Make Your Pregnancy Stylish

"How to stay stylish during pregnancy? "

Author – Motherhood Medical Team

Pregnancy poses a challenge of being up to date and following the fashion trends that may convert you into a stylish being. While it cuts out some alteration in the living patterns, there are ideas and ways to try out for making your pregnancy a stylish one.

There can be some transitions to map out this thing while also considering the safety approaches that must be followed during the pregnancy.

Staying Stylish During Pregnancy

  • The foremost thing that is important during pregnancy is the mental look you can cast on yourself so that you look sharp and put together. There is no need to feel grumpy all the time, though a pack of hormonal rush can induce so sometimes. However, you need to feel yourself and try to be excited about each single day, trying out some new ideas.
  • You don’t need to hide your tummy completely. One can wear form-fitting clothes, as long as they are covering your belly completely.
  • One can easily wear some old cardigans and blazers, open. This has to make a good fashion sense when fitted over a tank or camisole. In this way, the ready to go casual outlooks can make a great stylish fit.
  • Maternity or nursing printed dresses can make you feel comfortable as well as ready to head out on the way when paired with a sandal.
  • One can also choose to wear heels to give a better look. While stilettos and heels can be difficult to accommodate, wedges and kitten heels are safe as well as stylish to make you comfortable.
  • Getting yourself a denim that fits the protruding belly can be really a good option. Not only maternity jeans are comfortable to wear but can also boost up your confidence.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best Nutritionist customized diet plans for pregnant women and monitor their health throughout the period of pregnancy, in consultation with gynaecologists.

Do take an appointment with the best women’s hospital at a centre closest to you. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with our doctors, please book your appointment here.

Consulting the maternity experts for postnatal care

Importance of consulting a postanatal expert

Author – Motherhood Medical Team

Introduction: The postnatal stage which begins right after the birth of the baby is equally as crucial as pregnancy and childbirth. During this stage, the mother and the newborn needs equal care and attention, that’s why this article focuses solely on why consulting maternity experts is necessary for correct postnatal care.

Why is consulting experts for postnatal care important?

Given that maternal and infant deaths typically happen within the first few hours of giving birth, postnatal care is absolutely essential for both the mother and the newborn child. The mother must give the kid ongoing care and attention, prioritizing early and exclusive breastfeeding, sanitary skin and umbilical cord care, and keeping the newborn warm.

Importance of Postnatal Care

The mother and infant are not to be sent home during the postnatal care treatment time since the first 24 hours are crucial. Several procedures aid in lowering the danger for both the mother and the kid during these times. Prior to the mother being discharged from a medical facility, she will receive counseling and an evaluation as a part.

How is it done?

Postnatal care is usually done by maternity experts. In the first few hours following birth, the situation is evaluated, and any potential issues are identified. The postnatal examination aids the medical examiner in determining whether the mother or the baby exhibits any characteristics of the disease.

Women should be made aware of how important it is to have support, prioritize postpartum visits, and schedule them on time. During these exams, it is also crucial to emphasize the significance of having a balanced diet and receiving enough rest and sleep.

Who is eligible?

Only recent mothers and their newborns are qualified for the treatment. Every new mother and her newborn child must receive postnatal care. Women who give birth in a hospital alone are not the only ones who qualify for postnatal care. Even if the mother gives birth at home, it should still be made available to her.

Any side-effects?

There are no adverse effects to the treatment because this session concentrates on educating women about caring for their newborns and spotting warning indications.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best Gynaecologist who are experts in handling complex deliveries, gynaecological needs, and other surgeries including a range of laparoscopic surgeries.

Do take an appointment with the best Gynaecology hospital at a centre closest to you. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with our doctors, please book your appointment here.

After delivery myth & postpartum care

Myths and postnatal care

Author – Motherhood Medical Team

Introduction: You finally have your newborn in your hand and instead of swooning over the arrival of the cutie, you hear some random myths telling you what to do and what not to do, for you and your baby. Sounds annoying, doesn’t it? Worry not, mommy, you got me, as I am here to bust some after-delivery myths as well as share some postpartum depression care tips.

