EMBARRASSING PREGNANCY RELATED QUESTION ANSWER | Dr. Pallavi Daga
Q. My husband says I’ve started snoring, but I’ve never been a
snorer. Why now?
Gynaecologist Dr Pallvi
Daga says that some pregnant moms start snoring owing to:
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Weight gain
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Water retention
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Softer and swollen nasal cavities from hormonal changes.
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Your baby pushing against your diaphragm is another reason. When
your hormones and weight return to normal after birth, you’ll probably stop
snoring.
Q. I’m scared my waters will break when I’m in public. What will
it be like?
“Hollywood movies make
us think that labour almost invariably starts with the waters breaking, says Dr.Pallvi
Daga. “But less than 20% of moms experience this.”
“Usually waters start as a slight trickle after breaking, giving mom enough time to get home or to the hospital. Although the classic gush in public is unlikely, nobody will judge you for a natural and quite exciting experience. They’ll be helpful.
“Usually waters start as a slight trickle after breaking, giving mom enough time to get home or to the hospital. Although the classic gush in public is unlikely, nobody will judge you for a natural and quite exciting experience. They’ll be helpful.
Q. Will I be shaved for the birth?
“This is an old
practice that is no longer used,” says Dr.Pallvi Daga. “The idea that it
reduced the chances of infection has been disproved and whether you want to
shave, wax, or go natural is up to you.”
Q. Why do I sweat a lot during pregnancy and birthing?
“During pregnancy your
metabolism increases and you generate more heat, so you’ll naturally sweat
more,” says Dr.Pallvi Daga.
“The intense physical exertion during birth, and your higher metabolism, cause a lot of sweating. For around six weeks after birth, while your body works hard to release retained water, you may sweat even more.”
“The intense physical exertion during birth, and your higher metabolism, cause a lot of sweating. For around six weeks after birth, while your body works hard to release retained water, you may sweat even more.”
Q. Who’ll be with me during labour because I’m a little shy?
This will depend
largely on where you deliver. “If you give birth at an academic or training
hospital, students may be present, but usually it’s your doctor and a midwife.
It’s your right to choose who you want at your bedside besides your doctor and
midwife.” If you have a C-Section, one or two extra medical staff may be
needed.
Q. I’m so embarrassed I’ll poo during labour. Does it happen and
can it be prevented?
“Around 50% of moms
will poo during labour because the baby’s descending head pushes some faeces
from the rectum. You won’t even know that it’s happening,” says Dr.Pallvi Daga.
“It’s not much,
because moms usually relieve themselves pre-birth and labour pains stimulate
bowel movement as well. If you’re having a water birth, poo floats and can be
quickly removed with a net.”
Q. Why do I need huge panty pads after birth?
“After birth, you’ll
experience a normal discharge called lochia, which lasts between two and four
weeks and consists of blood, bacteria, and the lining of your uterus. It’s your
body’s way of cleaning out the womb after delivery and the large pads will help
to absorb the blood,” explains Dr.Pallvi Daga.
Q. I’ve had a cervical stitch for a high-risk pregnancy and have
been told to avoid sex. Is it OK if I have an orgasm without having penetrative
sex?
“It’s possible in a
high-risk pregnancy that intercourse can stimulate the cervix and open it,
causing the uterus to contract, says Dr.Pallvi Daga. “But if you’ve been
advised to avoid sex, it’s ok to have an orgasm through external stimulation.”
Q. Will my vagina recover from the birth and will sex be the
same as before?
Lactation consultant
and midwife Brenda Campbell says moms should start pelvic floor exercises early
in their pregnancies to condition the vagina. “It’s not just natural birth that
causes stretching, but the weight of the baby pressing down on the vaginal
tissues for nine months. “If you find that you’re struggling to restart sexual
relations, consider visiting a good sex therapist for assistance.
“In some cases, the hormones may also cause vaginal dryness and additional lubrication can be used.”
“In some cases, the hormones may also cause vaginal dryness and additional lubrication can be used.”
Q. No matter how much I try, I can’t stop my breast milk from leaking.
What can I do?
“Major leaking of milk
is common in the first six weeks when you’re establishing your milk supply.
Chances are you won’t be out of the house too much, so you can change and mop
up as much as you need to,” advises Campbell. “Once your milk has settled,
you’re unlikely to leak all the time, but if you’re going to be away from your
baby close to feeding time, use a good material breast pad with a breathing
lining. “If you’re going back to work, but will continue breastfeeding, express
milk throughout the day to maintain your supply and prevent leaking.
“Some new moms also worry their breasts might leak when stimulated during intercourse. This can happen. Talk to your partner in advance to work out how you both feel and what to do about it.”
“Some new moms also worry their breasts might leak when stimulated during intercourse. This can happen. Talk to your partner in advance to work out how you both feel and what to do about it.”
Q. I get incredibly turned on by having my nipples stimulated.
I’m worried the same thing will happen when I’m breastfeeding?
“Having, and feeding,
a baby gives rise to powerful and intense emotions, but these usually are
completely non-sexual. Until now, your breasts have been sexual objects, but
they are about to start their most natural and important role. You will likely
find that while there may be intense sensations, being turned on is the last
thing that’s going to happen while you’re feeding. Remember that you’re going
to be exhausted and on a hormonal roller coaster at the beginning, so sex,
probably, will be the furthest thing from your mind,” says Dr.Pallvi Daga.
Doctor’s Detail :
A balanced approach is the key when dealing with women’s problems – when you visit us, you are assured of always seeing a female gynecologist Dr.Pallavi Daga, whose years of experience in dealing with genie concerns makes her one of the Best contraception adviser in Kolkata and Best Polycystic Ovary Surgeon in Kolkata, as well as Best Abortion Specialist in Kolkata and also famous breast cancer specialist in kolkata.
Dr. Pallavi Daga
MBBS, MS, MRCOG(LONDON)
Consultant Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon
Mobile: 90517 71712
Visiting Consultant: Bhagirathi Neotia
Website : http://drpallavidaga.com
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