Dr Dhara

I provide obstetrics, gynaecology, and ultrasound services in Randwick and Sydney CBD.

25/02/2023

💛 🩺Heart health is important but especially so for women preparing to conceive.🤰🏽 Recent evidence of pre-pregnancy cardiovascular health by the American Heart Association has shed light on how it impacts Mothers and babies.📚 In fact, sub-optimal cardiovascular health (CVH) prior to and during pregnancy has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (Shah et.al, 2021). So what can you do to improve your CVH?
🚭 Stop smoking
🛌 Get plenty of sleep
🏃🏻‍♀️Be active
🥕Healthy diet
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight
If you are concerned about your heart health speak to your GP, get your blood pressure checked, or see me for a full assessment of your preconception or pregnancy CVH.📲

21/02/2023

💛🤰Choosing to be a parent can be life changing. For many women and their partners it’s a seismic shift in lifestyle.👩‍🍼 This is often why, for women, pregnancy not only has you changing shape but reshaping your world to accomodate new priorities.👶 If you’re looking for prenatal or preconception guidance and advice get in touch. 📲

12/02/2023

🩺 👩🏽‍🔬 🔬 A big week of IVF in the media has helped raise awareness of the IVF process 🧪and what really happens behind the scenes. This unique Network 9 series 🎥 features women and couples and their struggles to conceive.👶🏼 It's a fact that one in six couples in Australia struggles to have a baby.🤰🏻 Hence, reproductive health is key to good outcomes which is why it's important to get regular checks especially if you're planning for a family.👩‍👦‍👦 Come and have a chat if you are concerned about any aspect of your reproductive health.📲

04/02/2023

❤️👼🏼Did you know the beauty of movement has even more benefits when you’re sporting a ‘Mum tum’? 🏃🏻‍♀️🏊‍♂️It’s a fact that light to moderate regular exercise has substantial benefits for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and mental health. As baby develops in the womb many women experience shifts in balance as their centre of gravity changes. 🤰🏽 Hence, even if regular exercise is not part of your lifestyle, improvements in core strength, and cardiovascular fitness often translate to better health and improved recovery post-partum. Enjoying some yoga, Pilates, and regular walks are just a few great ways to keep your body well tuned for the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy. 📲 Feel free to come and have a chat if you are unsure about your exercise regime or if you participate in more demanding physical activities that place greater stress on your body during pregnancy.

30/01/2023

A long black for a long day....

30/01/2023

A gorgeous drawing from one of my babies who is starting kindy tomorrow 💙

24/01/2023

🤰👶👩‍👦Becoming a solo mother by choice (SMC) is often a decision taken by women for many reasons. The absence of a suitable partner, desire to parent alone, biological timing, or other health factors often plays a role when deciding to have a baby without a partner.❤️ That’s especially true for those struggling with fertility challenges.🩺🧑‍🔬 There is scant research📚 focusing on this phenomenon, yet in Australia, it’s a choice women increasingly feel comfortable with. One thing is for sure, a supportive obstetric team can help guide you on your solo journey. Get in touch today. 📲

18/01/2023

👩🏻‍🔬📚 Recent post-Covid-19 research demonstrates that pregnant women 🤰🏻and their partners suffer from phenomena described as 'missing out'.🤦🏻‍♀️ During the pandemic, changes in the provision of maternity care meant that pregnant women and their partners felt a sense of loss because the maternity experience was not all it could have been or did not meet their pre-Covid expectations (Vasilevski et al., 2022).

👼🏼👏🏼Fortunately, the maternity experience has returned to a modified normality. Finding a balance between the health of mother and baby, and a 💜 fulfilling birthing experience is now easier to achieve and a priority for me and my team. If you have any concerns or want to know more about the post-Covid pregnancy journey come and have a chat.📲👩🏽‍⚕️

11/01/2023

👭👫 It's a fact that having a supportive partner can make your pregnancy journey more enjoyable and less stressful.🤦🏻‍♀️ 💡But there's plenty more a partner can do to help reduce anxiety and promote a positive pregnancy. Here are just a few suggestions:

💜 Offer lots of encouragement and reassurance
👼🏼 Be present for important milestones
💭 Offer emotional support and understanding
🥕🥑 Support a healthy diet and exercise regime
🐝 Help reduce the physical workload around the home
👂🏻 Listen and acknowledge her fears and concerns
👩🏻‍⚕️ Seek reassurance from her obstetric team
Having a baby is wonderful. But it can be physically and emotionally demanding so be patient and don't hesitate to reach out to her obstetrician if you have any concerns. 📲

04/01/2023

🗞️👩‍💻Recent media reports suggest that many couples are re-assessing their plans to start a family due climate change.🌪️⚡️💦 Uncertainty about the future has been an ongoing factor for family planning considerations. In fact, social research demonstrates that when there are macro-level events such as a pandemic or natural disaster people make decisions differently.💭 Younger couples tend to be more purposive in their intentions to start a family when major events intervene. 👶 However, for many, anxiety can play a major role when deciding to start a family. Australian researcher 🧑‍🔬Dr Carla Pascoe Leahy is investigating the impact of climate change hesitancy on decisions to have a baby.🤷‍♀️

It’s important to discuss your concerns and assumptions about the future with a medical professional. 🩺 You’ll likely find an obstetrician like me will help you put things into perspective.📲

31/12/2022

🐝🎉 Wishing you a year of joy, opportunity, and success. If you're adding to or starting a family come and chat.🤰🏻 Preconception planning can be a great way to help set goals and make plans. 💕 Happy 2023.

24/12/2022

🎄🎁 ⛄️ For many, this time of year is about togetherness, time to rest, restore, and reflect. Whatever it holds for you, my practice team and I wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday season. Thank you for being part of our world in 2022. ☀️💝

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