Thank you once again.!

Dr. Shobha Gupta (L) taking award from
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia (R)

It is my immense pleasure to share with you all that Mother's Lap IVF Centre has been awarded second time by Ravishing Magazine Wellness Awards 2016 as the Most Trusted  IVF centre in New Delhi. The award was presented by Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia to Mother’s Lap IVF Centre and the award ceremony was held at City Park Hotel, Gurgaon on 17 December 2016.     

It's really important to maintain the dignity. Our Mother’s Lap team is a blessing from good achieving success when patient fails from all. Hats off to the dedicated team and many thanks for all your love and support.     

About Mother’s Lap IVF Centre:     

The Mother’s Lap IVF Centre is a world class advanced fertility, IVF and Surrogacy centre based in Harsh Vihar, Pitampura, New Delhi. This Centre is the brightest ray of hope for all those couples who have been trying for years to conceive. The clinic provides the treatment to childless couples, also provides treatment for male and female infertility, diagnosis, counseling and many more under one roof. Mother’s Lap IVF has also introduced hypnosis in IVF technique for the first time in Delhi and gets all the investigations done; provide 4D Doppler studies, as well as all the drugs and injections are provided.     

We are available round the clock for all patients and even a petty issue regarding treatment can be discussed anytime. Every member of Mother's Lap family can be contacted at any point of time, may it be a nurse or a doctor.     

About Doctors:     

Dr. Shobha Gupta is the managing director of Mother’s Lap IVF centre (MBBS (LHMC) DGO (MAMC), MD in OBS & Gynae, Trained in ART under Justus Leibig University (Germany), Member of FOGSI, AOGD, IFS, IMA).  Mother's Lap IVF centre is dedicated to every aspect of infertility treatment to help the patients to achieve pregnancy in the shortest possible time.      

Dr. Shobha has developed a passion for making the infertile patients conceive. According to her it is a very noble profession and this is the best gift in this world. She treats these cases as a challenge and derives joy from the successful cases.

Best tips to conceive

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

I see many patients struggling with infertility and they all have different stories to tell about their infertility journey. Today the lifestyle we live is the biggest reason that affects thousands and lakhs of couples to become infertile. Sometimes it literally broke my heart when I listened tot heir stories but being and Infertility specialist, it is indeed my duty to give my best advise to all the couples across the globe to live healthy and give them the best tips to follow for their fertility. 

Here are certain tips that you need to keep in mind and follow religiously to conceive: 

1. First of all your age matters a lot: 

For a woman the best reproductive years are in her 20s. When a woman reaches her thirties, her fertility will gradually decline, particularly after the age of 35. In your early 30’s you only have a 20% chance of getting pregnant. So, plan early. 

2. Lifestyle choices: 

How you live is the another important factor to be considered. If you are prone to take alcohol, smoking, drugs or taking medications such as painkillers and anti-inflammatories, it will definitely hamper your chances of getting pregnant on your own and then you need to seek a fertility expert. Abstain from such choices. 

3. Contraceptive pills: 

Many women nowadays have been on the pill since their teens, having sex before marriage or do not want to start family early is also one factor to be

Problems getting pregnant second time?

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Lot of couples plan their extended family when they plan their second baby. But problem occurs when they came to know that they are suffering from secondary infertility which means inability to get pregnant after the birth of your first biological child. This kind of state can be stressful and upsetting and also difficult to process, especially if the first pregnancy went well.  

Now, let us consider few facts which lead you to secondary infertility: 

1. Time and Gap between the ages: 

We cannot say that somebody is suffering from secondary infertility for particular amount of time. But if a couple has been trying unsuccessfully for at least one year or so then I would strongly recommend that they should pay a visit to fertility expert who will be able to investigate their situation and help them get to the bottom of what might be wrong. Age also matters if you are seeking to get pregnant again with second baby after the certain age say above 35 or so then you might feel difficulty in doing that. 

And please don’t ever think that you are alone in this battle there are many couples across the globe struggling with secondary infertility and this can be especially difficult when friends become pregnant with their second child. 

