Ante Natal Care
Dr. Amita Shah has more than 25 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She has been the head of the department at Columbia Asia Hospital for the last 12 years. At present, she heads the OBGYN department at Apollo Cradle Hospital, Sector-14, and Miracles Mediclinic, Sector-56.
During the 9 months of pregnancy, you would require a very high level of personalized care to ensure that the baby growing inside your womb is free of complications. Your gynaecologist will ensure that the health of both the mother and the baby is fine during these nine months. This is done by regularly testing the blood parameters of the pregnant mother and prescribing medications and supplements to address deficiencies. Ultrasound scans are performed to observe the growth of the foetus, including a Level 2 ultrasound scan to rule out any congenital abnormalities in the baby.
Dr. Amita Shah can also be consulted at her clinic in the Palam Vihar area of Gurgaon by prior appointment. At her clinic, you would receive all the facilities such as blood and urine tests, ultrasound and color Doppler, pharmacy services, and physiotherapy for ante-natal and post-natal exercises. Even if you are not planning to have your delivery in the NCR region, you can still receive ante-natal care from Dr. Amita Shah. Once you are ready to leave for your hometown for delivery, your entire file, along with a summary of your ante-natal care, will be provided to you. This will be useful for the gynaecologist at the hospital where you plan to deliver your baby. After your delivery, when you return to the NCR region, you can continue post-natal care with Dr. Amita Shah.
Ante Natal Package
Most hospitals offer you an Ante Natal Package which includes the following:
- 6-8 consultations with the gynaecologist
- Blood and urine tests
- Ultrasound scans
You must understand the nitty-gritty of the tests required during pregnancy. The blood tests include CBC, which is done to assess the value of blood components, especially haemoglobin levels. If haemoglobin is low, the gynaecologist will prescribe medicines to increase the levels. Thyroid and blood glucose tests are done to determine the health of the mother. Viral markers like Hepatitis, HIV, and VDRL are tested to ensure that the mother is free of infectious diseases that could pass on to the unborn baby.
An ultrasound scan is done during the first trimester to check the viability of the foetus. The ultrasound exam performed around 14-16 weeks is the most important one and is called the Level 2 Scan, which is done to rule out any congenital abnormalities in the foetus. If the foetus has major congenital abnormalities, the pregnancy can be aborted before the 20th week, which is the legal provision in India under the PNDT Act. In the third trimester, additional blood tests are done to monitor haemoglobin, iron, and thyroid levels. A colour Doppler exam is done around the 30th week to check for loops of the umbilical cord around the foetus’s neck and to assess the baby’s position. Ideally, the baby should be positioned head-down to ensure a normal delivery. During all these ultrasound scans, the heart rate and body weight of the baby are estimated. A healthy baby should weigh between 2.5 – 3 kg just before the due date of delivery.
Cost of Antenatal Care
The cost of the blood and urine tests, ultrasound scans – Level 1 and Level 2, Colour Doppler test, and the gynaecological consultations would be in the range of 25-30 thousand rupees. Many hospitals offer packages where you can get a discount of 10-15 thousand rupees when you opt for the package. The cost of medicines and supplements during the entire 9-month period of pregnancy would be in the range of 5-8 thousand rupees.
The cost of delivery can range between Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,50,000, depending on the hospital and the facilities opted for within those hospitals. If proper ante-natal care is not provided and the baby is born prematurely, the cost associated with premature birth care runs into lakhs of rupees, and such babies tend to remain quite sick for a long period of time. Similarly, if any congenital anomaly is missed during the ante-natal period, the cost and mental trauma associated with such a child can be enormous for the parents.
If the health of the mother is not monitored properly and timely intervention is not made, the repercussions could be severe in terms of financial burden and mental agony at the time of delivery. Serious risks to the health of the mother and baby can arise due to any negligence during the ante-natal period. The packages provided by most hospitals for ante-natal care are defined by the number and type of tests and consultations with the gynaecologist. Any test that is not part of the package or any consultation with another doctor would be charged extra. Spending appropriately during the ante-natal period goes a long way in preventing undesirable expenses on the health of the mother in the years to come.
