Dr. Karishma Bhatia Gynaecologist

24/11/2023

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Being pregnant is a beautiful emotion for every couple, but it can be overwhelming too. Husbands want to actively participate in this journey, a few ways in which they can support their partner have been discussed here! 1. Understanding Pregnancy Symptoms: Women undergo a lot of changes during pregn...

24/10/2023

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Childbirth is something most women experience and they always choose the best gynaecologist to take them through this process smoothly. The memories of pregnancy and childbirth stay with the woman through the rest of her life. I see some second time moms who have had bitter experiences or mistrust i...

13/10/2023

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The solar eclipse often brings with it a host of myths and misconceptions, especially when it comes to pregnant women. Let's take a closer look at these beliefs and attempt to debunk some of these myths: Myth 1: Cutting Something During an Eclipse Causes Congenital Anomalies This belief lacks scient...

13/10/2023

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The solar eclipse often brings with it a host of myths and misconceptions, especially when it comes to pregnant women. Let's take a closer look at these beliefs and attempt to debunk some of these myths: Myth 1: Cutting Something During an Eclipse Causes Congenital Anomalies This belief lacks scient...

07/06/2022

Post op rounds :
Me to sister -
Patient vitals please .
Any fever ?
Has she passed urine ?
Has she passed stool ?

Me to patient :

How are you doing today ?
How is your pain ?
Did you catch some sleep ?
Would you be comfortable going home tomorrow ?

N then the instagrammer in me speaks up -
Let's take a pic together ! 😛

P.s. just kidding 😂 . This patient wanted a pic to be sent to her mom after the surgery and here we are 🙂🙂

16/05/2022

On popular demand I m sharing this story as a post here. Doctors like Dr. Mahima Agrawal] .aboutwomenobgyn also agree that instagram is a platform on which a lot of times wrong info is being spread by not so qualified people.
But this is next level!

My friend Dr. Mahima Agrawal]
Is a Dermatologist , I m a gynaecologist and we both see patients who DO NOT wash their v***a properly and land up with dirty, smelly stuff down there.

So for once n for all :
1. Do not put anything inside the va**na . ( the tubular canal )

2. Wash ur v***a ( the external genitalia) with soap and water. Just water won't do.

3. You do not need any special intimate washes . No need of any perfumes.

4. The key to have a good hygiene is to keep it clean and keep it dry and, dry it properly.

5. If you want to clear doubts on anything please consult the concerned doctor . Do not believe anything n everything on social media.

6. Doctors spend a good 10- 15 years studying and seeing patients. And then even further on we keep in touch , we keep our knowledge updated..

P.S. Ultimately it is your own choice what u want to do with your body.

16/05/2022

There are times when we have patients who have really been through challenges throughout their pregnancy. When this patient came to me the first time she had a thick endometrial lining which had been labelled as incomplete abortion requiring D and C.
There was no history indicative of an abortion.
We did serial beta hcg tests, it was rising appropriately so we waited and it was indeed a perfectly healthy fetus !
She had gastroenteritis and Dengue too subsequently in her later part of pregnancy. But everything was managed and taken care of, I admire her for her strength and calmness and composure. To have had so much patience n trust !
It's great when the mommies come back with the babies just to meet ❤ . God bless you little one 🙏 ❤

07/05/2022

We are moms .
We make moms.
We are Gynaecologists and moms.
This Mother s day We are going live at 6 pm to find what works ?
How do we manage our partners, our kids and our patients?
Emergencies happen anytime... so do mom emergencies.... who are our behind the scene superheroes ?
What are our fears ?
What makes us fearless !!??
What is our idea of relaxation?
What is personal space ?

Let's find out on our live where we talk about how women can manage everything. We are not perfect, yet we want to achieve so much more !!!
Happy Mother s Day !!

20/04/2022

When your post caesarean patient has the following complaints:

"Doctor i m feeling absolutely normal, is Caesaean a minor surgery ?
Everyone scared me, told me i ll be confined to bed, but i m feeling comfortable walking, i have no pain , i am actually feeling good and normal!"

Then that makes us smile real big and know we did a fair job!!

Shagun had a breech presentation ( baccha ulta ) for which her birth plan was for a caesarean section. Universally the guidelines are to opt for a caesarean delivery for a breech presentation in a primi.

I realise there are a lot of myths around caesarean section.

1. A caesarean delivery does not mean you ll be in pain for the rest of your life .

2. You dont have to keep lying down in bed after a Caesarean.

3.Caesarean section methods have really improved over the years, the scan is barely visible and one can still wear their favourite clothes.

4. As far as possible we try to go for Normal va**nal delivery. If there is any complication for the mother or baby, we choose to go for a caesarean delivery.

It is so do share your delivery experience and if you have any concerns regarding caesarean section!!!

07/04/2022

This year the motto of World health Day is . Let us all take steps to make the world more sustainable for the generations to come, for our children. Every new life deserves clean air, clean water. So let us all individually contribute in making our Earth a better place to live!

it seems like a converging point between our professions !