2. Complications from the first birth which could lead to difficulties getting pregnant again: 

There are ‘N’ number of factors to be considered when

Keep your Mobile phones out of your pocket

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

We are living in the era of high end smart phones. There is a considerable amount of time that people spend on their phones instead of doing anything else. But many people does not know that men who carry their mobile phone in their pocket could be involuntarily destroying their sperm. 

Yes, you heard it right keeping mobile phones in your trouser’s or jeans pocket could hamper your fertility especially in men. There is also a study done in Israel where the researchers has found that almost half of the men (47%) who kept their phones in their front trouser pocket had low sperm levels, compared to 11% of the general population. The study also revealed that men who chatted on the phone for more than an hour each day were twice as likely to have low sperm quality as those who spoke on their mobile for less than one hour per day. 

Not only keeping the mobile phones in pants but speaking on the phone while charging is also linked to lower sperm counts. If your sperm levels are

Air Pollution affecting fertility

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Delhi’s air these days is a matter of concern for each and everybody. Air pollution has garnered considerable interest from past few weeks. From children to young adults to elderly people all have come under the deadliest and this poisonous trap of Air pollution. There are lot of heavy particles presented in the air such as carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, manganese dioxide, zinc oxide, nitrates etc. which directly affects our hormones and triggers fertility issues.  

Every time after Diwali air quality suffers badly. These days it is reported that after Diwali, air quality commenced with a recorded PM 2.5 as beyond scale value of 500 µg/m3 and increased to 600 and 700 µg/m3 in the later days, much higher than the Central Pollution Control Board norms of 250 µg/m3. This is such a worst ratio ever. 

Actually everyone is exposed to some air pollution, be it indoor or outdoor; it has an important effect across the population as a whole. These days’ chemical particles in the air are enough to make fertile and fetal developmental problems. Not only has this but air pollution also caused reduction in testosterone or oestrogen levels that may lead to

Expectant Mothers take care this Diwali

By Dr. Shobha Gupta     

The festival of light - Diwali is round the corner, you must be busy preparing for it. But you must be careful and should adopts the preventive measures and however if you are an expecting mum it is all the way very much important to take extra preventive measures.     

There are certain tips you must keep in mind so to ensure the health and safety of you and your unborn baby inside your womb. For pregnant woman it is very significant to know that what you inhale goes into your blood stream and affects the fetus. As we all know that the smoke emitted by firecrackers is not exactly what you need to inhale. From the 6th to 12th week, your baby’s organs are formed. So, it is better to avoid the pollutants caused by firecrackers.     

Following are the few tips that a pregnant mother must adopt before begin the festivities:     

1. First of all a pregnant mother should dress comfortably and wear flat footwear. It would be better to choose for the cotton clothes as synthetics have the tendency of catching fire easily.  

2. Loud noises could get extremely disturbing and troubling for the mother as well as for the unborn child so it should be avoided.  

3. Do not lift or carry any sort of heavy object.  

4. Avoid lighting fireworks that require running to a safer distance prior to explosion like Anar, Rocket or Chakri. Go easy with the hand-held sparklers.   

5. You can possibly try to celebrate Eco friendly Diwali with diyas, and lanterns rather than the fireworks and crackers.   

6. While touching the feet of elders, bend the knees down rather than the back. And if your bump is large, we are sure elders won't mind if you simply greet with folded hands.  

7. The loud noises of crackers can be quite disturbing for both the mother and your unborn child, so it’s best to stay indoors and you can also put

Tips for getting pregnant faster

By Dr.  Shobha Gupta 

If you trying to get pregnant for so long and not achieving optimum results then it is always recommendable for you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Being physically fit is of utmost importance as it helps in regaining stamina and rejuvenating the energy level.  For example exercise; it is always recommended for a normal human being, it doesn’t matter whether it’s for weight loss or recommended for a diabetic patient. It is good for your heart, mind, your lungs, your immune system and the overall body. Regular exercise can also help you maintain a healthier weight, which means better fertility. 

