by Dr Neelima Mantri | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog, Female Gynaecologist
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’s vagina stretches out during sex and it is safe under normal circumstances. Even a deep intercourse will not harm your baby unless both the partners are comfortable and willing to. Make your husband understand that he is not going to poke the baby and it is completely doing well.
Be Creative: That is a challenge to be faced by the man. Some of your favourite positions may not be comfortable for the lady. This is where the husband needs to be patient and creative in experimenting new positions at her comfort level. After 15-20 weeks of pregnancy, it is not advisable to continue in the classic missionary positions, which leads a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Encourage her on your top where she can control the pace and pressure. Only mantra to have an active sex life throughout nine months, is only through communication with your partner.
Use protection: Protection is not just for unwanted pregnancies, but also avoids sexually transmitted diseases. As vaginal infections and STDs are major concerns during pregnancy, intercourse without protection is strictly not recommended even there is no fear of an unwanted pregnancy.
When not to have sex: Partners can have an active sex till the water breaks, because the baby is inside a safe layer of amniotic fluid. In some cases, doctors ask the parents to stop doing sex or avoid it for a while. Here’s when you need you avoid having sex during pregnancy.
- Premature Labor
- Vaginal bleeding
- When the placenta covers the opening in the mother’s cervix
- When the water broke – It is not safe because anything foreign can cause infections to the unborn.
Sex drive during pregnancy is different from woman to woman and it is absolutely fine to communicate the situation with your partner. Do not hesitate to consult a good specialist if you have encountered any abnormalities, one of the top laparoscopic surgery doctors and Gynaecologists in Mumbai is Dr Neelima Mantri.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Nov 26, 2017 | Blog, Female Gynaecologist
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 make pregnancy more difficulty.
Age: It is one of the most common risk factors, for both teen age pregnancies and first-time pregnancies after 35 years old. Teenage is not considered healthy to have a baby because of high blood pressure and anemia; whereas older first-timers are more likely to have excessive bleeding during labour. So, the ideal age to conceive without any risks is between late teens and early30’s. However, some researches proved that age is just a number for pregnancy. A 40 year-old women is more biologically healthy than a 20 year-old.
Lifestyle factors: Lifestyle habits are the most effected factors for high-risk pregnancy. Smoking, excess alcohol, drugs intake exposes the unborn child to many fatal health risks. Smoke, even it is a second hand smoking gives a low birth weight for the baby. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a group of fetal disorders development when the mother is not maintaining a good lifestyle; abnormal facial features, short stature, low body weight, hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disabilities and vision or hearing problems are some of the risks results in unhealthy everyday habits.
Many moms or mom-to-be(s) are in the dilemma if the baby is going to be healthy. The anxiety and wellness of the baby is natural during high-risk pregnancy. A good prenatal care and right medical treatment gives you a healthy baby even you are in the risk. Keep the lines open and talk about all the concerns for you and your little one. As a specialist can only make you understand and prevent the difficulties beforehand and give good advice, consult Dr Neelima Mantri, one of the High Risk Pregnancy Specialists and maternal-fetal specialist which are very few in the country. You need to have more visits to the doctor and ultra-sound scans to find out that the baby is growing well.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Nov 23, 2017 | Blog, Female Gynaecologist
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 premature labour issues and ranked as one of the best foods for pregnant ladies.
Yogurt: Plain and flavoured-less yoghurt got more calcium than milk. Yoghurt will be commonly mistaken with curd in some cultures, but they are two different types in every aspect. Due to its bone-building nutrients, it is one of the strongly recommended diet to be taken by pregnant ladies. It is essential to take at least 3 servings of yoghurt every day to make the baby’s bones stronger, otherwise, the calcium needs for the baby development will be taken from your bones leaving you weaker.
Foods not to take:
Brinjal: Majority of the people don’t like this vegetable, but one of the most common dish every Indian home has once in a week. However, according to Ayurvedic traditions, it is one of the foods which should be limited or avoided by pregnant women. Because of their enriched menstruation-inducing properties, it may lead to abortions.
Fish and sea food: It may be surprising to know that the sea food is harmful for the pregnancy, but it is medically proved. Sushi, shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish are considered dangerous because of high methylmercury. The mercury consumption by mother leads to developmental delays and brain damage of the foetus. Choose to eat salmon, tilapia, shrimp, tuna which have low mercury.
Raw dairy products: Although calcium intake is a must for the expecting, but not all dairy products are safe. A registered dietitian says to avoid raw milk and other raw dairy products, as the unpasteurized products contains Listeria, a germ that cause miscarriages. So, it is not safe to drink raw milk or any products made with raw milk during pregnancy.
Hope this information will give a better picture for all the expectant moms to what to eat and avoid. In the bottomline, too much of anything is harmful. So, keep the foods in limit which are allowed to eat and avoid which are not.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Nov 8, 2017 | Blog, Female Gynaecologist
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. Let the rice water gets warm and sip it slowly to notice instant result.
Warm milk: Soak a toast in warm milk and eat it to ease vomiting. There is no scientific proof to support the efficacy of this remedy, however, it is the most recommended home remedy for immediate reaction.
Aniseed: It is what we take after a heavy dinner for fast digestion. It stops vomiting by taking one cup aniseed tea in a day. It has many medicinal values which relieves pain and convulsions that accompany vomiting.
Aromatherapy: People who are other than pregnant can also try the therapy with essential oils. However, lavender and peppermint oils works better to the morning sickness and nausea. Put a few drops of these flavoured oils in the diffuser and inhale the vapours. Spraying them to your handkerchief also works in a better way.
Wheat germ: Wheat germ is a family of wheat; they are the left out particles when wheat is processed to flour. This nutrient-rich also cures menses pains and symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Dissolve one teaspoon of wheat germ in warm milk and keep it for one hour. Consume it twice a day to reduce morning sickness. It is suggestable to take it upon doctor’s advice because it may cause allergy for some which irritates the digestive tract.
Acupressure: Get to know your pressure points to reduce the illness. Keep three fingers of your right hand on your left wrist and rub it in circular motion for a few minutes. Repeat it with the other hand. Acupressure wrist bands are also available in the market.
Besides these, lemon, onion juice, cumin etc., can also be added to the list of home remedies for morning sickness during pregnancy. Seek help for the medical practitioner if the condition is severe and if the person cannot hold fluids even for a few minutes. If you are in and around Mumbai, consult Dr. Neelima Mantri, one of the best Gynaecologists in Mumbai to know more about the pregnancy difficulties.
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.
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