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