31/03/2022

What everyone sees: Normal delivery, baby boy born, healthy mother, healthy baby , time of birth 1:11 am.

What remains unseen : got call in the middle of my sleep , Husband and my daughter came with me , daughter stayed in the car - awake till 2:30 am ( she is 2.5 years old), stayed up will 5am.

Next day back to normal work- OPDs , surgeries .Relieved and happy that all went well , that all my patients ( touchwood) are healthy, happy , recovering well.

Dr. Archana had a similar routine, working, managing her kids, working hard being both. And all of a sudden her world just changed.
From being compared to God , she was labelled as a Murderer.

How can any Doctor deal with that ?

To be really honest no Doctor would ever leave any stone unturned to save their Patient.

Every Gynaecologist in this universe has only two things in mind - saving the mother and saving the baby -
Did the baby cry ?
Is the heart beat good ?
Did the uterus contract ?
Did the bleeding stop?
Is my patient doing okay ?
Did she fart ?
Did she pass urine ?
Did she pass stool ?

And trust me, when everything is in order we are the happiest people ❤❤.

We are here to do our best work.
Let us feel safe.
Let us feel respected.
Let us feel like a human.
Let us feel like we deserve to live happily too.

23/03/2022

It is very important to be prepared mentally, physically and emotionally before becoming sexually active.
If one is ever in doubt - say NO.
Its important to make sure that one gets the right guidance. I hope this helps.
P.S. this is generalised advise.

02/02/2022

When couples come with complaint of difficulty in conceiving. A smoking history is something we always insist on.
Smoking can affect the s***m quality, quantity, motility, normal forms hence those little soldiers are not in their best form !!
For females also, smoking has a direct impact on periods, ovulation and egg quality !

Of course one should stop smoking for all the health hazards it has for your own body, but this one reason is for bringing in your future generation!

To add to the list, smoking - both active and passive are harmful for the fetus during pregnancy.

Better late than never.

Quit smoking.

The changes are reversible over a period of time !

Consult a Deaddiction specialist if you are finding it hard !

23/01/2022

We took this picture on 31 December 2021, as we looked forward to the new year 2022.
A New Year is like a fresh start, one makes resolutions ( mine is generally to lose weight , which i have rarely fulfilled, but this time i feel more determined)
But the start of this year has been a bit tough for us. I hope the rest of the year would be better.
But all this has made me realise that there are so many things we take for granted, we dont value what we have, we are complaining or upset coz we didnt achieve something, or we want more.
I am thankful to be blessed with good health, mind and a happy soul. I am thankful to have a strong support system , and that i could become one when it was needed..

So the message i want to give you all is, look within, see what you have , see the goodness in you, get out of the cycle of self blame, realise that you are amazing, and all we can hope for is to be a better version of our own selves.

I hope this helps someone who needed to hear this !!

#2022

22/01/2022

After my last post, we received a lot of messages and concerned calls.
Thank you everyone for your best wishes for the speedy recovery for my Father in law🙏.

He is still on oxygen support but he has shown remarkable improvement.
I am grateful to have such amazing Doctor friends- Dr Manu Madan and Dr Swati Kapoor Every line of treatment i would always discuss with and ask them.
I want to sincerely thank the Doctors and staff of .healthcare Max Shalimar Bagh who are taking very good care of him in their Covid and then Non Covid ICU.

Its not just Doctors but sisters, Nurses, General Duty Attendants, Ambulance drivers who are our covid warriors.

I hope and pray that this pandemic gets over soon and we all can freely breathe, go out, return to normal lives.

06/01/2022

Covid third wave is here and the mist important thing is to stay safe.
Our clinic is operational with appointments but at the same time , i urge you all to go for teleconsultations via video/audio call for all your Gynae problems.
If we feel that there is a problem that needs a physical examination then we can always call you for one, ensuring minimum interaction.

Stay safe everyone, mask up!

27/12/2021

Thank you Tayaji for showering us with so much love, for teaching us all how to lead a wonderful life. We learn so much from your passion, positivity and enthusiasm towards life. You are a true Soldier, you fought every battle that came your way with a smile , and emerged victorious.

Tayaji, we love you so dearly.
Losing you is like losing a big support system, you are the foundation of our family. I know that you are looking down at us from heaven, and are with us , supporting us, blessing us and smiling. You ll always live in each one of us, who have received your deep love and affection.

Dena hume yahi ashish,
Sacche Balak bane Jagadish 🙏🙏

17/12/2021

Me with one of my favorite patients ❤❤
She came to me with a fat file with papers and prescriptions and test reports spread over years, with one complaint - PAIN . So unbearable that it would affect her day to day activity. I studied her case and seeing how young she is and her suffering just wanted to help in whatever way possible!

So happy to share that it's been an year now , and she is off medications ( which we had started with a presumptive diagnosis of endometriosis ) and touchwood pain-free.

Well I did not do anything big, I just invested a lot of time in the first lesson we are taught as Doctors, History Taking.

Its amazing how a good history can sometimes be more helpful in making a diagnosis than a whole range of tests !

These small moments of happiness is what keeps me motivated to be better !