First Trimester is most the critical phase in pregnancy for fetus development and growth. It is recommended to eat frequent small meals, drink plenty of liquids. Keep clam and refrain from stress Take rest during day time and at least eight hours of sleep during night time. Avoid heavy exercises, wearing high heels, best exercise recommended is walking 15-20 min each day. Regular checkups with doctor and take medicine as recommended. Folic acid dosage is very important during the first trimester.

Eat healthy and nutritious food, during this phase many women face nausea and vomiting sensation which is usually termed as morning sickness. It is recommended to eat small frequent meals. Avoid street food which is generally oily, spicy and heavy to digest. Eat food which is rich in fiber and less in fat. Fruits, vegetables, sprouts milk and milk products is highly recommended.

To best possible extend, avoid travelling specifically in first trimester as there are high chances for abortion .In case of urgency on can travel after 7-8 weeks of pregnancy conception. Travelling by trains /flight is recommended. The patients is advised to avoid bus/auto-rickshaws for long distance commuting, avoid bumpy rides. Please visit your doctor before any travel so as to avoid any complication and continue safe and healthy pregnancy.

During first visit doctor will understand and take complete history. Your examination (weight, blood pressure etc.) and you would be advised on routine antenatal blood and urine test, do and don’t during pregnancy, ultrasonography for fetal cardiac activity, expected delivery date and to check for single or twins pregnancy. You would also guide on visits schedules and various tests (Blood & urine test) which one needs to undergo all three trimester. Schedules of ultrasonography and vaccination during all three trimester.

It is screening test for detection of cervical cancer. This is recommended for any women who is sexually active irrespective of her age. Ideally one must do it every year for first three year and if the finding are normal for first three year it is advised to repeat it once in three years thereafter.

Yes, the patient can visit the doctor as it not always necessary to do internal P/v examination at times it could be just routine checkup. However during the period internal examination is generally not done.

Gynecologist is woman’s friend and advisor during the life of a women. The consultation starts from girl attaining puberty, irregular periods, painful period, and cervical cancer prevention vaccination. Contraceptive advice before marriage, preconception counseling, infertility treatments, pregnancy checkups and care, after delivery care, per menopause and menopause. You may also visit gynecologist for other common SOS treatment for PCOD/ PCOS, urinary infection and leucorrhea (white discharge).

There are high incidence of breast, ovarian uterine and cervical cancer in menopausal women. It is strongly advised to visit gynecologist for routine check like breast examination, Pap smear test and other examination for ovaries and uterus.