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Answered by Dr. Deepti Kamal

When is induction or C-section for normal delivery needed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, yes, induction is done at 40 weeks. If there is no spontaneous onset of labor pain by that time, and there is no other maternal or fetal complication. You are at 38 weeks right now, so the doctor will wait for spontaneous pain for two more weeks. Induction is done after assessing the patient, and a suitable drug is chosen.

March 2, 2026

Can I feel fetal movements in the seventh week of pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to feel around ten baby movements. The movements are mostly felt one hour after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, you might not feel the correct count until seven months. But gradually they will increase, and you will feel good movements after 30 weeks.

December 5, 2025

How is neonatal GBS infection treated during pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. GBS (group B streptococcus) infection passes to the baby when the water breaks during the labor. If you have an infection of amniotic fluid or placenta or any high-grade fever or any previous baby with GBS, then antibiotics are given in these cases. In your case, you have planned to have elective LSCS (lower segment cesarean section) and there is no chance to have transmission of infection to the baby as the baby is protected inside the amniotic cavity and there is no need to take antibiotics also. You can go ahead with the cesarean section next week.

August 10, 2024

Can there be pregnancy after sex without penetration?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to know the complete history of your periods. The number of pads required, amount of flow, and passage of clots, if any. Have you taken any emergency contraception? Is there any delay in periods?.

July 4, 2024

I am taking pills regularly without missing it. Can I still become pregnant?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are taking birth control pills, you need to do a urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. In your case, you have just started taking pills. Do not stop them if you miss a pill or two or else you need to take another contraceptive method along with them. So this spotting can be due to pregnancy-related or can be a side effect of pills.

July 2, 2024

I put the condom the wrong way and then corrected it. What are the chances for getting pregnant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For conception to occur, there are several things that should be there. First, sex should be done during the fertile period of the cycle. Second, there should be sperm ejaculation into the vagina. The third, it should be in the ovulation period.

June 20, 2024

I took a birth control pill on the first day of my period. Will it affect my period?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Birth control pills are effective when it is taken consistently at the same time daily for seven days. A single pill will less likely affect your periods and it does not produce protection from pregnancy too..

January 16, 2024

I did not take sugar pills in the 28 pills birth control pack for a week. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, those are not sugar pills. They are iron pills that are included to maintain iron stores in case you have excessive bleeding. So if you have not taken them for a week, then it is fine to take them in next week. There is no need to take additional doses or taking them two weeks in a row.

January 16, 2024

Can I get pregnant after putting my hand inside my vagina after giving a hand job?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there are chances of getting pregnant. Better I suggest you take emergency contraception to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. If you are not fertile, there are certainly no chances of conceiving. Still, you did not provide a detailed history of your menstrual cycle.

December 28, 2023

Can my periods get delayed after taking I-pill?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the concern. I have seen the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and it is absolutely normal. As you had taken I-pill (Levonorgestrel) twice after sex, it results in disturbed menses, irregular bleeding, and spotting. It is quite common with the intake of I-pill.

November 29, 2023

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