by Dr Neelima Mantri | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog, Female Gynaecologist
Motherhood is a beautiful and fulfilling phase where the new mothers are anxious and excited in welcoming their new born and taking care of them. Some mothers will be also busy in thinking of shedding their weight after pregnancy. Having a baby can be a strainful experience to your body, especially if you are opting for a c- section delivery. Vaginal delivery is easier to recover when compared to C-section.
The practice of tying a belt post pregnancy is believed to help in tightening the muscles, reduces the swelling and also helps in supporting the back. This belt can Support your abdomen as it won’t contract immediately after delivery naturally. There are different types of binds available to use such as wraps which are made out of cloth which can be used immediately after delivery, belts or splints which can be adjustable so as to increase or loosen the tightness in the abdomen.
If it is a normal delivery, the mother can use binds within few hours post delivery. If it is a c-section, the doctor may recommend you to use binds only after the wound is healed which may take around six to eight weeks. It is advisable to use binds only after speaking your gynecologist regarding the same. Such belts can help in reducing tummy fat, to enhance your posture, toning tummy muscles and in back support and back pain reduction.
Let’s find out certain tips to recover faster from a c-section:
- Get a lot of rest: C-section is a major surgery just like any other surgery. Your body requires a complete six weeks rest to heal well. Usually the women are advised to rest whenever the baby sleeps. You can ask your dear and near ones for help at times so that you will get your much needed rest
- Take extra care of your body: Take extra care of your body in the initial days when your body starts healing. It would take you up to 8 weeks for you to start over with your regular and normal routines. Check with your doctor on when you can start exercising, start driving and go back to your work
- Relieve your pain: Consume painkillers and other medications as prescribed by your doctor. A heating pad can be used to relieve further pain
- Eat and drink well: have lots of nutritious food and water which is good for your health and would help you in faster recovery
- Go for routine checkups: You would ave to visit your doctor for routine checkups. If you experience anything abnormal like increased vaginal bleeding, chest pain or any other issues, immediately visit your doctor to help it resolve
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Mar 9, 2019 | Blog, Pregnancy Women
Pregnancy is undoubtedly one of the best phases in a woman’s life. Along with the bad stuff like morning sickness, weight gain etc, there are certain good things which a mother-to-be enjoys during her phase of pregnancy. Let’s find out what they are.
- Feeling baby move: The whole idea of life growing inside you itself makes you feel good. When the baby starts moving inside, it signifies the connection between the mother and the baby. So when you feel your baby moving, that can make you feel happy
- People are nicer: People are nicer to you nice they see that you are pregnant. They help you out in lifting heavy stuff, hold doors for you and even smiles at you which can make your day better
- Baby hiccups: A pregnant woman can understand when the baby gets hiccups. Here will be movement in every ten seconds or so. Some may enjoy this feeling as the baby movement reminds you of your motherhood and the unborn child whom you love a lot
- Whole second trimester : This can be one of the best phases in your entire pregnancy as you don’t feel like throwing up or sick, your belly is not that big, you can sleep well and even eat the food you like without much issues
- Nesting: Once you start thinking of baby names as your baby keeps growing, you may also plan to get cradle, clothes and other essential baby care. Selecting such things and preparing it to welcome your bundle of joy can make you feel happy and excited
- Hair of a goddess: Pregnancy can do wonders to a woman’s body. It can make your skin glow and make you feel your hair strong. The hair volume can also increase as the hormones in your body are active and at its peak during pregnancy. Thus if you have strong and silky hair, you will definitely feel happy and good
- Buying things for your baby: It can be wonderful to plan on what you will buy for your baby and when you buy it for the baby. Warm blankets, baby clothes, basic cleaning essentials, buying all these can make you feel excited that your baby will be joining you soon as a new addition to the family
- Pregnancy being the best excuse: Pregnancy can be your best excuse to avoid doing certain things which you do not like. If you do not like to cook, you can blame it on pregnancy as feeling of sickness or any other excuse and people around you would actually believe it, thinking of you and your baby’s health as top priority
After you undergo the process of labour and when you get to see your baby, that’s the most joyous occasion! You may feel wonderful when you have a healthy baby in your hands as you have experienced the perks and drawbacks of handling the initial stage of pregnancy, motherhood!
