by Dr Neelima Mantri | Nov 20, 2019 | Blog, Pregnancy Tips
Nothing is more tragic than the loss of pregnancy for women. It is an abrupt end to the memorable journey which shatters the parental dreams of the couple. Miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss that is experienced by women around the world.
And due to various myths and misconceptions that surround the miscarriage, women particularly are blamed for the accidental loss. In addition to the anxiety and grief experienced by the women, the baseless blame put on them can further affect the maternal health and could impact the further pregnancy chances.
Having treated with hundreds of miscarriage cases, we believe that the whole situation could be drastically improved by simply making everyone aware of the basic facts about the miscarriage of its effects.
So here are 5 facts about miscarriages that we want every couple to know:
Miscarriage is not rare, they are very common today:
Yes, miscarriage was a very rare occurrence a few decades back. But we will have to inform you that they have become very common, especially in urban India. Having been providing the best treatment for miscarriages in Mumbai for years now, we estimate that almost 35% of the pregnancies end in miscarriages. The percentage of pregnancy loss could be even higher if other causes of pregnancy loss are also taken into account.
Miscarriage is not caused by prior birth control practices:
It was quite surprising for us at our treatment facility to know that most couples believe that birth control pills cause miscarriages.
No, birth control pills do not affect the development of the embryo and are no way responsible for the miscarriage.
A miscarriage is not a woman’s fault:
Almost 60% of miscarriages are caused due to chromosomal problems which can arise due to poor quality sperm. It is also quite common in our treatment for recurrent miscarriages to test men especially when they are not routinely tested.
For years now, women have been bearing the brunt of miscarriage. But according to modern research, men are equally if not are more responsible for miscarriage, especially in the recurrent ones.
Miscarriage doesn’t mean infertility:
Whether the cause of miscarriage is a man or woman, the miscarriage doesn’t mean they are infertile. Of course, a miscarriage may be a sign of few reproductive problems which are treatable, nut miscarriage doesn’t mean infertility. Many couples have conceived within a month of their miscarriage after getting a comprehensive miscarriage treatment at our facility.
Having one miscarriage will not necessarily mean you will have another:
It is quite common for a couple to fear a miscarriage after already experiencing one. And as said, it is only the fear of not a fact.
“A prior miscarriage doesn’t increase the chances of miscarriage. In fact with prompt care and treatment the risk of miscarriage can be drastically reduced to help a woman lead a healthy pregnancy”, says Dr. Neelima Mantri, the Best Doctor for miscarriage treatment in Mumbai.
But if you have already suffered more than two or three miscarriages in a row, the underlying cause of your miscarriage may be a serious one, which needs the right treatment. If you are in Mumbai and are looking for the right treatment for miscarriage, you can contact Dr. Neelima Mantri here.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog, Pregnancy Women
Premature birth of children had been the causing of grief to the millions of parents worldwide for centuries now. Fortunately today we are in a position to take proper care of a premature child which is not exactly the case a few decades back. Today’s premature birth treatments can help you provide proper health care to ensure the proper development of the child.
It is quite common for parents to have questions regarding premature births. So here are few frequently asked questions that can help you know about the premature birth:
What is premature birth?
While 40 weeks is the normal duration of a full-term pregnancy, if a baby is born before the 37th week of the pregnancy then the baby is considered as a premature baby and the birth is called premature birth in medical terminology.
Is premature birth common?
Premature births are very common in the early days when medical and preventive care are not as developed as they are now. Even today on an average one in every ten babies is born before 37-38 weeks of pregnancy.
What caused premature birth?
Premature birth can be caused by various risk factors. Though not all of the causes of premature birth are completely discovered, the following are the causes that account for more than 60% of premature births:
Infections during pregnancy: Urinary infection, viral illness, vaginal infections, gum diseases, respiratory infections are some of the common infections that are commonly identified in preterm birth cases.
Multiple births: The risk of premature birth increase with the increase in the number of babies carried by the mother. Multiple babies can sometimes tighten the uterus decreasing the blood flow resulting in early delivery.
Congenital abnormalities of the baby: Babies who develop abnormalities in the womb may also need early delivery. As they are already identified in screening tests, the doctor, however, can plan out the early delivery of the baby.
The health of the mother: Mothers with chronic health conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, or pregnancy-related illnesses like preeclampsia, bleeding or any other problems may need early delivery.
Can we prevent premature births today?
