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Dr. Shweta Goswami is a senior IVF consultant at Cloudnine Hospital, Noida. With 12 years of experience, she specializes in IVF, surrogacy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, male infertility, sexual dysfunction, among others.Dr. Gowsimi did her MBBS fromMaulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, and her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Safdarjung Hospital. Her postdoctoral fellowship is in infertility. She has published several articles in national and international journals.
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Most women deliver their babies in the traditional sleeping position. However, that’s not the only recommended position. If you want to explore the best positions during labor, your doctor or midwife may be able to help you. Many women find it comfortable to change their position and keep moving during labor to ease the pain. Experimenting with different positions may help you find the best one to ease discomfort, help you be in control, and reduce the duration of labor. Read this post to discover some of the best positions you can try during the first and second stages of labor, their benefits, and their drawbacks. [mj-toc] Best Positions To Try During Labor As you enter active labor, the contractions become strong and painful. During this time, you may not be in a position to take a decision on the labor position. Therefore, ask your doctor or caregiver to suggest some good positions to ease the birthing process. It's worth...
During pregnancy, most women are extra cautious about their diet and lifestyle, and for a good reason. Hence, you should be aware of the activities to avoid when pregnant since they may harm your baby or give rise to complications. While you can carry out your daily routine while pregnant without making too many changes, some alterations are required based on how safe the activities are for your baby. For example, doing heavy exercises, bending forward frequently, and lifting heavy objects are some activities that should be avoided. Read on to know more about the activities you should avoid doing while pregnant. Physical Activities To Avoid During Pregnancy Exercises and light activities ready your body for the ordeal of delivery. However, there are some activities to avoid while pregnant in order to ensure your baby’s safety. Confused? Read on to know. 1. Heavyweight training Lifting heavy weights can strain your back and pelvis. It can also lead to leaking and...