by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Female Gynaecologist
Motherhood is full of surprises and struggles. One of the common problem faced is digestion. Many pregnant women complain that there are suffering from watery bowel movements immediately after few hours of taking a meal. And this leads to misconception of miscarriage. Constipation, watery stool, diarrhea are very common symptoms during various stages of pregnancy, especially in earlier trimesters.
What causes it?
Diarrhea can be caused by many factors. Diet changes, vitamin intake, hormonal changes, food addictions are to be blamed. The reasons can be many – letting out all the good-for-you food that you are eating now, excess water intake, prenatal vitamins that you are taking. Besides these common concerns, food poisoning, intestinal parasites can cause a severe diarrhea for the pregnant woman.
What to take?
Stay Hydrated: It is important to stay hydrated in every level of the life. Loose bowel moments remove lot of water from the body, take as much fluids as you can. Diarrhea is not harmful in most of the cases, but severe dehydration of mother can hamper the blood flow for the baby.
BRAT: The famous BRAT diet – banana, rice, applesauce, toast. It is highly recommended because it is gentle on human’s stomach.
Starchy Foods: Potatoes, crackers, cereals can be taken in limits.
Veggies and fruits: Adequate green vegetables and fresh fruits (which are recommended by the nutritionist) are not harmful for the pregnancy. The vegetables in the salads should be boiled not fried or cooked.
What not to take
If you are lactose intolerant, keep away from high fiber grains, dried fruits, dairy products, fatty or spicy foods. A mom-to-be should be very particular on what she eats and drinks. Try to consume fresh foods instead of frozen or preserved.
No to soft drinks: As always (but particularly now) high sugar soft drinks draw water into the stomach and make diarrhea lasts longer. Even the preservative juices are bad on the tummy, instead take sports drinks. Hence say a big no-no to packaged beverages.
Home Remedies:
- Boil a piece of ginger in water and drink the solution once in a day.
- Consume a blend of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of ginger powder and crushed black pepper.
- Mix honey in luke warm water and drink twice a day. Can add lemon for fast reaction.
- Smaller meals: Break your meal for 5-6 smaller ones. Do not gulp but chew the food properly.
- Soak a handful of fenugreek seeds overnight and drink the water in the morning.
Exercise: Pregnant women should avoid heavy exercises, but walking for a few minutes is a must. Expose for some fresh air for 10 – 15 minutes in early morning and after dinner.
Do yoga: Yoga has become a very effective method to reduce the weight of your body and also to be peaceful. Practice some basic yoga asanas which helps you to get rid of gas and also to be easier during labor.
A mild case is absolutely ‘no-worry’ state, but consult a Gynaecologist when it is more than three stools a day. Even though many gastro-intestinal disorders are treated with the time and lifestyle changes, some may require attention.
Talk and take an appointment for the prominent Laparoscopic Surgeon in Mumbai – Dr Neelima Mantri for the best guidance.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog, Gynecologist
Gone are the days when a would-be mom asked to sit, eat and avoid doing activities. Now all the myths have busted, engaging in physical activities is utmost important for mama and the baby. On the guidance of fitness experts, the workout plan should be tailored according to the type of exercise, intensity, frequency and duration.
Dr. Neelima Mantri, Female Gynaecologist in Mumbai, advises that a mom-to-be should exercise, hence, it reduces high risks during labour and post pregnancy. It is common to have discomforts like morning sickness, vomiting, but moving around is one of the best things for mummy and her little one. It helps you to control pregnancy weight gain and keep you in good mood all the time.
Here are some of the best moves to be done during first trimester.
To Plank: The first few months are fragile and feels scary for everything and anything. But it is proved that pregnant lady can and should still work out. Planks target abdominals which cuts the aches and pains. Do not go with the hard-core plank positions, start with a modified and the easiest on the hands and knees.
One-Arm Row: Place left knee on sturdy chair and another on the floor. Place your left hand on the seat for a support. Lift weight (not heavy) with the right hand, keep moving back and forth to strengthen back, biceps and triceps.
Pilates: It is one of the safest exercises performed during first trimester. Stand with hip distant apart, bend toes and knees to 45oC, lower your torso while keeping your back straight. It helps you in balancing and strengthens pelvic muscle.
