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

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.

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.!

Reboot your fertility in this New Year 2016

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Everyone makes resolutions every year but few only stick to it. But let’s begin this year with a healthy lifestyle. Researches has proven that if you are trying to conceive then it is very important for a woman to maintain a healthy lifestyle and being physically fit is of utmost importance as it helps in regaining stamina and rejuvenating the energy level. Go by the following tips that you should maintain and sustain whole this year:

1. First of all start eating 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. 
2. Go out and walk:  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. 
3. Find out your mental peace: Find a quiet place away from distractions. Clear your mind and focus on your breathing between 10 and 20 minutes. Try to do