About the Book

Information about a pregnancy is most crucial in the first three months after conception. As a couple planning a baby it is in your interest to consult an obstetrician even before conception. Planning ahead is the key to managing a pregnancy so that it is a healthy and happy experience for both of you. Your Pocket Planner for Pregnancy is designed to give you the confidence that comes from knowing what to do without burdening you with too many details best left to the doctors. With glossaries at the end of each chapter and useful images, this clear, concise pocket planner provides step-by-step advice based on up-to-date medical practices. In addition, a special section is included to answer questions that typically arise in the context of pregnancy. Homemakers, careerwomen and their partners will all benefit from reading this book.

About the Author

Dr Sujata Bhat is a distinguished obstetrician and gynaecologist practising as a Senior Consultant at the Kailash Hospital, a tertiary center for villages around Noida-Delhi, NCR. She began her career in 1985 as a lecturer in Manipal Medical College, Karnataka. She has gained wide-ranging experience spanning thirty years, serving rural communities in the rubber plantations of Kerala and also in urban hospitals in Trivandrum and New Delhi. As a believer in actively promoting awareness in women’s health, she has served as faculty in the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), conducted workshops and lectured at several Medical Education events and conferences. She is currently the President of the Noida Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a body affiliated to the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)