Dr. Sujatha Rajnikanth

Hi Yes, there is a possibility that lack of space is making the intensity of the movement less. As long as you are feeling some movement, that's good. If there is no movement at all, try to have something to drink, lie down on your left, in a quiet room with no distractions and observe movement for 1 hour. If there are at least 6 movements from both babies, that's good. Else, do meet with your obstetrician to check.

Hi lybrate-user Normally for first baby, it may take upto 22 weeks for you to feel the first kick. You may start feeling some bubble like movement earlier than that. Do not worry. It is an awesome sensation, and you'll never forget that first kick So enjoy every stage of the pregnancy.

Hi lybrate-user You can have intercourse, as long as you feel comfortable, and wounds have healed.

Hi lybrate-user Congrats on the new baby, and your enthusiasm to be fit. Your body takes 6 weeks after delivery to get back to its pre pregnancy state. 2 weeks post delivery, if the wound has healed well, you can start walking. After 6 weeks you can start doing ab exercises. If you are breast feeding the baby, my suggestion would be to avoid very rigorous workouts, as it can interfere with the milk production, and quality. Eat well, and do lots of cardio till you are breast feeding the baby. Losing pregnancy weight is not a big deal if you are committed to it. But do not push it with the baby in the picture. You can mail me for any queries relating to this.

Hi lybrate-user Was the tablet prescribed or did you buy it from a pharmacy. It needs to be taken from Day 2 of period, not 4 days after periods ended. After starting pill, it takes 7 days for the drug to become effective. Having unprotected intercourse before 7 days increases you risk of pregnancy. It is too early to say if you are pregnant. You'll have to wait till 25-26th June and do pregnancy test. Taking pill or being pregnant had nothing to do with sexual responses.

Hi lybrate-user Sorry about the earlier miscarriages. The blood tests along with 12 week scan is advised in all pregnant women irrespective of any miscarriage. It is to pick up a condition called Downs Syndrome. And it needs to be done on the day of scan. So, do discuss it clearly with your doctor. Even if you do not go for the test, nothing wrong. But recommended for Downs syndrome screening. The test has nothing to do with past or future miscarriages. Enjoy your pregnancy and motherhood

Hi, Vetocal Z is Calcium with Vitamin D, which is very important for you and the baby. Yes, it can sometimes cause acidity. But I doubt that it is the cause for the loose motions. The tablet or the loose motions will not affect the baby in any way. Have plenty of liquids, water, tender coconut, buttermilk etc You can ask for change of brand if the said tablet is causing too much acidity. But acidity occurs due to pregnancy also. Have bland food for few days, that will help. Take care, and enjoy the pregnancy

Hi lybrate-user You are undergoing ART. And pregnancy is positive. Please follow the advice of your obstetrician. The scan should reveal an intrauterine pregnancy sac. If scan is not clear, wait for another 2 weeks and repeat scan. Wishes for healthy pregnancy and baby.

Eat healthy balanced food lybrate-user. Thats enough. Avoid fatty junk food regularly. You can have them once in a while, if you feel like it. Anything you eat is beneficial for the baby. It is going to get the nutrients from the food you eat. Enjoy the pregnancy and do not over think or worry much.

Hi lybrate-user Bigger sized breasts need not interfere with clothes. Make sure you get the right sized bra. There are minimizer bras if you feel conscious, to make the breasts look smaller. But my siggestion is to be happy with your body, and not feel conscious. Regarding the swelling, it needs to to assessed. Weather within the breast or over it? Breasts feel swollen and painful about 1-2 weeks before periods. Observe if that is the case. If so, it is normal and nothing to worry. Else you may need a checkup by doctor. Whatever the result, do get in touch with me before undergoing any treatment.

