by Dr Neelima Mantri | Dec 28, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy Tips
Pregnancy is the most exciting phase in the life of a woman. It is quite common for you to feel antsy and nervous about the 9 months journey that you are about to take. Of course, you are filled with many questions about the lifestyle choices you will have to make for optimal development of your baby.
Additional dietary requirements during Pregnancy:
Now that you are two, you will be in need of additional nutrients, vitamins, minerals and not to forget additional calories. An additional 300-500 calories are needed each day by the pregnant women from the day you enter your second trimester. All these additional requirements have to be met through a balanced diet of protein-rich foods, fruits, whole grains.
Where do Organic foods fit in the mix?
Maintain a balanced diet through a variety of food sourced do help, but what really counts is the quality of foods that are consumed to satiate the dietary requirements. The fruits, vegetables, that we consume are often produced using harsh pesticides, and chemicals, same might hold true for the meat products like Chicken (estrogen injection) and fish (high mercury levels). The risk of chemicals and pesticides though is minimal for an adult it could prove harmful for the baby in development.
What are Organic foods? Are they a good choice for you?
Organic foods are products of a farming process that do not use artificial chemicals, preservatives, hormones pesticides or Genetically Modified Organisms. Dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and meat are the most common choices of Organic foods.
While Organic foods are recommended for everyone, they are more important for pregnant women. The harmful chemicals and pesticides consumed by the mother can find their way to the baby who is not strong enough to fight them. Moreover, organic foods are considered more nutritious and economically friendly too. So Organic foods truly make a great choice, especially for pregnant women.
But the only gripe about the organic foods is that they are not easily available if that is the case you can follow these simple tips:
Wash clean the fruits and vegetables thoroughly to remove the chemical residue. Though the chemically are absorbed into the produce, removing the outer layer will drastically reduce the chemicals.
Most of the chemical gets absorbed into the fat and skin of the meat. Make sure you remove the skin and fat of the meat products before consuming them. Avoid eating outside food if possible; especially the meat.
Good nutrition and physical activity form the core of a healthy lifestyle. While the physical activity is limited, your dietary choices have a significant impact on your baby’s health and they are under your control too. So eat safely.
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by Dr Neelima Mantri | Dec 17, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
Endometriosis is a condition where the ‘Endometrium’, the tissue that lines the walls of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The ‘Endometrium’ is a vital lining of the uterus that acts as a cradle for the embryos during implantation. It is the most important part of a female reproductive system that is responsible for menstruation, pregnancy, and development of the embryo.
But the displacement of this Endometrium i.e. the growth of this Endometrium in other areas of the body can result in a painful disorder called Endometriosis.
But here’s why Endometriosis is such a painful disorder:
Though it looks like a tissues displacement, Endometriosis is the cause of a lot of pain and has a serious effect on the reproductive health of women. To completely understand the condition let us go back to its basic function:
During a normal menstrual cycle, a woman’s body produces hormones that thicken this endometrium so as to receive the fertilized egg after copulation. If the egg is not fertilized, the uterus sheds the endometrial lining which along with vaginal secretions, cervical mucus and unfertilized egg form the menstrual blood that is pushed out for every period.
So, what happens when the Endometrium grows outside the uterus?
When this same Endometrium tissue happens to grow on the outside of the uterus, it responds to the said hormones just like it would react if it was inside the uterus. The tissue continues to thicken, and then it sheds every month causing pain.
But as this tissue is formed outside the uterus, the broken tissue has no way out and so it gets deposited inside the body. This trapped tissue irritates the surround causing inflammation, pain and causing a host of medical complications.
The Symptoms of Endometriosis:
Painful periods, pain during sex and intense pelvic pain in between the periods are the general symptoms of Endometriosis. That said, the growth of endometrial tissue can happen in the vicinity of any body part. So, the symptoms depend on the locations of the tissue which include:
- Pain in the back, groin or abdomen.
- Pain during urination, especially during the periods.
- Unexplained fatigue, weakness and bloating.
- Fertility problems in women.
- Bowel and bladder problems.
- Surgery complications.
What makes Endometriosis a serious threat is it might go unnoticed until it is too late. Not all cases of Endometriosis show the symptoms. Almost a third of women discover this condition when they are a treatment for something else most notably, infertility. Endometriosis if left untreated can seriously impact your ability to get pregnant or can interfere with the development of the embryo in its early stages. So we advise you to consult your doctor if any of the above symptoms show-up.
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by Dr Neelima Mantri | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
The body of women is as complicated as it is wonderful. From the time it reaches puberty the body adapts itself to develop a healthy reproductive system. Yet, every woman in the world, at some point of time suffers from gynecological problems.
In most of the cases these problems can be easily treated, so there is nothing embarrassing about having your health checked when your encounter slightest of problems down there.
So, what are the common gynecological problems?
Dysmenorrhea (Abdominal Cramps), Yeast Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Menopause, Endometriosis, Leucorrhoea (excessive discharge), Pelvic Inflammation and more.
All these problems can be treated in most cases but what if you can decrease the risk of these common gynecological problems altogether?
Yes, you can drastically improve your chances of preventing these problems by an adopting a well-balanced and nutrient-rich diet. So here are some common gynecological problems foods that can help you prevent them:
Menstrual Cramps:
Foods you eat a week before your period or even during a period can help you alleviate the pain of those notorious cramps. Studies have confirmed Omega-3 can help women reduce their period pain. Being essential fatty acids, Omega-3 are anti-inflammatory and that is good for relieving general pain.
