Q & A

Yes. Urine pregnancy test done on Kit is reliable. Other tests include Serum Beta HCG and Sonography, which are more accurate.

Yes.

Sonography is safe in Pregnancy.

Throughout pregnancy one has undergo approximately 4 to 5 sonograms to know well being of baby.

No .About 30% Patients don’t get nausea or vomiting.

In pregnancy digestion is slow. So food transit is slow. Water requirement is more as compared to non-pregnant state. Plus pressure of growing baby leads to constipation.

In pregnancy there is tendency of water retention and also pressure of growing baby causes swelling.

No. It should be balanced diet. Include protein and dairy products, healthy fats, fruits and green leafy vegetables for healthy weight gain.

No. Pregnancy is normal physiological condition and you can work in pregnancy unless you are high risk patient.

Sure. But strenuous activity should be avoided. Walking is best exercise.

Outside food,Sweets,Fried and spicy food etc. Take fruits instead of Juices. Restrict bakery items and refined food items like biscuits.

It is always better to tell doctor about your pre existing illnesses and medicines. Some drugs are contra indicated in pregnancy and some require dose adjustment.

Positive approach
Regular exercise
Using loose fitting clothes, Sitting in squatting position (Padmasan or ArdhPadmasan)

Yes .It gives upto 80% pain relief.

Every surgery has its own risks and benefits. But in modern day practice it is safe.

Whenever there is increased risk to mother or baby due pre existing or pregnancy induced conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension,Heart Disease or if pregnancy is after ART treatment or after multiple pregnancy losses it is called high risk pregnancy. It needs extra care for mother and child.

Yes. Almost 1 in 5 women get post-partum blues. Although tender loving care by the doctor and  family helps a lot and very few moms need counselling and treatment for it.

Yes. All three have negative effect on fertility. It should be avoided by both partners.

It is always advisable to do such tests. Indian women attain Menopause early.

Yes. Obesity is associated with PCOD, Diabetes, HT etc. Maintaining normal weight is good idea for both partners.

No. All patients don’t need IVF. Stepwise treatment as per cause of Infertility gives good results.

As a boost to immunity against Measles, Mumps and Rubella virus. Cervical cancer vaccine gives best immunity when taken early.

13 to 42 years. But can be taken early.

Tests to detect Anaemia,Thyroid function and in selected cases Sonography.

This is very good opportunity to guide your little one towards healthy lifestyle,importance of hygeine during menstruation.

Tests to detect Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Thyroid Problem, Breast and Cervical Cancer as well as Uterine Pathologies.

Not really. These tests are done at concessional rate when we conduct camps. But can be modified as per individual risk.

For some patients it can be disturbing. But proper counselling well in advance is quite helpful.

Not at all. Menopause means cessation of menses. In fact you can enjoy more!