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Gurugram, Sohna 2nd March 2023: United Way Delhi, a non-profit organisation, has conducted a three-day mental health awareness program for frontline workers in Village Sohna from 27th February to 1st March 2023. The training program was organised under the Mental Health Pilot Initiative for Women of Rural Community at the Civil Hospital in Sohna, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The program was facilitated by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, MBBS, MS MCH GB Pant Hospital, and director of Global Mediclinic, with the support of many co-facilitators from Global Mediclinic and United Way Delhi. A total of 29 frontline workers from Village Sohna and 16 from United Way Delhi participated in the program.

Talking about the training program Sachin Gowalkar, CEO – United Way Delhi said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the importance of mental health and wellbeing as a critical issue affecting societies worldwide. Despite the social stigma attached to the subject, mental health problems have worsened due to a lack of awareness, access to quality care and support groups, and early screening and specialised care services, especially in rural areas.”

Lauding the significant efforts of the government Gowalkar added – “The government has already taken steps to tackle these challenges, and the United Way of Delhi has launched the “Svasti” program in Sohna, Haryana to improve mental wellbeing for women and vulnerable groups in rural areas. The program aims to increase access to mental health services. A baseline has been established, and the first round of capacity building for 29 frontline workers (from February 27th to March 1st, 2023) has been completed with the support of the Health and WCD Department. The intervention aims to address sensitization and capacity gaps to enable early screening of the population. We are also assisting the District Administration in upgrading the resource centre for mental wellbeing at Civil Hospital, Sohna. There are several more interventions planned.”

The training program covered various topics, including understanding mental health and disorders, special focus on women, knowledge of National Mental Health Programme-DMHP, severe and common mental disorders, mental health first aid, positive mental health and mental wellbeing, and community-based system promotion.

The program aimed to equip frontline workers, including ANM, Asha Workers, and Anganwadi Workers, with the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to mental health issues among rural communities effectively. The SMO from Civil Hospital joined the training program and expressed appreciation for the collaboration between United Way Delhi and Dr. Sanjeev Global Mediclinic. During the training, the SMO shared various examples of mental health patients and encouraged everyone to participate in this social cause. The participants also applauded the training and expressed their gratitude to United Way Delhi and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar for organising such a beneficial program.

New Delhi, Wednesday, 2nd March 2023: This International Women’s Day, Women Inspiring Network (WIN), an inspirational storytelling network, joins hands with FICCI G20 Empower, an accelerating women’s leadership action-driven alliance for a Global Mentoring Walk taking place on 2nd March 2023 at FICCI House New Delhi. Global Mentoring Walk will be attended by women leaders from across the fields of corporate, business, entrepreneurship, designers, influencers, and others. The panel discussion is also organized where the women leaders will share insights on various issues that women face in today’s time.

Stuti Jalan, Founder of Women Inspiring Network (WIN) believes “One of the most important things for young women to understand is that there are no boundaries and they can achieve anything they want to. It is of the utmost importance for us as women leaders to ensure that the right support and resources are made available to women in different walks of life for their ultimate holistic advancement. On this occasion of International Women’s Day, we are grateful to this dynamic group for coming together for the Global Mentoring Walk, which is an opportunity for women in our community, and around the world, to unite around a common purpose. Together, we will pave the way for the next generation of women leaders. Women Inspiring Network (WIN) in collaboration with FICCI, G20 Empower to join hands with the mutual goal of mentoring and connecting with one another to promote upliftment, because power expands the moment it is shared. “

Each year the Mentoring Walks take place in celebration of International Women’s Day. The Vital Voices global network of women leaders in more than 60 countries around the world, will host Mentoring Walks, sending the powerful message that women leaders around the world are giving back and investing in the next generation. Mentoring provides a unique opportunity for rising women leaders to unleash their full potential —and for established women leaders to share their successes and help future generations of women leaders grow and develop.

Thus, following the lead, Women Inspiring Network and FICCI G20 Empower are organizing the Global Mentoring Walk, where they want to encourage and strengthen women’s economic participation and leadership, increase women’s overall participation and strengthen the share of women in leadership positions, including growth in millennial leaders, women in startups, women in investment management, women in local and rural business communities, and women in SMEs.

