Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
A hernia occurs due to a weakness in the muscles of the abdomen or pelvis. Usually, people feel a bulge under their skin or a dull ache in the abdominal area for a while, just as Rohit Gupta did when…
How long will I take to recover after my knee replacement surgery?
“Very often, we see people put off an important knee replacement surgery because they’re worried about the recovery period” says Dr. Nitiraj Oberoi. “They think they’ll be in a lot of pain for a long time and getting better will…
Should I get a knee replacement surgery?
A knee replacement surgery is a routine and commonly seen operation, especially for people older than 60 years of age. But everyone who suffers from knee-related health concerns does not always require a replacement surgery. “When someone’s been suffering from…
Is it Possible to Prepare my Body for Pregnancy?
Geetika Mehta is a 33-year old woman who has been married for a couple of years. A few weeks ago, Geetika came to Sitaram Bhartia to talk about preparing for pregnancy because she and her husband were in the early…
What Should I Do if I Start Bleeding in Early Pregnancy?
When she was 8 weeks into her pregnancy, Reema Shah realised that she had been spotting a little bit for a couple of days, and she called her doctor to ask why that was happening. “She told me to come…
Tests During Pregnancy – Which ones and Why?
Gauri Singh, a second-time mother, had been consulting a private gynaecologist in South Delhi but had stopped following up with her. When she came into Sitaram Bhartia for a check-up at 36 weeks, her doctor realised that she had last…
Weight Gain During Pregnancy – How Much is Enough?
“I thought I had a free pass to eating everything. I really didn't think I needed to watch my weight gain during pregnancy!” - Niti Singh, 29, first-time mother. This is a usual exclamation when women discover they’ve gained too…
How to Manage the Baby Blues after Your Delivery
“The first few days after my baby’s delivery were beautiful. I was just so happy that I finally had my son in my arms” remarked Ruchi Mishra, a 33-year old mother. “He’s my first child and I was really looking…
Ask your gynaecologist for her c section rate
Many of us do extensive research before buying a mobile phone or car, booking a hotel, or even selecting a new restaurant. But when it comes to choosing a doctor, most of us do little more than get a word-of-mouth reference. …
How to Plan Your First Trimester Diet
When Preethi Kamath came in for her first antenatal appointment, she was worried about her first trimester diet. “The women in my family gave me a whole list of foods I was told to completely avoid” she said. “Seafood, cheese,…