Exercise can definitely be beneficial when trying to conceive. If you’re overweight, a sensible exercise program along with prescribed diets can help in conceiving. But before starting any kind of physical activity to conceive naturally it is always good to take advice from your doctor then only go ahead with these exercises. Below are the few simple exercises that help you in fighting fertility and easy conception. 

1. Brisk walking – Walking is an ideal pre-conception exercise. It is a great cardiovascular exercise especially if you step to a reasonable pace and it also helps to tone your legs, back and tummy. All these are very important in treating infertility as being fit is the most integral part of your conception plan. So, go for a regular walk in the morning and evening.  

2.  Eat Right - It is very important for a woman to have a balanced diet which is full of multi vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C is very important to women for those who are planning a baby as it significantly increases the pregnancy rate; Tomatoes provide an excellent amount of Vitamin C and E, They are also rich in anti-oxidants; Protein in your diet is very important for your fertility as it helps to maintain blood sugar balance also. Include more salads and fruits in your diet. 

3. Dancing – Although you dance for fun or it is your hobby but dancing is a great way to stay fit and flexible especially when you’re trying to conceive. Most steps in dancing involve the movement of whole body and it becomes a really good cardio workout and it tones your muscles and builds stamina.

4. Swimming - Swimming is the most safest and preferred exercise in both before and during pregnancy. It builds up the endurance and reduces toxic elements effortlessly. Swimming can be continued even when you are undergoing the infertility treatment and there is always a positive impact on it. It recharges the complete body and has a lot of fun too.

5. Cycling – Cycling is another cardiovascular exercise that keeps your cholesterol levels healthy and reduces your risk for

Treating PCOS

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By Dr. Shobha Gupta     

PCOS – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome as we all know is a disorder that affects 1 in 10 women and over 50% do not know that they have it unless and until they go for a checkup. It is the most common hormonal imbalance disorder which causes irregular menstrual cycle in women, obesity, unwanted hair growth and infertility. It mostly affects women of reproductive age from puberty to menopause i.e. 12-45 years old.     

Every second patient, I treat in Delhi has PCOS. In PCOS patients there are sufficient number of eggs which helps in conceiving but PCOS patients do not have that capacity where their eggs develop itself for pregnancy. In a research by USA, few years ago it was found out that via laparoscopy or key-hole surgery the ovaries are punctured with a small needle carrying an electric current or using laser to voluntarily breech the ovarian capsule. This surgery can lower male hormone levels and help with ovulation. But it indeed needs lot of alertness by the doctors as there are various risks are associated with it like infections from the incision, bleeding from the incision, pain after the procedure etc. 

                                                        

But the biggest risk associated with the ovarian drilling surgery is that it could destroy too much of the ovary and causes your egg supply to diminish at a young age, sending you into early menopause.     

I can recall a case of my patient Rashmi Khanna(name changed on request), a management professional married at the age of 28 has planned to conceive after 2 years of her marriage. Her world seems to have scattered when she got to know that she is suffering from infertility caused by PCOS. She went for an ovarian drilling procedure which causes

Ways to ease the menstrual pain

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

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Menstrual pain is a common thing among teenagers and adults. However, there are many ways to tackling the problem in a more natural way. 

1. Try light exercise – Exercise during your periods is more than just required. If your body is active then lesser pain will be felt. Mild exercise is a must. You can simply walk around or use treadmill for this purpose. These simple exercises will help increase flow of blood. 

2. Rich diet is a must - There are certain foods that can help ease menstrual pain and discomfort. Eat lot of whole grains like brown rice or pastas. Also include lots of fruits, milk and green leafy vegetables as it helps to ease the flow during menstruation. 

3. Hot showers or hot bags - Use either hot water bag or ice bag whatsoever suits your body. Hot compress is more ideal as it can give you immediate results to ease the pain. If it doesn't seem to work then use ice packs instead. You can also have a hot water bath concentrate on the flow of water on your abdomen and back. 

