Maternity & Pregnancy Care
Our Approach to Maternity & Pregnancy Care
Dr. Lekha provides continuum of care throughout pregnancy, from early antenatal period through labour and delivery, to postnatal support.
Key components include:
Early antenatal visits
Confirming pregnancy, determining the estimated due date, ordering baseline blood tests, screening for infections, performing an ultrasound for dating, and assessing for any early pregnancy complications.
Routine antenatal follow-up
Monitoring maternal and fetal health (blood pressure, weight gain, fetal growth, screening for gestational diabetes, anemia, etc.). Ultrasounds (anatomy scan, growth scans) at appropriate intervals.
Management of high-risk pregnancies
Identifying and managing pregnancies with risk: e.g. twin pregnancies, preeclampsia, placenta previa, gestational diabetes, previous obstetric complications, etc.
Labour and delivery planning
Working with the patient to plan for delivery—vaginal or caesarean, depending on obstetric indications, patient preference, safety. Pain relief options, birthing plan, postpartum care.
Postnatal care
Support after delivery: physical recovery, wound / caesarean site care, lactation / breastfeeding support, screening for postpartum depression, family planning, ensuring maternal nutrition and rest.