The First Kick - Gynecologist in Noida

Wondering what your baby’s first noticeable movement in utero is going to feel like, and when you might expect it?

Most women experience that first kick between 17 and 22 week

Routine anatomic ultrasounds at 19 to 20 weeks gestation help us confirm viability of the pregnancy and determine the placenta’s location. If it is positioned in such a way that it’s cushioning the movement, the first kick will be harder to feel.

Here’s how some moms describe that miraculous moment:

• “It felt like I was being poked from the inside.”
• “It was like having a really strong butterfly trapped in my tummy.”
• “It felt as though a very light bubble appeared, rose up and popped. I kept thinking, was that it? It wasn’t anything like I’d expected.”
• “I wasn’t sure if it was gas or indigestion, or if maybe there was an alien in there. But the nudge was reassuring, kind of like a, ‘Hi, Mom!’ ”

Kick Counts

Encourages women to monitor or chart their babies’ kicks beginning in the 28th week of pregnancy.

All pregnant women is worry about - Gynaecologist in Noida

What Pregnant Women Worry About You may have noticed now that you’re pregnant, the pregnancy and baby seem to dominate your thoughts. You probably find yourself daydreaming through meetings, trying to imagine what your baby will look like or how it will feel to hold him for the first time. As your bump grows, the kicks and nudges are a constant reminder that life is about to change, and you may find yourself constantly somewhere between nervous and excited, or both. With all of the reading you’re doing, you’re probably finding at least three new things to worry about each day. In many ways, worrying is unavoidable during pregnancy. After all, you’re carrying some very precious cargo! Worrying about and during your pregnancy is completely normal. Keep talking with your partner to let him in so he knows that you’re worried and help ease your fears and concerns. Chances are, he’s worried, just like you! Here are just some of the things you’ve probably found yourself fretting over while you’re pregnant:

#1: That You’re Not Really Pregnant.
Until you have seen that ultrasound scan with your own two eyes, you can be excused for worrying that the entire pregnancy may be nothing more than a figment of your imagination. It’s hard to trust something that you have to wee on to make it work, and so you will probably spend the first trimester at least slightly terrified that you misread the test, and then began a phantom pregnancy with morning sickness but no baby.

#2: That The Scan Will Bring Bad News
Scans are a double edged sword. While you are beside yourself with excitement at the prospect of seeing your baby, you may also find yourself feeling worried that something will show up on the scan. Everybody wants their baby to be healthy and happy, and most pregnant women worry that their baby may face problems or have health issues even before the birth.

#3: That You Will Miss Working
 No matter how long you’re planning to take off on maternity leave, you can be forgiven for worrying that you will miss your job. After all, you’ve worked all these years to get where you are today, and the thought of not working is probably a scary one. You may be worried that you’ll miss the job, but also that you’ll forget how to do it after a long break and will return to the workforce a little fuzzier and less capable than you are today. Or on the other hand, maybe you’re more worried that you wont want to go back!

#4: That You Have Become A Baby Bore 
Baby, baby, baby. It’s all you can think about, so it’s probably all you’re talking about too. You might feel worried that you’re hogging the conversation, yapping on about morning sickness, birth choices and the limitless wonders of YOUR baby. You might find yourself worried that all of your friends secretly meet up without you so they can talk about normal things like t.v. and what’s happening in the big wide world out there.

#5: That Your Partner No Longer Desires You
As your body changes during pregnancy, you may have noticed your confidence taking a bit of a bashing. As your bump begins to grow and stretch marks descend on your belly, you may worry that your partner no longer finds you sexy. You probably don’t feel much like yourself at the moment and may worry that your partner sees you as a different person – a mother, perhaps, instead of the gorgeous woman he fell in love with.