The event will be graced by women changemakers like Payal Kanwar (Director General of Indo-French Chamber), Payal Jain (Designer), Angelique Dhama (CEO of Obeetee Carpets, Retail), Taranjeet Kaur (Project manager of Metabolic Balance India), Naina Ruhail (Founder and Co-CEO, Vanity Wagon), Malika Sadnani (Entrepreneur), Shivani Malik (Da Milano), Shailja Dutt (Corporate), Nidhi Modi (Entrepreneur- Mammlys), Harpreet Suri (Influencer), Akshra Dalal (JD Institue) and many more. It aims to inspire, learn, network, and celebrate women who are change-makers from different arenas and professions.

The panel discussion will raise awareness about careers for Women, Wellness, and Entrepreneurship. Through this Global Mentoring Walk, we want to encourage and strengthen women’s economic participation and leadership, increase women’s overall participation and strengthen the share of women in leadership positions, including growth in millennial leaders, women in startups, women in investment management, women in local and rural business communities, and women in SMEs.

Women Inspiring Network (WIN) has previously held several online webinars promoting various causes such as Breast Cancer Awareness, a Networking event at Qorum, Collaboration with Jai Hind College and Arthanomics, and online workshops and webinars.

Details of the event–

Day & Date: Thursday, 2nd March 2023

Time: IST 4:00-6:00 PM

Venue: FICCI House

New Delhi: Comedian Bharti Singh reached HIIMS Meerut for the treatment of her mother and mother-in-law. Both of them are undergoing treatment for kidney disease through naturopathy. HIIMS Meerut is an integrated hospital, which treats severe diseases through Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. HIIMS Meerut is Asia’s largest Institute of Naturopathy and Integrated Science with a capacity of 1000 beds. Here treatment is done under the guidance of Acharya Manish, founder of HIIMS and Dr BRC, an expert in naturopathy.

In a statement, Bharti’s mother said that after getting treatment from here, she has experienced a lot of improvement in her health. She now feels no need to take insulin injections at all. Witnessing the improvement in her mother’s health, Bharti herself visited HIIMS Meerut and received Neem Karela therapy, by which she was extremely impressed. After receiving this therapy, she felt that all the toxins were coming out of her body. When Bharti’s mother-in-law also faced the same problem, Bharti advised her to go to HIIMS Meerut as well. Both Bharti’s mother and mother-in-law are undergoing treatment in HIIMS Meerut and are feeling much better than before for which they are extremely thankful to the doctors and the team here.

Many incurable diseases like kidney failure, liver failure, cancer, thalassemia and autoimmune are successfully treated at HIIMS through lifestyle changes, Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Panchakarma.

HIIMS is famous all over the country for its treatment of kidney failure. HIIMS Shuddhi Ayurveda centres have been established in many other cities of India apart from Meerut such as Chandigarh, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Sangrur, Bhagalpur, Gurugram, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Delhi and Goa. More than 200 specialist doctors are rendering their services in these centers across the country.

Dr. Brajmohan Singh, Consultant – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death globally. It includes a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. While traditional treatments for cardiovascular disease have been effective, they are not always tailored to the individual patient’s needs. This is where precision medicine comes in, offering the potential to provide more personalized treatment options for patients.

Precision medicine involves using a patient’s unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to tailor their medical care. It allows doctors to develop more targeted therapies that take into account an individual’s specific needs and characteristics. In the field of cardiovascular care, precision medicine has the potential to transform the way these conditions are diagnosed and treated. This approach requires the use of advanced technologies such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to identify genetic and molecular biomarkers that can predict a patient’s response to treatment.

Precision medicine has been applied in cardiovascular care to identify genetic variants associated with statin response, a widely used class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. While not all patients respond to statin therapy and some may experience side effects, clinicians can use this approach to tailor statin therapy to each patient’s unique genetic makeup, thereby maximizing its effectiveness and minimizing adverse reactions.

Additionally, it has also been applied in cardiovascular care to identify biomarkers that can predict the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or stroke. Through a combination of genetic, molecular, and clinical data, clinicians can pinpoint patients who are at a higher risk of experiencing adverse events and customize their treatment plan to address their specific needs.

