Obstetrician's Guide to Pregnancy
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -The Obstetrician's Guide to Pregnancy (OGP) Podcast outlines expert essential guidelines and fundamental concepts for the phases of Pregnancy for all soon-to-be mothers: preconception, conception, and pregnancy (post-conception). OGP highlights the various critical steps and factors that lead to a successful pregnancy, based on Dr Savita Chandra's extensive know-how and 3+ decades of clinical patient care and on-the-ground experience. Dr Chandra is one of India's leading Obstetricians and Gynecologist. In this Podcast series, Dr Chandra starts with Preconception Guidelines (Season 1), taking you through the stage of preconception, the dos and the don'ts, the essential nutrition, genetic, dietary, physical, sociological, environmental, and financial considerations, and other factors in the preconception stage that have an impact on pregnancy and its outcome.In later episodes of OGP (Seasons 2 and 3), Dr Savita Chandra walks you through critical guidelines and needed due-care during Pregnancy and beyond.New episodes are uploaded every 3 days.
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Episodes
Episode 18 - Financial Preparations for Pregnancy
September 06, 2020 00:30 - 7 minutes - 5.08 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] As Season 1 comes to an end, in this season finale, we cover the vastly important topic of financial preparedness and monetary stability as you prepare for Pregnancy. The bottom line is that Pregnancy is expensive - from hospital and doctor fees, to diapers, toys, clothes, medicines, baby care, cribs (or cots), strollers etc, the costs add up quickly. We explain why fiscal frugality and planning is important (and beneficial) for a successful pregnancy, how you sh...
Episode 17 - Pets & Occupational Hazards
August 10, 2020 01:30 - 6 minutes - 4.54 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Many of us work in environments that are not completely free of risks - others, work in high risk surroundings. In this episode, we cover occupational hazards such as exposure to heavy metals, carcinogens, and other chemicals as a result of your occupation. We explore how female workers across industries are susceptible to hazardous contaminants that may directly affect their reproductive health. Also, we discuss how pets such as cats and dogs may potentially pass ...
Episode 16 - Environmental Risk Factors - Air & Water
August 09, 2020 04:30 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] In this episode, we cover two more crucial environmental risk factors: Air and Water. Air pollution from industrialization, and other sources, and water pollution, from contamination with metals, materials, and other substances, have grossly negative health consequences, especially before or during Pregnancy. To that end, we deep dive into the negative effects to the mother and the baby from air and water pollution (eg: lead, mercury, arsenic, and exhaust fumes), a...
Episode 15 - Environmental Risk Factors - Plastics
August 09, 2020 01:30 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] In this episode, we cover another environmental risk factor: Plastics. We take a deeper look into the types of plastics, the chemical risks they pose, and the adverse reproductive (and overall) health consequences of all forms of plastics. We also review various precautionary and steps you should take in the Preconception stage as far as plastics and Pregnancy go. I'd love to hear your feedback, thoughts, and questions. Feel free to reach out to me with any questi...
Episode 14 - Environmental Risk Factors I
July 18, 2020 05:30 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Ever wondered how the environment around you affects you, your baby, and your Pregnancy, such as the water you drink, the air your breathe, the noise around you? What are the key environmental risk factors? We've already the adverse effects of some potent environmental factors (such as Smoking in Episode 5). Another dangerous risk factor is radiation, especially ionizing radiation (such as x-rays, gamma rays etc) which affect the DNA, and body cells, and cause repr...
Episode 14 - Environmental Risk Factors - Radiation
July 18, 2020 05:30 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Ever wondered how the environment around you affects you, your baby, and your Pregnancy? What are the key environmental risk factors? One such dangerous risk factor is radiation, especially ionizing radiation (such as x-rays, gamma rays etc). In this episode we cover radiation closely, and discuss why during the preconception phase (and Pregnancy) it's paramount to minimize all forms of radiation for the best Pregnancy outcome. I'd love to hear your feedback, tho...
Episode 13 - Family History & Social Support
July 18, 2020 04:30 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Family history plays a critical role in a successful pregnancy. Knowing your family's medical history, and tracing down medical records is crucial as it makes health care providers and physicians aware of medical complications that may pass onto the baby. Additionally, social support's also essential during Pregnancy. Who can you rely on when you need help? Who are your emergency contacts? What role does social support play in the mental well being of expectant mot...
Episode 12 - Changes in Pregnancy
June 09, 2020 13:30 - 6 minutes - 4.33 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Pregnancy is highly biologically disruptive, with various hormonal and biological changes, for the expecting mother. Unexpected changes occur for seemingly unknown reasons. In this episode we look into what changes should you expect as you go through Pregnancy. We also take a deeper dive into specific unexpected events, feelings, emotions, and thoughts (such as cravings, food repulsion, sudden nausea etc) an expecting pregnant mother may have, how to manage them, a...