#6: That You Won’t Know When You’re In Labour 
All through your pregnancy you are preparing for a marathon. But it’s a weird marathon and no-one will tell you what it’s like. It’s pretty much the best kept secret, and though you keep thinking it might be about to start, you are reassured by friends and medical professionals alike that ‘You’ll know when it’s labour’. But what if you don’t? What if you give birth on the bus to work, or in the supermarket, because you didn’t know it was labour, and you thought it was just another twinge?! Oh, and here is BellyBelly’s article on 7 signs of early labour.

#7: The Birth 
What is birth like? But what does it feel like? How much worse than period pains are contractions? How long will it last? Will it hurt? These are all great questions. Good luck finding answers for them. The best you can hope for are vague non-committal statements about birth in general, but there will be nothing specific to your impending birth. For that, you’ll have to wait and see.

#8: That You Will Suck At Motherhood 
It’s too late to back out now, that bun is well and truly cooking in the oven. And yet, on some days you find yourself filled with fear that you may not be cut out for motherhood. What if you don’t have enough patience to be the perfect mother? What if you forget your baby and accidentally leave him abandoned on a park bench one day? What if you can’t stop swearing and your toddler ends up with a potty mouth?

#9: That You Won’t Love The Baby
When you hear people talk about the love they have for their children, the way that it smacks you right in the chest the first time you see them, you wonder if you will be able to feel a love like that. What if you don’t feel it? What if you look down at your baby and you feel nothing? What if you are indifferent and cold? What if you do not have that loving maternal instinct that all mothers seem to have?

#10: That You Worry Too Much 
If you’ve said yes to all the above, then most likely, you do! If there’s a chance that your worry is more than just pregnancy nerves, be it anxiety or depression, sharing with your worries with your care provider is a good first step to getting help. Your baby will thank you for being courageous and getting support when you need it. Always.

What Else Did You Worry About?
Can you add anything to this list? Or do you feel that this list is pretty accurate for you? Come you your clinic and we can discuss more!

Sleeping Position In Pregnancy – Which Side Is Safer? - Gynaecologist in noida

One of the hardest things about pregnancy, is trying to get a good night’s sleep. You’re hot and sweaty, uncomfortable, your hips are aching, and your heartburn gets worse when you lie down.You end up wedged in with no fewer than fifteen pillows holding you in place, only to realise you need a wee as soon as you’ve turned the light off. On the rare occasions you are tired enough to overcome all of these sleep hurdles, the baby starts doing acrobatics and using your bladder as a trampoline. So, with all of that in mind, I’m now going to (hesitantly and politely) tell you about the best way to sleep during pregnancy. Please don’t throw anything at the screen in anger, I’m just trying to help.

Sleeping On Your Tummy During Pregnancy
During the early stages of pregnancy, it’s fine to sleep on your tummy. By the time it becomes dangerous to your baby, you will be too uncomfortable doing it anyway! Trying to sleep on your belly at eight months pregnant would be a sight fit for any touring circus

Sleeping On Your Back During Pregnancy 
You don’t really need to worry about your sleeping position at all during your first trimester. Once you’re into the second trimester though, you’ll need to avoid sleeping on your back. When you lie on your back, your uterus puts pressure on the vein that returns blood to your heart. If you lie in this position for long periods, this could restrict the amount of blood and nutrients that reach your placenta and baby. It could also leave you feeling dizzy and nauseous.

Sleeping On Your Right Hand Side During Pregnancy
 Lying on your right hand side is much better than sleeping on your front or back during the later stages of pregnancy, but is still not as good as sleeping on your left. This is because, sleeping on your right hand side can puts pressure on your liver which most Doctors would prefer you to avoid.

Sleeping On Your Left Hand Side During Pregnancy 
Doctors and midwives recommend sleeping on your left hand side. This position prevents the heavy uterus putting pressure on your liver, and continues to allow the baby to receive the right amount of nutrients and oxygen through the placenta. In fact, not only does this position not restrict blood flow, it actually improves circulation which means your body won’t have to work as hard to ensure you have optimal blood flow for you and your baby.