4. Massage during periods gives your body a relaxing feel. Try and do some gentle upwards motions on your lower abdominal area. Repeat the

Loosing weight before Infertility Treatment improves IVF Success rate

By Dr. Shobha Gupta  

Losing excess weight before undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can improve pregnancy and birth outcome.   

A body mass index (BMI) of 19 to 25 is considered to be the ideal weight for conceiving. A healthy body and optimum weight during pregnancy is crucial for having a smooth pregnancy and delivering a healthy child.. According to recent study 70% of India's urban population is obese and comes under overweight category.   

Both underweight and overweight women and men suffer from a higher incidence of infertility.  Women who are obese are also at a greater risk for pregnancy complications like having a C-section, giving birth to a large baby or even developing gestational diabetes and hypertension.   

There are numerous potential complications for obese women trying to get pregnant. Some of these include:   

1.Lower response to medication used to regulate or initiate ovulation.  

2.Greater need for carefully titrated dosing of medication, especially in patients with polycystic ovaries (PCO).  

3.Greater frequency of over-response and the risk of 

There is a biological clock for men too

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

As we all know that age factor is directly associated with decreasing fertility in women; their eggs grow old. But age does affect the fertility level in men too. Yes, you heard it right, age affects men too. After the age of 30, there is a drop in testosterone of 1% per year. Testosterone is the energy, the hormone that you need to make good-quality sperm. It’s not just women who have to worry about their ticking reproductive clock. Men's sperm quality seems to decline after the age of 35. The older a man is the more his sperm cells are dived, and the more divisions present, the more there is a chance for an abnormality to occur. 

Studies have shown that age of male is directly associated with a decline in semen volume, sperm motility, and sperm morphology. Many studies have claimed that pregnancy rates decrease between 23% to 38% in comparisons between men under 30 and men over 50. Sperm count declines with age, with men aged 50–80 years producing sperm at an

Surrogacy Bill 2016: why to ban commercial surrogacy.?

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By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Surrogacy has become a sensitive topic in India. Changes in the surrogacy law or regularizing it; has become a debate over long now. Last year when surrogacy banned for foreign couples in India, it has become a debate then also. Medical tourism plays a significant role in bringing foreign currency to the country. Moreover, these women were able to support their families with this money. Recently, the surrogacy bill passed by the government of India brought turmoil in the rising area of assisted reproduction.

I believe Surrogacy shouldn’t be treated as immoral or illegitimate. There are about 50 million deserving infertile couples in India who will remain childless because of this ban by the government. In my opinion commercial surrogacy shouldn’t be banned instead it should be regulated and monitored properly so that nobody can misuse this opportunity. 

By banning commercial surrogacy, infertile couples will loss the opportunity to become a parent and at the same time surrogate will also loss the monetary benefits associated with it.  Also, by saying Altruistic surrogacy, in today’s time not every relative come forward to become a surrogate. So, in my opinion commercial ban is not very appropriate. 

After certain bans there is definitely a decline in surrogacy cases. But if you see, Surrogacy actually helps people have their own biological child.

Breastfeeding after an IVF delivery

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Breastfeeding comes to mothers naturally. However, this is not entirely true in many cases. After delivery the mother’s body undergoes a lot of changes that can make breastfeeding difficult. But this not at all means that you should give up on breastfeeding. Mothers who undergo a C-section or IVF delivery might face problems during breastfeeding. Stress, hormonal imbalances and fatigue ae very normal for such mothers that can lead interfere with breast milk production. 

Please go by the following tips that help in overcoming issues with breastfeeding: 

1. Omit stress from your life – First of all stop taking too much stress. Though it is very normal to feel stressed out after delivery especially if it’s your first baby. But stress at this time could hamper breastfeeding. Remember, a stressful mother will often find it difficult to lactate or even help the baby latch on correctly. Practice deep breathing or take bath in your tub feel the water and try to do everything that keeps you calm and relaxed.

