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Dr. Annal Vaidya is a former assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the prestigious Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. He has three years of experience and currently works as a consultant in various hospitals in the city.
Dr. Vaidya specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies, infertility, and complicated pregnancies. He has a special interest in Cosmetic Gynecology and Endoscopy.
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Your pregnancy journey is ending now that you are 9 months pregnant. Your water may break at any time now, and you may go into labor. You may be yearning to hold your baby in your arms, but now is also the time to be patient and stay calm. It’s also crucial to track the…
FSH is a hormone that plays a crucial role in both male and female sexual development and function, and its levels may be measured via a blood or urine test. While there is no significant role of FSH during pregnancy as it remains low throughout the pregnancy, your doctor may suggest this test during prenatal…
Breathing exercises during pregnancy might help you deal with stress during pregnancy better. Practicing deep breathing exercises and maintaining your well-being can help you have a healthy pregnancy. But just a deep breath in and a deep breath out might not do the trick. So read on to know about a few easy breathing exercises…
Amoxicillin while pregnant is mostly recommended during the second and third trimesters. This antibiotic helps prevent vaginal and cervical infections by preventing the multiplication of bacteria (1) (2). Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic often prescribed in combination with clavulanate, which enhances the efficiency of amoxicillin. You may be prescribed amoxicillin in any trimester of pregnancy.…
The incidence of umbilical hernia in pregnancy is around 0.08% (1). It is a protrusion of an intestinal loop through a small opening in the abdomen around the umbilicus or belly button. The stretching of abdominal muscles in pregnancy could increase the risk of developing an umbilical hernia or belly button hernia. The condition could…
Pagophagia, the most common type of pica during pregnancy, is a term used to describe the habit of eating ice while pregnant. Pica is an unusual craving for non-edible items, such as toothpaste, chalk, and soil, and some women experience it during pregnancy. Occasionally chewing on ice may be refreshing and help ease some pregnancy-related…
“How many C-sections can you have?” is a common question many parents may have when the obstetrician suggests a C-section delivery, especially if they would like to have more children. However, it is difficult to say how many C-sections you can have since each woman's risks and complications vary. In general, there is an increased…
In instances where you find a faint line on a pregnancy test done at home, you might be unsure whether you are pregnant or not. Normally, two pink lines in the test indicate pregnancy, while one indicates its absence. The appearance of a faint line during the test becomes confusing, but there may be several…
Receiving a foot massage in pregnancy may be relaxing and is believed to be beneficial for mothers experiencing swollen feet, a common side effect of pregnancy. In addition, massages may help reduce anxiety, alleviate the symptoms of depression, reduce the aches and pains of pregnancy, and improve delivery and neonataliXThe first 28 days or the…