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What Our Patients Say About Ante Natal Care Gurgaon
Ankush Gaur2024-01-08 Excellent Geeta Upadhyay2024-01-04 I would highly recommend Dr Amita Shah to anyone in need of a gynaecologist. She is incredibly professional and always takes care of her patients. I have never had an issue with her and she has always been very responsive to my needs. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a gynaecologist! Sandeep Ranga2024-01-04 I had been suffering from severe pain and heavy bleeding for so many years.My ultrasound showed a large cyst in the uterus .All doctors had advised open surgery but Dr Amita Shah advised Laparoscopic surgery.Surgery was very smooth,I had no pain and my recovery was very fast.I am very thankful to Dr Amita Shah.She is a very skilled surgeon and very polite and gentle with her patients.Highly recommended for Laparoscopic surgery. Parul2023-12-28 I have made all the pregnancy visits to Dr. Amita Shah, and my end-to-end experience with her has been wonderful. I was someone who was absolutely terrified of needles, but with Dr. Amita Shah's constant guidance and good consultation, I could overcome a lot of my stress and worries related to delivery as well as during the pregnancy phase. Both the doctor and her clinic staff are helpful and amiable. She was all ears when it came to even the tiniest of details and issues, listened calmly and resolved all my issues. She was also constantly available via phone and WhatsApp to clear any doubts that popped up in my head in addition to the in-clinic visits where she eased my mind and resolved plenty of my concerns. At the time of my delivery, she offered complete mental support and her presence itself offered calmness to me. I highly recommend Dr. Amita Shah for her professionalism, empathy and supportive attitude. By God's grace, we are blessed with a baby girl in December, and I have been on the path to a smooth and fast recovery since then. monika agarwal2023-12-13 My end to end experience with Dr. Amita Shah has been very amazing. I found her trustworthy in the very first visit. The medications very limited and She handled the emergency of water break very diligently and ensured safe delivery of my baby. She is calm, positive and considerate and will make your pregnancy journey beautifuI with no stress. I highly recommend Dr Amita Shah. M Grewal2023-12-11 I have been visiting Dr Amita for 11 years now. She has helped deliver my kids and then for few other concerns. She is very kind, empathetic, and very gentle. She understands and a great listener. Trust her completely. Zoya Khan2023-12-10 I consulted Dr Amita for my Scar Endometriosis, she not only understood my problem but at the same time explained the entire ailment in detail. She assisted me at every step, her calm demeanour and patience made it very comfortable for me. The best part was she was so approachable although the process. I became a fan of her the way she did my dressings, removed my drain pipe with no pain extremely softly, she has magic in her hands .The best gynaecologist I have ever met. God Bless her always. Thank you so much. Vishal Kumar2023-12-07 Our experience with her was the best at Columbia Asia. The way she explained and talked out about everything including first birth do's and don'ts. She is perfect. At the time of pregnancy day too she was very considerate about what we should do and if injections induced pain is required or not. I loved it as i was able to experience my beautiful son birth withmy eyes.🙏 Suchismita Adhikari2023-12-05 Our experience with Dr Amita mam and her clinical expertise has been fabulous. Her staff, Ms Komal and Ms. Ashu are very kind and cooperative. Dr. Amita operated on my mother with such finnese. Explained each and every step in detail. She is a very good gynaecologist. Happy we found her to treat my mom. sonia tonk2023-12-04 It's was an awesome experience with dr amita, she explained everything so nicely u can ask her anything she will explain you very well with all practical example, she will make your pregnancy smooth and so easy ... I would recommend dr amita shah very positively ... I wish I can give more than 5 star to her .. 🥰
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does antenatal testing take?
The results take roughly a week to arrive for the ante natal testing.Global womens clinic is known for the best ante natal care Gurgaon.
What happens during ante natal testing?
Our health care team uses antenatal (pre-birth) testing to assess the fetus’s well-being in late pregnancy. Electronic foetal heart rate monitoring and ultrasonography are commonly used. Global women’s clinic is known for the best ante natal care Gurgaon. We try to make everything simple and easy.
Are ante natal testing painful?
Many of these ante natal testing, such as blood tests, urinalysis, and ultrasounds, are fortunately routine, painless, and extremely valuable. ante natal testing can detect numerous pregnancy issues early on and provide the most accurate picture of your and your baby’s health.
Why is ante natal testing important?
The practise of identifying those who are at high risk of developing a problem during pregnancy is known as antenatal screening. Prenatal diagnosis determines if the condition is present or not. Screening is utilised to identify a high-risk population so that prenatal diagnostics can be provided.Global womens clinic is known for the best ante natal care Gurgaon.