especially Mycobacterium species. They also use this medium as a stock culture medium because
Introduction The third trimester of pregnancy (28 to 40 weeks) is the most important and challenging time for the mother and the baby. During this time, the baby’s growth is almost complete and preparation for
Introduction Transport media are specially designed media used to preserve the viability of microorganisms during transport from the site of collection to the laboratory without allowing their multiplication. They prevent the death of pathogens due