Myths About Postpartum Care

  1. Avoid ‘hot’ or ‘cold’ foods: The next time you hear someone telling you to avoid eggplant (referred to be ‘hot’) or okra (‘cold’), completely ignore it. Science disproves this and declares it to be unfounded. Your body needs all the nourishment it can get since you recently gave birth. Eat a balanced diet and limit your intake of extra calories.
  2. No lifting heavy weights if you had a C-section: You will gradually regain strength and be able to resume your normal activities and lift heavy objects as you did before even after a C-section, after six weeks.
  3. Eat betel leaf (Paan) for calcium: Eating “Paan” won’t give you any calcium; instead, it will just darken your teeth.
  4. Eat ‘Ghee’ to strengthen your joints: In order to relax your joints in time for labor, the mom’s body secretes a hormone called relaxin throughout pregnancy. The effects of this hormone persist for some time even after delivery. With time, your joint strength will cause it to return. So’Ghee’ has nothing to do with joint strength.
  5. Ajwain (carom seed) water must be consumed after delivery: It is not bound for you to have it if you don’t like the taste of it. You always have the option to switch to other drinks, as long as your body is getting enough fluid intake.

Tips for self-care after delivery

  • Drink plenty of water; breastfeeding mothers especially need to do so.
  • As much as you can, rest.
  • Provide a balanced diet to nourish your body.
  • Apply a hot water bag, heating pad, or hot water bottle to the area to relieve any abdominal pain.
  • In the postpartum days, constipation is typical. Drink a lot of water and consume more meals high in fiber to help it go away.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best Gynaecologist who is experts in handling complex deliveries, gynecological needs, and other surgeries including a range of laparoscopic surgeries.

Do take an appointment with the best maternity hospital at a center closest to you. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with our doctors, please book your appointment here.

Is it easier to get pregnant the second time?

Advantagesand Disadvantages of second pregnancy

Author – Motherhood Medical Team

Bearing baby number two could be both exciting and scary. While the first pregnancy solves several issues, the second one comes with a new set of challenges to deal with. It is often believed that a woman is extra fertile after a pregnancy loss because of elevated progesterone levels. This is a myth. Second pregnancy has to be effectively spaced to get the best results and it is quite different from the first one as the body undergoes an ocean change in hormones.

Advantages of second pregnancy

  • First pregnancy can solve issues of endometriosis that make it harder to get pregnant for the first time.
  • The uterus can now stretch out adhesions. The adhesions make it difficult for the egg to descend from the fallopian tube to the uterus. However, the first pregnancy eases it out.
  • You have already been through the minuscule issues like gastric problems and other stuff. Second pregnancy would not have you running here and there for small things.
  • Being well acquainted with ovulation tracker and other devices could make pregnancy handling smoother than before.

What makes second pregnancy difficult?

  • The second pregnancy is quite tiring. Looking after the first child while handling pregnancy issues could stress you out, especially if the first one is at the breastfeeding stage. In such a case, hormonal issues will have you grappling with pregnancy at least for six months. You will be more anxious and less active.
  • Scarring during c – section often makes implantation and placenta formation difficult.
  • Secondary infertility and PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) could take a toll, especially if you are above 35.
  • False labor pains and morning sickness are common during the second pregnancy.

Apart from these few differences, you can enjoy the kicks that come sooner in the second pregnancy along with short labor.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best Gynaecologist who are experts in handling complex deliveries, gynaecological needs, and other surgeries including a range of laparoscopic surgeries.

Do take an appointment with the best maternity hospital at a centre closest to you. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with our doctors, please book your appointment here.

Child spacing: An ideal age between children

After how many years should I have my second child?

Author – Motherhood Medical Team

After having been through a pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes a sea change, both physically and mentally. With such rapid changes, no woman can undergo another pregnancy. Way before the body heals, another pregnancy would be a nightmare for both the woman and her baby.