2. Take small breaks from breastfeeding - . If your child keeps on suckling frequently, production of milk could be hampered though suckling helps to produce milk but sitting for long hours with the baby at your breast can only make it more stressful and hampers with breast milk production. So, take small breaks after feeding; let the milk production begin

Stay stress free to conceive

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Many researches has been done in the past which says that women with high levels of stress were 29% less likely to get pregnant each month than those women with lower levels. Stress causes infertility in women which means the inability of a woman to conceive after two years of constant efforts.  

When diagnosed with infertility, many couples feel helpless and no longer in control of their bodies or their life plan. They become stressed whereas men who work in night shifts affected more as compared to men working in morning shifts with infertility as their biological clock is very badly disturbed. They sleep during the day and to keep themselves awake, they often smoke, which damages the system further. The stress at work place and sitting for long hours at work stations is also found to reduce the sperm count. There are many factors that contribute to stress which further causes infertility like: 

• Marital disturbance 
• Job or business stress 
• Personal injury or illness 
• Death of close family member 
• Late marriages 

Women with hectic jobs are those most at risk, and are often most in denial about the stress in their lives. Stress not only causes infertility, it is one of the reasons for weight gain too. Many times stress may mess up our brain’s reward system and may cause us to crave more fat and sugar. Stress is not a good reason to treat oneself to a burger or chocolate or truck loads of ice cream. In fact, consuming high fat foods is more likely to lead to weight gain. Also, when we are stressed, we also may be more likely to drive through the fast food place, rather than taking the time and mental energy to plan and cook a meal. 

Stress is one of the major causes of obesity and even weight gain in today’s fast paced life. In fact, stress even makes it very difficult to produce optimum results if you are attempting to lose weight. Stress puts the body in ‘fight or flight’ mode from an evolutionary perspective and activates the sympathetic nervous system. This leads to the production of

Hepatitis links to male infertility

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

World Hepatitis Day falls on 28 July 2016 and the theme given by World Health Organization for 2016 is “Know Hepatitis - Act Now”  

Hepatitis as we all know is the inflammation of the liver and prove to be deadly in the long run if ignored. According to the World Health Organization, there are 400 million people worldwide who are living with Hepatitis B or C. Globally, every year 1.4 million people die from viral hepatitis. There are five viruses that can cause hepatitis - A, B, C, D and E. Out of these, hepatitis A, B & C cause over 90% of the diagnosed cases of the disease. While viral hepatitis can be acute or chronic, hepatitis A and E do not cause chronic illness. Hepatitis B and C are the most common disease viruses and can cause chronic illness.  According to WHO Viral hepatitis affects 400 million people globally and, given the size of the epidemic, anyone and everyone can be at risk.  

Let’s look at the risk factors hepatitis has brought:  

You are at the risk of infertility if you are found with Hepatitis Virus. The hepatitis virus negatively impacts spermatogenesis in males thereby significantly lowering sperm count, its motility, viability and morphology. We can say that Hepatitis contributes to male infertility majorly. However, hepatitis has no effect on the normal functioning

Let’s talk about female infertility

Dr. Shobha Gupta addressing female infertility issues

By Dr. Shobha Gupta  

These days couples plan their pregnancy after 30 years of age but if you are over 35 and have been trying for a baby for more than a year without getting any results, it is best to contact a fertility expert.   

Here are few signs that could help in indicating that there can be problems in conceiving:  

1. Irregular menstrual cycle:  Abnormal or irregular menstrual cycle or periods is one sign that can point towards a woman’s infertility. A menstrual cycle that is too long (35 days or more) or too short (21 days or less) could indicate problems with ovulation. Sometimes a healthy diet, exercise and medication can regularize your periods and help you conceive.  

2. Medical issues:  There are various medical problems or issues like endometriosis, PCOS and tubal blockage that can reduce one’s chances of conception drastically. PCOS is a major cause of infertility for urban Indian women. Tubal blockage or fallopian tube obstruction is again a prime cause of female infertility. Blocked fallopian tubes are unable to deliver the sperm and ova to the uterus for implantation and so conception becomes difficult. While most of these conditions can be rectified with help of a doctor, the sooner you meet a fertility expert, the better.  