Episode 12 - Biological Dynamics of Pregnancy
June 09, 2020 13:30 - 6 minutes - 4.33 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Pregnancy is highly biologically disruptive, with various hormonal and biological changes, for the expecting mother. Unexpected changes occur for seemingly unknown reasons. In this episode we look into what changes should you expect as you go through Pregnancy. We also take a deeper dive into specific unexpected events, feelings, emotions, and thoughts (such as cravings, food repulsion, sudden nausea etc) an expecting pregnant mother may have, how to manage them, a...
Episode 11 - Diabetes and Pregnancy
June 08, 2020 08:30 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Diabetes is a chronic disease. Here, we focus on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. We review the main cause of Type 2 Diabetes i.e. mismanagement of blood sugar levels due to broadly, either a shortage in Insulin, or Insulin resistance. We then take a deeper look into how Diabetes affects Pregnancy. Are chances of infertility higher in Diabetic women? Should oral anti-diabetic medications be taken? How do you know if you're pre-diabetic (i.e. borderline diabetic), or well ...
Episode 10 - Reproductive Tract Infections
May 17, 2020 16:30 - 6 minutes - 4.85 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as HIV, HPV, Gonorrhea etc directly affect the outcome of a Pregnancy, as do other reproductive tract infections (or RTIs). How do such diseases manifest and why? What are the various types of STDs? Are all STDs equally detrimental to one's health (or to Pregnancy)? How are they transmitted? What are the incubation periods for these diseases and do they share any semblance with COVID-19? We start this episode by covering ...
Episode 10 - Reproductive Tract Infections & STDs
May 17, 2020 16:30 - 6 minutes - 4.85 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as HIV, HPV, Gonorrhea etc directly affect the outcome of a Pregnancy, as do other reproductive tract infections (or RTIs). How do such diseases manifest and why? What are the various types of STDs? Are all STDs equally detrimental to one's health (or to Pregnancy)? What are the incubation periods for these diseases and do they share any semblance with COVID-19? We cover all this. We also dive into the dangers of these dis...
Episode 9 - Iron Deficiency and Pregnancy
May 14, 2020 12:30 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Anemia (also Anaemia) is one of the most common medical conditions worldwide, especially in women, of which Iron Deficiency Anemia's often manifests before or during Pregnancy. How's Anemia, and specifically Iron Deficiency Anemia caused? What are symptoms of Anemia? In this episode, we cover the above, and dive into the adverse effects of iron deficiency, more broadly.. We then cover why it's important for you to address Anemia during the preconception period, an...
Episode 9 - Anemia and Pregnancy
May 14, 2020 12:30 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MBAnemia (also Anaemia) is one of the most common medical conditions worldwide, especially in women, of which Iron Deficiency Anemia's often manifests before or during Pregnancy. How's Anemia, and specifically Iron Deficiency Anemia caused? What are symptoms of Anemia? What Hemoglobin (also Haemoglobin) levels are normal? And how do you know if you're moderately or severely Anemic? In this episode, we cover all the above. We then cover why it's important for you to address Anemia during the p...
Episode 8 - Medications and Immunizations
May 12, 2020 09:30 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBIn this episode, we cover Medications and Immunizations (Vaccines) as they relate to Pregnancy. In the first half, we review the criticality of contraceptive management and usage, and how's ovulation/ fertility affected by accompanying ailments like hypothyroidism etc How should other medications be management during the preconception period, such as anti-depressants? In the second half, we cover the very important topic of Immunizations. The preconception period is the right time to get an...
Episode 8 - Medications and Vaccines
May 12, 2020 09:30 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] In this episode, we cover Medications and Immunizations (Vaccines) as they relate to Pregnancy. In the first half, we review the criticality of contraceptive management and usage, and how's ovulation/ fertility affected by accompanying ailments like hypothyroidism etc. In the second half, we cover the very important topic of Immunizations. The preconception period is the right time to get an accurate record of your past immunizations. What vaccines have you had? Wh...
Episode 7 - Caffeine Consumption in Pregnancy
May 05, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 3.49 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] Like with addictions such as smoking and alcohol, caffeine consumption during Pregnancy is not advised. You may wonder, why's that so? Why's Tea or Coffee or Chocolate bad for you as an expecting mother? Why can you not continue to have lattes and Cappuccino's, things you may have come to like or even get addicted to? In this episode we cover the many negative effects of Caffeine on Pregnancy (and you and your baby), how much Caffeine is safe and how much isn't, an...
Episode 6 - Adverse Effects of Alcohol
April 26, 2020 16:30 - 7 minutes - 4.98 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] In Pregnancy, there is no safe limit for alcohol. If you're an alcohol addict or a casual alcohol user considering Pregnancy, you must stop alcohol usage. Did you know that use of alcohol during Pregnancy may lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? That your baby may have birth defects or have a lower birth weight? Infact, not only does alcohol greatly increase the risk of an unsuccessful pregnancy outcome, it also has socio-economic consequences, other health effects, and...
