Fight Infertility with exercises

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Exercise 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.

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. 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 fight infertility it is always good to take advice from your doctor then only go ahead with these exercises. Below are the few simple exercises that helps 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. 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 involves the movement of whole body and it becomes a really good cardio workout and it tones your muscles and builds stamina.

Article published in The Hindu

3. 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

IVF week at Mother’s Lap IVF Centre

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Our camp got featured in The Asian Age

Mother’s Lap IVF Centre had organized a free health check up camp on the occasion of IVF Week as the first IVF baby named Louis Brown was born on 25th July 1978.

The camp included free check ups, consultation and counselling for various couples suffering from infertility. Also, the basic investigations if needed will be provided at a concessional rate.Apart from this we have also given free counselling sessions on stress management to all the couples.

Everybody expects a healthy and happy life which actually completes with kids. Parents are not enough fortune who doesn't have kids in their life. If you are among them then you really don’t need to bother as with IVF treatment which means in vitro fertilization is the best solution for those who wish to become parents. IVF offers hope for those couples that are unable to achieve pregnancy on their own.  With this dynamic fertility treatment, women who always suffered infertility issues have reproductive assistance to help them get pregnant. Gone are the days when women had to face a social stigma of not being mother of a child. All have happened due to the advancement of Medical Science and mushrooming of fertility clinics. With the right guidance of experts you too can become a mother of any child

This camp was conducted with the only objective to create awareness about IVF and help men and women to opt for the right treatment at the right centre. It is always our pleasure to do as many free check ups as possible. As the motto of our centre says, ‘Inspiring hope, making dreams a reality.

Is stress making you infertile - a connection to consider seriously

Dr Shobha Gupta

Deccan Herald

There have been controversies from so long that whether stress can cause infertility or infertility causes stress. A new research conducted in US stated that stress causes infertility in women. Infertility is a term used to explain the inability of a woman to conceive after two years of constant efforts whereas the term Stress is the most over used word in today’s world. We can say that both stress and infertility are co-related terms.

Too much stress may cause infertility among women, says a new research conducted in US. Women with high levels of stress were 29% less likely to get pregnant each month than those women with lower levels, the researchers found. An estimated one in seven couple in India have fertility problems and mostly there is no known medical explanation. It is believed that 10% of the general population suffers from some form of infertility. India has a population of over 1.2 billion, the number of Indians suffering from infertility is huge. Of every 100 couples reporting to fertility clinics, 40 per cent are cases of male infertility, 50 per cent are of women, and the remaining 10 per cent of both partners being infertile.

If get diagnosed with infertility, many couples feel smashed out and blame their destiny which is no longer in control of them or their life plan. They become stressed.

Navbharat Times

Women with prolonged and hectic jobs are mostly at risk, and are often denied about the stress in their lives. Women often found more stressed than men. Trying to get pregnant adds more pressure on already stressed women. But thanks to technology due to which we have found the treatment for infertility through IVF or IUI. Today women as well as men are also trying stress management techniques to overcome this problem.

On the other hand, 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 usually sleep during the day and to keep themselves awake,

These might be the reasons if you can’t get pregnant

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Infertility is complex and stressful experience and going for IVF often causes more stress to women because of fear of conceiving or not. In vitreo fertilization or IVF is a technique use to treat infertility which is widely popular and acceptable now as more and more couples are seeking towards it. Before anything lets know some facts in India about infertility-

• An estimated one in seven couple in India have fertility problems and mostly there is no known medical explanation. 
• It is believed that 10% of the general population suffers from some form of infertility. 
• India has a population of over 1.2 billion, the number of Indians suffering from infertility is huge.
• Of every 100 couples reporting to fertility clinics, 40 per cent are cases of male infertility, 50 per cent are of women, and the remaining 10 per cent of both partners being infertile.

Now these might be the reasons for your infertility, read on:

1. You don’t have enough healthy eggs:

You’re born with a fixed number of eggs but the number and health of your eggs declines as you get older. In fact, a healthy and fertile 30-year-old has only 20 percent chances of getting pregnant each month, according to a report published in American Society for Reproductive Medicine. If you are consuming fertility drugs then number of eggs further decreases.

