by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 6, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy Tips
To become a mother is a golden opportunity for females. Babies are gifts from God. Every female wants to give birth to healthy and beautiful baby. But for this, she has to follow all precautions suggested by gynaecologist. With these precautions, proper amount of proteins, nutrients, vitamins etc are necessary. Some pregnant women do not give attention to their nutrition and diet during pregnancy, which may affect health of their babies inside the womb. It is very important that pregnant woman should take vitamins and supplements on a health care provider’s direct recommendation.
Dr. Neelima Mantri is one of the best gynecologists in Mumbai who has worked on many cases and has become successful in her each case. She recommended a particular diet plan to her patients who make both mother and child strong.
Dr Neelima Mantri Mumbai About Nutrition and Diet During Pregnancy:
- Take milk, eggs, carrot, spinach, broccoli, potatoes, pumpkin and yellow fruits for vitamin A & Beta Carotene. This helps to grow bones and teeth.
- Eat fatty fish and take sunshine for vitamin D. This helps body to use calcium and phosphorous which makes bones and teeth stronger.
- Take vegetable oil, wheat germ, nuts, spinach and fortified cereals for vitamin E. This would helps body form and use red blood cells and muscles.
- Choose food high in fiber that are enriched, this includes bread, cereals, whole grains, pasta, rice as well as fruits and vegetables.
- In pregnancy, you will need 220 micrograms of iodine per day to help ensures your baby‘s brain and nervous system development. For this you have to take various dairy products.
- Eat fruits like orange, lemons, limes, melon, grapefruit, strawberries, honeydew, kiwifruit.
Thus, if you want your baby healthy then you have to follow above mentioned diet plan. For more advice and guidelines during pregnancy , you can consult with Dr Neelima Mantri. She is always ready to answer your question. You can book your appointment online on our website or you can call on given number.
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by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy Women
What are Symptoms and Treatment of Premature Contractions in Pregnancy?
A normal pregnancy last about 40 weeks, but sometimes labor may begin earlier, before 37th week of pregnancy. This happens because uterine contractions cause the cervix to open up earlier than normal. In such the case the baby is born premature and may be at health risks. However, by knowing the symptoms of and by avoiding some of the risk factors, such a condition may be avoided. A contraction is when the muscles of your uterus contract and as a result your abdomen hardens, as the contraction goes away your uterus becomes soft.
Warning signs and symptoms of premature contractions:
- More than 5 uterine contractions in an hour.
- Watery fluid leaking from your vagina.
- Menstrual-like cramps in the lower abdomen.
- Backache felt below the waistline that may come and go or be constant.
- Pelvic pressure that feels like your baby is pushing down.
- Abdominal cramps may occur with or without diarrhea.
- Increase or change in vaginal discharge
If you suffer from 1 or more of these symptoms, Contact Your Doctor. While you wait for the help follow these steps:
- Empty your bladder.
- Lie down on your left side, this may slow down or stop signs and symptoms.
- Avoid lying flat on your back, this may cause contractions to increase.
- Drink several glasses of water, because dehydration can cause contractions.
- Monitor contractions for one hour by counting the minutes from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning to the next.
Treatment for Premature Contractions in Pregnancy
- Magnesium Sulfate is a medication given through an IV, which may cause nausea temporarily.
- A large dose is given initially and then a smaller continuous dose is given for 12-24 hours or more.
- Corticosteroid is a medication given 24 hours before birth to help accelerate the baby’s lung and brain maturity.
- Oral medications are sometimes used to decrease the frequency of contractions, and may make women feel better.
- Antibiotics.
- Being admitted to the hospital
To book an appointment with Specialist in Treatment for Premature Contractions in Pregnancy, Dr Neelima Mantri who has hands on experience in treating such cases. You can call her @ +91 70451 15577 and email her – info@drneelimamantri.com.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 3, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
There are various menstrual problems occurs in females. Menstruation is a cycle in which ovaries excrete eggs in a month. If this egg gets contact with sperm then it results as fetus which becomes young ones. If this egg does not get contact with sperm it release out of body in form of bleeding. This whole process is called menstruation. But there are some problems and irregularities occur in menses. Dr. Neelima Mantri is best gynecologist in Mumbai.
