Consult with the right pregnancy doctors
Why should you meet a pregnancy doctor?
Obstetricians and gynecologists are the best doctors who can assist you throughout pregnancy, right from conception to childbirth.
An experienced gynecologist and obstetrician would help you by:
- Advising essential lab tests that monitor you and your baby’s health
- Helping you decide whether you must have a normal delivery or a C-section
- Providing complete medical guidance, from how to take care of your growing baby to having a childbirth without complications
If you are trying for pregnancy or are pregnant, it is best to meet an experienced male/female obgyn doctor near you.
What should you carry to meet your gynecologist?
If you are meeting your gynecologist for the first time, here’s what you will need to carry:
- Your complete medical history, including allergies
- Prescriptions of medicines that you are taking regularly
- Diagnostic test reports taken during your pregnancy including blood test reports and ultrasound/CT/MRI scans
Can you change your gynecologist if you want to?
You may change your gynecologist anytime during the 9 months of pregnancy. However, before that, it is important to note why you are changing your gynecologist.
If you are unsatisfied with your doctor’s medical opinions and decisions, especially regarding delivery, do ask them ‘why’. If you are still unsatisfied, then you may consider changing your gynecologist.
Do ensure that you carry your complete medical history, along with recent doctor prescriptions, diagnostic reports and scans when visiting a new doctor.
Who’s the best gynecologist or obstetrician near you?
There are many excellent gynecologists and obstetricians who can guide you on having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Springleaf Hospital has compiled a checklist for you to help find the best obgyn doctors:
- Years of experience: This is a direct measure of their experience in handling pregnancies, that would have had risk factors and complications.
- Patient reviews: Going through what other mothers had to say on the hospital/clinic page and other online platforms such as Practo and Google reviews, would help you decide if this gynecologist or obstetrician doctor is the best for you.
- Hospital facilities: If your doctor is a part of the hospital where you would be giving birth, understand if the hospital has essential facilities such as emergency services.
When should you consult a pediatrician?
As soon as you have your baby, you can ask your gynecologist or obstetrician to recommend a good pediatrician near you, who would setup a vaccination schedule and monitor your child’s health.
Pediatricians are important as your baby is prone to catching infections such as Tuberculosis, Polio and many others. They can setup the right vaccination schedule.
What tests should you take when you are pregnant?
You would need to take all these tests before childbirth:
- Essential Tests: Double Marker Test/Triple Marker Test/Quadruple Marker Test, Blood Group and Rh factor
- PSTI Tests: VDRL & HIV
- Vitals: Blood tests for Diabetes, Thyroid and Hemoglobin
- Specialized diagnostic tests for blood and urine infections
- Scans: Early pregnancy scan, Nuchal Translucency (NT), Growth scan, Anomaly scan
How to check if your baby is healthy, after delivery?
A pediatrician will conduct a complete health screening to ensure your baby can be taken home. Sometimes, some babies might have to be admitted to a special unit.
Pediatricians will also vaccinate your baby, and make a vaccination schedule for your child.
Springleaf Hospital complete maternity package also has pediatrician consultation and vaccination after delivery, along with all the essential tests for pregnancy.
Is normal delivery painful?
You’d experience pain during delivery but your doctor would give you epidurals or other painkillers to make the delivery much more easier and less painful.
Springleaf Hospital’s pregnancy doctors are experienced in both normal delivery and C-section, giving you the assurance of a safe pregnancy.
When will your doctor recommend a C-section?
You may be recommended to have a C-section delivery, if you or your baby may have any of the following conditions:
- Irregular fetal heartbeat
- Problems with the umbilical cord or placenta
- Abnormal baby position towards the birth canal
- Presence of fibroids in the uterus
- Any health concerns or conditions that may make normal delivery difficult
C-sections are also prescribed if:
- You’ve had a C-section before
- Your baby is large in size
- You have twins
Springleaf Hospital’s gynecologists and obstetricians perform a complete evaluation of you and your baby’s health, to help you select the safest delivery option.
Why should I choose Springleaf Hospital?
Our hospitals have the right infrastructure such as emergency services and specialized delivery units to handle any complication that may arise during pregnancy and childbirth.
What is the best way to ensure that I have a healthy baby?
While you may take the best care of yourself and your baby throughout pregnancy, there are risks of pregnancy complications such as premature birth or other medical issues during delivery.
Use Springleaf Hospital’s SAFE Checklist to minimize every risk of having complications:
- Select a good hospital (multispeciality hospitals are best equipped
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
- Frequently monitor your health
- Eat regularly, don’t skip meals
Selecting a good hospital near you should be first on your list as you can get complete care, even if there are complications during pregnancy.
Springleaf Hospital helps you find well-equipped hospitals near you, and gets you the best prices and discounts for complete pregnancy care.
How do I select a good hospital for delivery?
When deciding a hospital, ask these 3 questions to check if they are fully equipped:
- Do you have a gynecology/obstetrician clinic or a women’s clinic with doctors? (Doctors can be involved throughout pregnancy and childbirth)
- What are the medical facilities for premature babies?
- Do you have emergency services? (if you go into sudden labor)
Springleaf Hospital connects you with good hospitals and gets you the best prices for complete pregnancy care.