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3. Thyroid:  According to Indian Thyroid Society, about 70% of women with PMS have thyroid dysfunction and possibly results in infertility. Since the thyroid hormones regulate cellular functions, abnormal thyroid function affects ovulation and fertility as well.

Best IVF Treatment in Delhi NCR

By Dr. Shobha Gupta     

Infertility is very common in urban areas There is a lot to manage when you are trying to get pregnant and dealing with infertility issues. The most difficult could be the emotional ups and downs that inbuilt in the process and IVF has proved as a Blessing for modern day woman. Production of sperm or eggs, with the Fallopian tubes or the uterus, endometriosis, frequent miscarriage, as well as hormonal and autoimmune (antibody) disorders in both men and women are the causes of infertility which pushes them back from being parents.     

The reason of infertility can be because of either partner. About one-third of infertility cases are caused by women's problems and one third of fertility problems are due to the man. The other cases are caused by a mixture of male and female problems or by unknown problems.     

Few more common causes of infertility today known are Ovulation problems - tubal blockage - male associated infertility - age-related factors - uterine problems - previous tubal ligation - previous vasectomy - unexplained infertility - Tuberculosis (TB) - Male Hypospadias, Pre mature menopause etc.  Apart from these infertility causes there are many

Bollywood’s love for Surrogacy

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

It isn’t a long time when the chaos of discussions and controversies about IVF or surrogacy got settled that Shahrukh Khan having Abram Khan, yet another triggered it recently with the news of Tusshar Kapoor become a single proud father of a baby boy born through surrogacy. 

There is all of a sudden so much craze about IVF and Surrogacy in the celebrities. As a matter of fact it may be a new trend in Bollywood, but it has been prevailing from a long time in Hollywood and the other countries. 

These days awareness about surrogacy is increasing. People who would have never thought that they would be able to become proud parents are finally getting chance to be. 

We all knows that India is a led by country, people here do not think of its own they do things and believes things which is happening in and around them. As an Infertility specialist, in this matter I believe that it is a positive step taken by celebrities by far. When celebrities like Tusshar Kapoor or Shahrukh Khan opts for surrogacy and talks about such a medical procedure openly, it helps remove taboos associated with it. Common people do look up to celebrities be it their dressing sense, or any other thing, they simple love to do what they do. So, now mentality is more like if Tusshar Kapoor or Shahrukh Khan can have their babies via surrogacy why can’t we. 

What is IVF Surrogacy..? 

Surrogacy is now a well explored and accepted form of starting a family that people are turning to. Derived from the Latin word surrogates

Yoga for your fertility

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

On the occasion on International Yoga day i.e. today 21 June let’s pledge to do yoga for your health every day. Studies have shown that yoga can help reduce stress, which can affect fertility. Also there are some specific poses that can help promoting baby-making by increasing blood flow to your pelvis, stimulating hormone-producing glands, and releasing muscle tension. 

Try yoga workout to relax, better align your pelvis and increase blood flow. All factors that may help promote quicker conception. 

Yoga is beneficial in many other ways too. One of the lifestyle problems is stress which further produces many diseases such as obesity, infertility, heart problems, it also disturbs your digestive system and many more. There is a strong link between stress and digestion. Stress has the ability to interfere with your digestive system and your digestive process. You may have heard of a little hormone called cortisol. We all need cortisol in our life, but this also happens to be the hormone that’s released when we’re stressed out. The trouble is that excess cortisol remains in the body if you’re under chronic stress and it contributes to excess belly fat. That’s because cortisol promotes the storage of belly fat to help you survive. When you’re stressed, your body doesn’t know the difference between a deadline at work or being chased by a bear. So it reacts the same way in either situation. To boost metabolism you must RELAX and stop producing so much cortisol. Try Yoga meditation to help in reducing stress. Yoga is a great stress buster. 

