During the course of your pregnancy, you may hear your gynecologist refer to the ‘position’ or ‘presentation’ of your baby. The ‘presentation’ of the baby is the part of the baby that lies at the lower end of the uterus (womb) or is at the entry of the pelvis. The ‘position’, in medical terms, indicates…
A hysteroscopic myomectomy is advised for submucosal fibroids, wherein the fibroids are pressing on the uterine lining. Anusha Saxena, 27, was diagnosed with submucosal fibroids shortly after she approached us for preconception counseling. “My husband and I had been trying to conceive for a year before we visited the doctor,” says Anusha. “Anusha mentioned that…
Sudha Kalra, 35, got a routine urine test at 12 weeks of gestation.On receiving her report in the evening, she noted that urine ketones were positive. She was concerned regarding the presence of ketones in urine during pregnancy and took an appointment at the hospital. “Ketones in urine during pregnancy, are often the result of…
For women with fibroids and infertility, surgery is suggested to improve their chances of pregnancy after a myomectomy. The type of surgery and the interval till the next pregnancy will depend on the number, type and size of fibroids. Is pregnancy possible after a myomectomy? In most cases pregnancy after myomectomy is possible. “But the…
Women who have been detected with fibroids (non-cancerous growths or tumors) and want to have children in the future may be suggested a laparoscopic myomectomy to remove the fibroids while leaving the uterus in place. Richa Choudhary, 32, visited her gynecologist when she experienced symptoms like heavy periods and pelvic pain for two months. Her…
Your baby’s head starts to descend into the lower part of the uterus and further into the pelvis as your body prepares for labour. ‘Baby dropping’ or ‘lightening’ occurs when the baby’s head moves into the pelvis. In simple terms we could say the baby’s head has engaged. “Medically speaking, the baby’s head is considered…
A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue that attaches itself to the inner lining of an organ. It appears flat and roundish and is mostly less than half an inch in size. Polyps may grow in the colon (large intestine), ear, nose or uterus. What is a polypectomy procedure? The procedure to remove a…
Pizza is a ‘go-to’ food for many of us, regardless of the occasion. It’s little surprise that people often wonder whether pregnant women can eat pizza because the baby’s health depends on the nutrition that the mother receives. Is eating pizza during pregnancy good or bad? “There’s no one answer to that question, “ says…
The placenta is an organ that supplies oxygen and nutrients via the umbilical cord to the baby and plays an important role in pregnancy. “Ultrasound reports sometimes mention a posterior or an anterior placenta but these are not significant findings,” says Dr. Anita Sabherwal Anand, Senior Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital in South Delhi. Where is…
Karan and Megha Shah came in for preconception counselling when they were planning their first child. Megha was aware that she had a Thalassemia trait and wanted to get clarity on Thalassemia in pregnancy and any tests to be done before and after they conceived. Dr. Priti Arora Dhamija, Obstetrician-Gynecologist Sitaram Bhartia hospital in South…