PLANNING FOR PREGNANCY (Preconception Health Check)

Pre-conception healthcare focus is on the issues that you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having healthy baby. For the some women getting their body ready for pregnancy takes few months and for others may be longer, for example if 100 (hundred) patients want to conceive then 30 will conceive in a month, 75 in a six months and ninety in a year, remaining 10 to 20 patients will take longer than a year. So, pregnancy is due to god grace and one should not panic if all other things are normal. During preparations for pregnancies certain issues to be discussed as medical issues, life styles issues, weight issues, family and mental issues.

Medical Issues -Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, underlying chronic diseases, thyroid disease, cardiac problems, sexually transmitted diseases should be under control.

Weight gain - weight should be reduced before planning for the pregnancy if the BMI is more than 30, and ideal weight should be achieved according to the height of the lady.

Life style issues - Avoid smoking, alcohol, street drugs, toxic substances, herbal drugs, oral contraceptive etc. has to be avoided. Healthy life styles with healthy diet and regular physical exercise should be followed. 

Vaccination - Rubella and Hepatitis - B should be taken at least 3 months before planning for pregnancy, as Rubella can cause severe malformation in babies.

These issues should be discussed by the lady with her doctor and nothing should be concealed or hidden from your doctor about your medical and health condition.

I have enumerated below some of the FAQs related to preconception care

(Planning for pregnancy)

Q. I am planning for pregnancy, Do I need some medications or tests?

 A. Yes,

 
 Q. What medication?

 A. There is small medicine (folic acid) which should be taken three months before planning pregnancy.

 Q. How it helps?

 A. It prevents certain spinal cord anomalies in would be child.

 Q. What are the tests?

 A. There are certain blood tests, like blood group of both parents, Electrophoresis (To detect thalassemmia risk), certain tests for blood and urine infections (such as syphilis, HIV)

 Q. Are some special tests required if I am diabetic?

 A. Yes, HbA1c ( it detects sugar levels for last three months)

 Any questions ?

If you have any questions you wish to discuss or requires further information please free to contact me at:  

Shreeya Gynae Clinic

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Anomaly Screening in Pregnancy

Q. What is anomaly screening in Pregnancy?

A. We do certain tests to detect anomaly of the baby in the womb (fetus).

Q. What are the tests for anomaly screening in pregnancy?

A. There are certain blood tests and ultrasound.

Q. What are the blood tests and when should they be done during pregnancy?

A. Dual markers - About 11 weeks of pregnancy, Quadruple markers - About 16 to 18 weeks

Q. What is anamoly screening ultrasound and when should it be done?

A. Nuchal scan should be done at 11 to 13 weeks  and anomaly scan 18 to 20 weeks.

Q. Are these tests 100 % accurate?

A. NO, they detect anomaly in majority of the patients but even machines and blood tests have limitations.

Q. What is fetal echo?

A. Tests to detect heart anomalies of the baby in the womb (fetus)

Q. Doctor, my child expired of hole in heart after child birth, what precautions should I take in next pregnancy?

A. You should get your baby's fetal echo done at 18 to 20 weeks.

Shreeya Gynae Clinic

C - 63, Preet Vihar, Vikas Marg,

Delhi - 92, (Opp. pillar no. 78)

East Delhi (Laxmi Nagar District)

India

M: +91 8826629271

PH: + 91 11 22549342

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The contents in this page are only for patient information and not for self treatment.

The patient is advised to take professional consultation.

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PRECAUTIONS DURING PREGNANCY

Q. What are the precautions to be taken when pregnant?

A. NO sexual relations, NO heavy weight lifting and NO stress.

Q. What type of diet should I take?

A. You should take lots of fruits, vegetables, Pulses, Milk and milk products and Eggs and Non-vegetarian food according to your wish.

Q. Can I take food from outside?

A. Yes, at hygienic places.

Q. What type of clothes should I wear?

A. Wear loose and comfortable clothes and No Heels.

Q. How much rest is required in pregnancy?

A. Good 6 to 8 hours sleep at night and 2 hours at day time.

Q. What should be my posture during sleep?

A. You should sleep in left lateral position so avoid compression of the blood vessels by the growing baby in the womb.

Shreeya Gynae Clinic

C - 63, Preet Vihar, Vikas Marg,

Delhi - 92, (Opp. pillar no. 78)

East Delhi (Laxmi Nagar District)

India

M: +91 8826629271

PH: + 91 11 22549342

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The contents in this page are only for patient information and not for self treatment.

The patient is advised to take professional consultation.

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Antenatal Check Up

Q. When should I come for check up when I miss my period?

A. After a week of missing the period.

Q. Why after a week?

 A. You are required to do some blood tests and ultrasound.

Q. Why Ultrasound so early?

A. To detec Ectopic pregnancy (Pregnancy outside uterus)

Q. How frequent I should come for antenatal checkup?

A. Monthly for first six months then twice a month and according to the directions of the doctor.

Q. What precautions should I take?

A. No sexual contact, No stress and strain, No heavy weight lifting.

Q. Can I travel during pregnancy?

A. Not is first three months and last three months

Q. I am taking my diet adequately, even then do I require health supplements?

A. Yes.

Q. Can I do some exercises during preganancy?

A. Yes, after consultation with the doctor.

Q. Should I stop work after pregnancy?

A. No, until some complications develop or your doctor advises complete bed rest.

Q. Do I need some special tests after Conceiving?

A. Yes, see our page on antenatal anomalies screening.

Shreeya Gynae Clinic

C - 63, Preet Vihar, Vikas Marg,

Delhi - 92, (Opp. pillar no. 78)

East Delhi (Laxmi Nagar District)

India

M: +91 8826629271

PH: + 91 11 22549342

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The contents in this page are only for patient information and not for self treatment.

The patient is advised to take professional consultation.

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call Shreeya Gynae Clinic at  8826629271, for Consultation - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist