Dr Ruchi Tandon

 1. What hospital does the doctor use? Doctors usually have privileges with a certain regional or local hospital. If you have a strong preference for a hospital in your area, check to be sure that’s the hospital your prospective doctor uses. If you’re planning to deliver your baby in a hospital, you may be able to tour the labor and delivery facilities in advance. It could influence your decision for or against a particular doctor. 2. What certifications does the doctor have?  Certification is an added level of education that indicates a doctor is an expert in a particular field of medical practice. The Medical council of India and local medical council specialties provides a database of board-certified doctors you can search.  When doctors maintain board-certified status, they are required to stay up to date on research and practice standards. Board-certification status is ongoing. It’s not a one-and-done test. You may want to ask about your doctor’s subspecialties. Some...

The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone anxious and in fear. If you are pregnant, undoubtedly you have a lot of queries about whether coronavirus poses a threat to you and your baby. The answers are not crystal clear yet, due to the evolving nature of the disease. Knowledge from past epidemics due to similar respiratory illnesses help understand and manage viral infections during pregnancy .  Here are the common queries among pregnant women answered. Is pandemic-related stress a concern in pregnancy? Nearly 10% of women experience anxiety during pregnancy. During the pandemic, rates of anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum have more than doubled. While 29% of pregnant women reported having anxiety prior to the pandemic, a staggering 72% are dealing with anxiety during the pandemic. Anxiety can lead to depression and isolation, which makes it difficult to have a healthy pregnancy or care for a newborn. Before conceiving, talk with your doctor about options to manage new or worsening an...

Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow in a woman's womb (uterus). These growths are typically not cancerous (benign) Causes Uterine fibroids are common. As many as one in five women may have fibroids during their childbearing years. Half of all women have fibroids by age 50. Fibroids are rare in women under age 20. They are more common in African Americans than White, Hispanic, or Asian women. No one knows exactly what causes fibroids . They are thought to be caused by: • Hormones in the body • Genes (may run in families)   Fibroids can be so tiny that you need a microscope to see them. They can also grow very large. They may fill the entire uterus and may weigh several pounds or kilograms. Although it is possible for just one fibroid to develop, most often there is more than one. Fibroids can grow: • In the muscle wall of the uterus (myometrial) • Just under the surface of the uterine lining (submucosal) • Just under the outside lining of the uterus (subserosal) • ...

A labiaplasty is a surgical procedure done to reshape the labia minora—the inner “lips” of the vulva. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the number of people seeking to alter the appearance of their labia has been increasing since the organization began keeping track in 2015. The 2016 ASPS statistics report showed a 39% increase in the number of labiaplasties performed that year. News reports about the growing popularity of labiaplasty might have you believe women are having it done for cosmetic reasons, based on a desire to conform to what they’ve come to believe is normal or more attractive. This likely is far from the main reason most labiaplasties are performed, however. Why Have a Labiaplasty?   Labia size and shape is as individual as eye color, and the range of what's "normal" is wide and deep. However, when a person's labia are especially elongated, the excess tissue can cause discomfort or get in the way of normal function. An athl...

What is placenta previa? Placenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of the cervix during the last months of pregnancy . This condition can cause severe bleeding before or during labor. The placenta develops in a woman’s uterus during pregnancy. This sac-like organ provides the developing baby with food and oxygen. It also removes waste products from the baby’s blood. The placenta is also referred to as “afterbirth” because it exits the body after the baby is born. During pregnancy, the placenta moves as the uterus stretches and grows. It’s normal for the placenta to be low in the uterus in early pregnancy. As the pregnancy continues and the uterus stretches, the placenta typically moves to the top of the uterus. By the third trimester, the placenta should be near the top of the womb. This position allows the cervix, or the entrance to the womb at the bottom of the uterus, a clear path for delivery. If the placenta attaches instead to the lower p...