  • The practice of waiting between pregnancies is known as child spacing.
  • It is recommended that a woman should wait for at least 18 months before she could get pregnant again.
  • Child spacing is the best option for a woman’s health.

What if you don’t maintain child spacing?

It would take a toll on the woman’s health as well as the health of the baby by poor birth outcomes like premature birth and low birth weight baby. These conditions are associated with infant mortality and short and long-term health complications.

Ways to avoid unplanned pregnancy during birth spacing

  • Avoid sex during the fertile days.
  • Barrier methods: female condom, male condom, diaphragm or shield
  • Medications/ Hormonal methods: pills, injections, patches, implants, and more.

Since each of the above methods varies in the degree of effectiveness one must take care of the best suitable method keeping in mind the health status of the woman like blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, anemia, BMI(body mass index), smoking, and drinking.

Benefits of child spacing

  • By child spacing, the baby can be born at the right time and one can expect a healthy baby.
  • We can expect green shoots in the process of development as the baby will have undivided attention.
  • The mom gets more time to bond with the baby.
  • Future babies will be healthier as during the resting stages the mother was able to restore the necessary nutrients.
  • Both parents will have time for each other
  • The family will bond better
  • If you have an older child, he/she will get more time to accept the sibling. Fewer chances of rivalry between the two.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best Gynaecologist who are experts in handling complex deliveries, gynaecological needs, and other surgeries including a range of laparoscopic surgeries.

Do take an appointment with the best maternity hospital at a centre closest to you. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with our doctors, please book your appointment here.

Preparing Your Body For Delivery

Getting your body ready for delivery

Author: Dr. Poonam Rudingwa MBBS, MS (OBG)

Consultant – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospitals, Chandigarh

Getting your body ready for delivery

Look at various circumstances of life—no race is completed without training, no test is given without studying or no wedding is done without planning. So how can you give birth without preparing?

Labour and birth are indeed something that is expected of pregnant people but can take place spontaneously without planning, training, preparation or any guidance. But if you train and prepare your body in the right manner for labour and birth, you have the upper edge to move further on with more strength, flexibility, stamina, alignment and a better experience entirely and no mother would want to miss on that!

In this segment, we will discuss the methods given by experts at the best maternity hospital in Chandigarh for normal delivery and the preparation you can do before birth:

Preparing for birth

1. Invest time in walking

Walking is a simple yet effective way to keep your body moving while capitalising on the benefits. Invest time in regular walking where you can either choose smaller increments or one long walk during your pregnancy. Walking helps in overall strength and endurance build-up since both are essential for labour. You can learn about it and other birthing services in Chandigarh.

2. Minimise sitting

It’s been our habit of spending way too much time sitting and that too in poor posture. This causes disturbance in our body’s alignment, strength, flexibility and physical well-being. Not many know that this can impact childbirth as well! You can learn more about the disadvantages of sitting too long, along with the delivery charges in Chandigarh during your pregnancy journey. Along with this, you’ll know what steps you can take to get out of your chair.

3. Perform squatting

Apart from the Kegels, you can also perform squats! When it comes to pelvic floor strength, alignment, leg stamina, and flexibility—squatting is an ideal movement. It doesn’t mean that you stop performing Kegels altogether, just incorporate a regular squatting program into your daily routine. Learn more about the importance of squatting while you are enquiring about the pregnancy package in Chandigarh.

4. Start wearing flats

Heels look stylish but are they practical during pregnancy? Heels, pumps (aka positive-heeled shoes) or wedges, can cause problems, since they kick your body out of alignment. With the pregnant body already messing with the body alignment, the extra pressure from your footwear won’t help at all. Body alignment does matter for birth since the muscles and joints work best when your body is in correct alignment and the body in labour and birth would also perform best with the correct alignment. It makes an impact on how the baby is positioned for birth along with your body to give birth vaginally, with or without complications.

5. Learn to breathe

One of the finest ways to support your physical, mental and emotional state is to learn the art of breathing. If you are someone who takes shallow breathes or breathes less during a stressful situation, you need to work on your breathing technique multiple times throughout the day. Taking longer exhales than inhales allows your body to relax. During a tense situation, breathing allows your brain to get enough oxygen and stay alert to make a wise decision.

6. Rest

Know that labour will be a marathon and things will not be over instantly. Your body would need a lot of rest, healing and preparation time. Resting allows your body to relax all the physical structures of the body along with mental and emotional states. During the end of your pregnancy, you may even feel more inclined to take rest—don’t resist this feeling of yours.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best experts in Chandigarh capable of handling complex deliveries, gynaecological and other surgeries including a range of laparoscopic procedures.

Do take an appointment with the best Gynaecology hospital in Chandigarh at a centre closest to you. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with Dr. Poonam Rudingwa, please book your appointment here.

Family Planning Made Easy – Check Out Our Pregnancy Calculator

Family Planning
Author: Dr. Kavya Krishna Kumar MBBS, FMAS, MS

Consultant – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospitals, Alwarpet

Family Planning

It’s good to know your due date when you are pregnant. And this is much easier if you have a pregnancy calculator. Every woman can use the pregnancy calculator to track her pregnancy schedule and due date.

With pregnancy comes family planning and sometimes it may become overwhelming. The excitement is real, but so is the work and the stress. With a child on the way, family planning becomes more significant.

With the help of a pregnancy week calculator, you, the ‘Mother-to-be’ can keep track of your pregnancy schedule based on the date of your last period, ultrasound, and conception.

Pregnancy Week Calculator

The Pregnancy Week Calculator helps women confirm their pregnancy and track the week of pregnancy they are currently in. Based on that, the woman can plan her visit to the doctor/ check up.

Know your due date using a pregnancy calculator

The Pregnancy Week Calculator by due date helps women to prepare for the delivery date. However, it is essential to note that not every baby is born on the exact estimated due date. Only 4% of all babies are born on the estimated due date. Some are born within weeks of the due date. Usually, every healthy pregnancy lasts up to 37 to 42 weeks. The usual way to estimate the due date is to count 280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of the woman’s LMP or Last Menstrual Period.

Those who might have forgotten their LMP or cannot seem to figure out the time of their LMP can go or opt for an ultrasound. This can confirm if the woman is actually pregnant and can also determine her the date of delivery.

Once your pregnancy is confirmed, you will notice a lot of changes in your body. Based on that, you and your partner can start planning accordingly. This is where it will get all the more exciting and stressful, marking the beginning of the wonderful journey towards parenthood.

Pregnancy Calculator Week by Week

Using the Pregnancy Calculator Week by Week you can share your motherhood experience with your partner. In the 9th / 10th week of your pregnancy, you can hear your baby’s heartbeat for the first time. It’s one of the most beautiful moments you will experience during the start of your pregnancy.

Between the 18th and 22nd week of your pregnancy, you might start feeling your baby’s movement inside you. You can feel fetal movement earlier or sometimes later. With the help of the Pregnancy Calculator you can determine if you are due for anomaly scan.

Another essential aspect of pregnancy is that the due date may vary. It is not always necessary that the baby will be born on the assigned due date as mentioned earlier. Don’t let this stress you out. Stress is neither good for you, nor for the baby. However, with your partner and Pregnancy Calculator, it will become easier for you to prepare for the event.

It is always good to have plans made ahead of the due date. With the data provided by the Pregnancy Week Calculator, you can prepare well for the D Day. Always remember to reach out to your doctor in case you are unsure of something. Keep in mind that you and your partner need to be calm and plan wisely for the baby. But don’t forget to enjoy the experience of bringing a healthy child into the world. You can make a birth plan and discuss with your doctor.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best experts in Alwarpet, Chennai capable of handling complex deliveries, gynaecological and other surgeries including a range of laparoscopic procedures.
Do take an appointment with the best Gynaecology hospital in Alwarpet, Chennai at a centre closest to you. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with Dr.Kavya Krishna kumar, please book your appointment here.

Learn About Gestational Diabetes

How to deal with Gestational Diabetes

Author: Dr. Kavya Krishna Kumar MBBS, FMAS, MS

Consultant – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospitals, Alwarpet

How to deal with Gestational Diabetes

During pregnancy, the fetus and placenta produce certain hormones that make the mother resistant to the insulin produced by her own body. To compensate, the mother has to produce more insulin to maintain the blood sugar levels. When this extra insulin produced is not enough, blood sugar level rises to cause a condition called gestational diabetes.

What Is Gestational Diabetes?

A condition where a pregnant woman’s blood sugar rises is called gestational diabetes. 

Gestational diabetes is classified into two categories. The first category is class A1, which can be managed through diet and exercise. The second category is class A2. Pregnant women diagnosed with class A2 need to take insulin and other medications to keep their blood sugar level at a normal level. Although gestational diabetes goes away after delivery, it can affect your baby’s health and can raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Risk factors associated with Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes Symptoms

Gestational diabetes does not have any specific symptoms. Most cases are only discovered when your blood sugar levels are tested during screening for diabetes.Some women can develop symptoms,if the sugar levels are too high ,such as..

  • You feel more thirsty than usual
  • You feel like eating more than you usually do
  • Urination is persistent and uncontrollable.
  • Tiredness

Gestational Diabetes Causes

The primary function of your pancreas is to release insulin when you eat food. Insulin is a hormone that moves glucose from the blood to the cell so that it can use for energy. Your placenta can produce a variety of hormones which produces insulin resistance leading to increase in blood glucose levels resulting in gestational diabetes.

Gestational diabetes and pregnancy are very closely associated. Here are some of the risk factors that have high chances of developing gestational diabetes:

  • Being overweight before pregnancy
  • Have a family history of diabetes
  • Prior gestational diabetes in your first pregnancy
  • Given birth to a stillborn or with birth defects
  • History of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, or other medical complications
  • History of PCOS or PCOD or any other health disorder related to insulin.

Risk factors associated with gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes increases the risk of having high blood pressure during pregnancy. It will ultimately affect the baby with issues like a large head which can only be delivered by caesarean section (C-section).

Other effects that gestational diabetes can have on the baby are:

  • Overweight at the time of birth (9 pounds or more)
  • Premature birth with breathing and other problems
  • If you have gestational diabetes, your baby is at a high risk of developing severe breathing issues such as respiratory distress syndrome — a condition that makes breathing difficult.
  • Baby may have low blood sugar, which can only be balanced by prompt feedings or, in some cases, intravenous glucose solution.
  • The baby may develop Type 2 diabetes later in life.

Usually, women having gestational diabetes return to regular blood sugar levels after delivery. However, 50% of women develop Type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the risk associated with gestational diabetes can be avoided with a healthy diet and maintaining reasonable body weight after delivery.

Treatment for Gestational Diabetes

Treatment for gestational diabetes must be taken as soon as you are diagnosed with it to keep you and your baby healthy, post-delivery. During this treatment, you need to:

  • Examine the blood sugar level at least four to five times a day.
  • Follow a healthy diet. Dieticians specially design gestational Diabetes diet keeping in mind the body type and condition of your pregnancy.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Take urine tests to check for ketones (chemicals that determine whether your diabetes is under control or not)

The doctor will keep a close track of your weight and your baby’s healthy development. If required, they may give you insulin or certain other medications to keep your blood sugar normal.

Exercise and Diet for Gestational Diabetes

You can maintain the gestational diabetes blood sugar levels by taking good care of the diet and following proper exercise plans.