Moreover, it has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of heart failure, a complex and heterogeneous disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Current treatments are often inadequate, given the multiple underlying causes. By considering underlying causes such as genetic and environmental factors, precision medicine approaches offer the potential for more effective and personalized treatment of heart failure.

While precision medicine offers potential benefits in cardiovascular care, there are also some challenges to its widespread adoption. For example, genetic testing can be expensive, and not all patients have access to this technology. Additionally, there is a need for more research to identify new drug targets and develop personalized therapies for cardiovascular disease. There are also ethical and legal considerations surrounding the use of genetic and molecular data in clinical practice.

Despite the challenges, precision medicine provides a new way to personalize care and improve outcomes in cardiovascular disease. By taking into account an individual’s unique characteristics, including genetic and environmental factors, precision medicine can identify subgroups of patients who are more likely to benefit from a specific treatment, minimize side effects, and improve overall outcomes. The future of cardiovascular care is personalized, and precision medicine is paving the way for a new era in personalized treatment.

By Dr Vipin Sisodia, Consultant- Urology, Yatharth Super Specialty Hospital, Greater Noida

Prostate gland is the most talked about organs in men that usually enlarges with aging (especially after 50 years of age) and obstruct the urine flow. There is a dire need to raise awareness about the importance of the effective functioning of this gland, and if someone notices a change in the pattern of the normal passage of urine, it is important to seek urologists’ opinion. A urologist would categorize your symptoms and run some tests like urine exam, ultrasound, uroflowmetry and Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA).

For most of the mild symptoms one may not need any treatment but only lifestyle changes would help. But in case if the symptoms are bothersome, affecting sleep or disturbing daily routine, further group of medications may help in subsiding the symptoms. The first group of medicines helps in relaxing the muscles outlet and the second group of medicine is prescribed to reduce the size of the prostate.

“In some patients, despite medications the symptoms worsen leading to blood in urine, recurrent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) or changes in the backpressure in the kidneys, and a prostate surgery remains the only option. The surgery is different from the one done for treating prostate cancer, it is an endoscopic surgery done by passing an endoscope through the urethra, a tube inside the penis, and the prostate is removed in chips to create a lumen for smooth passage of urine. Energy to cut the prostate may vary from electric current to laser energy, and as the procedure is done under anesthesia, the patient may require hospitalization for 2 to 3 days.

The second common problem of the prostate is cancer. 15% of all men have a chance to develop prostate cancer with increasing age (after 80 years of age) irrespective of the genetic condition. In such cases, the progression of the disease is slow with high survival rates in comparison to prostate cancer caused due to gene mutation.

Despite the fact that the prevalence of prostate cancer among Indian men is 25 times less than those in western countries, it is still the 12th leading cause of mortality and morbidity in India.

Prostate cancer being one of the most common types of cancers among males usually grows slowly and during the initial stages remains confined to the glands. In comparison to other cancers that are highly metastatic in nature, prostate cancer is less common under the age of 50 years.

As the stages progress, the condition worsens and may lead to bone fractures, spinal pain, fecal and urinal incontinence and weakness in legs. Those vulnerable need to undergo PSA test to confirm or rule out the possibility of prostate cancer, and if the prostate levels are high, MRI of the prostate followed by prostate biopsy may be done. Once the diagnosis of the prostate cancer is confirmed, then imaging in the form of bone scan or PSMA PET CT is done to check if the disease is localized within the prostate or metastasized to other body parts.

If cancer is localized to the prostate, then surgical treatment is the best option particularly if the patient has symptoms. Radiation and hormone therapy is an alternative to surgery. For surgery, the whole prostate is removed instead of channelling done for non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. The robot is used by the surgeon to facilitate the removal of the prostate and it is not done by the robot as commonly perceived. Surgery may affect men’s sexual power and may cause temporary urine leaks for which they have to wear diapers for 2 weeks to 3 months. 98% of men get better as for as continence is concerned by one year.