Sleeping on the left hand side on the last night of pregnancy, halved the risk of stillbirth. Since you don’t usually know when your last night of pregnancy will be, it’s best to sleep on your left hand side during the later stages of pregnancy, just in case. Don’t worry if you do as you’re told, and make sure you fall asleep on your left hand side, only to wake up on your right. There’s nothing you can do to stop yourself turning over in your sleep (although for lots of you, the giant bump might help out with that!) so don’t get upset or worry about it. As long as you spend most of the night on your left, you should be ok, so each time you wake up on your right, simply (or with the help of your partner and some kind of pulley system) turn back onto your left before you go back to sleep.

Having A Good Nights Sleep During Pregnancy 
For the toss and turners amongst you, pregnancy can be very restrictive. When you’re over tired and uncomfortable, it can be frustrating to know you need to stay in one position all night, and this can make it harder to get to sleep. To prevent that from happening, and to ensure you get a good night’s sleep, there are some things you can do. Try having a relaxing bath before bed, this will calm you down and help you to feel rested. Drinking a hot drink, like a fruit tea, will also help you to feel relaxed. If you’re suffering from pelvic girdle pain, or general aches and pains, ask your partner to give you a massage just before you go to sleep. Hopefully this should rid you of the discomfort long enough for you to fall asleep.

Your Pregnancy To-Do List - Gynaecologist in Noida

 Week 1

Congratulations! You're actively "trying" -- and you might even be pregnant already! Here's what you need to do now:
1. Start taking a prenatal vitamin if you haven't already.
2. Write down the date of your last period or two.
3. With your partner, create a family health history, including any genetic or chromosomal disorders.
4. Quit smoking, and cut out any other bad health habits.

Week 2

1. Reduce your caffeine intake.
2. Talk to your doctor about safe medications during pregnancy.
3. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
4. Don't overdo it when you exercise.

Week 3

1. Look for the early signs of pregnancy.
2. Buy an at-home pregnancy test.
3. Learn what foods you should avoid during pregnancy.

Week 4

1. Take a pregnancy test if you've missed your period
2. Tell your partner the news!
3. Make an appointment to see your doctor to confirm your pregnancy.
4. Consider the alternative of a certified nurse-midwife

Week 5

1. Pick up a pregnancy book.
2. Download a pregnancy app to help you stay organized for the next 8 months.
3. Buy a journal or memory book to record your milestones, symptoms, and questions for the next nine months.
4. Sign up for your Due Date club or join an in-person pregnancy support group.
5. Be sure to drink lots of water.
6. Talk to your insurance company to find out which local doctors and hospitals are covered by your plan.

Week 6

1. If you're ready, start sharing the good news with family members and close friends.
2. Make your partner the official kitty litter changer.
3. Experiment with morning sickness remedies.
4. Decide whether you like your doctor enough to stick with him or her through delivery. If not, start looking for a new one.

Week 7

1. Schedule and prepare for your first prenatal visit, which should happen between 8 and 12 weeks.
2. Compile a list of questions for your first doctor's appointment.
3. Clear your beauty cabinet of any chemical-laden products like DEET-filled insect repellent.
4. Buy a belly band to extend the life of your pants.

Week 8

1. Shop for a new bra, whether it's a maternity bra or just a bigger, softer style.
2. Make Kegel exercises a part of your daily routine.
3. Pick up antacids in preparation for pregnancy heartburn, along with other drugstore staples.
4. Make a dentist appointment.
5. Discuss recommended prenatal tests with your doctor.

Week 9

1. Create a baby budget.
2. Make a pre-baby to-do list of all the things you want accomplish or enjoy before the baby arrives.
3. Look at your household cleaners and swap in eco-friendly ones for any toxic ones.
4. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
5. Go for a walk, or do 30 minutes of another moderate exercise, and make it a part of your daily routine now.

Week 10

1. Wash your hands frequently to avoid getting a cold or the flu.
2. Try natural remedies for indigestion.
3. Go shopping for maternity clothing.
4. Review your company's maternity leave policy.
5. If you're hoping for a V-BAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) but your doctor isn't on board, consider jumping ship for a practitioner who will consider it

Week 11

1. Moisturize your belly, hips and thighs daily to prevent itchy, dry skin as it stretches.
2. Avoid hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, intense hot-weather workouts, super-hot baths, or anything else that could raise your body temperature above 102 degrees.
3. Get a first-trimester screening to help your practitioner decide what tests may be warranted.
4. If it's recommended by your doctor, get tested for chromosomal abnormalities through a nuchal translucency (NT) and chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
5. Listen to the baby's heartbeat with a Doppler at your doctor's appointment, if possible.

Week 12

1. Plan a babymoon vacation.
2. Buy a body pillow for sleeping.
3. Be sure to stretch and warm up before exercise because your ligaments and joints are loosened up now.
4. Until you give birth, avoid any exercises that require you to lie flat on your back (crunches, Pilates, etc.).
5. If you're having multiples, your doctor will be able to spot the extra babies at your next ultrasound.

Week 13

1. Begin thinking about baby names.
2. Start sleeping on your side.
3. Research pediatricians.
4. Eat smaller meals more frequently to stave off heartburn.
5. Consider borrowing previously worn maternity clothing from friends or family.

Week 14

1. Tell your family and friends your good news if you haven't already.
2. Break the news to your boss, too.
3. Take advantage of your energy boost by checking things off your to-do list at home and at work.
4. Start taking weekly pictures of your beautiful belly.

Week 15

1. Sign up for a prenatal yoga class.
2. Strengthen your abs with pelvic tilts.
3. Talk to you partner about finding out the sex of your baby.
4. Over 35? Schedule an amniocentesis if it's recommended.
5. As your doctor about the quad marker screen.

Week 16

1. Be sure to get plenty of calcium now, from low-fat dairy foods or supplements.
2. Tour local birth centers.
3. Start your baby registry.
4. Ask your mother or grandmother about their birthing experiences.

Week 17

1. Combat your forgetful "pregnancy brain" with lots of notes and reminders.
2. Treat yourself to a prenatal massage.
4. Sign up for a childbirth class.
5. Start a college fund for baby-to-be by opening a 529 account or a special savings account.
6. Pick up a saline spray or humidifier to alleviate congestion caused by pregnancy.

Week 18

1. Consider signing up for infant CPR, prenatal breastfeeding, or newborn-care classes.
2. Check your desk chair to see if a more supportive one or a footstool could help with back pain.
3. Is it a boy or is it a girl? Find out if desired at your mid-pregnancy ultrasound.

Week 19

1. Scan your pix from your ultrasound and share them via e-mail and Facebook.
2. Have a date night.
3. Research nursery furniture.
4. Considering a home birth? Research the pros and cons.

Week 20

1. Talk to your other half about how you'll handle life after baby.
2. Make sure you have flats or sensible shoes -- not 3-inch heels -- to live in for the next four months.
3. Know the symptoms and risks of preeclampsia.

Week 21

1. Research the pros and cons of breastfeeding. Decide what's best for you and your baby once you have all the facts.
2. Get organized and tackle pending projects around the house.
3. Buy a new maternity bra -- again.

Week 22

1. Work with your gracious baby shower host to plan party logistics.
2. Now that you know the sex of the baby, take a second look at baby names.
3. Prevent varicose veins. Avoid crossing your legs and long periods of sitting or standing, which may result in blood pooled in the legs.

Week 23

1. Go shopping for more maternity clothes.
2. As you think about the baby's first name, don't forget to consider what last name he will take.
3. Test your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.

Week 24

1. Look into childcare options if you're planning to return to work.
2. Start planning the nursery.
3. Get tested for gestational diabetes.

Week 25

1. Update or attain life and disability insurance, and add chosen guardianship to your will.
2. Write a birth plan.
3. Pre-register at your hospital or birthing center, if possible.

Week 26

1. Interview potential pediatricians. Find out which local doctors are covered by your insurance and seek recommendations.
2. Do any last-minute travel. It's best to avoid travel once the third trimester hits.
3. Take the glucose-screening test.

Week 27

1. Choose a color for the nursery.
2. Research cord blood banking.
3. Find a birth doula, if desired.

Week 28

1. Start seeing your doctor or midwife every two weeks.
2. Update your retirement beneficiaries.
3. Babyproof your house.
4. Help your partner to feel the baby's kicks.
5. If your fingers are swollen, take your rings off and store them in a safe place until after delivery.
6. Depending on your and your partner's blood types, you may receive an injection of RhoGAM

Week 29

1. Enjoy your baby shower!
2. Start shopping for birth announcements and decide whether you'll choose paper or electronic ones.
3. If you live in an older home, ask your partner to test for lead-based paint in the nursery and remove it if necessary.
4. Eat a high-fiber diet to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.

Week 30

1. Buy a car seat, stroller, and any other important baby gear that you didn't receive at your shower.
2. Count fetal kicks.
3. Pack your hospital bag and one for your partner.
4. Know the signs of premature labor.
5. Try exercises designed to help prepare your body for D-day.

Week 31

1. Eat foods rich in iron.
2. If you plan to hire a baby nurse, start seeking recommendations.
3. Plan your maternity leave.
4. Prepare a baby first-aid and an emergency kit.

Week 32

1. Plan care for your other children or your pets for when you go into labor.
2. Get a haircut.
3. Set up the baby's nursery.
4. Start seeing your doctor or midwife weekly through delivery.

Week 33

1. Start reading about newborn care.
2. Clean out your car to make room for baby.
3. Install your car seat and visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Web site to locate an inspection station near you so you can be sure you did it correctly.

Week 34

1. Call your insurance company to add your baby-to-be to your policy.
2. Get tested for Group B strep (GBS).
3. Buy any items you'll need for postpartum recovery.
4. Meet with several pediatricians to make your final choice.

Week 35

1. Buy a baby book.
2. If you plan to try breastfeeding, get the number of a recommended lactation consultant or join a local La Leche League International group.
3. Review your baby registry to see what items you still need to purchase before baby's arrival.

Week 36

1. Schedule a non-stress test if it's recommended.
2. Review your birth plan with your doctor, midwife, doula, or any others involved.
3. Sleep in, take naps and get as many extra Z's as you can.

Best Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy - Gynecologist in Noida

1. Start changing your food habits to include a healthy variety of foods.
2. Exercise! Starting now will help you stay in shape during pregnancy, can lower your risk of miscarriage, and has been proven to help reduce labor complications and length.
3. Educate yourself!
4. Eat a new vegetable you've never tried.
5. Check out a book on pregnancy.
6. Figure out what to do about chemical birth control, like the birth control pill.
7. Stop smoking. There are many programs to help you.
8. Take a prenatal vitamin. They can be prescribed by your practitioner or you can buy them over the counter. Ensure it contains 0.4 mg of folic acid.
9. Ask your partner to join you on your new healthy habit changes.
10. Track your cycles. Learning what you can about your cycles will help determine when you ovulate and when you conceived. These make for more accurate due dates.
11. If you need a new practitioner, interview before you become pregnant.
12. Ask your friends about pregnancy and parenthood.
13. Avoid chemicals that could possibly harm your baby. You can find these at work, in your home, and just about anywhere, be environmentally sensitive.
14. See your dentist before you get pregnant and brush your teeth daily.
15. Tell any medical professional that you may be pregnant if you are trying to get pregnant. This can prevent exposure to harmful tests and chemicals if you are pregnant and don't know it yet.
16. Stop changing cat litter.
17. Remember, it can take up to a year to become pregnant. If you have been actively trying for a year or more than six months if you are over 35, see your practitioner.
18. Act pregnant. This includes not drinking alcohol, even while trying to conceive. There is no known safe level during pregnancy and alcohol can cause birth defects.
19. Announce your pregnancy when you are ready.
20. Talk to your parents, what do you want to take from their experiences? How do you want to be different?
21. Rest when you can. Nap!
22. Start a journal or a pregnancy blog.
23. Use non-medicinal remedies for problems like nausea, heartburn, and constipation.
24. Drink six - eight eight ounce glasses of water a day.
25. Read yet another book!
26. Join a prenatal yoga or exercise class.
27. Keep your prenatal appointments with your midwife or doctor. This will help ensure that if you have any problems that they are caught early and kept to a minimum.
28. Take an early pregnancy class.
29. Remember to add 300 - 500 calories a day while pregnant.
30. Tour your selection of birth facilities before making a choice if you are not having a home birth.
31. Review the signs of premature labor and warnings signs for when to call your practitioner.
32. Talk to local doulas and start interviewing. Doulas can help you have a shorter, safer and more satisfying birth.
33. Keep a food diary to ensure that you are keeping up with your daily requirements.
34. If you are decorating your house or a nursery remember to avoid fumes often associated with paint and wall paper. Perhaps have friends do the heavy work while you help make snacks for them. Keep the windows open!
35. Baby sit a friend's baby and learn a bit about caring for a newborn.
36. Take a childbirth class. Sign up early to ensure you get the class and dates that you want.
37. Swimming is great in late pregnancy. It can help relieve a lot of aches and pains and makes you feel weightless.
38. Take a breastfeeding class to help prepare you for the realities of breastfeeding.
39. Stretch before bed to help prevent leg cramps.
40. Continue to exercise, even if you have to slow down. This will help you recover more quickly.
41. Write a birth plan. Something to help you clarify what you want or need for your birth experience. Share this with your practitioners and those you have invited to your birth.
42. Have film and cameras ready!
43. Practice relaxation whenever you can. Try for at least once a day.
44. Do pelvic tilts to help with late pregnancy back pain. It will help relieve your pain and even encourage the baby to assume a good birth position.
45. Pack your bags if you are going to a birth center or hospital. Don't forget your insurance cards, pre-registration forms, camera, birth plan, etc.
46. Review the signs of labor and warning signs.
47. Take a picture of yourself before the baby comes!
48. Read birth stories.
49. Kiss the baby!

When do I need to go Gynecologist? - Gynecologist in Noida

The Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that teenage girls start seeing a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15.
If you don’t go at that time, you should make sure to visit a gynecologist, adolescent health specialist, or other health professional who can take care of women’s reproductive health if:

• You have ever had sex (vaginal, oral, or anal) or intimate sexual contact
• It has been three months or more since your last period and you haven’t gotten it again
• You have stomach pain, fever, and fluid coming from your vagina that is yellow, gray, or green with a strong smell — all of which are possible signs of a serious condition called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that needs immediate treatment
• You are having problems with your period, like a lot of pain, bleeding heavily, or bleeding for longer than usual, or it has stopped coming regularly
• You have not gotten your period by the age of 15 or within three years of when your breasts started to grow
• You’ve had your period for two years and it’s still not regular or comes more than once a month
• You are having sex and missed your period

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Dr Priyamvada Senior Infertility Specialist, Genesis IVF

Usually pay quite a handsome amount for surrogacy. Unfortunately, the surrogate mother barely receives Rs. 2-3 lakh because of the absence of a central regulatory authority. Couples faced with infertility can resort to full or partial Surrogacy. Full surrogacy involves the implantation of an embryo created using one of the following:

• The eggs and sperm of the intended parents
•  A donated egg fertilised with sperm from the intended father
• A embryo using donor eggs and sperm

Partial surrogacy, however involves sperm from the intended father and an egg from the surrogate. Here, fertilisation is usually done by artificial insemination or intrauterine insemination (IUI).

           

     - Inputs from Dr Priyamvada Senior InfertilitySpecialist, Genesis IVF