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 | 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
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Dec 28, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy Tips
Pregnancy is the most exciting phase in the life of a woman. It is quite common for you to feel antsy and nervous about the 9 months journey that you are about to take. Of course, you are filled with many questions about the lifestyle choices you will have to make for optimal development of your baby.
Additional dietary requirements during Pregnancy:
Now that you are two, you will be in need of additional nutrients, vitamins, minerals and not to forget additional calories. An additional 300-500 calories are needed each day by the pregnant women from the day you enter your second trimester. All these additional requirements have to be met through a balanced diet of protein-rich foods, fruits, whole grains.
Where do Organic foods fit in the mix?
Maintain a balanced diet through a variety of food sourced do help, but what really counts is the quality of foods that are consumed to satiate the dietary requirements. The fruits, vegetables, that we consume are often produced using harsh pesticides, and chemicals, same might hold true for the meat products like Chicken (estrogen injection) and fish (high mercury levels). The risk of chemicals and pesticides though is minimal for an adult it could prove harmful for the baby in development.
What are Organic foods? Are they a good choice for you?
Organic foods are products of a farming process that do not use artificial chemicals, preservatives, hormones pesticides or Genetically Modified Organisms. Dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and meat are the most common choices of Organic foods.
While Organic foods are recommended for everyone, they are more important for pregnant women. The harmful chemicals and pesticides consumed by the mother can find their way to the baby who is not strong enough to fight them. Moreover, organic foods are considered more nutritious and economically friendly too. So Organic foods truly make a great choice, especially for pregnant women.
But the only gripe about the organic foods is that they are not easily available if that is the case you can follow these simple tips:
Wash clean the fruits and vegetables thoroughly to remove the chemical residue. Though the chemically are absorbed into the produce, removing the outer layer will drastically reduce the chemicals.
Most of the chemical gets absorbed into the fat and skin of the meat. Make sure you remove the skin and fat of the meat products before consuming them. Avoid eating outside food if possible; especially the meat.
Good nutrition and physical activity form the core of a healthy lifestyle. While the physical activity is limited, your dietary choices have a significant impact on your baby’s health and they are under your control too. So eat safely.
Dr Neelima Mantri is one of the top most gynecologist in Mumbai who has vast experience in treating various issues related to pregnancy, infertility and women health issues.
Feel free to contact her via email : info@drneelimamantri.com for booking appointments.
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 | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy Tips
Having twins is a moment of excitement tingled with nervousness and anticipation for the parents. There is much information for the parents to gobble up as twins are on the way. There are multiple tips for healthy pregnancy to be taken on-board as you prepare for the hectic pregnant time. If the parents knew what to expect during pregnancy, labour, and beyond, the nervousness would dissipate easily.
Prenatal Precautions:
Monitoring the pregnancy routine is critical as there would be multiple issues like preterm labour and preeclampsia (a condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine). A single child pregnancy puts enough stress on the body and twins would exponentially increase that. The doctor would be regularly performing ultrasound at each visits in order to measure the length of your cervix. This would help the doctor ascertain the delivery date as well as track the growth of the babies. Doctors would choose the mode of birth depending on the baby’s size. It can be a natural or C-section.
The D-Day:
Immediately after the babies are born, your doctor will assess whether they need to go straight to the intensive care unit for the babies. There are times when the doctors will evaluate the weight of the baby or premature birth before opting for the serious treatment of the babies. Twins are more likely to be sent to the intensive care for they are born earlier than the single baby. The duration of stay for the twins would be one or two-day max.
Recovery Time:
The myth that woman delivering the multiple babies takes more recovery time than the woman with single baby has been torn apart. In the case of a vaginal delivery, one can see that recovery time is easier for the twin’s mother. There will be a waiting period of 6 weeks before one can start exercising with physical efforts. A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore found that woman who delivers multiple is often found to have moderate depression than mother with one baby. The aim is to get both babies on the same eating and sleeping schedule right so as to allow the mom to have breathing space. Different time schedules for the babies will hurt the mother physically and emotionally.
Understanding the unique challenges and joys of twin babies is exciting and rewarding. Dr Neelima Mantri is a leading Infertility Specialist in Mumbai. She has helped the woman pregnant with twins to undergo a healthy delivery. Consult the doctor and enjoy a rewarding parenthood with the joys of babies’ laughter.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog, Gynecologist, Pregnancy Tips
Pregnancy is filled with mixed intense feelings of excitement, fear, love and doubt. It is not necessary to have sciencey skills to study the changes in your body, all to do is to strictly follow some health tips for the healthy labor.
There is lot more information in the internet on the guidelines for pregnancy, but here we take the first ten vital health tips.
Start Your Day Off Right – Obvious, but most important point for everyone. A health and a.m. meal sets the energy and satisfy your appetite for the unborn’s proper growth and development. An ideal breakfast should not include cereals, fruit juices, white bread. Best foods for pregnant ladies anytime is eggs, museli and a serve of veggies.
Sleep Like A Baby – According to National Sleep Foundation, pregnant women need to relax more than in usual time. Pregnancy complicates the sleep cycle by nausea, heartburn, leg cramps and snoring. So, it is important to learn relaxing by sticking to a schedule, taking small naps, not to work in late during later stages. Sleeping on your left – Another key point to be noted by everyone, train yourself to sleep on your left side as it helps to flow the nutrients to the fatal.
Soak Up Some Sunshine – Even though some studies show that the pregnant women should avoid hot sun, sufficient Vitamin D will radically cut the complications of pregnancy.
Workout – Yes! Do exercise throughout your pregnancy for at least 30 minutes in a day. Brisk walk, stationary cycling, low-impact aerobics are some of the safe workouts can be done, while yoga and swimming are dangerous. Exercising also lifts your spirits, prepares your body for the labour and also helps in postpartum recovery. Get up and move your body, but with extra cautions.
Intake of Omega-3 fats – Research confirmed that the adequate amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids has an effect on the cognitive growth of the unborn baby. Fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines are the best foods for pregnant ladies. Or fish oil supplements can also be purchased from the stores, though with the doctor’s consultation.
Catching Infections – The immune system becomes weak during pregnancy, thus chances of getting infected is high. Take the best foods which boosts the system.
Not To Do While Pregnancy –
No To Soy Products – Though some doctors say it is perfectly fine to consume soy while pregnancy, though it is always debatable. They contain hormones called phytoestrogens that impacts the development of baby’s brain and immune system.
Excess Caffeine – A strict no to the excess coffee, limited amount is advisable. The higher incidence of miscarriages and low birth weight due to excessive caffeine consumption have been recorded in the medical science.
Don’t Wear Stilettos – Wearing high heels (even wide one’s) is not advisable because it makes you to wake in difficulty and unsteady. A fall could hurt you and your baby very badly.
No Passive Smoking – Second-hand smoking is as bad as active smoking, there are 4000 chemicals which may lead to cancer.
Happy pregnancy!
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.