Episode 5 - Adverse Effects of Smoking
April 15, 2020 11:30 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] It's well known that smoking leads to Lung and other forms of Cancer. But are you aware of how Pregnancy's affected by smoking? Do you know that smoking hinders in conception, and may lead to stiff arteries, miscarriage, and Ectopic pregnancy (incorrect embryo implantation)? .If you're addicted to smoking, and planning to conceive, how do you get out of this addiction? In this episode, we review trends in smoking, it's broader damages to the body, and then focus on...
Special Series Part 3 - COVID-19 and Pregnancy
April 14, 2020 08:30 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MBAs China was the epicenter of the COVID-19 Pandemic, i's natural to wonder how have pregnant women fared in China. Have pregnancies been successful in China? Have there been any maternal deaths, and what does this mean for you? Is the mother's immune system impacted with COVID-19 or otherwise during pregnancy (referred to as 'Immunosuppression')? If you're a COVID-19 positive mother, is preterm labor likely? In Episode 3, we analyze emerging data from China and India, and review the long-st...
Special Series Part 2 - COVID-19 and Pregnancy
April 11, 2020 16:30 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MBWith so much information, and misinformation, in these difficult times of the COVID-19 Pandemic, things are quite unclear, and uncertain. As a pregnant or new mother, you may be thinking - should I take Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) or Azithromycin? If I am Diabetic, how does COVID-19 affect my pregnancy? What happens if my baby is COVID-19 positive? Does COVID-19 increase the risk of miscarriage or still birth? How should I manage clinical examinations and ultrasound scans? These questions are ...
Special Series Part 1 - COVID-19 and Pregnancy
April 07, 2020 11:30 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MBAs an expecting mother amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, you may wonder - should I continue Antenatal visits? How do I manage social distancing with pregnancy? How do I boost my immunity? How do I separate common allergies from COVID-19? As a pregnant woman, do I need to take special sanitary precautions? Should I visit the hospital or my physician for minor ailments? In Episode 1 of the Special COVID-19 Series, we focus on answering all the above concerns, and share the essential preventive st...
Episode 4 - Role of Nutrition and Diet in Pregnancy
April 02, 2020 16:30 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] How does nutrition shape your Pregnancy's outcome? What foods should you and should not consume? What's too much or too little nutrition? In this episode, we cover the critical role nutrition and diet play in Pregnancy. A balanced, nutritious, healthy, portioned, and organic diet is paramount for you and your baby, and for your baby's healthy development post-pregnancy. I'd love to hear your feedback, thoughts, and questions. Feel free to reach out to me with any...
Episode 4 - Role of Proper Nutrition in Pregnancy
April 02, 2020 16:30 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBHow does nutrition shape your Pregnancy's outcome? What foods should you and should not consume? What's too much or too little nutrition? In this episode, we cover the critical role nutrition and diet play in Pregnancy. A balanced, nutritious, healthy, portioned, and organic diet is paramount for you and your baby, and for your baby's healthy development post-pregnancy.
Episode 3 - Ideal Weight for Pregnancy
March 29, 2020 09:30 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] How should you manage your weight before and during Pregnancy? Are you overweight or underweight? In this episode, we cover the importance of weight management before Pregnancy (in the preconception stages). A successful pregnancy, amongst several other factors, hinges strongly on your preconception body weight. A BMI (Body Mass Index) between 18 to 24.9 before pregnancy reflects the optimal body weight, and reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes I'd love ...
Episode 2 - Best Age for Pregnancy
March 25, 2020 16:30 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBWhat's the right age to get Pregnant? If you're considering Pregnancy now, should you go forward or wait longer? What if you're in your 30's and still aren't pregnant? In this episode, we cover the ideal age range for a favorable Pregnancy. Pregnancy can occur anytime during the reproductive years of a women's life. This typically ranges from ages 14-45. But the age span for the best pregnancy outcomes lies between ages 22-28 years, and more broadly between ages 20-30 years.
Episode 2 - The Best and Safest Age for Pregnancy
March 25, 2020 16:30 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] What's the right age to get Pregnant? If you're considering Pregnancy now, should you go forward or wait longer? What if you're in your 30's and still aren't pregnant? In this episode, we cover the ideal age range for a favorable Pregnancy. Pregnancy can occur anytime during the reproductive years of a women's life. This typically ranges from ages 14-45. But the age span for the best pregnancy outcomes lies between ages 22-28 years, and more broadly between ages 20...
Episode 1 - Wanted vs Unwanted Pregnancy
March 24, 2020 09:30 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MB[Season 1 - Preconception] What's the difference between a Wanted & Unwanted Pregnancy? Which leads to favorable Pregnancy outcomes? In this episode, we cover the differences between, and the consequences of, a wanted and unwanted pregnancy, and the critical and far-reaching importance of a wanted pregnancy.