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Expectant Mothers Can Know By Doing Anomaly Scan That Her Child Is Healthy Question-1) Why is it important to do Anomaly Scan( sonography) in the fifth month of the pregnancy? Answer The formation of all the organs of the fetus are almost complete by the 18-19 weeks of gestation. Which corresponds to fifth month of the pregnancy. -The sonologist who performs the scan will examine the fetus from head to toe and will do a detailed study of all the organs                                                                  -You, yourself can see this sonography being performed on the screen of the machine. - This is an unique experience and is likely to stay in your memory for your lifetime. Question 2) Are there advanced machines available to do this Anomaly Scan? Answer Nowadays advanced machines have come. Their sonography report is known as 3-D , 4-D scan. -You can discuss with your Gynecologist and take advantage of this technology By Dr. Himani Gupta Gyne

HAVING A MENTALLY HEALTHY NEWBORN –IS NOW IN YOUR HAND -It is a dream of every parent to be that they should have a mentally normal child. -Science has progressed and it is now possible to make sure that you are going to have a normal child by doing certain tests of the pregnant mother. -The expectant mother needs to undergo a sonography and a specialized blood test when her pregnancy is of three to four and a half month of duration. -The results of these tests are evaluated by comparing them to the results of those women who gave birth to normal children. By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph: +917506027299 Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/CBD/Road Paali)

Routine Health Check Up, When And What Question  When should a normal person go for health check up?  Answer  A normal person should go for routine health check up,  once a year. Question  What all are the tests that should be done during the check up? Answer Following tests are usually prescribed  -Hemoglobin  -Urine routine test  -Blood sugar levels  -Cholesterol  -Liver function test  -Kidney function test  -Thyroid test -A sonography of abdomen. -In females of age above 35 years,  a Pap's smear,  as per the guidelines is also done By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/Taloja/Road Paali/CBD)

Question How common is the misuse of emergency contraceptive pills? Answer It is commonly seen in the gynecology clinical practice that many unmarried women as well as married ones too will take emergency contraceptive pills repeatedly, without doctor’s prescription after having had unprotected intercourse. The fact that these pills are available over the counter, facilitates this . IMPORTANT INFORMATION The emergency contraceptive pill contains very high dose of hormones. This may delay the next menses or may make it iretcregular ADVISE If a lady is in stable relationship, she is advised to adopt regular methods of contraception like once a day regular oral contraceptive pill, condoms etc. By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalam