by: Dr. Pooja Mehta
Sr. Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Asthma is a relatively common health problem existing in the society and affecting all age groups. Roughly 5% of pregnant women may be affected by asthma. Though asthma is a potentially serious condition, if kept under control it is not likely to harm the mother or fetus. It is wiser to regularly take asthma medications … Continue reading ASTHMA IN PREGNANCY→
Smoking in pregnancy causes additional health problems other than heart disease and cancer. It become sthe root cause of a number of ailments and can adversely affect a woman, her pregnancy and the baby in her womb. It is a habit that can affect the smoker and the people that are around the smoker, inhaling … Continue reading Is It Bad to Smoke When You are Pregnant?→
Pregnancy induced hypertension is a complication characterized by high blood pressure (more than 140/90), swelling due to fluid retention and presence of protein in the urine (Proteinuria). Pregnancy induced hypertension affects 5-10% of pregnant women. It is more commonly seen during first pregnancies. What are the risk factors leading to hypertension during pregnancy? A woman … Continue reading Is Hypertension common in Pregnancy?→
Hepatitis B is a viral inflammation of the liver.Perinatal transmission, that is from mother to baby, is a very common mode of transmission of this disease. Therefore, all pregnant women must be screened for hepatitis B infection in the first trimester of pregnancy itself. Symptoms associated with Hepatitis B: A woman with hepatitis B can … Continue reading Pregnancy and Hepatitis B→
In today’s era, new moms to be have developed different opinions about birthing techniques. Some strongly demand for a vaginal delivery, some wish to opt for C-sec just to avoid labor pains and many more. All these opinions are based on several myths and facts associated with delivery patterns. Doctors guide the patients the correct … Continue reading 5 Common Myths associated with C-Section Delivery→
After the birth of the baby, every mother is concerned about how to lose all the weight and when to get started? Ideally, as early as 4-6 weeks after delivery is good time to start. It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy and so is keeping yourself fit. Walk around, do mild exercises and … Continue reading How To Get Back into Your Body Shape Post Pregnancy→
Pregnancy and child birth are very special moments in every woman’s life, but with the joys of receiving your little one comes serious tensions and worries about your changing body. Women often panic about their weight gain and bulging body and the post- partum weight management. To stay fit during pregnancy and avoid extensive weight … Continue reading Pregnancy Fitness: The Best Ways to Keep Fit while Pregnant→
Miscarriage is the termination of pregnancy on its own, within the first 20 weeks of gestation. Occurance of miscarriages is most common during the early phases of pregnancy i.e. around first 13 weeks. There are different types of miscarriages, each with different treatments and different statistics for what your chances are of having one. The chances of having … Continue reading Miscarriage→
Breastfeeding lays the foundation for good health for all children. It benefits the baby both in short and long terms. Taking the same into consideration, new mothers are advised to exclusively breast feed their young ones for the first 6 months post-delivery. It is also encouraged beyond that, until at least 12 months, and longer … Continue reading Exclusive Breastfeeding for First months After Delivery→
Breastfeeding provides a unique emotional experience for the nursing mother and the baby. Breastfeeding is one parenting behavior that only the mother can do for her baby, creating a unique and powerful physical and emotional connection. Breastfeeding benefits baby as well as the mother in many ways: Helps in postpartum uterine involution: During pregnancy and … Continue reading Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Mother→
Treatments for infertility depend on several aspects that may be the limiting factor causing infertility – s how long one has been infertile, the woman’s age and her partner’s age, and other personal preferences. However, sometimes the cause is unknown. Some causes of infertility can’t be treated, while some get treated more easily than others. … Continue reading Can Infertility be Treated?→
Current generation dads are super dads!!! Studies have shown that fathers have increased the time they spend with their children by 300% since 1970’s. Our young dads are determined to do all that is needed for the baby. They are present to support their spouses and start planning the room, clothes and stay of the … Continue reading Planning For a Baby- Checklist For Fathers→
The 6 week period after delivery is called the post partum period and the body undergoes lots of changes. This is the time when the body is trying to recover and get closer to its pre pregnant state. The uterus starts involuting and gets back to its pre pregnant size in 6 weeks and so … Continue reading Will My Body Change After Delivery?→
The news of a newborn soon arriving is a happy occasion, and happy occasions are often accompanied by a round or two of drinking. However, most expectant mothers are confused as to what constitutes ‘safe’ drinking during their 9 months of pregnancy. Amongst the many precautions a mother-to-be must take to safeguard her child health, … Continue reading Alcohol & Pregnancy – What to Know?→
A very commonly occurring question in every expectant mother’s mind is what she should eat. Every mother wants to know the dos and don’ts of healthy eating. Being overweight and piling the baby fat is not healthy. Every expecting mother is recommended to consult their gynecologist or a nutrition expert to know what is best … Continue reading Food Items to be Avoided In Pregnancy→
Your little bundle of joy needs your complete care even before arriving in this world. Few things if taken into consideration lead to birth of healthy baby. Nutrition: During pregnancy it is important to consume a protein rich diet with a balance of carbohydrates and fats. It is good to eat small frequent meals. Nuts … Continue reading Pregnancy- Do’s and don’ts→
The theme for World Health Day, 7th April 2016 is “halt the rise, beat diabetes”. What better way to achieve this than by encouraging the mother’s to start with themselves by losing weight and including exercises and healthy eating habits in their lives. Healthy mothers raise healthy children and healthy families Weight loss after delivery: … Continue reading What is the Right Time to opt for a Post Pregnancy Weight Management Program?→
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by: Dr. Pooja Mehta
Sr. Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Labour pain is considered the most painful experience. Gynecologists and Obstetricians all over the world have shared their concerns about the same. Scientific research and latest medical interventions have provided exceptional ways to reduce pain and even have a painless delivery. It should be noted that as one grows old the threshold to bear pain … Continue reading Painless Delivery : The best option to give birth naturally→
Pregnancy And Weight Management Just as you are in the bliss of becoming a mother, your body is going through a change. Your hunger pangs grow, your body is growing bigger and you are flaunting your new baby bump. But just as you are gorging on the heavy food to satisfy yourself, you tend to … Continue reading Pregnancy And Weight Management→
