Women's Health and Pregnancy

Poonam Kamdar, a counseling psychologist, had stage 2 cervical cancer. Because of her traumatic journey, she now fiercely advocates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine which can help protect against cervical cancer and encourages women to speak openly about their experience. Diagnosis Which year and at what age were you diagnosed with cervical cancer? I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in the year 2015, at age 45. What were the early warning signs and symptoms that made you sense…

Symptoms of hypertension in women are different from men and often mistaken for menopausal symptoms. Dr. Shital Patel explains the connection between menopause and high blood pressure, and how menopausal women can prevent hypertension. Women approaching their middle-age may be living with undiagnosed hypertension (high blood pressure). Doctors warn that women may miss out on correct diagnosis because their symptoms are mistaken for menopause. Women may present with symptoms such as chest pain,…

इस लेख में फर्नांडीज हॉस्पिटल्स में कंसल्टेंट नियोनेटोलॉजिस्ट डॉ तेजो प्रताप ओलेटी शिशु को ठीक से पोषण देने के महत्व पर प्रकाश डालते हैं। वे इस विषय से सम्बंधित मिथकों और भ्रांतियों को संबोधित करते हैं और ऐसे सरल तरीकों पर चर्चा करते हैं जिन से छोटे बच्चों को सही पोषण दिया जा सके। नवजात शिशु से 3 वर्ष  की उम्र तक के बच्चे के  लिए पोषण क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है? जीवन के पहले 3 वर्षों के दौरान  मस्तिष्क लगभग अपने वयस्क आकार का 90-95% आकार प्राप्त कर लेता है। पहले 1000 दिन (यानी गर्भधारण…

This webinar is not just for Ovarian Cancer survivors but also for survivors of breast cancer, uterine cancer, colorectal cancer and all women at risk of Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian Cancer is a difficult to diagnose cancer. So it is very important for us to be aware of the surprising symptoms of Ovarian cancer. We must also know the factors that increase risk. Additionally, in COVID times, it is important to understand how to continue treatment and when you should vaccinate. We bring together a…

स्तनपान सप्ताह (ब्रैस्टफीडिंग वीक) 1-7 अगस्त के अवसर पर डॉ शीतल पटेल शिशुओं को स्तनपान कराने के कई लाभों के बारे में चर्चा करती हैं। स्तनपान कराना न केवल मां और बच्चे के लिए बल्कि पूरे समाज के लिए फायदेमंद माना जाता है। यह बच्चों को दूध पिलाने का सबसे प्राकृतिक और आदर्श तरीका है। विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (डब्ल्यू एच ओ) की सिफारिश है कि माताओं को पहले 6 महीनों के लिए शिशु को सिर्फ स्तनपान कराना चाहिए, यानी कि शिशु को स्तन के दूध के अलावा कोई अन्य भोजन या पानी नहीं देना चाहिए और फिर 6 महीने से 2…

Dr Tejo Pratap Oleti, Consultant Neonatologist at Fernandez Hospitals highlights the importance of getting infant nutrition right. He addresses the myths and misconceptions around it and advises on simple ways to ensure that little babies and toddlers get the right nutrition. Why is nutrition in Infancy (ages 0-3 years) important? During first 3 years of life, brain attains almost 90-95% of adult size. First 1000 days  i.e from conception to 2 years of age is very important period in child…

PCOS affects a lot of young women. Living with PCOS symptoms can be very challenging. In our second PCOS webinar, we focus on hirsutism (facial and body hair) issues faced by women with PCOS and the importance of family support to deal with the social issues related to PCOS and hirsutism. Join us as we speak with Dr. Tejal Lathia, Endocrinologist Anjum Sohail, Nutritionist and health coach Dr. Chitra Selvan, Endocrinologist Rakhi Shaha, Senior Executive Prof Mahati Chittem, PhD Associate…

इस लेख में डॉ. नुज़हत अजीज (सलाहकार प्रसूति विशेषज्ञ, फर्नांडीज अस्पताल, हैदराबाद) गर्भावस्था की विफलता के बारे में गलत धारणाओं को दूर करती हैं, और समझाती हैं कि मिसकैरेज (गर्भपात) और अन्य गर्भ विफलता के लिए महिलाओं के प्रति कलंक और शर्म की भावना कितनी गलत है। आजकल, कई पश्चिमी देशों की तरह, भारत भी 15 अक्टूबर को प्रेगनेंसी एंड इन्फेंट लोस रिमेम्ब्रांस डे ( गर्भावस्था और शिशु हानि स्मरण दिवस) के रूप में मनाता है। इस  दिन का क्या महत्व है? वर्ष 2002 में, रॉबिन बियर, लिसा ब्राउन और टैमी नोवाक…

PCOS is a growing cause of concern among women these days. Women with PCOS struggle with weight issues, skin and hair issues as well as fertility issues.  PCOS can be managed. Find out how. Join us as we speak with Anjali Uthup Kurian, RJ Radio Mango and Trustee, Sunny Foundation Dr. Usha Sriram, Endocrinologist and Founder Diwas, which is focussed on women's health Dr. Sheela Nambiar, OBGYN and Lifestyle Medicine Physician Moderated by Aparna Mittal of PatientsEngage When: 21st October…

Miscarriage or loss of pregnancy is never the fault of the woman. Kavita Nehemiah, who suffered a miscarriage in her first pregnancy, has co-founded a social community to help women navigate life through baby loss and grief and understand this.  I had a miscarriage in 2019 at age 32. I had conceived with great difficulty, after almost two years. I used to think infertility was written on the cards for me. I had been diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) and almost absent periods…