Marengo CIMS Hospital for the first time in Gujarat launches the Strokologist Program as a knowledge-sharing initiative with 45 clinical physicians to create an optimized level of stroke care in a network of doctors’ community

Dr. Mukesh Sharma, Director Neurology and Head of the Stroke Program, Marengo CIMS Hospital

New Delhi: Tuesday, 28th February 2023: One of the three largest emergencies that can claim lives is ‘Strokes’. It has been reported that around 600 cases are registered for stroke every day in the state of Gujarat. Out of 15 lakh estimated stroke cases reported in India annually, Gujarat has a major share. Gender-wise, while men who are heavy consumers of junk food, alcohol, and smoking are at high risk, women post-menopause are at a vulnerable risk. Stroke is also attributed to obesity, diabetes, hypertension, consumption of excessive junk food, high cholesterol, alcohol intake, and smoking. India records approximately 15% of stroke incidences in youth below the age of 40 years in strokes. To strengthen the network and mobilize nursing homes, nurses, and support staff, Marengo CIMS Hospital launched the Strokologist Program to train the community of physicians, critical care specialists, and ICU and ER doctors and empower them with the skills for timely diagnosis and treatment as soon as a stroke patient is brought under their care. The Program is led by Dr Mukesh Sharma, HOD Stroke Specialist, Marengo CIMS Hospital.

Dr. Mukesh Sharma, Director Neurology and Head of the Stroke Program, Marengo CIMS Hospital says, “Stroke is increasingly affecting the younger population, contrary to the common perception that it belongs to the older age groups, and lives are lost untimely due to delay in reaching the patient to a medical emergency within a stipulated time. The Program will educate and skill doctors to thrombolyse patients within the golden hour. This will certify the medical professionals as skilled professionals equipped to deal with stroke patients and also increase the capability of the doctors to read the scans appropriately and administer drugs accordingly. We are networking with nursing homes across Ahmedabad in a hub-and-spoke model to make each primary stroke center equipped with advanced technology for immediate medical intervention.”

Dr Raajiv Singhal, Managing Director & Group CEO, Marengo Asia Hospitals said, “In our vision of “Patient First”, every life matters, every minute counts. Timely medical intervention is crucial as a stroke kills about two million brain cells in under a minute. The Strokologist Program is designed to mobilize timely intervention by doctors and to create an impact socially through increased awareness among physicians and people. We are creating an integrated network of nursing homes to introduce advanced technology to elevate the nursing homes as stroke centers with enhanced precision in clinical excellence. The blend of advanced technology with a human touch to expedite the care solutions for stroke patients is of paramount importance. Last, but not least, high-end drugs for clot bursting have been available over the last almost three decades. Yet only two percent of stroke patients are administered these drugs. We are skilling the doctors in understanding the outcome of these drugs and administering them appropriately.”

‘Reaching the right hospital, at the right time for the right treatment’ is a crucial component in changing the outcomes in stroke patients. Marengo CIMS Hospital is aiming to stand strong towards its mission/motto of treating and managing strokes in much improved manner so that more lives can be saved in the country. With the participation of a network of 45 doctors and nursing homes, the team of Neurosciences at Marengo CIMS will train and certify doctors and nurses in batches to bring down disabilities or fatalities in stroke patients significantly. Advanced technology will play a pivotal role in the education of doctors and empower them with tools to be applied for quick responses to critical conditions. Each of these primary networked centers with the technology will help doctors download the data fed into the systems and prepare them to plan the best line of treatment for the patient. In the event of the requirement for further treatment in complex cases, the patient then can be shifted in a stabilized condition to a comprehensive care center. The community of doctors integrated into the network will be connectors for every patient for coming to any doctor certified through this program for the immense and pivotal support it will generate to save more lives.

Around 4000 stroke cases happen daily and not more than even 2 to 3 percent are treated. India currently accounts for 60 percent of stroke patients worldwide. Less than 1 in 4 Indians are aware of stroke symptoms. About three million people die due to strokes each year. Globally, about 6% of all deaths from stroke occur in people 15-49 years old. There are 69 million people living who have experienced stroke. Over 143 million years of healthy life is lost each year due to disability and deaths following a stroke. One in six people are at a risk of experiencing stroke. It is about time that awareness arms people to react quickly in such conditions.

Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Tadong Adopts Dozee’s AI-based Contactless Vitals Monitoring Technology for Enhanced Patient Safety

With an aim to achieve enhanced patient safety in wards, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Tadong to adopt Enhanced Vitals Monitoring with Dozee’s Made-in-India contactless remote patient monitoring and Early Warning System (EWS)

Gangtok, India, 27 February 2023: Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Tadong has entered a partnership with Dozee to implement continuous patient monitoring. 30 Beds in Central Referral Hospital (CRH) will now be upgraded to Dozee connected beds powered with contactless continuous vitals monitoring and an Early warning alert system. Dozee’s solution is cloud-enabled and comes with a central and remote patient monitoring capability that empowers healthcare providers to monitor the patient more effectively and provide timely medical interventions for improved patient safety and clinical outcomes. Automation and digitalization of vital data and operational processes are significant for Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences in its journey to become a smart hospital.

Dozee enables healthcare workers to remotely monitor patients’ vital parameters such as heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, SPO2 levels, temperature, and ECG. Dozee’s Early Warning System (EWS) tracks vital parameter trends and alerts healthcare providers to detect patients’ clinical deterioration early, enabling timely medical intervention. Dozee uses AI-powered Ballistocardiography (BCG) for contactless vitals monitoring. Dozee’s technology is patented and made in India, and it has been clinically proven to be 98.4% accurate. Continuous vital monitoring significantly impacts patient safety, clinical outcome, and operational efficiency. Research done by independent consulting firm Sattva shows that for every ~100 Dozee connected beds, it can save ~144 lives and ~80% of the time taken for vitals by nurses and reduce ICU Average Length Of Stay (ALOS) by ~1.3 days.

Dr. Yogesh Verma, Medical Superintendent, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) on the hospital’s resolution to adopt this connected care system for contactless remote monitoring of patients, said, “We are committed to becoming a world-class center for health care, and we are taking strides towards achieving our objective of offering holistic healthcare to our patients with this collaboration with Dozee. As technology progresses, it is essential that we arm ourselves with the right resources and equipment in order to ensure optimum quality care for our patients. We are confident that with the help of Dozee, our team will be able to avert any potential crises while providing the highest standard of medical attention to all of our patients.”

“Sikkim stands out today as one of India’s most progressive states in the health sector and we are thrilled to be introducing Dozee at the esteemed Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Tadong. We continue to strive and build a connected health system that will promote patient safety, enhance clinical results, and optimize nursing effectiveness. We believe implementing continuous ward monitoring and Early Warning Systems is an integral step for delivering quality healthcare at scale. ” said Mudit Dandwate, Dozee’s CEO and Co-founder.

Located in Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) was founded in 1997. The establishment of the hospital initiated a long journey to set new standards in the field of health care in the North-Eastern part of the country. With the vision of providing contemporary world-class healthcare facilities to the people of Sikkim right at their doorsteps, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) offers the best amalgamation of highly talented medical specialists, state-of-the-art equipment, well-trained paramedical staff, and other support services under a single roof.

Bangalore, February 28: Sanofi Speciality Care today reaffirmed its commitment to rare diseases in India on the occasion of Rare Disease Day, stating that it will continue with its efforts in empowering the lives of patients with rare diseases by offering transformative healthcare options.

Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. Sanofi has been supporting the rare disease day event commemoration in India for 13 years now, ever since the first event was commemorated in 2010 at the Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi.

Anil Raina, General Manager, Sanofi Speciality Care (India) said, “Over the past 40 years, Sanofi has launched different therapies for the treatment of many rare diseases, namely Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, Pompe disease, Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) and Acid Sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD). Since its incorporation in India in 2007, we have been working not only towards enhancing awareness of rare diseases, providing free diagnostic support, but also building the capacity of the clinicians, and supporting Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in public and private institutions.”