You need to:

  • Replace sugary snacks like ice cream, biscuits, candies and so on with natural sugars like fresh fruits. Eating fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains in a proper proportion is highly recommended.
  • Maintain the habit of having small meals and snack meals at least twice or thrice a day.
  • Organise an exercise plan for yourself. Daily exercise can help burn excess fat.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best experts in Alwarpet, Chennai. We are experts in handling complex deliveries, gynaecological, and other surgeries including a range of laparoscopic surgeries.
Do take an appointment with the best Gynaecology hospital in Alwarpet, Chennai at a centre closest to you. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with Dr. Kavya Krishna Kumar, please book your appointment here.

7 Tips To Handle A High-Risk Pregnancy

Taking care of yourself during High-Risk Pregnancy?

Author: Dr. Sushruta Mokadam MBBS, MD

Consultant – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Kharadi, Pune

Taking care of yourself during High-Risk Pregnancy?

How to handle High-Risk Pregnancy ?

Pregnancy is a beautiful new journey for any woman as she looks forward to the arrival of her child. However, as in any journey there can be challenges and anxious moments of concern. A high-risk pregnancy is prone to have high blood pressure, diabetic conditions, miscarriage, fetal abnormalities or placenta previa.

With early and proper prenatal care, women facing high-risk pregnancies can deliver healthy babies. Although high-risk pregnancy can create self-doubt, certain lifestyle changes and a strong support system can help you get through this.

Those detected with high-risk pregnancy are transferred from the gynaecologist to a maternal-fetal medicine doctor who is specially trained to deal with a high-risk pregnancy. High-risk pregnancy care requires endurance and positivity from the pregnant woman. 

Let us look at 7 tips that can help you avoid challenges

How to deal with High-Risk Pregnancy?

1. Keep yourself updated:

It is very important to stay updated with information that will help reduce the risk quotient involved in a high-risk pregnancy, and closely monitor your health. Despite this, if at any point you feel that your health conditions are deteriorating, please do immediately consult your gynaecologist.

2. Adequate support required:

This is the time when you require maximum support and help. Feel free to ask for help from your family and friends. High-risk pregnancy requires a huge lifestyle change which can be a tough affair for anyone; and for this, you need appropriate moral support to balance it out.

3. Regular consultation with your healthcare provider:

High-risk pregnancy can leave you exasperated and full of doubts. Instead of consuming yourself with questions and doubts, simply consult your doctor or gynaecologist. With the help of your doctor, you can prepare a cohesive plan for maternal care that best suits your requirement. This will help you relax and peacefully progress towards the due date.

4. Self-care is a must:

Pregnancy is all about self-care. It is all the more important when you are going through a high-risk pregnancy. Prioritize your well-being—a healthy diet, good sleep, exercise and yoga should be incorporated into your daily routine. Avoid exposure to a harmful environment and unnecessary medication. The key to a healthy baby is a stress-free lifestyle and maintaining good health.

5. Know your bodily requirements:

Pregnancy changes your body structure and its demands. When you are going through a high-risk pregnancy, it is important to understand specific bodily requirements. You may suddenly have an urge to rest more, or your appetite may increase without notice. At such moments, its best to go with the flow of what your body requires, instead of restricting yourself to the prescribed daily routine. Remember, the body consumes a lot of energy while growing a fetus and you require it to preserve your energy. So, it’s really alright to eat more on those days.

6. Prioritize mental health concerns:

A high-risk pregnancy can be quite mentally exhausting. During this time, you are flooded with emotions and can face a lot of mood swings. In certain cases, women start to blame themselves for everything. It is a good thing to reach out to your gynaecologist, partner, family or friends. In fact, it is equally advisable to take the help of a reputed psychiatrist, since it will only help you clear your vagrant thoughts and keep you confident.

7. Stay optimistic:

A high-risk pregnancy can be stress-free if you have an optimistic attitude. Staying calm and relaxed is very important—listening to relaxing music, doing meditation, talking to family and friends can help immensely and be a major stress-buster.

