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MOTHERHOOD IS A CHOICE

Dr Nupur GuptaConsultant Gynecologist &

Unit HeadParas Hospital

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Making the decision to have

A CHILD IS MOMENTOUS

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What is motherhood ?

A divine role, a gift from God,

Highest, holiest selfless service

Both a daunting responsibility

& a glorious opportunity

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you are an expecting mama,want to create a joyful pregnancy, birth &

postpartum experience you deserve

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Physically, spiritually and emotionally

A HOLISTIC HEALTH…….

Nourished pregnancy

Empowered Birth

Joyful postpartum &

Experience of motherhood as

a sacred journey

To have a

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Motherhood is learning how to mother yourself

Motherhood is discovering

you that you knew never

existed

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MOTHERHOOD & CHOICES

Pregnancy starts choices start

Choices- caring for yourself

Right food

Support

Doctor & hospital

Positive attitude

Exercise, yoga & meditation

Preparation for labor

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RIGHT START UP!

Consult doctor before conception

Right advice: Any disease or

medication

Avoid smoking, alcohol

Opt for a healthy diet

Healthy relation - positive

attitude

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DOTING MOTHER

Being a mother doesn’t mean

simply having children

Life starts inside - choice

starts

Caring yourself & baby

Up bringing of baby with

quality life

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EXPECTING!

Have healthy pregnancy & baby

Take care

Avoid jerky movements

Restrict travelling

Nausea/vomiting - food choices

Blood tests - USG - growth monitoring

Medicines

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YOU NEED TO DO!

Regular check-up

Investigations, tetanus

Exercise, yoga & meditation (20 wks

onwards)

Music therapy

Positive thinking

Decide your hospital,

FIND THE RIGHT PRACTITIONER

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YOUR JOURNEY

PLAN AHEAD

Folic acid - prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida)

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUPPORT

Practical & emotional support crucial – prevents

prenatal anxiety & postpartum depression

Support system - partner, family members, friends &

coworkers, a childbirth instructor or your doctor

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IN YOUR JOURNEY…….

Know your warning signs:

mild symptoms may signal something serious

fainting, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat,

nausea & vomiting, trouble walking, pain or

burning during urination, blurry vision,

pronounced swelling or decreased fetal activity for

more than 24 hours.

Immediately contact doctor

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YOUR FOOD CHOICES

Plenty of fruits & vegetables

(rich source of vitamins &

minerals, fibre improves

digestion)

Grains

Meat & Beans

Milk

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YOUR NO-NO FOOD

Restrict cold drinks & sports drinks

High sugar content

High Sodium, Raw Eggs

Unpasteurized juices or dairy products

Undercooked meat, poultry, and fish

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WATER

Need 8-10 glasses/ 1.5-2lit

Important to stay hydrated throughout

Carries vital nutrients

Eliminates waste

Keeps fresh

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PRENATAL EXERCISE

Improved cardiovascular function

Limited pregnancy weight gain

Decreased musculoskeletal

discomfort

Decrease muscle cramps

Reduced lower limb swelling

Mood stability

Increases stamina

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WEIGHT GAIN

Approximately 10-12 kg

Under weight 12-15kg

Over weight 8-10kg

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MY FIRST TRIMESTER

From 0-12weeks

Wow, baby begins to develop

Baby grow at its fastest rate

Baby's organs -formed and it will be

practising swallowing!

Feeling tired & emotional-not to worry

Body adjusting to the demands of

pregnancy

settles down by the end of trimester

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SECOND TRIMESTER

From 13wks to 28 wks

Pregnancy hormones settled now

Baby grows

Time to announce good news

First kick of baby or flattering

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THIRD TRIMESTER

From 28 weeks till birth

Final stretch of pregnancy

Very excited & anxious about birth of baby

Increase in the size of your uterus

Feel exhausted & tired

Continue breathing & relaxation techniques

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After all motherhood is a choice you make every day to put someone else’s HAPPINESS & WELL- BEING

ahead of your own RIGHT START UP- SUPPORT-

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

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OUR Values (USP)

YOUR Health

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WHY PARAS HOSPITAL?

Efficient, highly skilled team of doctors, technicians &

paramedical staff

Manage high risk cases

Excellent teamwork

Well equipped infrastructure with quality care

Patient friendly environment

Your needs: our priority

Blood bank facility

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We practice effective & efficient teamwork

to provide you the best care

TEAMWORK

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