Yes I am Pregnant! Do You Know Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

Are you pregnant? Although the best confirmation can be obtained through pathological analysis of your urine sample, it is possible to have a fair guess about your pregnancy, if you understand some of the biological symptoms of your body. No, we are not talking only about missing periods, which can be due to other reasons too, but other subtle symptoms that could probably be felt by you. Remember all these early signs may not be present for women, but atleast you are sure to have few of them, says a reputed pregnancy doctor in Aurangabad.

Nausea: Most of the pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting, especially during morning. Ofcourse nausea is a not an exclusive symptom of pregnancy, but the hormonal changes in pregnant women causes it and starts your day with morning sickness.

Food aversions: During pregnancy, the chances are quite high to be repulsive towards the food you had been enjoying earlier. Be it for a cup of coffee or a double burst cheese pizza, it can be the aroma of them that triggers your ‘NO’.

Sore breasts: Having difficulty in wearing your bra? One of the early pregnancy signs during the first trimester include tender, swollen, and heavy feeling breasts along with darkened areolas, which hurts a lot even with a single touch.

Mood swings: During pregnancy, it is very much common to have mood swings. The reason behind this phenomenon is attributed to the change in hormone levels which has a huge say in neurotransmission of signals. In few severe cases, the mood swings can even lead to depression or anxiety.

Frequent urination: Pregnancy tends to increase the abdominal pressure which thereby creates the urge to frequently visit restroom and empty the bladder. It should be noted that in the event of burning sensation while urinating, it can be a case of urinary tract infection and hence it is advisable to approach your physician.

Headache: Again, due to hormonal changes, it is not uncommon to experience headaches during the early stage of pregnancy. And this becomes throbbing if it clubs with morning sickness and nausea sensations.

Heaviness in feet: Due to improper blood circulation, many women during their early stages of pregnancy see their feet swollen and feel heavy while walking.

Change in appetite: During the first trimester of pregnancy, women undergo many physiological and psychological changes and a sudden increase or decrease in appetite is definitely one of them.

Abdominal cramps: As pregnancy proceeds, uterus slowly gets ready to stretch and accommodate your baby. Hence don’t feel anxious if you experience cramps in the abdominal region.

Bloating: Experiencing difficulty to fit into your favorite jeans? Perhaps it can be due to bloating caused by the secretion of additional progesterone in pregnancy. Ofcourse, it is a known fact that progesterone slows down your digestive system and makes you little puffy.

Before you even start realizing your pregnancy, the growth of baby would have started. Hence it makes sense to watch keenly for these symptoms and take care of your health, advices a specialist doctor associated with a gynecological & endoscopy center in Aurangabad.

If you have been repeatedly failing to conceive naturally and would like to know more about possible medical treatments, you can always approach our IVF center in Aurangabad and get all the necessary information on methodologies available

How to have a smart baby: Tips for baby’s brain development during pregnancy

We all are aware that leading a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy has an excellent effect on the well

being of your baby in the womb. But is it possible to do something to make the baby smarter too? As the preparatory works for the child’s brain development begin in the womb, it is definitely possible to achieve intelligence and personality development of your baby through several factors such as healthy diet and indulgence in good lifestyle habits. Isn’t it the duty of parents to nurture the mental development of baby right before birth by adapting right methodologies? An expert doctor with Endoworld Hospital, renowned for IVF treatment in Aurangabad, explains what best can be done to have a smart baby. Let’s begin.

1.      Start early

It would not be a bad decision to prepare yourself even before conception. Yes, foreign substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are not associated with good lifestyle habits and can seriously hamper good developmental conditions and cause devastating prenatal damages. These foreign substances have the notorious potential to enhance neuro chemical alterations and result in negative development. The message cannot be more clear – stay away from ill habits that can pose a health threat.

2.      Diet

As mentioned above, a good diet during pregnancy not only promotes the physical health of your baby, but also encourages the brain development of your unborn baby. And the good news is that you need not search for exotic diet foods, for many commonly available vegetables and fishes can provide the specialty diet.

·         It has been universally that folic acid is an excellent prenatal substance that plays a vital role in the formation of healthy brain cells for your baby. And what can be the best source for folic acid – breakfast cereals, lentil, and leafy vegetables. In fact, it is also advisable to seek the guidance of your gynecologist for additional folic acid supplements.

·         Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a type of omega 3 fatty acid that plays a crucial role in neuron production. Remember, these neurons are nothing but brain nerves that transmit messages and control our complete body. Luckily, omega-3 acids are found abundant in walnuts, salmons, and flaxseeds.

