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Mind your heart, ladies

Regular check-ups are essential, stresses Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Ruvan Ekanayaka, Head of the Institute of Cardiology, National Hospital for research worldwide, though no statistics are available for Sri Lanka, has proven that cardio-vascular disease is the No. 1 killer among women, moving away from infectious diseases and childbirth.

How does your baby grow

It takes 40 weeks inside the womb for a single cell to turn into a baby – 40 weeks of growing fingers, toes, heart and lungs, skin and bones. When will your baby begin to move? When will he or she be able to hear your voice?
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