Premature birth treatments can help in treating the risk of prematurity. But prevention for premature birth is always better than cure. The first thing you can do is to make yourself aware of the prematurity, its symptoms, risk factors, complication. Adhering to good prenatal care, following the recommendations of your healthcare provider and making healthy life choices, taking regular screening tests can significantly improve your pregnancy which decreases your risk of premature birth.
How does premature birth impact the baby’s health?
A full-term pregnancy makes sure that the baby grows strong enough to thrive in the outside world. Premature birth may halt this development process and hence the babies can experience a few short term complications like breathing problems, anaemia, infections, heart problems, jaundice. Cognitive, growth and development problems may also occur in premature babies in the long term.
Fortunately today we live in a world where premature births can be successfully treated with specialized premature birth treatments. If you are in Mumbai are looking for premature birth treatment in Mumbai you can take help from Dr. Neelima Mantri an expert in the treatment of premature babies. You can find her here.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Jul 26, 2019 | Blog, Women Health Issues
Termed as silent killer by medical professionals, Hypertension is one of the most common medical conditions experienced by people around the world. And being pregnant puts women at a higher risk of hypertension. According to statistics, number of pregnant women who have developed hypertension tripled in last 5 years in India.
Though hypertension and pregnancy is not generally a dangerous combination, hypertension sometimes can result in fatal complications for both mother and baby when left untreated. As most of the women are unaware of the impact of hypertension, here’s a brief guide about Hypertension during pregnancy, its complications, treatment and preventive measures:
What is hypertension?
Heart pumps the blood into the arteries which carry blood to the other parts of the body. The pressure exerted by the pumped blood on the walls of arteries is called as blood pressure. When this pressure exceeds the normal range, it exerts an undue stress on the heart, kidneys causing health problems, this condition is called as hypertension.
A reading of 120/80 is considered normal and anything above 140 in the numerator is termed as high blood pressure or hypertension. In general during the first and second trimester the blood pressure in pregnant women lowers and it stabilising gradually. Though it is perfectly normal for early pregnancy blood pressure to fluctuate, high blood pressure has become alarmingly common these days in pregnant women and it is important to identify the type of hypertension that is being experienced by the women before it is treated.
Type of Hypertension during Pregnancy:
High blood pressure experienced by the patient during the pregnancy can have different names based on the stage of pregnancy:
Chronic Hypertension:
High blood pressure during early pregnancy i.e. before 20 weeks of pregnancy is called as chronic blood pressure which means that the patient has had the high blood pressure even before she became pregnant. If the condition is Chronic, the patient will experience higher blood pressure levels after the pregnancy as well.
Gestational Hypertension:
If the patients starts experiencing high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is called as Gestational hypertension, which is quite common in pregnant women and usually is not a problem. This type of high blood pressure is temporary and goes away after the pregnancy but in rarest of cases it can develop into chronic hypertension.
Preeclampsia:
Preeclampsia is high blood pressure condition that occur in women during pregnancy or after child birth. It is a serious medical condition to have and can result in fatal consequences if left untreated. This condition may develop gradually or present itself during the pregnancy period. Symptoms of Preeclampsia include abdominal pain, nausea or shortness of breath, vomiting, decrease in urine output, impaired function of liver, vision problems and more.
Uncontrolled and severe hypertension can cause serious complications for both women and the baby. As the high blood pressure affects the blood vessels of the mother it can impact the flow of nutrients to the baby through placenta resulting in low weight birth .Hypertension may also result in premature delivery to avoid complications which in turn can cause health complications for the child.
Preventive measures for high blood pressure:
Following a healthy lifestyle, limiting the salt intake, exercise always helps in keeping the blood pressure in check. But the most important measure to be taken by the women is to adequately prepare for pregnancy .Consult a health care professional and evaluate your medical condition before planning for a pregnancy. Regular check-ups must be performed also during the pregnancy to make sure you are on the right track. So, in short:
- Plan your way to pregnancy.
- Get all the prenatal check-ups done.
- Stay active and exercise.
- Follow a well-balanced diet.
- Stay on point with your prescribed blood pressure medications.
While high blood pressure in already a potentially a dangerous condition for normal folks, it is even more risky for the pregnant women. As it outs both health of women and her bay to be born at risk, proper care must be taken and help must sought from an experienced medical professional.