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not only good for infants for improving their general health, but also beneficial for mothers, as they carry lesser risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease for long years to come. Lactation period is an essential stage, where infants get the right type of nourishment, and mothers who fail to breastfeed carry more risks of breast cancer, diabetes, ovarian cancer and other serious health issues. Timely breastfeeding can help mothers to ensure that the important functions of the body work in harmony and prevent the risk of many diseases, otherwise the effects of the systems going out of order can last for evn decades.
Beneficial hormones are released within he mother’s body due to breastfeeding, where prolactin and Oxytocin hormones help the mother to stay relaxed and to enhance the response in nurturing the baby. In fact, Oxytocin level helps the uterus to contract more quickly, thus reducing the risk of bleeding soon after the birth of the child. Pitocin is a synthetic hormone which is based on Oxytocin that helps the uterus to contract. Breast milk contains all the essential nutrients and vitamins that are needed for the growth of a baby for the first six months. Moreover, breast milk contains the essential substances that help in fighting diseases, thus keeping the baby in good health.
A myriad of consequences can take place after a child’s birth if there is no proper breastfeeding by the mother. Breastfeeding should be the only choice for a mother to help her baby and herself stay in good health without having to carry the risks of diseases that can life threatening. Mothers need to consult a gynecologist for becoming aware of the benefits of breastfeeding.
Dr. Neelima Mantri is an Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Laparoscopic surgeon in Mumbai, India, with over a decade of experience in the subject. You can call & book appointment with Dr. Neelima Mantri +91 70451 15577 for all gynaecological problems.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Jan 27, 2019 | Blog, Women Health Issues
You are a healthy woman who is not looking forward to have kids soon. Your reproductive health seems to be fine as you undergo annual complete health checkups with general physician. But there are certain tests like Pap smear, treating infections etc. which is limited and only specialized by a gynecologist.
Being woman’s health specialists, gynecologists can tackle more complicated issues related to woman’s health. Obstetrics is a branch of medicine where medical and surgical care is provided to a woman before, during and after giving birth.
Are you looking for the Best Gynecologist in Mumbai?
Your search ends here as Dr Neelima Mantri is one of the Top Gynecologist Obstetricians In Navi Mumbai. Most women would be more comfortable to discuss their issues with a Female Gynecologist rather than a male gynecologist.
Doctors, especially gynecologists, mainly concentrate on four areas when it comes to female reproductive issues
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Management
- Prevention
Gynecologists can help you in treating many conditions such as endometriosis, urinary incontinence, breast disorders, hormonal disorders, infertility and pelvic pain to mention a few. Even Though you feel healthy and is not experiencing any reproductive issue, it is better to always have an annual preventive check up once in a year. The doctor may conduct tests, evaluations, pelvic examinations and additional tests or screenings depending on your age and health condition.
Also, it’s best to visit a gynecologist when there are changes in your reproductive cycle such as your first period, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause. You can also visit a gynecologist if you need safe sex tips, discuss regarding birth control, contraception or sterilization, abnormal vaginal discharge, treating and preventing pain during intercourse and for many other related issues.
Dr Neelima Mantri can clarify all your doubts regarding these issues, guide you during treatment and recovery process and can help you in getting your annual checkups done with accuracy and ease. She can also guide you if you wish to conceive or in preparing your body to conceive. She can guide you in
- Planning for pregnancy
- Prenatal care
- Treating infertility
- Advice on diet
- Labour and Birthing options
- Genetic screenings and tests
- Advice on breastfeeding
- Tackling postpartum depression
Dr Neelima Mantri can also help women handle issues like tips to ease cramps during periods, abnormal or irregular bleeding, mood swings, fibroids and cysts, problems related to pelvic support and advice regarding premenstrual syndrome. She can also address to issues faced by women who go through menopause such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, urinary incontinence, bone loss, low libido and hormone replacement therapy.
Book an appointment with Dr Neelima Mantri!