Hi lybrate-user Homocysteine is an amino acid which is normally present in the body, to make proteins. And it is necessary for many body functions. There is a recent research that increased levels in pregnancy can affect the pregnancy outcome, like causing miscarriages etc And the way it causes miscarriages if by increasing the thickness of blood, reducing the blood flow to placenta. Enoxarin is a drug that prevents blood clots and blood thickness. It was given to reduce the blood thickness and improve flow to the uterus, and not to reduce the homocysteine level I would like to know why it was tested for your wife in the first place. Did she have any prior miscarriages? Is there family history of excess homocysteine? Do speak to your obstetrician and get your doubts cleared. Hope this helps Wishes for a safe and healthy pregnancy and baby

Hi lybrate-user 20th May to 2nd June is only 13 days. You can wait for few more days to get periods. If by 3 weeks after the tablet you have not gotten your periods, please do a pregnancy test. And then be treated accordingly.

Hi lybrate-user I doubt it is a Vitamin D issue, esp for a 22 years old male. Unless you are living underground, with no exposure to sunlight. Please see a orthopaedician, for need for an X-ray. Try ice packs and rest for a couple of days with pain meds if needed. Get well son.

Hi lybrate-user If you had only one episode of spotting, then there is nothing to worry. It happens in early pregnancy. You may have brownish or blackish discharge for few days after that. Again normal. If there is persistent reddish bleeding or lower abdomen pain, you should consult your obstetrician. Take care

You will miss your period that same cycle, if you are pregnant. Not after months. Sometimes you may have less bleeding or only spotting at the time of period, and may be pregnant. If you have any doubt, please do a home pregnancy test. And to avoid stress like this, do use a reliable contraception, like Condoms or Pills.

Hi lybrate-user Am not able to understand the test you did. The only way to test if you are pregnant is by Urine at home or lab or Blood test in the lab. If in doubt, please have a proper test before it is too late. If you need help for PCOS, then that is a different situation, and will have to be handled separately. Please get a pregnancy test done and then proceed.

Hi lybrate-user Sorry about your early pregnancy loss. Lets list out the issues. A) Epilepsy b) Rh Negative c) 1 early pregnancy loss d) Medication confusion Now for my advice. A) You had a seizure, and have been put on LEVERA XR. It is very important that you do not stop the medicine without consulting you neurologist. Suddenly stopping it can cause seizures. It can be taken during pregnancy, but may need dosage adjustment. You gynaecologist and neurologist should decide management together. SO please continue taking it. B) Good you had the AntiD. Make sure the antibody levels are monitored through pregnancy. C) 1 early pregnancy loss is not a cause for concern. Nature tends to remove unhealthy embryos before they grow. You need to worry after 3 consecutive losses. D) Ecospirin is given for women with repeated pregnancy losses and having blood clotting disorders. Stopping Ecospirin is ok. Fertile F is a multivitamin combo, and again upto you to take it. COR 3 is folic acid tablet, and is necessary before getting pregnant and in early pregnancy. More so, since you have Seizure problem. It will help in baby brain development. LEVERA XR is VERY VErY IMPORTANT. And finally, relax, stay positive and look forward to a healthy pregnancy. All the best

Hi lybrate-user, Yes, you can have chicken. No harm done. Chicken is a complete protein. You can have it once in a while. If you are overweight, avoid fried chicken. Otherwise, chicken won't harm you.

Yes lybrate-user sometimes you ovulate late and hence the test will become positive late. So do repeat test as advised.

Hi lybrate-user a woman with negative blood group married to a man with positive blood group can have a baby who can be positive or negative. If baby is negative, there will be no problems. If baby has positive blood group, the when the baby's blood enters your body, you will produce antibodies against these cells. Something like what happens during an infection. The first pregnancy is usually not affected. These antibodies can affect the next pregnancy and harm the baby if the baby is also positive. So you will have to do tests in early pregnancy and mid pregnancy to make sure you are not producing any antibodies and take an injection after the delivery or any bleeding during pregnancy or abortions. This will prevent the antibody production and help the babies. Take care.