Maternal obesity refers to obesity during pregnancy, that is BMI > 30. It is becoming one of the most commonly occurring high risk factors in current obstetric practice. The prevalence of [...]
It is recommended that all women that are considering becoming pregnant visit their doctor for a pre-pregnancy healthcare check-up. Otherwise, women should contact their doctor’s as soon as they [...]
Many women experience some bleeding in early pregnancy. About 1 in 5 recognised pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most are caused by a one-off fault in the genes. Always tell your doctor if you [...]
If you haven’t already discovered, there is a lot of information that the Internet, books and family and friends are eager to share with you about pregnancy. It can be overwhelming, to say the [...]
Laparoscopy in gynecology (gynaecological laparoscopy) is a less invasive procedure than open surgery. The process is seeing within the pelvic area with a laparoscope (a long, thin tube with a [...]
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive within one year of unprotected regular intercourse. Men and women have infertility resulting from tubal infections, ovulation disorders, [...]
Feeling anxious and tensed is common for first-time moms as the due date approaches. “It’s absolutely fine to be nervous. Please do now that it’s natural and knowing what comes your way and being [...]
If you’re feeling a bit anxious about giving birth, there are things you can do that may help. Here’s some helpful advice from mums who’ve been there. Book an Appointment with Dr. Madhu Goel, [...]
Missed period is usually the most common first symptom of pregnancy. But there are other symptoms as well that may raise a suspicion of pregnancy, especially if you have not used any [...]
A few years back I saw a lady with a history of two to four months delay of her menstrual cycles for the last one year, for which I advised her an ultrasound pelvis suspecting her to have PCOD. [...]