Cardio: If you are already in regular cardio work out, reduce the intensity and duration. Outdoor walking or on a stationary bike are either safe in first trimester. Walk at a speed of your comfort; a 5-minute break is important at equal intervals of sessions.
Prenatal yoga is the phrase which is heard these days by obstetricians and gynaecologists. But yoga experts say not to practice poses in the first trimester; stick to breathing, relaxation and simple yoga exercise during pregnancy. As a coin has both the sides, there are some aasanas which are unsafe for pregnancies; breathing exercises which involve holding, taking short and forceful breathes, strong stenches, lying on the tummy are not recommended.
What not to Do?
- Don’t overdo it, work out for 30 minutes in a day.
- Don’t go to a point of exhaustion, stop it at the moment when the head feels heavy and dizzy. Ask your family member to have a conversation with you.
- Do not lift heavy weights how much ever a great builder you are.
- Avoid either hot or extreme cold environment during exercising.
- Avoid exercising by lying on your back, it reduces blood pump to the heart on pressuring the uterus. It is advised even not to sleep in the position and to use pillows behind the back during pregnancy.
In the bottom-line, it is unsafe to remain motionless at one place and active moving is necessary during first trimester.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 10, 2017 | Blog, Gynecologist
Joy, relief, shock – the let-out emotions when you know that you are pregnant. But it is also important to realize that this period is a roller coaster which shows the worst your body can do.
The most common symptom of early pregnancy is morning sickness; this condition is called so because morning is often the time when you feel queasy. According to Dr. Neelima Mantri, Gynaecologist in Navi Mumbai, being pro-active is the first thing to escape nausea. Very few women are fortunate throughout the pregnancy without a single bout of nausea, but some women (more than 65% across the world) are unlucky. There is no particular pill to completely cure nausea, but there are remedies to cure it. We give you some clean and effective remedies to help you from the queasiness experience.
Stay Hydrated: Most pregnant women complaints that they find it hard to drink water especially in the first trimester. But keeping hydrated is as important as taking some good medication. Try to consume any kind of water-type liquids, avoid drinks with artificial sweeteners. Sip water in regular intervals of time throughout the day. Natural fruit juices and flavoured water are the alternatives to try.
Ginger: Take ginger in any type. It is one of the most popular home remedy ingredients for morning sickness. Tea which made of Ginger or grate some fresh ginger to hot water and mix lemon and honey to taste. Boil the solution to a point when the aroma comes out. Take ginger capsules thrice a day or ginger lollipops, ginger candies if you have a sweet tooth. At the same time, excessive ginger intake will give you negative impact on the labour.
Avoid Empty stomach: Do not put our stomach empty for long time. Because the emptiness produces acid and this cause more nausea. Always be handy with some crackers, piece of chocolate, cakes and veggie salads beside your bed to munch. Don’t start the day with a hollow stomach, instead ask your partner to bring a hot drink with a healthy toast. Taking 5 -6 smaller meals is a good idea to keep your energy levels up and sickness down.
Go for Ayurveda: This mild abdominal discomfort can be cured by mood diversion. Some women develop the sensation just by the look and smell of the food. There are some ayurvedic medicines available in the market to curb nausea, but it is advisable to take only after proper prescription.
Aromatherapy: This is one of the most favourite treatment for morning sickness for most of the pregnant ladies. However, there are variety of opinions on the matter whether to use essential oils in pregnancy or not. Purchase one kind of mild essential oil initially and diffuse it in a larger area and inhale. Increase the volume according to your tolerated level. Anyway, it is advised to talk to your doctor if you are first timer in using the oils.
Follow these tips for morning sickness during pregnancy before it could affect you hard to be a happy mom-to-be.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog, Gynecologist
Every day is a new and mystifying adventurous during pregnancy. As a tiny precious life is building up in your bodies, they may be some uneasy and complications during the time. It is up to us to take proper care and be aware of what happens. Dr. Neelima Mantri, one of the best Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Doctors in Mumbai, advices you what should be done on which trimester.
First Trimester (1 – 13 weeks): The first weeks are the vital time for the establishment of the baby. Your body will be busy building the baby and will grow faster in this stage than later on.
Activities:
- Make sure you are really pregnant. Do not conform just by symptoms, because these aren’t unique to pregnancy. Go for a home tests or an official one by a doctor.