According to Mr Raina, “The company also has a global humanitarian program aimed at providing free life-saving treatment to patients in India diagnosed with Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs). Under our India Charitable Access Program (INCAP), we have been supporting patients for Gaucher disease, Pompe disease, Fabry disease and MPS I disease with life-saving Enzyme Replacement Therapy. Many of the children receiving therapy under this program are now in their teens and adulthood, and are able to lead near-normal lives.”More than 1000 patients in over 70 countries are in the company’s global Humanitarian Program today, out of which over 170 patients are from India.

With the largest portfolio of rare disease therapies, the company has also received a recommendation from the Subject Expert Committee to import and market two new products in India — Nexviazyme® (Avalglucosidase alfa powder) and Xenpozyme™ (Olipudase alfa powder) for Pompe disease and Niemann-Pick disease (ASMD) respectively. “We are hoping to launch these therapies in India by end of 2023 or beginning of next year, subject to completion of all further regulatory steps.”

Both these products have been granted orphan drug status and approval in several countries including the US, Australia, EU, UK and Japan, to name a few.

According to Dr Shalini Menon, Country Medical Lead Sanofi, “Xenpozyme is the first therapy indicated specifically for the treatment of ASMD, and is currently the only approved treatment for this disease. This is a devastating and extremely rare disease that affects both children and adults. The approval of Xenpozyme represents the culmination of bold work done in research and development, and Sanofi’s unwavering commitment to this historically overlooked community.” She said Nexviazyme is for both infantile and late-onset Pompe disease, and showed improvements in respiratory function and walking distance measures.”

Dr. Kavita Pujar, Senior Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre, Bengaluru

 Childbirths aren’t as easy as it may sound. While the joy of bringing a child to life is priceless, the several health problems of the mother…sometimes life-threatening, must not be ignored. Postpartum complications can occur within weeks after childbirth or even months afterwards and may not always give warning signs. Call it sheer lack of awareness, the uterine contractions, fatigue and pain that the new mothers go through are often ignored or overlooked as signs of recovery instead of indications of postpartum complications, which thus, can lead to serious health issues. However, with proper guidance and regular check-ups, such complications can be taken care of and ensure a healthy recovery.

Symptoms of Postpartum Complications

For most women, recovery after labor and delivery of the child may be uneventful and normal. But for few others, it is important to keep a check on the following symptoms to reduce the risk factors which may eventually turn harmful for the new mother. It must be noted that most of the complications can be treated successfully if they are diagnosed early.

· Infections in the genital tract and urinary tract

· Heavy vaginal bleeding or formation of blood clots during bleeding

· Swelling or pus formation at the incision site of C-section delivery

· Persistent pain in the vagina

· Flu like symptoms or high fever with rapid heart rate

· Foul smelling vaginal discharge

· Body ache or tenderness and pain in the legs

· Soreness or pain in the breasts

· Problem faced during breastfeeding, clogging of milk ducts

· Pain during urination

· Depressive mood or facing “baby blues” that lasts more than few days

· Digestive issues, constipation

· High blood pressure

· Seizures

· Trouble in breathing or complications due to anesthesia

· Headache with vision changes or problems

· Trouble in falling asleep

· Discomfort during sexual intercourse

· Other pre-existing chronic diseases

When should you seek medical help?

There can be few instances wherein seeking medical help must not be compromised. These are:

· When you suddenly experience heavy blood loss

· When there is persistent and severe headache along with nausea, vomiting or blurred vision

· You find it difficult to take care of the baby

· When you have pain in your upper abdomen or feel tenderness within 48 hours of delivering the baby

· When you hallucinate or panic too often or try to harm yourself

Ways to tackle Postpartum complications

Nothing should be more important than prioritizing your postpartum recovery and health. Postpartum recovery is an ongoing process and must be initiated before childbirth itself. Knowing about the possible risk factors, ways to take care of yourself and the baby, need for any specific care…every step will help in tackling the problems better. Keep a check on the signs and symptoms of any complications in the first three weeks after childbirth and consult your doctor immediately if your health deteriorates. A complete and detailed evaluation of the problems help in determining the treatment process better.

During consultations with your doctor, seek advice on issues like using contraception and time to plan the next baby, factors that can lead to extreme fatigue, right time to start exercising, regularizing sleep pattern, resuming sex life and ways to check abdomen and vagina to check for any uncalled-for symptoms.