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.
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.
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.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Phone Use During Pregnancy!
As the excitement around the iPhone 16 launch grows, many pregnant women are eager to experience its cutting-edge features. But amidst all the hype, it’s essential to ask: is frequent phone use during pregnancy safe for you and your baby?
While no direct evidence suggests that smartphone use is harmful during pregnancy, it's wise to be cautious. Prolonged screen time can lead to discomfort like eye strain, headaches, and poor posture—things that can make pregnancy tougher. Additionally, while the risks of radiofrequency (RF) waves are still being studied, simple practices like using hands-free devices and keeping your phone away from your body are easy ways to stay on the safe side.
In this article, we’ll dive into practical tips for balancing the use of your new iPhone 16 with maintaining your health during pregnancy. From limiting screen time to creating a sleep-friendly environment, we’ll cover everything you need to know to enjoy the latest tech while keeping you and your baby’s well-being a priority.
5 things you should know about Cervical Encirclage
What is EDD (Estimated Date of Delivery)?
Have you heard About EDD or Estimated date of delivery or Due date? Here’s all you need to know
Self Managed Abortion: A dangerous path
Did you know that self medication to terminate a pregnancy could be life threatening? Read to know more
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