Painless Delivery: What You Need to Know
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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.

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 FAQs

 

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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