Question 1

What is an epidural injection?

Accepted Answer

An epidural injection is a numbing medicine that is given before the child is born. It numbs the lower half of the body during labor.

Question 2

What should I pack in my hospital bag while approaching the delivery date?

Accepted Answer

Ensure to pack all the essentials, such as toiletries, comfortable clothes that are at an ease to breastfeed the baby, socks, slippers, and other necessary things as per your requirement. Depending on the season, make sure to pack comfortable clothes for the baby to be born.

Question 3

Do I need to have an ultrasound scan every month during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

You are not advised to take an ultrasound scan without the doctor's concern while carrying. Go for an ultrasound scan as per the doctor’s instructions.

Question 4

What is amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Amniotic fluid is a clear fluid that is found in the amniotic sac after conceiving. The baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid and it plays a vital role in fetal development.

Question 5

What are the foods to avoid in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Some of the foods to avoid during pregnancy are uncooked or half cooked raw fish/meat, oily foods/snacks, unpastuerised milk & cheese, raw sprouts, unripe papaya, processed junk foods, caffeine, and alcohol.

Question 6

How many liters of water should I drink during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

You should drink at least 8 to 12 glasses of water during pregnancy. It helps to aid digestion and ideal levels of amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus.

Question 7

Does having fibroids affect getting pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Usually having fibroids does not affect the ability to conceive as it doesn’t impact ovulation. However, having submucosal fibroids can make it difficult to maintain pregnancy.

Question 8

What are the causes of infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal problems, endometriosis, obesity, underweight, structural problems of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries are some of the common causes of infertility in women.

Question 9

Is it normal to experience longer periods after giving birth?

Accepted Answer

It is quite normal for some women to experience longer, heavier and painful periods after delivery. This is because a larger uterine cavity results in the shedding of more endometrium leading to heavy and longer periods.

Question 10

Does breastfeeding cause hormonal changes?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding surely brings in specific hormonal changes like irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings, and postpartum depression. However, all these will subside gradually after a few weeks of giving birth to a baby.

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