“Har Aangan Goonje Kilkari” free health checkup camp for couples

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Mother’s Lap IVF has organized a free health checkup camp for couples at Pitampura centre.

The camp includes free checkups, consultation and counseling for couples suffering from infertility and problems associated.

Today among all other diseases, infertility has emerged as one of the increasing health problems especially in the urban areas. Sedentary lifestyle, changed food habits and lack of physical exercise in today’s changing world are the major culprits for infertility.  Today people are aware of the test tube baby’s and IVF technology but apart from this they should also know how to select a good IVF centre which is of utmost importance.

This camp is conducted with the objective to help people know their fertility level and opt for the right treatment at the right centre. It will be a pleasure for us to do as many free checkups as possible. As the motto of our centre says, ‘Inspiring hope, making dreams a reality’.

The check up camp also provided insight about infertility, how to check on false pregnancy, PCOS, thyroid disorders, tubal blockage and pre mature ovarian failure; their treatments & methods of prevention.

Winter and pregnancy care

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Pregnancy is the hormonal, metabolic and physiological changes in your center of gravity that make you tired and sick sometimes if not well taken care. When you are pregnant you need to take some extra care during winters. Pregnant women may feel less cold as compared to non-pregnant ladies because of higher rate of metabolism. But need of being careful against winter is more as illness affects welfare of not only mother but also of baby.

Pregnant ladies must continue with their walk once or twice a day and antenatal exercises as before the winter, one can change the timings if suitable from foggy mornings to warm sunny noon hours or early evenings depending on individual convenience. Physical activity is important to be continued as before but while going out in cold, keep well covered and warm.

During journey or social and family engagements, don't overexert and take rest in between. Adequate sleep should be ensured to recover from fatigue. Cold and fatigue together make the pregnant lady fall sick easier than others. Proper rest promises good growth of baby as well, while sickness may restrict it.

Keeping these precautions in mind, would-be-mothers can enjoy good health in pregnancy and ensure healthy little ones. Here are few handful tips in this regard:

Say NO to Tobacco for the sake of your parenthood

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Tobacco use has been considered controversial for long although scientific evidence regarding its health hazards. Consumption of tobacco is mainly in the form of bidi, followed by cigarette, hukah, chilum, chutta, etc. The habit of smokeless tobacco (also referred astobacco chewing) is also very common. Some common forms of smokeless tobacco include khaini, Mainpuri tobacco, mawa, mishri etc.

According to Global Adult Tobacco survey nearly 0.9 million tobacco-related deaths occur in India annually as compared to 5.5 million worldwide which is expected to increase to about 10 million during 2020s. The report also revealed that 8 to 10 lakh persons die of tobacco related diseases every year and this reflects a higher mortality than the combined deaths resulting from other major diseases, such as tuberculosis, HIV AIDS and malaria.

Many of us are aware about the diseases that caused by consumption of tobacco which is mainly cancer of oral cavity, larynx, oesophagus etc. But several research studies have also identified smoking or consuming tobacco in any form adds multiple risk factors of infertility especially in men; risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures and early age wrinkles also.

Male fertility is affected by a variety of lifestyle habits that include tobacco use. A large population of Indian men

Yoga improves fertility chances

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

It is very mandatory to practice yoga especially for women. It is indeed a modern day trend which is actually very helpful in boosting your immunity as well as fertility. Now days you can practice yoga anytime even at your home, no need to take out extra time from your hectic schedule to go to gym or anywhere else. It is simple and easy to perform. Try yoga workout to relax, better align your pelvis and increase blood flow. All factors that may help promote quicker conception. 

Studies have shown that yoga can help reduce stress, which can affect fertility. Some experts also believe that specific poses can help promote baby-making by increasing blood flow to your pelvis, stimulating hormone-producing glands, and releasing muscle tension. Yoga exercises, meditation and breath-control exercises makes the mind state calm and reduces anxiety.  By performing fertility yoga,