Food to eat: Fish is an extraordinary source of Omega-3 that you can include in your diet.Fish also is filled with Vitamin D that can help you absorb calcium in your body and also Vitamin B6 that can help you deal with irritability and breast tenderness. For vegetarians, Walnuts and flax seeds make good sources of Omega-3
Urinary Tract Infections:
Urinary Tract Infection is another common problem suffered by women. As the Urinary Tract Infection involves bladder system, you must be wary of foods that irritate the bladder lest they worsen your condition. So make sure you stay away or moderate your consumption of sugars, spicy food, and alcohol.
Foods to eat: Cranberry juice is an age-old remedy that helps cure UTI. Fermented foods, Green tea, Probiotic food, and plant-based protein also found to help alleviate the condition of UTI.
Yeast Infections:
Almost 75% of the women experience yeast infections in their genital area and out of which 45% suffer it multiple times. Uncontrolled diabetes, Antibiotics, Immune system disorders, Hormonal therapy, or other causes could ruin the healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina to trigger these infections.
Foods to eat: Probiotic foods with active bacteria cultures (Yogurt), Garlic and Curcumin coupled with the low-sugar diet they can help you restore the balance of the vaginal bacteria and cure the infection.
Endometriosis:
One in every 10 women suffers from endometriosis, a condition in which the tissue that is usually found inside uterus grows outside Uterus, causing painful periods and bowel movement, heavy bleeding and even infertility in some cases. There is certain food which is found to decrease the symptoms of this endometriosis in women.
Foods to eat: Make sure your diet is filled with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish. Avoid red meat, limit caffeine, alcohol and cut down the processed foods.
A healthy and nutritious diet lays a solid foundation for a healthy reproductive system. Diet can drastically improve the chances of leading a healthy life when formulated as per the condition of the patient. So we request you to Consult an Expert Gynaecologist who can help you chart out the right plan for you.
Dr Neelima Mantri, Mumbai has already helped thousands of women who are suffering from gynecological problems.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
Maternal Obesity has always been a major risk factor during pregnancy. Compared to women with normal weight, obese women are at increased risk of pregnancy complications like Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia.
Does it mean that obese women cannot have a healthy pregnancy and delivery?
No, absolutely not. There is more to this situation than just so-called risk factors and there ways that can help you get past the risks too. The term ‘Obese’ itself is a general term, which is categorized again based on the severity. So what are the risk factors? Are they the same for each category? Let us find out:
What is Obesity?
Obesity is a condition in which body accumulates excess amounts of body fat and thus, the weight. Body Mass Index (BMI) is the metric that is used to determine if the person is obese. It is a mathematical calculation that is based on height and weight. Here’s how the scale reads:
The health condition of an individual is determined based on the above scale:
18.5 – 24.9 is the recommended range for healthy adults anything above this score is the territory with varying amounts of risk. The score that falls between 25 and 29.9 translates to the excess weight that comes from their fat, bone, muscle, and water in the body. Anything above 30 falls under the obese category which represents an excess amount of fat that has accumulated due to unhealthy food habits and lifestyle choices.
While anything above 30 falls under the obese category, the risks that each of the three categories differs based on the scores as follows:
Lowest risk: BMI 30-34.9
Medium risk: BMI 35-39.9
Highest risk: BMI >40
Risks of Obesity for Pregnant Woman:
The risk of obesity drastically increases with BMI, post 30 and can result in following complications like High Blood Pressure, Gestational Diabetes, Miscarriage or stillbirth, Blood clot problems, Urinary tract infections, breastfeed problems.
Maternal Obesity also increases the risk of other health problems for the baby too. It is found that the risk of stillbirth is doubled for the woman with BMI greater than 35. Babies of an obese mom are also at an increased risk of neural tube defects, heart defects and problems with the optimal development of the limbs.
Ways to improve the chances of healthy pregnancy for obese women:
Eating healthy foods following an active lifestyle and a regular prenatal care regimen are essential components of a healthy pregnancy for normal women. But women with weight issues are first advised to get their medical check-up done before treading on to pregnancy. Entering pregnancy with normal BMI and gaining weight within a recommended range is an ideal way to ensure and healthy pregnancy and delivery. But these recommended levels change depend upon your current weight. So your health care provider cabmi-for-pregnant-womenn help you with an optimal weight range and tips to achieve it, based on your current health condition.
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by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 19, 2018 | Blog, Gynecologist
Dr. Neelima Mantri provides best PCOS treatment Mumbai. Basically, she is MS – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MBBS Obstetrician, Gynaecologist. She has experience of 10 years in her field. PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It is problem occurs in female in which her hormone balance get out off control. In this disease, balances of hormones get disturbed. With PCOS, female can have problem in their menstruation also chances of infertility increases. PCOS also cause unwanted problem in your appearance. According to Dr. Mantri, if PCOS is not properly treated at time, it may lead to serious health problems. It may lead to heart diseases and diabetes.
With PCOS small cysts can grow in ovaries of female. This is the reason why it is named as polycystic ovary syndrome. These cysts are not too much harmful but it may disturb hormone balance. Early diagnose and treatment can cure this diseases. The example of disturbance of hormones with PCOS is the sex hormones get out of balance. With this, the ovaries make a tiny amount of male sex hormones. In PCOS, they start making slightly more androgens. This may stop ovulating, get acne, and grow extra facial and body hair.
The body may have a problem using insulin, called insulin resistance. When the body doesn’t use insulin well, blood sugar levels go up. Over time, this increases your chance of getting diabetes. Causes of PCOS include genetic problem (it may be run from family), excess insulin, low-grade inflammation. Symptoms of PCOS includes :
- Changes in mood
- Irregular, infrequent or heavy periods1
- Ovarian egg do not get ovulate
- Difficulty in becoming pregnant
- Scalp hair loss
- Abnormal pauses of breathing
Dr. Neelima is well know best PCOS treatment in Mumbai. You can book appointment online on website or you can call@+91 9819437957
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