Dr.Neelima Mantri has an extraordinary track record of successfully treating helped thousands of women in their pregnancy journey and can help you too. If you are in and around Mumbai, you can schedule her appointments here: https://www.drneelimamantri.com/
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the muscular tumors that are formed near the wall of the uterus. Formed as a single tumor or a cluster of tumors, they can fibroids in uterus can develop inside the uterine (womb) or sometimes grow attached to it. Being one of the most common causes of abnormal bleeding in women, there is approximately 60% chance of formation of uterine fibroids in women.
Though not all the uterine fibroids exhibit symptoms, the ones which do can have a serious impact on a women health and reproductive ability based on their size location and severity.
Some of the common symptoms experienced by women due to the formation of uterine fibroids are:
• Abnormal bleeding between menstruations.
• Heavy menstrual period lasting more than a week.
• Frequent urination or prolonged constipation problems.
• Pelvic pain, backaches or leg pains.
Though fibroids are benign tumors, sometimes they can cause the above problems or even interfere with the pregnancy by creating fertility problems. So when the fibroids tend to be bothersome, you surgeon may recommend treatment options which range from medications to traditional and minimally invasive surgeries based on patient’s age, size of the fibroid, location and patient’s desire to have the children in future.
Traditional surgery procedures:
Though both surgical and non-surgical fibroid treatments are performed to remove the fibroids, best treatment for fibroids decided by the gynaecology specialist based on the current medical condition.
Some of the traditional surgical procedures used for fibroid treatment are:
Hysterectomy: The uterus is completely removed in this procedure eliminating the development of fibroids and also the possibility of having children.
Abdominal myomectomy: This abdominal surgical procedure is used to surgically remove multiple or large-sized fibroids. This procedure is chosen for patients who wish to keep their uterus to allow the possibility of children. As the procedure can form scars on the uterus, it can also decrease the chances of pregnancy after the process.
Why minimally invasive surgeries are better than traditional surgeries?
Minimally invasive surgical procedures are employed to keep the pregnancy chances intact. Procedures like Laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy, Hysteroscopy myomectomy, remove the fibroids using tiny surgical instruments through small incisions to precisely remove the fibroids without any complications. Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) is another minimally invasive procedure where the blood flow is cut off to the fibroids using the embolic agents through arteries causing them to shrink and die.
The minimally invasive procedures effectively remove the fibroids, are often less painful. The triumph over traditional surgeries by causing no complications and allows patients to quickly get back to their normal lives with the shorter hospital stay.
However, minimally invasive treatment options require great skill, expertise, and experience to effectively treat the uterine fibroid conditions. And Dr.Neelima Mantri is one of the few gynaecologists in India with a remarkable track record in successfully treating the fibroid condition using minimally invasive treatment procedures.
In addition to being an expert in treating fibroids using non-surgical fibroid treatment in India, Dr.Neelima vast experience traditional and minimally invasive can help women get a fresh lease of life away from the fibroids want to schedule an appointment? You can contact her here: https://www.drneelimamantri.com/
by Dr Neelima Mantri | May 21, 2019 | Blog, Women Health Issues
Do you change your tampon for every few hours or so, because it is soaked in blood during menstruation? The clots and spotting between periods been bothering you? Is your bleeding’s still going strong for more than 7 days?
Then, it is highly possible that you are suffering from Menorrhagia which can be treated successfully.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding:
Abnormally heavy and prolonged bleeding during the menstruation is one of the most common gynaec problems encountered by women worldwide. When the bleeding becomes unnaturally severe, it may negatively impact the quality of life by significantly affecting social, work and personal life of women. Medically, this condition is called Menorrhagia.
What is Menorrhagia?
On average, the menstruation lasts for 4-7 days during which a woman loses around 30-40 ml of blood. Menorrhagia is a condition where the regular menstruation bleeding is abnormally long for more than 7 days or heavy, passing out copious amounts of blood (80 ml) in each cycle.
Women diagnosed with Menorrhagia find it very difficult to keep up with their normal activities because of severe blood loss and cramping.
Symptoms of Menorrhagia:
- Menstrual bleedingthat lasts for more than 7 days.
- Bleeding that frequently soaks through your pads forcing you to change your pads often.
- Constant pain in the lower stomach during the menstruation period.
- Heavy menstrual flows and blood clots (quarter size).
- Frequent tiredness and lack of energy.
