What are the 4 most popular birthing techniques?

Throughout the ages, childbirth has been considered to be one of the most beautiful and life-changing experiences. Many expectant mothers, however, especially first-time mothers dread the infamous labour pains that come along with “the miracle of birth”.   With leaping advances in technology and medical care, women have a number of alternatives to choose from while […]

प्रेगनेंसी के शुरूआती लक्षण क्या होते हैं (Pregnancy ke lakshan)?

क्या आपके पीरियड्स मिस हुए हैं? यदि इसका उत्तर हाँ है तो यह आपकी प्रेगनेंसी का एक शुरूआती लक्षण हो सकता है। वैसे तो प्रेगनेंसी की जाँच के लिए मार्किट में बहुत सारे प्राथमिक टेस्ट उपलब्ध हैं, किन्तु कुछ लक्षण ऐसे होते हैं जिनको देखकर आप पता लगा सकती हैं की आप गर्भवती हैं या […]

What is fundal height and how does it help measure my baby’s growth?

“It’s your third trimester? Your baby is the size of a peach now!” Fruits and vegetables have been used to describe foetal growth throughout pregnancy for quite some time now. While this is a useful way to visualise the baby’s growth for most of us out there, your obstetrician has a more accurate form of […]

Pregnancy and Vaccinations: What you need to know

The recent coronavirus pandemic has brought forth the importance of vaccinations. Vaccines are probably the most significant and effective ways to prevent a wide range of bacterial and viral infections.   When we think of vaccinations, we generally think that they are meant only for children. In reality, vaccinations are as important for adults, if not […]

Rh factor and how it impacts your pregnancy

Your blood type is either positive or negative. This indicates the presence or absence of a protein called Rh (rhesus) protein in your blood. Checking for blood type is the possibly the most preliminary test done when you are pregnant.   The Rh factor is passed through genes. Which means the foetus will either have a […]

Water birth hurts less: Fact or fiction

Deciding how you want to deliver your baby is quite an important decision to make during pregnancy. Many expectant women turn pale at the thought of labour pains. They may also find themselves overwhelmed with advice given by well-meaning friends and family. Water birthing to manage labour pains is one such advice that seems to […]

Home remedies to combat Gestational Hypertension and have a healthy pregnancy

Gestational hypertension is a pregnancy condition characterised by high blood pressure in pregnancy. This condition should not be confused with other blood pressure conditions such as chronic hypertension or preeclampsia. Gestational hypertension generally develops in the second trimester and goes away after you give birth. Don’t be alarmed if your doctor observes high blood pressure […]

Tips to ensure a healthy pregnancy

Congratulations on becoming pregnant! This marks the start of a beautiful and exciting part of your life. Your body goes through major changes whilst preparing to give birth and it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed. To make this journey smoother and worry-free for you, we have put together an “ultimate guide for your first […]

Dr. Anjali Kumar

Dr Anjali Kumar is a renowned obstetrician and surgeon with over 33 years of experience. She is counted amongst some of the most experienced obstetricians, gynaecologists, and laparoscopic surgeons in Delhi NCR. She even has the unique distinction of having a technique named after her (the ‘Kumar’s Technique’ – ‘Reverse Uterine Closure Technique’). It is […]