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog, Gynecologist
Every woman in the modern day would have visited a gynaecologist sometime or the other in their lives. Women are usually reluctant to visit gynaecologists, even today, as they have been growing up in a conservative environment or may be feeling embarrassed to share their personal details regarding gynaecology to a stranger. Women, especially adolescents, would be reluctant group. However, Most of the womenfolk out there may still have a question in their minds on the best lady gynecologist & obstetrician doctors in Mumbai.
Well… You can stop searching for the best as you have landed into the right hands! It’s none other than Dr. Neelima Mantri. She is a gynaecologist, a laparoscopic surgeon and an obstetrician, who has over a decade of experience in the field. She even performs minimal access surgeries apart from the conventional gynaecology. Dr Neelima Mantri has extensive training in high risk obstetrics and has dealt thousands of risky cases successfully.
When a woman wants to find out whether she is pregnant, obviously, she would look out for meeting a gynaecologist, who is well-experienced in the field. Dr Neelima Mantri Being one of the best gynecologist obstetricians in Mumbai, can help you from the initial stage of assessment till the child birth or even after that, in case the new mother faces certain issues or have some concerns regarding her reproductive health.
Even among teenagers, if they have any doubts or concerns regarding their reproductive health, they may look for gynaecologist doctors in Mumbai where they may successfully find a list of doctors. Dr Neelima Mantri addresses several adolescent issues like menstrual irregularities, managing pelvic pain, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and many other reproductive issues.
Being a laparoscopic surgeon, Dr Neelima Mantri have handled cases of investigating infertility, hysterectomy, ectopic pregnancy, polycystic ovarian syndrome, tubal ligation and sterilization.
Some doctors may just consult the patient, do their duty and move on while Dr Neelima Mantri understands the concern of the patient deeply and clarifies all the doubts. Mere medication for reproductive problems or conditions cannot be enough. The patient should have certain diet restrictions as well for reproductive health to be at its best.
Infertility is one of the major problems which haunt the current generation. Infertility always cannot mean that the woman is infertile. It can also be a man’s problem. Laparoscopy is done among women to diagnose the causes. Besides, inducing ovulation, micro-surgery of fallopian tubes, if needed and intrauterine insemination can be done as a part of treating infertility.
For further consultation or obstetrics related problems, Contact Dr Neelima Mantri who can guide and help you from diagnosing the issue till recovery and even for routine health check-ups!
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog, Female Gynaecologist
Anyone would prefer to live a healthier and longer life. When a woman conceives, she would definitely look up for the best care available around her and may prefer to choose one among the top 10 gynaecologists for proper care of the baby, completing the term of pregnancy and even after childbirth.
A woman can start visiting a gynecologist from her early teens till her old age. It can be to clarify her doubts regarding menstruation or to enquire and discuss about her problems regarding menstruation, mood swings and cramps in teens while an elderly woman can visit a gynecologist to discuss issues like genital prolapse, alterations in bladder function and related problems.
It is ideal for a woman to have an annual checkup with a gynecologist to ensure that your reproductive organs are healthy. It is usually recommended to visit a gynaecologist when a girl turns 13, to discuss regarding menstruation which can help the girl gain confidence and to be more comfortable in openly discussing such issues.
The annual checkup with a gynecologist includes
- Immunization depending on risk factors and age
- Physical examination
- Pelvic and breast examination, depending on the age
It is also the best to discuss about maintaining healthy lifestyle by following a proper diet and exercise with the gynaecologist. However, it’s utmost important that the gynaecologist be friendly and open to clear the doubts of her patient.
Mumbai is definitely the number one choice for most of the Indians when it comes to health care sector. As Mumbai offers treatment using the latest technology available in India, women of all ages may look up for the best female gynaecologist in Mumbai. Dr. Neelima Mantri, being one, is an obstetrician, gynaecologist and a laparoscopic surgeon with over a decade of experience. She has handled a lot of complicated cases successfully with confidence which makes her one of the best gynaecologist in Navi Mumbai. Dr. Neelima Mantri deals with a wide range of issues such as hormone disorders, obstetrics, menstruation and fertility issues and sexually transmitted diseases to name a few.
