Ruchi Arora, 30, was timely diagnosed with anaemia in pregnancy in the middle of her second trimester. “It is important to treat anaemia in pregnancy” asserts Dr. Priti Arora Dhamija, Senior Gynecologist & Fertility Expert at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital in South Delhi. “If left untreated, women risk being unable to tolerate the usual blood loss…
Many pregnant women experience vomiting during pregnancy, causing fatigue in their first trimester. “All of these are normal symptoms,” says Dr Anita Sabherwal, Ob-Gyn at Sitaram Bhartia. “Morning sickness is just a passing phase for most women which settles by the time the second trimester begins. “ “Remember, vomiting during pregnancy does not affect your…
Almost all mothers – especially first-time moms – have concerns about postnatal care ranging from their postnatal diet and how to care for their normal delivery stitches to how soon they can start exercising again. Kruti Desai, a 28 year old first -time mother came across varied opinions from friends and family about the do’s…
As soon as you get to 36 weeks, you’ll need to start preparing for labour and delivery. If you’ve attended our antenatal classes, you’ll know what you need to pack in your hospital bag and how to recognise the signs of labour. Before the big day comes around, it’s important to know a few key…
“When my contractions grew intense, my husband and I just threw the hospital bag in the car and left for the hospital!” recalls Garima Shinde Neog. Like Garima, its always better to be prepared in advance, so you’re not running around for things at the last minute. Ideally, your hospital bag for delivery should be…
When you’re trying to conceive, you might notice certain changes in your body or early signs of pregnancy such as: Missing your period Change in breasts (feelings of fullness, tenderness or tingling) Nausea and vomiting If you want to know how to confirm pregnancy, you can use any of any of the 3 ways below.
Mrs Madhu Arora, 57, was advised a vaginal hysterectomy for her prolapsed uterus a long time back. In severe and long-standing cases of prolapsed uterus as well as of fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding and chronic pelvic pain – a hysterectomy may be the only option. Madhu had been putting off the surgery but she couldn’t…
As your expected due date approaches, it’s understandable to get anxious if you don’t know what to expect during normal labor and delivery. All that you need to know about normal labor is summed up below.
For couples wondering how to get pregnant, it is essential to create a stress – free environment when you’re trying to have a baby. Be open with your partner about your thoughts and feelings.
When Mrs. Sohini Bhattacharya, a healthy, active 60-year old lawyer had a day of heavy bleeding, she came to Sitaram Bhartia in a state of panic. “I’d been menopausal for ten years, so heavy bleeding after menopause was a complete surprise. And of course I wasn’t prepared for it at all.” Post Menopausal bleeding is…