Causes of Menorrhagia:
The heavy bleeding that is associated with the unfertilized egg and shedding of the uterus lining tissue which is controlled by the hormones. In the event of hormonal imbalance, the endometrium tissue may grow in excess, resulting in heavy bleeding. There are many causes of hormonal imbalance like thyroid, insulin resistance, PCOS, Obesity i.e. all these conditions can potentially cause the Menorrhagia. Ovarian dysfunction, uterine fibroids, bleeding disorders, uterine Polyps, pelvic inflammatory disease, Adenomyosis are some of the other conditions that can cause excessive bleeding problems.
How is Menorrhagia diagnosed?
Diagnosing Menorrhagia is not as straightforward as it seems, because the ides of heavy bleeding is different for different women. After thoroughly examining the medical history and menstrual cycles, a physical exam is conducted and the specialist may recommend one or more among blood test, endometrial biopsy, Pap test or ultrasound to diagnose the condition.
What are the treatment options for Menorrhagia?
Treatment for Menorrhagia is tailored to the patient depending upon the cause of the Menorrhagia, severity of the bleeding, her age, medical and family history and also your future child plans.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Oral contraceptives, Tranexamic acid, oral progesterone, Hormonal IUD are some of the medications that can be used to treat the heavy bleeding during menstruation. There are also surgical procedures that can help you get rid of the Menorrhagia. But the first step you need to take is to consult a medical specialist as soon as possible. In case you are in Mumbai, you can contact Dr.Neelima Mantri to avail treatment.
You can schedule the appointment here: https://www.drneelimamantri.com/contact/
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Pregnancy Tips
Sleep deprivation is the most common complaint reported by men as soon as the baby arrives in their lives. Ever wondered why most of the sleep deprivation complaints are from men? Well, that is because a woman is already habituated with sleep problems during their pregnancy. In fact according to a 2017 study concluded that almost 80% of the women face sleep problems during their pregnancy, especially during the final trimester.
Why do sleep problems occur in women during pregnancy?
Frequent urination during the first trimester can disrupt your sleep and then add the anxiety of newbie mother to the mix, a woman in first-trimester is bound to experience moderate sleep disruptions. With the baby slightly moving up, night urination becomes less frequent and things do become better in the second trimester. However, growing belly in the third trimester puts pressure on the bladder resulting in an increase in the frequency of urination and also adds to the discomfort during the sleep. With the addition of other problems like cramps, heartburn, back pain, and stress, the third trimester becomes the most difficult period for pregnant women.
Almost every woman go through the sleep problems above, but here are a few simple tips that can help them minimize the sleep disturbances and have a good sleep in between:
Limit napping:
The first trimester brings on the daytime sleepiness increasing the frequency of napping which can be detrimental for your night sleep. You can limit your napping by strategizing it i.e. planning it at the tight time which is between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. which can help you relax without having to stay wide awake during the night.
Avoid overeating before your sleep:
Too much food before you sleep can push your stomach to go full throttle to digest the food which can disrupt your sleep in the night. Going too light can wake up your hunger pangs waking you up in the middle of the night. So just eat the right amounts and avoid taking too much caffeine.
Buy a lot of pillows:
As you enter your third trimester you will need a lot of cushion support to offset the discomfort caused by the growing belly. The pillows can help a lot in fixing these posture problems to help you have a better sleep.
Lead an active day life:
The option of staying active are pretty much limited, so low impact exercising is the perfect way to lead an active life during pregnancy. Exercise not only improves the circulation but also preps your body for a good night sleep. Low impact activities like walking, yoga swimming are the best bet for pregnant women to stay active and fit. But make sure you have at least 4 hours between your sleep and workout.
Follow a relaxing sleep routine in the night:
The first step to develop a healthy sleep routine is to limit the blue light that is emitted by electronic devices. This blue light negatively impacts your ability to fall asleep by increasing your attention and prolonging your device usage. So turn off the devices at least an hour before close your eyes to sleep. Having a warm bath can loosen the tight neck and shoulders, improves the blood circulation to have a good night sleep. Develop a night routine and stick with it.
Having said that, the most important tip to have a healthy sleep is to avoid anxiety and overthinking that comes with being pregnant. Meditation can help you a lot reducing your nervousness and places you in a good space to have a stress-free sleep. Your doctor can take you through the nitty-gritty of beating stress to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
For more tips on improving the sleep during the pregnancy, you can contact Dr. Neelima Mantri here: info@drneelimamantri.com
