First Trimester Bleeding: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
First trimester bleeding can be unsettling, but it’s not uncommon. Learn about the potential causes, what’s normal, and when to seek medical help to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.
UTI Series: How to Avoid Recurrent UTI
Are you tired of dealing with recurrent urinary tract infections? This guide offers practical tips and expert advice to help you break the cycle of UTIs and maintain better urinary health.
Chocolate Cysts 101: When Surgery Might Be the Answer
Ovarian endometriomas, often called "chocolate cysts," can cause pain, fertility issues, and other challenges for women. This guide covers everything you need to know about ovarian endometriomas, from how they're diagnosed to why surgery might be recommended and what recovery looks like. If you're experiencing symptoms or considering treatment, here's what to expect and how surgery could improve your quality of life.
The Unsung Heroine: Progesterone’s Many Roles in Women’s Health
Progesterone is more than just a pregnancy hormone—it plays a vital role in managing various aspects of women’s health. From balancing menstrual cycles and reducing PMS symptoms to supporting pregnancy and easing menopause, discover how progesterone therapy can make a difference in your well-being.
Shut Down Body Shaming at Work: Practical Tips for Women to Stay Confident and Strong
Body shaming in the workplace can undermine confidence and professionalism, but it doesn’t have to. Learn practical strategies for women to handle negative comments from colleagues, clients, and seniors while maintaining self-worth and dignity.
Precipitate Labor: What to Expect When Your Baby Arrives Fast!
Precipitate labor, or rapid labor, is when childbirth happens in a flash—usually in less than three hours. While the idea of a fast delivery might sound ideal, it can bring unexpected challenges for both mom and baby. Learn about the signs, causes, risks, and what to do if your labor progresses faster than expected!
Painless Delivery: What You Need to Know
Painless delivery is a popular option for managing labor pain, allowing many women to experience childbirth with significantly reduced discomfort. By blocking pain signals from the lower body, an epidural provides effective relief while still enabling mothers to remain alert and actively participate in the birthing process. Though generally safe, it's important to understand both the benefits and potential risks before deciding if it's right for you. This option can make labor less stressful, giving you the comfort and confidence you need during delivery.
Kegel Exercises: 3 Ways It Can Benefit Women
Kegel exercises are a simple yet powerful way for women to improve their pelvic health. By strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, Kegels offer multiple benefits, such as better bladder control, enhanced sexual health, and crucial support during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. These exercises can help prevent issues like urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Whether you're looking to improve your sexual well-being or support your body through childbirth, Kegels are a versatile and effective solution.
Ultrasound in Pregnancy: Common Misconceptions Explained!
Ultrasounds are a key part of prenatal care, yet many misconceptions surround their use. Are they safe for the baby? How many do you actually need? Can they detect every issue or reveal the baby’s gender? In this blog, gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Swati Chitnis debunks five common myths about ultrasounds, shedding light on what’s true and what isn’t. Understanding these facts will help you feel more informed and at ease during your pregnancy journey.
How to Get Rid of Bloating: A Guide for Women
Why am I so bloated? Many women have experienced that uncomfortable, tight feeling in the abdomen that often comes with bloating. It can leave you feeling sluggish and uneasy. The good news is that there are simple lifestyle changes—especially through diet, mindful eating, and exercise—that can help reduce bloating and prevent it from happening in the first place. By understanding common causes like food intolerances, eating habits, and digestive issues, you can take steps to ease the discomfort and enjoy a healthier, bloat-free life.
FAQs
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The answer to all these questiions is YES. Government of India has authorized use of COVISHIELD & COVAXIN in preconceptional, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Consult your gynaecologist for vaccination advice
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No. You can safely continue to breastfeed. wear a mask, practice hand hygiene and allow another healthy adult take care of your child when not feeding. If you are very sick/hospitalized, you can still pump and send BM for baby.
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Not needed. You can carry on all your routine activity while planning to conceive. Once you come to know that you are pregnant, ask your gynaecologist for guidance.
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You will not go into menopause immediately after hysterectomy if your ovaries have been conserved. If you have undergone oophorectomy as well (ovaries removed), you will have immediate menopause.
Weight gain after any surgery is more related to restricted physical activity. You can resume it after 6-8 weeks (as per doctors advice) and get rid of it.
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Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to image the foetus (unborn baby). It is safe and radiation free. In addition, MRI is also radiation free and safe
5 Tips to manage Dysmenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea or menstrual pain so so common, yet we do not talk about it. Millions of women miss school, work and suffer everyday due to period pain. Watch this video to know how you can manage dysmenorrhoea on the go.
Laparoscopic excision of Ectopic pregnancy
Laparoscopy and high definition ultrasound have revolutionized the treatment of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy can now be diagnosed early and managed with laparoscopy, resulting in less blood loss, minimal post op discomfort and fast recovery. In this video, the surgery is done using bipolar cautery and scissors