What to do: Optimizing egg health is a key, so gets to a healthy weight and if you smoke, quit now. Do not consume drugs for egg formation without IUI and IVF. Consult a good fertility centre and try to complete your family before 35 years of age.

2. It’s your partner’s problem:

Male infertility is responsible for up to one-third of infertility cases. If your partner is overweight, alcoholic or a smoker, it could be affecting your chances of getting pregnant. An infection or inflammation of the prostate glands might also be the cause.

 

What to do: Losing weight and quitting smoking are the keys, but it’s also important for your partner to

A Testimonial

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Mrs & Mr. Amaral from Portugal

It feels really nice to get praised for your work done. This was really a great start of the day; sharing here a kind message from my patient from Portugal.

From Mrs. and Mr. Paulo Amaral, Portugal

When we contacted you for the first time, we were looking forward to a long-held dream: to have a second child. Nine months later, you gave us a wonderful gift, so precious and sweet! Bernardo, born in Delhi on May 3rd, is healthy and beautiful boy, growing well every day.

We deeply thank Mother’s Lap IVF team; you have done an amazing job. We’d like to particularly thank Dr. Shobha Gupta and Dr. Kuldeep Raj for their medical expertise. These were members of the team whom we saw on a daily basis and whom we became particularly close to during our stay in India. 

Besides the medical miracle, your support during the past 9 months was very much-appreciated. So, we’d also like to thank all the other people (nurses and support staff) who all played such an important part in Bernardo’s beginning!

The attention given to us, regarding timely answers, the methodology (the fact you use more than one surrogate increases chances of pregnancy) and the cost was reasonable. We always felt more than just a “client”, the treatment was always very professional and sensitive, making us feel comfortable, understood and supported. We would be happy to make reference to your services to other couples in similar situation.

We also want to express our thanks and appreciation for the wonderful treatment and care you all showed to us following Bernardo’s birth. You demonstrated your total commitment

Skinny jeans a risky affair

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

A recent case in published in the British specialist publication, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry revealed that a 35-year-old woman from Australia had to be admitted to a hospital as she was unable to walk or move her toes and ankles properly, and found her legs severely swollen due to her tight jeans. The reason being, she had spent hours sitting on her haunches and worked around, while wearing skinny jeans. The woman, whose calves had ballooned, developed what is known as the Compartment Syndrome — “a painful and potentially life-threatening serious condition caused by bleeding or swelling within an enclosed bundle of muscles — in this case, the calves”, said the report. The jeans had to be cut and the woman was put on intravenous drip and was able to walk, unaided, only after four days. 

There are various risks associated with wearing too-tight trousers or skinny jeans. It could seriously damage your health. It can cut off circulation and cause nerve damage, swelling of the ankles and feet and fertility problems. 

Tight pants or skinny jeans do in fact damage the testicles; even low sperm count and can cause infertility in men. But that’s not all. Wearing skinny jeans is

Some FAQs about Pre-eclampsia

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys. Pre-eclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in a woman whose blood pressure had been normal. Even a slight rise in blood pressure may be a sign of pre-eclampsia. If left untreated, pre-eclampsia can lead to serious even fatal complications for both you and your baby. 

Here are few common questions asked by patients, please have a look at it for awareness. 

Q.1 How common is pre-eclampsia in Indian women?

Ans. Pre-eclampsia is common in Indian women, affecting between two to eight in 100 women during pregnancy. Around one in 200 women (0.5%) develop severe pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. Stress of metro cities is the major cause.

Q.2 Is the percentage on a rise due to changes in lifestyle?

Ans. Pre-eclampsia is on rise these days, yes lifestyle as we'll as late pregnancies responsible for this. 

Q.3 What are the causes of the increase, if any?

Ans. Mainly lifestyle plays a very important role in it. Obesity, stressed life, diabetes, late age of conception, previous history, family history of hypertension responsible for this. Sudden weight gain, pedal swelling, headache,

International Yoga Day 21 June

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Yoga originated in India thousands of years ago and is described as a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. Yoga is beneficial in many ways. 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.

It is indeed a modern day trend which is actually very helpful in boosting your immunity as well as fertility. Now a days you can practice yoga any time 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. Trying to conceive is often very emotional, especially when things aren't going according to plan. Yoga work out helps to conceive