When you ask couples about their delivery experience with us, most of them mention how the presence of their birthing partner during labour kept them going. At Sitaram Bhartia, we encourage mothers to-be to choose a birthing partner who will be by their side to make the birthing process easier. A birthing partner helps in…
Shipra was nervous. Today was the second day of her period except she wasn’t menstruating. She had reasoned that it was probably because of stress but now she wasn’t sure. She was hoping and praying it would not be an unwanted pregnancy. Shipra quickly took the day off and rushed to the nearest chemist to…
One of the questions women frequently ask is how to avoid pregnancy. There are different options for contraception depending on your need and situation.
An increasingly common reason behind consistent changes in menstrual patterns is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) otherwise known as PCOD. Young women often worry when they don’t get their period on a particular date. But this is not something to worry about. While the menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 40 days, with 28 days on…
When Rashmi Nambiar entered her 26th week, she became anxious about her baby’s growth. Her baby bump was barely visible and it was hard to tell she was pregnant. Her 19 weeks level 2 scan was normal so she couldn’t help wonder what else it may be. During a routine antenatal checkup at 30 weeks,…
Neena was very excited when she first tested positive for pregnancy. But her excitement slowly evaporated as more and more of her friends and well wishers alerted her about precautions during pregnancy. Most commonly believed ‘precautions during pregnancy’ are not based on scientific evidence. “It is always better to check with your doctor or else you…
Kriti Dutt, 27, panicked when she found out about a low lying placenta at 12 weeks. Unsure of what it meant, she searched online for answers to her questions, consulted her doctor and eventually decided to get a second opinion. When she met Dr. Anita Sabherwal Anand, Senior Consultant Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital in…
अगर आप गर्भावस्था में डायबिटीज (Gestational Diabetes meaning in Hindi) से ग्रसित हैं, तो आपको चिंतित होने की ज़रुरत नहीं। ब्लड शुगर (blood sugar) के सही नियंत्रण से, शिशु पर कोई कुप्रभाव नहीं पड़ता । और आप नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लिए भी कोशिश कर सकते है। और जानने के लिए आगे पढ़े।
How common is hypertension in pregnancy? According to Dr. Priti Arora Dhamija, “Approximately 10-15% of women have high BP during pregnancy. But with proper management, this typically does not pose a grave risk to mother or baby.” “Very often, high BP in pregnancy appears in the last trimester. That’s why you need to be very…
“There’s a common perception that thyroid during pregnancy is a huge problem” says Dr. Priti Arora Dhamija. “But this is nothing to be afraid of. With the right treatment, thyroid problems during pregnancy can easily be brought under control.”