FAQ’s

I am having vomiting and drowsiness? What should I do?

It is a common symptom of pregnancy. Take enough rest and take
plenty of water. Eat small frequent meal and consume Carbohydrate
rich foods such as bread, dry toast, biscuits and rice products. These
are easy digestive and provide energy.

I am having excessive vomiting and drowsiness? Can’t do anything, which is affecting my Daily activities?

If you are vomiting more than 10 times a day, Please come to hospital and consult doctor with your previous medical reports.

Frequently am passing Urine? Is this normal?

It is a common symptom during pregnancy. This is occurring due to
bladder is being pressed by gravid uterus. So do not restrict the fluid
intake in order to decrease the frequency of urination. Urinate on time
don’t delay it.

I am having giddiness frequently?

Please take enough rest. Take plenty of water juices or soup. Avoid
excessive work and avoid latching doors when you felt giddiness. It is
a common sickness during pregnancy try to cope up with this.

I am having Pain / Heaviness in my breast?

It usually occurs during pregnancy recommended to use good
supportive bra which will help you to feel more comfortable.

I am having itching in my abdomen?

This always occurs during pregnancy due to the expansion of muscles
over the abdomen. This happens due to growing foetus in uterus.
Recommend to apply coconut oil or moisturizer as you wish.

I am having black marks on my face? Is this normal?

Yes, this is normal during pregnancy. It occurs due to hormonal
changes during this period. This is known as “COLOSMA”

I am having white / Pink stretch marks on my abdomen?

The Pigmentation on the abdomen is quiet normal during pregnancy
due to some hormonal changes in your body. Please cope-up with this
change.

I can’t breathe well and I feel heaviness on my abdomen?

It is normal in advancing pregnancy. It occurs due to the growing
uterus compressing the blood supply to the heart which will create
breathing difficulties and impaired circulation to your baby. Always
lay on your left side which will give you relief. If problem persist come
and consult doctor.

I am having constipation, what should I do?

It occurs due to the pressure on the colon by gravid uterus.
Practice walking for ½ Hour and take 2 to 3 liters per daily.
Consume fiber rich diets.

I am having vaginal bleeding, Is this normal? what should I do?

Mild spotting in the early stage of pregnancy is common. However,
any vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is considered as one of the
abnormal sign. Please come to our hospital for immediate care. Do
come with your anti natal records.

I am having watery discharge in Vagina since morning. Is this normal?

This is not normal during this stage. There might be a possibility of
rupture of the membrane (Sac surrounding the baby). Do not walk
during this stage. Advised to come by a car/ambulance to the hospital
any inform to the emergency department by your family member and
use stretcher in hospital. Do come with your anti natal records and
enough cloths for hospital stay.

Occasionally I am having abdominal pain? Is this a problem?

This is not a problem. Throughout the pregnancy period your uterus
is undergoing an alternate Contraction and relaxation. This causes you
the pain. Please don’t panic unless the pain is continuous.

I am not feeling the baby movements or less number of movements?

Minimum of 10 Movements should be there for 12 hours. otherwise
simply sit watch for 1 hour sense your baby movements. You should
sense at least 3 movements for an hour. If it is less than 3 for 1 hour.
Then there is a possibility of problem for your baby or in surrounding
SAC. The reason may be nervous system defect in your baby or less
fluid in the SAC or some other reasons. Do come with your anti natal
records and enough cloths for hospital stay.

My baby is moving more frequently? Is this normal?

This might happen due to low sugar level. Take food on time. Take
juice with more sugar or sweets as you like. Come and approach the
doctor, if the problem persists more than a day.

If I am having fever/ shivering since evening? Can I meet my doctor at night?

Your fever may be by viral or bacterial infection. If it is not treated, it
will affect your pregnancy as well as your baby. So come to the
emergency department. The duty doctor will take care of you. In case
of emergency they will inform to your doctor and she will reach
within 20 minutes.