- Take prenatal vitamins. Consume folic acid capsules which helps in the heathy development of foetus.
- Should begin searching for a doctor.
- Quit smoking and drinking alcohol because it raises miscarriage problems.
- Start eating healthy foods and avoid hazardous foods.
- Thing about how to announce your pregnancy and start taking belly photos.
Second Trimester (14 – 26 weeks): You look more plump than bump in this stage. It is an amazing phase when a mom feels her baby’s movements and free from morning sickness and fatigue. The growing baby will be around 11.5 cm by week 16 and tiny tooth buds will start bulging by week 20. The mother will experience more noticeable changes like abdominal expansion, body aches, stretch marks, patches of darker skin, numbness, swelling happens. A very thin hair will be developed and their little sensitive ears respond to noises through the rest of the second trimester.
Activities:
- Join in a pregnancy-friendly work out class or do it at your home with an expert’s guidance.
- Take prenatal visits and tests. Go for an ultrasound, when you are likely to see the traces of baby.
- Shop for maternity clothing. It is important to wear comfortable clothes which offers a room to grow. Most pregnant women actually look pregnant in between 12 to 18 weeks. You may need different types of maternity clothes in different stages, so buy fewer pieces.
- Play soothing music, talk to your little honey as they could respond to your voices.
Third Trimester (27 – 40 weeks): Final trimester and the awaiting for your baby is shorten now! Some discomforts from second trimester will continue and difficulty in breathing is added. As the baby grows bigger and puts the pressure on your nerves, the urge to go to the bathroom is even more often. Trouble sleeping, tender breasts, signs of false labour, feel of baby dropping or moving lower in the abdomen are new body changes you might notice. As the due date gets nearer, your body gets ready for birthing process.
Activities:
- Thing about what to carry to the hospital and get packed everything.
- Prepare for baby’s arrival. Shop for your little one from tiny furniture to clothes.
- Plan the birth.
- Have short walks to help you through contractions.
Nurture positive-ness throughout the pregnancy and vision for a healthier baby.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Sep 13, 2017 | News and Events
Report on lecture on “PCOS/PCOD: Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome/ Disease”
Day and Date: Wednesday, 13th September 2017
Time: 3.15pm- 5.15pm
Venue: A-225
Speaker: Dr. Neelima Mantri , Gynecologist, Bombay Hospital
Prof. Jyoti Varavadekar Convener of WDC-KJSCE welcomed all. She briefed different activities conducted by WDC-KJSCE. Women healthcare is an important and sensitive issue to be considered in such activities. PCOS/PCOD is a leading disease observed commonly over a large span of women age group. So there is a need to educate all about this.
Dr. Neelima Mantri explained symptoms of this disease, causes and measures to be taken. PCOS/PCOD is a leading disease which is cause of obesity, menstrual irregularity, sub-fertility and infertility in women across the world.
Persistent acne, hair loss, unwanted facial hair and dark pigmentation of skin especially around the neck i.e. acanthosis nigricans, add to the woes of women with PCOS/PCOD.
Women suffering from (PCOS/PCOD) have multiple small cysts in their ovaries (the word poly means many). These cysts occur when the regular changes of a normal menstrual cycle are disrupted. The ovary is enlarged; and produces excessive amounts of androgen and estrogenic hormones. This excess, along with the absence of ovulation, may cause infertility, cardiac function, and appearance.
In time and correct diagnosis, medication can cure this. Dr. Neelima suggested proper lifestyle along with proper diet and regular exercise can avoid PCOD.
There was question-answer session for interactions with audience. Many members in the audience raised doubts and queries related to PCOD, Thyroid, and breast cancer.
Dr. Neelima answered all doubts and queries very nicely. The participants were very much happy for keeping such informative session on very sensitive health issue of women.
The session ended with vote of thanks by WDC member Prof. Mrs. Nandana Prabhu
Welcome to Dr. Neelima by WDC member Prof. Nandana Prabhu
Dr. Neelima Mantri delivering lecture on PCOS/PCOD
Dr. Neelima Mantri delivering lecture on PCOS/PCOD
Token of appreciation to Dr. Neelima Mantri by WDC convener Prof. Jyoti Varavadekar
