Pregnancy care that looks after you, too

Before pregnancy: preparing your body

A pre-conception check-up is one of the most useful appointments you can have. Your gynaecologist reviews your cycle and medical history, checks that long-term conditions such as thyroid disease or PCOS are well controlled, and advises on starting folic acid before conception — it helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the baby. Our dietician can help you build iron, protein and overall nutrition before pregnancy begins.

During pregnancy: antenatal care

Antenatal check-ups monitor your health and your baby's growth through each trimester — blood pressure, blood tests, scans and screening at the right times. They are also your space to ask every question, however small.

• First trimester — confirming the pregnancy, dating, first-trimester screening, managing nausea and fatigue.
• Second trimester — the anomaly scan, glucose screening where advised, and staying active safely.
• Third trimester — monitoring growth, preparing for birth and planning feeding and recovery.

Physiotherapy in pregnancy

Back pain, pelvic girdle pain and hip pain are common in pregnancy, but they are not something you simply have to endure. Our physiotherapist uses posture, movement and targeted exercise to ease pain, keep you active and prepare your pelvic floor for birth.

Nutrition and emotional wellbeing

Pregnancy increases your needs for iron, calcium, protein and several vitamins, and anaemia is common in Indian women. Our dietician builds a plan around your usual meals. Pregnancy can also bring anxiety or low mood — which are common and treatable — and our psychologist offers a confidential space to talk.

After birth: the fourth trimester

The months after birth are often the least supported. At Narika, postnatal care includes a check of your physical recovery, pelvic floor assessment and rehabilitation, help with a tummy gap (diastasis recti) and a safe return to exercise, nutrition for recovery and breastfeeding, and support for postpartum mood. Leaking after birth, for example, is common and very treatable.

Written by the Narika clinical team. Last reviewed 28 September 2026. This guide is general education; your Narika doctor will tailor advice to you. If you have severe or sudden symptoms, go to the nearest emergency department first — our team will support your follow-up care.