Madhuban Mall, "O" Wing,
Nr.Chitarkut Society-1

Anjar-Kutch-Gujarat

About Us

Aastha Women Hospital and Laproscopy Center is most advanced Women Health Care centre in Anjar. Under the leadership of Dr. R.M. gundrasaniya, The Hospital is operating in fields of Gynaec Services, Pregnancy related Service & IVF Segment. We've been successfully Serving Women in Kutch for Last 8 Years Now.

Contact Info

Madhuban, Chitrakut Society 2, Anjar, Gujarat 370110

info@aasthawomens.com

+91 95868 25764

Pregnancy (antenatal) care

Once your pregnancy is confirmed, it’s important to see a Gynaecologist as soon as possible so you can schedule the appointments you will need. Appointments during your pregnancy are called your antenatal appointments or antenatal care.

Why go to antenatal appointments?

Antenatal appointments will allow your Gynaecologist and other people on your healthcare team to help both you and your baby stay healthy. Even if your pregnancy is going well and you’re feeling well, it’s important for you to attend your appointments so that any potential risks can be identified and prevented, or reduced.

It’s also a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about your pregnancy such as what's happening during each trimester, physical pregnancy symptoms and the birth itself. You may want to ask questions about caring for your baby after the birth.

You can also get support to help you with your lifestyle, including mental health or dietary advice, or help quitting smoking or avoiding drinking alcohol. You can discuss any problems you might be having at home.

What will happen during the appointments?

The antenatal care you get throughout your pregnancy depends on:

  • your health and any risks you or your baby may have
  • your stage of pregnancy
  • any problems you may be experiencing

There will be a number of checks, scans, tests and discussions, such as:

  • when the baby is due, what trimester you are in and what this means for you and your baby
  • finding out about your medical history, general health and how any previous pregnancies were
  • discussing any medication you are taking
  • ensuring you are up to date with cervical screening
  • making sure your mental health is OK, and supporting you if you have depression or anxiety
  • checking your blood pressure and weight and testing your urine
  • organising blood tests and screening
  • providing advice on healthy eating and lifestyle changes
  • feeling and measuring your tummy, and listening to the baby's heartbeat
  • asking you about your home environment, work and what support you have. If you are experiencing family violence, this is a good opportunity for you to discuss it
  • checking about any physical symptoms that may be bothering you
  • running through your birth plan with you
  • talking about if something doesn't go to plan during the birth
  • finding out about antenatal classes
  • advice about taking your baby home, feeding them and other care

How many antenatal appointments will I have?

  • If this is your first pregnancy and you’re not experiencing any problems, it’s likely you’ll have about 8 to 10 appointments. Your Gynaecologist will give you an appointment plan during your first antenatal visit.
  • If this is not your first pregnancy, you’ll probably have 7-9 appointments if you had an uncomplicated pregnancy before.
  • The number of visits can change depending on whether your pregnancy becomes complicated. If it does, Gynaecologist may need to increase the number of appointments and you may need more tests and scans. You can also organise to see your doctor or midwife if you have any problems or concerns.