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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. Yoga exercises, meditation and breath-control exercises makes the mind state calm and reduces anxiety.  By performing fertility yoga, you are strengthening your reproductive organs and muscles that are used during pregnancy and childbirth. Their deep-breathing technique promotes increased blood circulation, reduces stress and gives you easier relaxation.

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Let's talk about male infertility

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Infertility as we all know means inability to conceive despite of one year of trying. In most infertility cases we cannot ignore male factors as there is a very big myth that infertility is woman’s problem. But actually out of 100% nearly 30% of all infertility cases, the cause is attributed to a problem in the male, 30% of cases, the cause is attributed in female and 30% to both male and female factors and rest 10% is unknown. 

Infertility in males is also very common these days. Let’s have a look at some facts about male infertility: 

1. Alcohol consumption: Drinking alcohol can lower testosterone levels, cause erectile dysfunction and decrease sperm production. Liver disease caused by excessive drinking also may lead to fertility problems.

2. Occupation or job: There are certain occupations can increase your risk of infertility, including those associated with desk jobs or extended use of computers or video display monitors, shift work, and work-related stress. 

3. Tobacco consumption or smoking: Men who smoke may have a lower sperm count than do those who don’t smoke. Secondhand smoke also may affect male fertility. 

4. Hormonal imbalances: Low thyroid hormone levels can cause poor semen quality, poor testicular function and may disturb libido.  May be caused by a diet high in iodine.  Reducing iodine intake or beginning thyroid hormone replacement therapy can elevate sperm count.  This condition is found in only 1 percent of infertile men. 

5. Stress: It is one of the main reasons of infertility in today’s time .It can interfere with certain hormones needed to produce sperm. Severe or prolonged emotional stress, including problems with fertility, can affect your sperm count. Men may consider it an

Tobacco only kills

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

World No Tobacco day is observed on 31st May every year. Tobacco usage has been considered controversial for long although scientific evidence regarding its health hazards. We get to see many advertisements regarding not consume tobacco in an any form. Though our Government has also taken various measures to curb this growing problem but despite we have 114 tobacco related deaths every hour in India reported by WHO. 

Tobacco use has not been considered as a good habit by many societies, right from its introduction in 16th century. Consumption of tobacco is mainly in the form of bidi, followed by cigarette, hukah, chilum, etc. The habit of smokeless tobacco (also referred as tobacco chewing) is also very common. Some common forms of smokeless tobacco include khaini, Mainpuri tobacco, mawa, mishri etc. 

Many of us are aware about the diseases that caused by consumption of tobacco which is mainly cancer of oral cavity, larynx, oesophagus, urinary bladder, kidney, stomach, pancreas, cervix. 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. 

Tobacco usage in any form like cigarette smoking, hookah, consuming bidi etc can harm you in many ways. 

There is direct link between Tobacco and Fertility: 

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Male fertility is affected by a variety of lifestyle habits that include tobacco use. A large population of Indian men is addicted to tobacco chewing. Tobacco chewing is strongly associated with a decrease in sperm quality and to a lesser extent with oligoasthenozoospermia or azoospermia. 

The relationship between tobacco use and male fertility has always been controversial but yes indeed; tobacco use is a potential detrimental factor for decrease in sperm count in men. Smoking can decrease sperm count in men, making the sperm more sluggish, and it can increase the number of abnormal sperm. With men, the effects on fertility are increased with the number of cigarettes.  Men who smoke heavily or drink too much may have lower sperm mortality and a higher proportion of abnormal sperm. 

There have been many studies of tobacco usage

How to deal with your pregnancy in summers

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

I often talk to my clients who are so very pregnant and due in the summer months because I know that pregnancy adds an extra burden to the usual summer heat. So, here are some tips that you should keep in mind during the summer while pregnant.  

Stay Hydrated: Drink at least 2 liters of clear liquids, preferably water. If you are outside you need at least eight ounces of water for every hour you are outside. Drink before you get thirsty, thirst can be a sign that you've waited too long.  You may be retaining water during your pregnancy and a great way to get rid of it is to flush it out with more liquid.  

Avoid Sun: During pregnancy it's best to avoid direct sunlight. If you are in the sun use a 30-45 SPF sunscreen. Try to go outside in the cooler parts of the sunshine, early morning and late afternoon, rather than high noon.   

Go for light colored clothing: Wear clothing that is

Motherhood: the greatest gift of all

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Every year on 8th of May we celebrate Mother’s Day. Motherhood completes a woman; in fact it makes you a better person. There is a famous saying by Robert Browning that “Motherhood: all love begins here and ends here”. 

We came across many women who unfortunately couldn’t become mother on their own. Often they fall in the trap of infertility. Due to fast paced life and sedentary lifestyles motherhood has taken a back seat and people are busy in building their careers. Our lifestyle plays a pivotal role in maintaining the overall body health and thereby affects our fertility which further reduces the chances of conceiving naturally. 

Easy and convenient reach to junk food like burgers, pizzas, Chinese food etc, wrong eating habits, late working hours, disturbed sleep patterns, too much stress and much more; all these factors severely affects our fertility. Hence, you become infertile and couldn’t become mother on your own. 

According to ICMR (Indian council of medical research) bulletin it is estimated that globally between 60-80 million couples suffer from infertility every year, of which probably between 15- 20 million are in India alone. 

With the approach of the twentieth century the world has witnessed a series of new technologies. Thanks to science and we are glad to our modern technology that with In Vitreo Fertilization or IVF technique, a woman can now enjoy motherhood and become mother on their own even after crossing their puberty age. Women have lower pregnancy chances after 30. The fertility of a woman starts declining after she crosses 30 and men fertility too starts dropping after 35. The chances of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or chromosomal abnormality go up as you come of age in such couples. In such cases IVF support is very high. 

At our Mother’s Lap IVF centre we have world class advanced fertility, infertility, IUI, IVF and Surrogacy treatments available. You can witness the history our centre is the brightest ray of hope for all those couples who have been trying for years to conceive. Our centre is dedicated to every aspect of infertility treatment to help the patients to achieve pregnancy in the shortest possible time.  

Thanks to IVF, women around the world have experienced the joy of being mother. 

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you.!

​Get pregnant fast

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

If you trying to get pregnant then it is always recommendable to maintain a healthy lifestyle before conceiving and being physically fit is of utmost importance as it helps in regaining stamina and rejuvenating the energy level.  For example exercise; it is always recommended for a normal human being, it doesn’t matter whether it’s for weight loss or recommended for a diabetic patient. It is good for your heart, mind, your lungs, your immune system and the overall body. Regular exercise can also help you maintain a healthier weight, which means better fertility.  

Exercise can definitely be beneficial when trying to conceive. If you’re overweight, a sensible exercise program along with prescribed diets can help in conceiving. But before starting any kind of physical activity to conceive naturally it is always good to take advice from your doctor then only go ahead with these exercises. Below are the few simple exercises that help you in fighting fertility and easy conception.  

1.  Brisk walking – Walking is an ideal pre-conception exercise. It is a great cardiovascular exercise especially if you step to a reasonable pace and it also helps to tone your legs, back and tummy. All these are very important in treating infertility as being fit is the most integral part of your conception plan. So, go for a regular walk in the morning and evening.    

2.  Eat Right - It is very important for a woman to have a balanced diet which is full of multi vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C is very important to women for those who are planning a baby as it significantly increases the pregnancy rate; Tomatoes provide an excellent amount of Vitamin C and E, They are also rich in anti-oxidants; Protein in your diet is very important for your fertility as it helps to maintain blood sugar balance also. Include more salads and fruits in your diet.  

3. Dancing – Although you dance for fun or it is your hobby but dancing is a great way to stay fit and flexible especially when you’re trying to conceive. Most steps in dancing involve the movement of whole body and it becomes a really good cardio workout and it tones your muscles and builds stamina.     

4.  Swimming - Swimming is the most safest and preferred exercise in both before and during pregnancy. It builds up the endurance and reduces toxic elements effortlessly. Swimming can be continued even when you are undergoing the