According to her experience some of the menstrual problems are:
Amenorrhoea– It is a problem in which females does not get menstruation by till 16 years old or her menstrual cycle get stopped after three month even she is not in pregnancy stage. Causes of amenorrhoea are excessive exercising, eating disorders, physical stress, tumor and hormonal problem. Females who suffering PCOS also experience amenorrhoea.
Oligomenorrhoea– It is diseases in which infrequent bleeding and heavy bleeding occurs.
Premature ovarian failure (POF)- POF describes stop in normal functioning of ovaries in a female younger than 40 years. Women suffering from POF either don’t get periods or they have irregular periods.
Uterine fibroid-It is non-cancerous disease in female in age of child bearing. Most of women with uterine fibroid don’t face any in problem with fertility and get pregnant. But some of women having this problem are unable to give birth to young one.
Endometriosis– It is diseases in which tissues that are inside of uterus are grows outside of it. About 30% to 50% women suffering from endometriosis are infertile.
Dysmenorrhoea– It refers to painful menstruation including various menstrual cramps.
Menorrhagia– It refers to heavy and abnormal bleeding that is different from normal menstrual period.
Some of ladies adopt home remedies to eliminate these various menstrual problems. But from professional point of view, if you are suffering from any of these problems then you has to consult with gynaecologist. Dr. Neelima is specialist in all above mentioned various menstrual problem.
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by Dr Neelima Mantri | Sep 25, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
The Changes in Early and Late Sleep Characteristics during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one gruelling exercise for us, women. It is tiring; both physically and mentally as it primarily affects almost every part of the human body finding us at our vulnerable self. But unlike other physical and mental tasks, pregnancy can seriously dent the quality of sleep too.
Most women are presently surprised by the fatigue and sleeplessness they experience during the first trimester. So, this is an effort to help you gain a good picture of your sleep cycle you’ll go through your pregnancy.
So ladies, buckle-up and jump right in!
Your Sleep in First Trimester:
Sleep and the First Trimester are the friends who fight often. In fact, sleep is one of the first complaints that precedes the realization of pregnancy. A wide medical study has reported that there is an average 0.7 hours increase in the sleeping period among the women in their first trimester. But here comes the ‘fighting’ part: though they will be an increase in the sleeping period, the effectiveness of the sleep is considerably reduced owing to the changes pregnant women go through, in their first trimester.
The sudden surge in reproductive hormones results in drowsiness-causing an increase in the sleeping period. But they are also responsible for increasing the frequency of urination, disrupting the sleep and shrinking the efficiency of their sleep. Morning Sickness, vomiting, lack of comfortable sleeping positions also hinder the quality of your.
Sleep in the Second Trimester:
Second Trimester and sleep are like the best friends who have come to terms with each other. As changes happen slowly in the second trimester, this period levels out the things and is usually considered safe for women. Though the hormonal changes level-off, other conditions like heartburn or leg cramps may affect the sleeping period. This is the period where your deep sleep period is increased elevating your sleep efficiency by some good margin.
Sleep in the Third Trimester:
Sleep and Third trimester again go through a rough patch here.
Reason: The hormonal changes that surge during the first-trimester level-off in second and again surge in the third-trimester impacting sleep quality and causing a slew of problems, nothing that is unexpected though. But the sleeping problem finds their way through, again.
Most women in this period complain about the trouble of falling asleep and their sleep quality takes a big hit too. With the increase in the size of the foetus, it also becomes difficult to get a complete rest owing to the general discomforts, spontaneous awakenings, and frequent urination.
It is advised to use pillows behind the back, knees, and feet to make a comfortable position. Medical research advises the pregnant women to sleep on their left side so as to increase the blood flow to the baby and their body.
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by Dr Neelima Mantri | Sep 5, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
Whatever you put in your body directly affects the well-being of your child. And that is why the diet is deemed out to be the most important factor during pregnancy. It’s not just about what you put inside but it is also about what you put on your skin too.
Perplexed? Yes, you read that right.
Skin absorbs almost 50% of what you put on it. So are you sure they are safe? Most of them might be safe in normal conditions but pregnancy is a special condition, isn’t it?
The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy throw your body out of its balance and that’ll surely show up on the outside. This may allure you to stack-up your shelf with lot cosmetics onto your skin, but we advise you to stay put. Not all the cosmetics are your friends now, few of them do more harm than good.
