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Women experience a range of biological and psychosomatic changes throughout their lifetime, including the journey of having a baby. The Centre of Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Manipal Hospitals is recognized as one of the Best Obstetrics & Gynecologist Hospitals in Kolkata, offering a comprehensive array of multispecialty disciplines to provide superlative and holistic treatment. Our facilities encompass all aspects of women’s and baby healthcare, ensuring that every patient receives personalized and attentive care.
We celebrate womanhood at Manipal Hospitals and take pride in offering women top-of-the-range services to treat all gynaecological conditions with foremost care and compassion. Well prepared to welcome a new life into the world at all times, our obstetrics unit is one of the premier disciplines concerned with childbirth. Appointed with a multidisciplinary team of highly proficient gynaecologists and obstetricians who are at the top of their game, it is not surprising to see that our Centre of Excellence is unsurpassed in these two delicate and enlivening fields of healthcare.
Constantly buzzing with a stream of women and babies coming in to meet our gynaecologists, our outpatient and inpatient unit is equipped to diagnose and treat a range of gynaecological conditions that do not require surgery or hospitalization. From screening tests, ultrasound scans and mammograms, to high-risk pregnancy management, pain and bleeding disorders and hysteroscopy, the medical staff manning this unit is trained and qualified to streamline doctors’ meetings and on-the-spot treatment facilities.
Each pregnancy is different even if it’s your tenth. We understand this perfectly and strive to meet the individual needs of your pregnancy and your newborn’s. Our obstetric care team is one of the finest in the country and supports you in understanding your pregnancy and preferences.
Women often neglect their health in their endeavour to care for their family’s well-being. Steadfast in our belief that all women especially after 35 should have an annual check-up we conduct routine tests throughout the year, backed by comprehensive assistance and counselling. In addition to performing these vital screening tests, we also review women’s health history and counsel them individually to prevent diseases and improve their gynaecological health.
Manipal Hospitals' Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is supported by a well-equipped microbiological and pathological lab, blood bank, and radiology department, cares for women with specialists who are experts in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Manipal Hospitals' surgeons are experts in all aspects of gynaecological surgery, from simple minimally invasive surgeries to complex open surgeries. The services at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Centre of Excellence include: - Outpatient/Inpatient and Emergency services - Obstetric Services - Gynaecological Services
A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in women's reproductive health. Obstetricians care for women during their pregnancy and just after the baby is born. They also deliver babies. An ob-gyn is trained to do all of these things.
Obstetrics and gynaecology is a branch of medicine that specializes in women care during pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs.
An obstetrician is a doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system. The obstetrician takes care of you throughout your pregnancy.
The conditions treated by obstetric and gynaecologist are:
Chronic pelvic pain
Female sexuality issues
Fibroids
Fistulas
Ovarian cysts
Vulvodynia
Urinary tract infections
Immunizations and injections
Pelvic examination
Breast examination
Sexually transmitted diseases
Pediatric and adolescent gynecology
Menstruation problems
Pelvic floor issues
Contraception
Gynecological cancers and screening
Tests and surgical procedures such as myomectomy, cystectomy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, etc.
The early symptoms of pregnancy sometimes may appear as routine pre-menstrual discomforts:
Tender breasts
Fatigue
Slight bleeding or cramping
Headaches
Constipation
Mood swings
Dizziness
Missed period
Raised basal body temperature
A pregnancy is divided into three trimesters:
First trimester: From week 1 to the end of week 12
Second trimester: From week 13 to the end of week 26
The first trimester is very delicate and there are a few precautions you need to be aware of:
Check before taking any over-the-counter medicines
If you smoke, quit smoking
Avoid alcohol
Cut down on caffeine
Get plenty of rest
Eat a well-balanced and healthy diet
Avoid eating sugar
Avoid excessive heat
Consult the doctor and take pregnancy multivitamin (calcium, iron, and folic acid are the most important during pregnancy).
Take probiotics to reduce the conditions such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes
Get enough rest
Eat fresh and healthy foods
Always go for a light walk
Drink a lot of water and fresh juices
Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy. Despite its name and time, it can occur at any time of the day or night.
If you are planning to get pregnant or have been trying for some time here are some tips which will help you prepare your body and mind for bringing a life into the world.
Remove all unhealthy food from your diet and add healthy foods.
Have probiotics, aloe-vera for a few months pre-pregnancy.
Have warm foods like lentil soup, stir-fried veggies and brown rice.
Do yoga that will open, nourish and relax reproductive organs.
Manage your stress by practising yoga, meditate, sleep, and exercise.
Add fertility food such as yams, eggs, almonds, salmon, leafy greens to your diet.
If you experience any of the below symptoms, then consult your gynaecologist immediately:
One-sided abdominal pain with or without bleeding
Severe headaches
Shortness of breath
Leg cramps
Constant itching
Decreased fetal movement
Heavy bleeding
Manipal Hospital is the best childbirth hospital in Bangalore offering comprehensive treatment for infertility, menstrual disorders, urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders, menopause. We have highly experienced doctors that are committed to providing world-class care to women of all ages.
