By Dr. Abhishek Chandavarkar, Gynaecology Pregnancy is considered to be one of the most challenging and important phases in the life of a woman. Pregnancy Complications are health problems that occur during pregnancy. They can involve the mother’s health, the baby’s health, or both. Some women have health problems before they become pregnant that could…
Prepregnancy Diet – Know More About It!
By Dt. Prasanna Duggirala,Dietitian/Nutritionist Before welcoming a new life into the world, you would like to make sure that your baby arrives all healthy and fit. Here are some of the items, adding which to your diet, will help you deliver a healthy baby. 1. Go Green: Veggies like Spinach, Swiss Chard…
Caesarean Section – Know Its Reasons And Recovery Tips!
By Dr. Padmaja Mohan,Gynaecology Babies can enter this world in one of two ways: Pregnant women can have either a vaginal birth or a surgical delivery by Caesarean section, but the ultimate goal is to safely give birth to a healthy baby. A C-section or Caesarean section is a surgical procedure…
Pregnancy Complications – Know How To Cater It!
By Dr. Padmaja Mohan,Gynaecology Pregnancy is considered to be one of the most challenging and important phases in the life of a woman. Pregnancy Complications are health problems that occur during pregnancy. They can involve the mother’s health, the baby’s health, or both. Some women have health problems before they become…
Constipation During Pregnancy – Know How To Deal With It!
By Dr. Asha Jain,Gynaecology In a recent study, it was said that around 75% of women experience constipation during pregnancy. This is basically triggered by hormonal changes. When a woman’s progesterone levels rise, the muscles in her body relax. There are muscles in your intestine which are responsible for churning food…
All You Need If Trying To Conceive After Age 35!
By Dr. Padmaja Mohan,Gynaecology Fertility begins to rapidly decline after the age of 35. If you are above 35 and you are worrying that you might have lost your chance to be a mother, do not fret. You can get pregnant after your 30s, but it will take some patience and…
Bleeding While Pregnant – Know Complications Of It!
By Dr. Astha Dayal,Gynaecology Sudden bleeding during pregnancy can be a cause for worry. Bleeding could be a sign of an underlying condition; however, it isn’t always harmful. I. Bleeding in the First Trimester Bleeding is common among 20% women in the first twelve weeks during pregnancy. The moderate causes that induce…
Contractions – How To Pick One?
By Dr. Preeti Kale, Gynaecology Also known as “false” labor pains, Braxton Hicks contractions usually occur before the actual labor sets in. Their purpose is to prepare the body for the process of giving birth as well as to endure the immense pain once the labor starts. Symptoms- The features of these contractions are…
Do I Get Pregnant If – Learn About The Many Ways You Can Get An Unwanted Pregnancy!
By Dr. Poosha Darbha,Sexology Can I get pregnant when I have sex during my period? Usually not. But watch out! Occasionally bleeding occurs at the middle of the cycle coinciding with the release of egg. And many women mistake it for a regular menstrual period. They run the risk of unwanted…
Heartburn During Pregnancy? Know How To Treat It!
By Dr. Sabita Girish,Gynaecology Heartburn is not an uncommon problem during pregnancy. More than 50% of women get a heartburn during pregnancy. This is especially common for women who are in the third or second trimesters of the pregnancy. It is also highly likely that you may harm your baby if…