Blogs by Dr. Nikhil Datar

Can a baby hear sounds in the womb?

Parents-to-be Sneha and Mihir came to my clinic for a checkup. Sneha, five months pregnant, is an artist by profession and very excited that she was going to have a baby. I checked her up and said “All well” but she seemed a little low. She asked, “Doctor uncle,...

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Best way to count baby movements

When the baby in the womb moves for the first time, she is elated. It is the first perception of the new life within her body! From then onwards,the fetal movements or kicks become regular and some times painful too. She is bombarded with instructions… "keep a count, be vigilant"....

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Will I deliver on the due date given by the doctor or sonography?

Reena is a new age, smart, educated, working professional. She is particular about everything, from her dress… to her make- up… to her exercise schedule ….to her career plan. She wants to plan the childbirth well. Right from maternity photoshoot to shopping. She wants to have her bag packed...

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Corona (Covid -19) infection & pregnancy

source : google What is corona or Covid- 19 infection? Corona (Covid 19) is a virus. It is not a bacteria. Most of the antibiotics work on bacteria. Since this is a viral infection common antibiotics do not work on this infection. Research is going on to find an antiviral medicine...

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Is it safe to travel by air when pregnant?

Six months pregnant, Reena was at my clinic for a routine check-up. She was doing well. She asked with excitement, “Doctor, we are planning a babymoon. Can I go by air?” Harish, her husband, who is a tech guy, quickly brushed it off saying, “No. That is unsafe.”...

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Can I eat a mango? I am pregnant

Reena is a new age, smart, educated, working professional. She is particular about everything, from her dress… to her make- up… to her exercise schedule ….to her career plan. This agile, young, healthy girl, Reena is now pregnant. And she is so happy! As she discloses the news to her...

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Is it safe to have coffee during pregnancy?

coffee in pregnancy Reena is a new age, smart, educated, working professional. She is particular about everything, from her dress… to her make- up… to her exercise schedule ….to her career plan. This agile, young, healthy girl, Reena is now pregnant. And she is so happy! As she discloses the...

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Not breastfeeding… Guilty?

Neera (name changed) walked into my clinic. She had delivered a baby girl recently. She was a very chirpy and bubbly young mother who was always excited about holding her new born and nursing. I knew that she was struggling with breastfeeding and was trying very hard to ensure that...

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What happens if medicine is taken after expiry date?

Lata rushed into my consulting room with tears rolling down her cheeks. She was angry and visibly upset. Lata’s both kids were delivered by me. She was an experienced mother. She was very diligent about the baby’s health and never missed on the vaccination schedule. She used to take her kids to the...

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The eclipse comes haunting

In the last week, the talk of the town in the consulting room was the eclipse and its effects on pregnancy. Snehal's (name changed) full family came to my consulting room only to discuss " How to safe guard Snehal from the Sun in eclipse?". The topic of effect...

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