Antenatal Care

Antenatal Care

Antenatal care, also referred to as pregnancy or maternity care, involves comprehensive support from obstetricians and allied healthcare providers such as neonatologists, midwives, and pain management specialists. This care includes regular appointments, health monitoring for both mother and baby, and counseling throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Preconception Care

Whether pregnancy comes as a surprise or is carefully planned, preconception care ensures you’re medically prepared for a healthy start. This care begins even before conception or immediately after pregnancy confirmation, offering early access to antenatal care for a safe, well-managed pregnancy journey.

Antenatal Counseling

Throughout your pregnancy, you’ll typically have 10-12 antenatal appointments, with the number adjusted based on your health needs. These sessions provide personalized counseling to help you manage your pregnancy and maintain both your health and your baby’s well-being. During these one-on-one consultations, your obstetrician will discuss your medical history, symptoms, and overall well-being. Additionally, you’ll receive guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and prenatal supplements, as well as access to birth preparation classes like Lamaze, Yoga, and other integrated therapies. These appointments are the perfect opportunity to voice your concerns and questions

Prenatal Scans and Tests

Prenatal care includes a variety of scans and tests designed to track your health and your baby’s development. These tests are spaced throughout your pregnancy to monitor progress and detect any complications early, enabling timely intervention.

Common Prenatal Tests and Scans:

• Ultrasound Scans: These non-invasive, painless scans use high-frequency radio waves to create images of your baby, providing information on fetal size, number of fetuses, and baby’s physical condition, position, and placental health.
• Blood Tests: Blood tests can detect infections, inherited conditions like sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, and pre-existing health concerns.
• Amniocentesis: This procedure screens for chromosomal abnormalities such as spina bifida and other genetic conditions by testing a sample of amniotic fluid.
• Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS): CVS screens for genetic disorders by analyzing placental tissue, often recommended for families with a history of genetic conditions.
• Fetal Monitoring: During labor, fetal heart rate monitoring ensures no abnormal patterns arise, enabling preparation for emergency interventions like a C-section if necessary.

Labour and Delivery

Your labor and birth plan will be discussed in advance during antenatal visits. We offer a variety of birthing options, including natural delivery, C-section, forceps delivery, and water birth. While we strive to follow your preferred birthing method, our care team is always ready to make quick decisions to ensure the safety of you and your baby during complications. Our state-of-the-art maternity unit includes ICU facilities, modular operating rooms, and a high-dependency unit for complex cases.

We offer continuous support during labor, being the only hospital in North India to provide piped Entonox® for labor pain management. Alternative pain management options include TENS (Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation) and hypnotherapy for easier vaginal delivery. Additionally, we provide 24/7 Epidural services and advanced fetal monitoring during labor to ensure a smooth birthing experience.

Postnatal Support

Our commitment to your care continues after delivery with personalized postnatal support for you and your baby. This includes guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding support, and help managing postpartum depression. Our nursing team is available for home visits after discharge, ensuring you receive ongoing care when needed.

Why Choose Us for Your Antenatal Care

• Focus on safe, normal birthing
• Expertise in managing high-risk pregnancies
• Wide range of birthing options
• Advanced fetal medicine services
• Tailored care plans

From preconception to postpartum, we are with you every step of the way. Our internationally recognized team of antenatal specialists offers mothers full control over their birth plans. We personalize your care, provide comprehensive prenatal testing, and offer postnatal support to ensure both you and your baby remain in optimal health. Following WHO guidelines for baby-friendly hospitals, we create a serene and comfortable environment for your childbirth experience.