But it’s not the cosmetics that you must avoid but the harmful ingredients they are made of. So, avoiding the cosmetics with certain ingredients can help you avoid any potential complications.
Here is the list of ingredients that you must be wary of before using them:
Retinoids:
Retinoid is a type of Vitamin A that is widely used to treat acne and is known for its moisturizing and anti-aging properties. When taken orally, these retinoids are found to induce Fetal Retinoid Syndrome i.e. characteristic pattern of mental and physical birth defects that results from maternal use of retinoids during pregnancy.
Pregnancy prevention programs are implemented for a woman who uses retinoids. Though the potential side effects of topical application are still being studied, the research available today is controversial and doctors suggest to stay away from the cosmetic products containing retinoids. It is an FDA Category C ingredient which means that its effect cannot be ruled out.
Listed on ingredient label as retinoic acid, retinyl palmitate, retinaldehyde, adapalene, tretinoin, tazarotene, and isotretinoin.
Hydroquinone:
Hydroquinone is the typically used as a skin lightening agent to improve complexion, treat conditions like melasma or vitiligo. It is also category C ingredient and usage of Hydroquinone is proven to cause birth defects in animals and the not conclusive in humans due to limited research. Almost 45% of this ingredient is absorbed by the skin making it a considerable risk for both pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Almost all the skin lightening agents contain Hydroquinone, so it is in best interest of you and your child to stay away from these agents.
Parabens:
Almost all of us are subjected to parabens through our daily shampoos. Though it is the general ingredient that is not harmful to the rest, it can pose a risk to the pregnant women. Journal of Epidemiology has published a research paper that proves the possibility of parabens disrupting the growth of boys during fetal development and first years of life and now a lot of ongoing research claims the same. Fortunately, you can easily get rid of parabens through control measures, there are a lot of paraben-free shampoos available in the market, for starters.
That is almost it, though there are others as well, these three ingredients pose the maximum threat as far as cosmetic ingredients are concerned. So next time you shop, do check the ingredients list before you make the decision.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog, Gynecologist
No matter how big or small the procedure is, it is completely normal for the patient to feel anxious and stressed before undergoing a surgery. Most of their tensions revolve around the pain factor and recovery time which largely depend on the type of procedure chosen. Although the ultimate aim of these different procedures remains the same, the process remains different.
Take Laparoscopy and open surgery for example. Though Open Surgery has been around for decades, Laparoscopy is found to be the most efficient in terms of recovery with a minimal amount of risks.
So what is Laparoscopy and how is it better than Open Surgery? Let us find out:
Open Surgery: Open surgery is a traditional method of surgery where a large incision (10 inches) is made by the surgeon using the scalpel and then the surgeon uses his instruments to perform surgery. Having a large incision may result in more pain, higher risk of complications, a lengthy recovery and hence longer hospital stays.
Laparoscopic Surgery: In contrast with Open Surgery, Laparoscopic surgery uses a very small incision in the abdomen or pelvis cavities to carry out the procedure. A Laparoscope, i.e. a thin instrument with a video camera at the end of it is inserted into the small incision to give the view of the organs inside and the image is projected onto the screen for the surgeons to carry out the procedure.
Reasons why Laparoscopic surgery is better than Open Surgery:
1. Given that the incisions are so small in Laparoscopy, the risk of bleeding is minimal to non-existent compared to the open surgery.
2. The large incision in the open surgery takes a lot of time to heal when compared to the small key-hole incision of laparoscopy. So the risk of infection is minimal, the healing process is quick and painless in laparoscopic surgeries.
3. As the exposure of internal organs to external contaminants is higher, Open surgeries are always at risk of post-operative infection making Laparoscopy the safest in this regard too.
4. As the healing is quicker and the risk of other infection is very less, the length of hospital stay for patients is significantly shorter in case of Laparoscopy. Most of the patients undergo the same day or the next-day discharge. This is not at all possible in case of Open Surgeries.
Though Laparoscopic is clearly the best surgical procedure compared to Open Surgery, it is important to remember that all patients are not ideal candidates for laparoscopic surgery.
Make sure you Consult experienced laparoscopic surgeons who can provide you with the best of available options for individual situations.
With over a decade of experience in Laparoscopy, Dr. Neelima Mantri with her team expert surgeons can help you receive the best surgical care for your medical condition.
