Trimester guidance
What to expect at each stage, what is normal, and what is worth a phone call rather than a wait.
Gynaecology services in Kharghar
Prenatal and Postnatal Counselling in Kharghar
Pregnancy raises a hundred questions a scan cannot answer. Counselling is the time set aside to work through them, before the birth and through the weeks after it.
Understanding it
What counselling covers, before and after birth
Prenatal counselling is the part of antenatal care that is about conversation rather than measurement. It covers what to expect in each trimester, what is normal and what is not, what to eat, how much to move, which symptoms warrant a phone call, and how to prepare practically for delivery day.
Birth planning is a large part of it. Your options are discussed early rather than in the middle of labour, so you understand what a vaginal birth and a caesarean each involve, what pain relief is available, and what happens if the plan needs to change. An informed patient is a calmer one.
Postnatal counselling picks up where the delivery room ends. The fourth trimester, the six to eight weeks after birth, brings physical recovery alongside a significant emotional adjustment. We cover feeding and latching, sleep, wound and perineal care, contraception, and when it is safe to resume normal activity.
Emotional health is part of the same conversation. Low mood, anxiety and exhaustion after birth are common and treatable, and they are far easier to manage when someone asks about them directly instead of waiting for you to raise it.
At a glance
- Prenatal topics
- Trimester expectations, nutrition, activity, and the warning signs worth calling about.
- Birth plan
- Delivery options, pain relief, and what happens if the plan has to change.
- Postnatal topics
- Feeding and latching, recovery, contraception, and resuming activity.
- Emotional health
- Asked about directly rather than left for you to raise.
What it covers
What we talk through
Seen and managed by your consultant, not handed to a junior.
Nutrition and activity
Practical eating and movement advice that fits your routine, not a textbook version of it.
Warning signs
The specific symptoms that mean call now, so you are never guessing at three in the morning.
Birth planning
Delivery options, pain relief and contingencies, discussed early and without pressure.
Feeding and recovery
Latching, feeding patterns, wound and perineal care, and when to resume normal activity.
Postnatal emotional health
Low mood, anxiety and exhaustion are common after birth, treatable, and worth naming early.
How it works
Your visit, mapped out
From the first phone call to your review, you always know what happens next.
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Book a slot
Call the clinic or use the contact page. Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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We listen first
Dr. Parul Sathe goes through your history, your symptoms and what you want next.
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Counselling session
Unrushed time set aside for your questions, birth planning and practical preparation.
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Plan and follow-up
Explained in plain language, with a written plan and review dates set before you leave.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
The questions patients ask most often, answered plainly.
When should prenatal counselling start?
Ideally in the first trimester, so nutrition, activity and risk factors are addressed early. It continues alongside your routine antenatal visits.
What is discussed in a birth plan?
Your delivery options, pain relief choices, who you want present, and what happens if circumstances change during labour.
Can my partner attend?
Yes, and it is encouraged. Much of what is covered, particularly around delivery and the first weeks at home, applies to both of you.
How long does the postnatal period last?
The postpartum phase lasts around six to eight weeks, though recovery and emotional adjustment can continue beyond that.
Is emotional health part of postnatal care?
Yes. Mood and anxiety are asked about directly at postnatal visits, because they are common after birth and respond well to early support.
Do I need a separate appointment for counselling?
It can be part of a routine antenatal visit, but if you have a lot to cover, book a dedicated slot so nothing gets rushed.
Book counselling in Kharghar
Bring your questions and bring your partner. This appointment exists so nothing gets left unasked.
- Dr. Sathe’s Viviana Heart & Women’s Care, Shop No. 10, Krishna Residency, Sector 20, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210
- +91 99209 69226
- vivianaclinic2021@gmail.com
- Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sunday and public holidays: emergency only
Book an Appointment
Send us a message or call the clinic and our care desk will find you a slot, usually within the same week.
Contact Us Call +91 99209 69226Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.