Antenatal Care During Pregnancy is the clinical assessment of mother and fetus. It is advisable to have 12-16 doctor visits for the assessment of pregnant women before and during pregnancy. The main purpose of antenatal care is to supervise the maternal and fatal well-being during pregnancy. It also identifies and treats conditions that may harm the health of the new-born and mother; prepares for the labor and also high quality life after birth. It is better to start antenatal care as early as possible. An expectant mother should go for check-ups once in a month until 28 weeks, twice a month until 36 weeks and every week in last 4 weeks. Some of the main objectives of antenatal-care are:
- Screen the conditions such as anemia, infections from sexual contacts etc.
- Ensure delivery of a full term healthy baby.
- Provide an appropriate treatment for the predictable problems during or after pregnancy.
- Teach the mother about child care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene.
- Give guidance to the mother on breast feeding and post-natal care.
Antenatal care is very beneficial and it mainly falls under four categories. Accurate nutritional diet: Maintaining nutritional diet is very critical for the well-being of mother and the un →
You probably might think that you know everything about sex by the time you are pregnant. But you may have landed up with several queries and doubts on Sex During Pregnancy. Here we have curated some basic doubts and given a solution. So keep your baseless fears aside and have fun with the partner, spending more time with your spouse makes you even more happy and it is good for the baby. Might not or really be in a mood: It’s obvious for a woman to experience changes in sex drive during pregnancy. Remember that your wife’s body is building a baby from scratch and it takes a lot of energy. The extra doses of progesterone supply to her blood makes her sleepy and tired all the time. Don’t offend her just because she is not active. Likewise, don’t be surprised the times when she is really in mood than ever before and wanted “that time” back on the bed. She is super active in sex because of the same hormones which increases the blood flow and making her ready for it. Even scented perfumes, after shave lotions can drive her crazy. You won’t hurt your baby: The tot is well protected inside the mother’s fluid-filled amniotic sac. Thanks to those protectors! So do not worry that your baby will be hurt while you are busy enjoying the pleasure. Woman →
The cancer that begins in the female organs such as ovaries is called as ovarian cancer. And it is no more a silent killer, doctors and specialists say it does have symptoms but they are non-specific. So many people do not take it seriously and only realise when the cancer spreads, reaches to the advanced state. One should never ignore and be attentive to ongoing abnormalities like:
- Severe bloating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Difficulty in eating or feeling full quickly
- Frequent urine urging
- Breast tenderness
- Vaginal secretions
- Enlarging abdominal mass
- Facial hair growth in prepubertal girls
See the doctor, if you have those unusual symptoms more than 12 times in a month. Dr. Neelima Mantri is the Best Lady Gynaecologist in Mumbai and also for infertility treatment, consult her for special care and a complete understanding of the cancer. Causes of Ovarian Cancer: The exact causes of the cancer are not known, but it is higher in women who has one or more ovarian risk factors. Let us learn what are those risk factors behind ovarian cancer. Age: It is the key factor and most women who are found with the cancer are a →
The word ‘High-risk pregnancy’ itself sounds scary for most of us. Imagine a mom-to-be who is in the risk and knew that she or her baby has an increased chance of health problems. In medical terminology, High-risk pregnancy is the condition where mother or foetus are at high risk during or after pregnancy. To put it simple, where the pregnancy complications are more than usual is called high-risk pregnancy. Problems in growth of the baby, preterm labour, preeclampsia, placenta are some of the High Risk Pregnancy Causes during the time. But it is important to understand that not every high-risk pregnancy causes troubles during conceiving and it can be taken care of by good medical treatment. Dr. Neelima Mantri, High Risk Pregnancy Doctor in Mumbai suggests to have healthy diet and consume all prescribed medicines, vitamins to avoid any complicated issues during pregnancy. However, it is important to know what are the factors that put pregnancy at risk. They are divided into four main categories. Existing Health Conditions: High blood pressure, diabetes, HIV effected, Polycystic ovary syndrome, kidney disease, uncontrolled thyroid, obesity are some of the conditions which can m →
Food is everything a person need. The tenure of 9 months’ pregnancy is a very happy stage of a woman’s life. You may have to leave your long established eating habits and incorporate good diet routines for nutrition balance which makes you and your little one healthy and beautiful. It is also advised to consult a doctor about your healthy eating. As to present a diet plan, Dr. Neelima Mantri, Female Gynaecologist in Mumbai suggests a proper balanced diet for an expectant mother. Foods to take: Eggs: It is a healthy food for those who are not pregnant also. It is understandable that many pregnant women develop aversions towards meat. Whether it is fried, boiled, scrambled – they serve as a golden standard for the healthy pregnancy. The property called Choline develops fetal brain development and reduces neural tube defects. Nuts: The crunchy little things are not only fun to eat but also contains healthy fats. Any nuts contain brain-boosting omega-3 and magnesium properties are helpful for the little honey’s brain development and nervous system. However, it is recommended to keep the serving of 5-6 nuts every day as they are rich in fat and calories. And it should be stopped immediately after allergic findings. This prenatal power snack on a go reduces prema →
Vomiting can take off your energy and leaves you in a miserable state, the scene is even worse during pregnancy. Vomit is common during pregnancy, but there are ways to reduce it. Read on to follow the best and super- easy home remedies for vomiting in pregnancy. Hydrate: As puking dehydrates the person, sipping water in regular intervals of time make a lot of difference. Intake of sufficient water flushes the harmful toxins out of the body and stop vomiting. Studies proved that drinking water clears 90% of the health issues, apart from vomiting sickness. Mint: Chewing fresh mint leaves whenever getting sensed or about to vomit will help the lady in sickness issues. The menthol flavour in it soothes the stomach and avoids further occurrences of vomiting. Ginger Ale: Ginger has an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties by nature and it is one of the best herbal medicines to cure any disease. The smell or the flavour itself helps to get out of the nausea. Prepare a can full of ginger ale solution and take few sips throughout the day. Baking Soda: Yeah, you read it right!! Baking soda neutralizes the acids that have risen during and after vomiting. Rinse your mouth with the solution to get rid of after taste of puking. Rice Water: This is a tip from the older generation. →
Dr. Neelima Mantri is well known gynaecologist and obstetrician in Mumbai. She has experience of over 10 years in her field. Her co-friendly nature, result oriented advice list her name under the list of top 10 gynaecologists Mumbai. She is expert in every gynaecological treatment as well as various surgeries such as removal of ovarian cyst, tubal ligation,, laparoscopy and many more. She is well educated MS- gynaecology , obstetrics and MBBS- obstetrician and gynaecologist. Dr. Neelima is hard working as well as honest and polite gynaecologist. Till she works on countless cases. To become a mother is gift from God. But sometime lack of advice and consultancy grab this chance. So , it’s must when you know that you are pregnant go to doctor and take proper consultancy. Dr. Mantri addresses your every problem and give comfortable and affordable treatment within your niche. She is always ready to answer her patient’s question. Since, she wins many awards and honours for her best performance. She treated you as a family member. The main vision of →
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 →
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 strengt →
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 →