·         Good supply of oxygen through red blood cells (RBC) to your baby’s brain is essential for its growth. Are you aware that the growth of RBC can be promoted by increasing the intake of food rich in Iron?

During pregnancy, morning sickness can play a spoilsport to consume all these nutritious food. But that shouldn’t deter your efforts and try to push these foods through any form – salads, soups, purees, or even as a snack.

3.      Stress

Beware of stress, for it is potent enough to disrupt emotional development and IQ level of the baby. It should be understood that while being in a stressed condition, the excess production of hormones affects the baby’s development. Practicing yoga or simple relaxation exercises like walking are sure shot winning ideas to get be away from stress. Infact, any positive action such as reading books or exploring your creative options can keep your mind away from tension and pave way for production of good hormones.

4.      Touch

Baby inside your womb loves to get your touch. A gentle touch by you would not only make your baby cozy, but also stimulate and help good brain development.

5.      Music

Halfway through the pregnancy, your baby can hear and respond to sounds. Isn’t it a wonderful opportunity to infuse positivity into the baby through pleasant music? Listening to good mild music is beneficial to soothe both mother and her baby in the womb. Alternatively, you can also sing loudly and your baby would love it.

Although we can’t decide the outcome – ‘nature or nurture’, you can definitely play your part to achieve the best brain power for your child. Hence, we at Endoworld Hospital, a reputed IVF and endoscopy centre, Aurangabad, always stress these aspects to couples who are aspiring to achieve parenthood. Do contact us for further details and start preparing for a smart child. 

Why People Choose to Proceed With Egg Donation?

Egg donation is a process where a woman donates her eggs for the purpose of assisted reproduction.Eggs are artificially fertilized in a laboratory through the IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) technology. It works wonders for women who cannot bear a child, women with genetic disorders single male and gay couples by giving them an opportunity to enjoy parenthood. The egg donor’s eggs are harvested in an OPD surgical procedure. They are then fertilised in a laboratory and then the resultant embryo is then transferred into the prospective mother instead of the egg donor.

Egg donation gives an opportunity for women to have their own biological child that is not genetically theirs.With the success rates increasing over the years, egg donation is proving to be the new ray of hope for couples hoping to have their own babies.There are various reasons why people proceed for egg donation. According to Endo World Hospital, a renowned IVF and infertility treatment centre in Aurangabad, below is a list of the reasons:

·         Women, who suffer from premature ovarian failure, fail to produce healthy eggs which hinder their chances of pregnancy. In many cases women also experience early onset of menopausewhich can strike as early as in their twenties.

·         Women who have genetic diseases or the ones who are born without ovaries opt for egg donation.

·         Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and other therapies which involve high radiation damage the ovaries and as a result the ovaries become incapable of going through pregnancy.

·         Advanced reproductive age in women may lead to weak ovaries and old women who have crossed menopause can become pregnant with egg donation.

·         Infertile couples where the female partner cannot have genetic children due to her own eggs not being able to practically conceive or they have low chances of conception.

The scientific breakthrough in the form of Egg donation and IVF has changed the outlook for many women suffering from infertility or women who are at risk of passing on genetic disorders. It has enabled these women to have children. The egg donor can either be a friend or a family member of the couple seeking egg donation or a third person who has been recruited by the clinic.

The egg donor gives her consent to go through the donation and IVF programme. After that, she goes through a detailed medical, psychological and genetic scrutiny. The next step is the IVF simulation therapy followed by egg-retrieval procedure. In the laboratory, the ova is fertilised with the sperm and after several days the best resulting embryo is placed in the uterus of the recipient who carries and delivers the baby after gestation.

In most cases egg donation is anonymous or semi-anonymous. In cases of anonymous egg donors, the clinic matches the requirements of the recipient with that of the egg donor.In case of semi-anonymous, the egg donor may provide their personal and medical information along with their photo and the willingness to communicate with the recipient either directly or through a third party.In many countries like the US and UK, if both parties agree, the recipient can meet the donor and get acquainted with them and their families.Anonymity and non-anonymity varies from country to country. In countries like France, Spain, South Africa and the Czech Republic the law of the land requires anonymity in case of egg donation.

Egg donors go through screening tests that prove their fertility so that the recipient can be sure of the results post egg donation. The screening tests include testing for any genetic diseases or psychological disorders. This is the reason why in most of the cases egg donation results in a highly enhanced pregnancy rate.