Pregnancy Care with an Experienced Obstetrician in Jaipur
Good antenatal care is what turns most pregnancies into straightforward ones, and catches the problems in the rest early enough to manage them. Dr. Vibha Chaturvedi Sharma has looked after pregnant women in Jaipur for over two decades, from first visits to normal and painless deliveries, and including complicated and high-risk pregnancies.
Your first visit
- Confirmation of the pregnancy and its location, and dating by ultrasound.
- A full medical and obstetric history, blood pressure, weight and a general examination.
- Baseline blood tests — blood group, haemoglobin, thyroid, blood sugar and screening for infections — and a urine test.
- Folic acid and advice on diet, activity, medicines to avoid and warning signs.
Check-ups through pregnancy
- Visits are typically monthly until about 28 weeks, every two weeks until 36 weeks, and weekly after that — more often if any risk factor is found.
- Each visit covers blood pressure, weight, the baby's growth and heartbeat, and any symptoms you have.
- Tetanus vaccination, iron and calcium supplements are started at the right stages.
Scans and screening
- Early dating scan, then the NT scan with screening blood tests between 11 and 14 weeks.
- A detailed anomaly scan at around 18 to 20 weeks.
- Glucose screening for gestational diabetes in mid-pregnancy.
- Growth and Doppler scans in the third trimester where indicated.
When extra care is needed
- Pregnancies with diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, twins, a previous caesarean or previous loss are monitored more closely under a specific plan.
- Bleeding, severe pain, leaking fluid, reduced baby movements, severe headache or swelling should be reported the same day.
Planning your delivery
- A normal vaginal delivery is the aim wherever it is safe, with epidural (painless) delivery available.
- Suitability for a vaginal birth after a previous caesarean (VBAC) is assessed individually.
- Where a caesarean is genuinely the safer choice, the reasons are explained clearly in advance.
- Postnatal review covers recovery, breastfeeding, mood and contraception.
Pregnancy Care (Obstetrics) — frequently asked questions
When should I see a gynecologist after a positive pregnancy test?
Book a visit around six to eight weeks from your last period, or sooner if you have pain, bleeding, a previous ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage, or a medical condition such as diabetes or thyroid disease.
How many scans are needed in a normal pregnancy?
Most normal pregnancies need a dating scan, an NT scan at 11–14 weeks, an anomaly scan at 18–20 weeks, and one or more growth scans in the third trimester if indicated.
Can I have a painless normal delivery?
Yes. Epidural analgesia removes most of the pain of labour while you stay awake and able to push. Whether it suits you is discussed during your antenatal visits.