At Motherhood Hospitals, we have a team of experienced super specialists backed by the latest in infrastructure and facilities. We have the best Gynaecologist medicine specialists in Kharadi, Pune. We are experts in handling complex deliveries, gynaecological, and other surgeries including a range of laparoscopic surgeries.

We have the best Gynaecologist medicine specialists in Kharadi, Pune. Meet with our doctors who will carry out the required investigations, diagnose the issue and recommend the most appropriate treatment, enabling you to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with Dr. Sushruta Mokadam, please book your appointment here.

How to get rid of Varicose Veins In Pregnancy

Author: Dr. Archana Dubey MBBS, MS (OBG)

Consultant – Gynecologist, Infertility and Laparoscopy at Mechanic Nagar, Indore

Pregnancy is a blissful experience that most women go through at least once in their lifetime. However, each pregnancy comes with different challenges. The most common challenge is varicose veins. Women may develop varicose veins in the initial days of their pregnancy.

What are varicose veins?

Varicose veins are knotted, lumpy or swollen veins that are caused due to blockage in the veins. It is generally benign in nature and appears on legs or feet. These swollen veins usually bulge on the surface of the skin in blue, red or purple colour. These colours define the intensity of the blockage of the veins. The most affected areas during pregnancy in varicose veins are the lower pelvic area, buttocks, calves or ankles.

If the varicose veins reach advanced levels, they can cause discomfort, excruciating pain and may raise the flag for some serious circulatory problems.

What causes varicose veins during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the uterus grows. As a result, it lays pressure on the large vein on the right side of the body which increases pressure on the leg veins. Varicose veins are caused when the leg veins endowed with one-way valves that help the blood flow to the heart, stops it from flowing back to the leg. During a walk, the calf muscles pump the blood up towards the heart, and the valves stop it from flowing right back. It leads to the accumulation of blood in the veins, which stretches the veins causing them to swell, gnarl or bulge. If the swelling increases more than its limit, it is visible under the skin. This is what is called varicose veins.

Since veins are the blood vessels that carry blood pumped by the heart, they are already working anti-gravity. During pregnancy, the blood levels increase, causing more pressure on the veins. Also, the progesterone levels increase, which relaxes the walls of the blood vessels.

A pregnant woman is more prone to pregnancy [MOU1] if there is a family history of varicose veins, i.e., if one of the family members had or has varicose veins, there is a high chance that the pregnant woman may also suffer from them. Standing for longer periods, sudden increase in weight, being already overweight, or carrying twins or other multiples, can also cause varicose veins.

There are good chances that varicose veins may improve or disappear once the pregnancy is over; especially in cases where the woman contracted it only during pregnancy. In case it does not disappear, several exercises and treatments can cure varicose veins.

Another type of occurrence of varicose veins is spider veins. They appear in a spider-like pattern, where the major blockage is in the centre of the vein and various other blocked branches radiate out of the centre. They generally do not cause any discomfort or pain and disappear after the delivery.

How can I prevent varicose veins in pregnancy?

Varicose veins can be prevented or completely cured during pregnancy and, most heartening, it can be done naturally!

  • Daily exercise is a must. Brisk walking is the best form of exercise during pregnancy as it can improve blood circulation, especially in the legs.
  • Weight control is very essential. As we know, overweight is a major reason for varicose veins. Controlling your diet and weight is crucial.
  • While sleeping or sitting, try sitting with your legs elevated. Prolonged abated legs can cause swelling and ultimately varicose veins.
  • Sitting for long hours is a strict no-no. Small breaks from sitting are highly recommended.

Fight against varicose veins

Fighting from varicose veins is not a tough job when you have the best varicose veins treatment hospital in Indore.

Motherhood Hospital is the best vascular surgery hospital in Indore. We have a team of expert gynaecologists and super specialists who are capable of addressing a range of health issues and conditions that are related to women and children. Do take an appointment with our doctor at a centre close to you, and we assure you with effective investigations, proper diagnosis and treatment, you will be able to lead an active life.

If you wish to get in touch with Dr. Archana Dubey, please book your appointment here.