How to Choose the Best IVF Centre: A Complete Guide for Couples

How to Choose the Best IVF Centre: A Complete Guide for Couples Choosing the right IVF centre is one of the most important decisions in your journey towards starting a family. With the rapid growth of fertility centres not only in major metros but also in smaller cities, couples today have more options than ever […]
Is infertility on the rise

Is infertility on the rise The ability to conceive and bear children is a physiological process perceived to be central to a couple’s identity in many societies. Many couples understand human reproduction to be a very efficient process – more so than it really is. For those on birth control, the expectation is to conceive […]
10 Things Affecting Fertility

One of the ways in which our body maintains the functioning of different organs is through the secretion of hormones. Simply put, hormones are chemical messengers that ‘control’ our mental and physical health. Among them, certain hormones play an important part role in sustaining our fertility. When these hormones are affected or disturbed, it may […]
How to Manage Stress During IVF

Gap before having second baby Infertility can often incite stress and anxiety in men and women alike. Although stress might not directly impact one’s fertility, it does add a negative shade to the journey to parenthood. During fertility treatments, anxiety and stress is often triggered by the cause of infertility and its intensity, societal expectations, […]
The ART of choosing an IVF centre

Gap before having second baby We are seeing a spurt in growth of fertility centres not only in major metros but also in smaller cities. However, the greater the choices, the more confused many couples are when it comes to choosing a centre. Moreover, the topic of IVF is still a sensitive one in many […]
Breaking the Silence and Stigma

Gap before having second baby In the last couple of decades, we have seen great advancements in the field of reproductive medicine. Today, for couples who are unable to conceive naturally, there is a much higher probability of having children through fertility treatments. However, while many couples are open enough to approach a doctor and […]
Gap before having second child

Gap before having second baby How long should I wait before having my next child? This was the question raised by Soumya, my patient. A obsessive planner, she had worked out the details of going part-time after her maternity leave came to an end, had decided on the school her child would go to, and […]
Guide for all Fathers to be

Guide for all fathers to be What role does the father-to-be play during the pregnancy journey? Until the recent past, when we lived in large joint families, the woman was largely looked after by her mother, mother-in-law and other female relatives. With families now becoming smaller and living as nuclear households, the responsibility of helping […]
Pain and Natural Delivery

Pain and Natural Delivery Is the pain of labour really worth it to have a natural delivery? Whenever I mention the term ‘natural delivery’, this is the first question that comes up – be it from my patients, friends or even family members. Before I go on, let me explain what ‘natural delivery’ or ‘natural […]
Feeding your Newborn

Feeding your Newborn Pregnancy is a journey that is unique to every woman and child. More importantly, while every newborn is in an extremely fragile state once it is brought into this world, their mothers are equally vulnerable. The myths and outdated beliefs surrounding the process of birthing and the following days can put a […]