Obstetrics & Maternity Care
Complete pregnancy care from your first scan through delivery and beyond, guided by Dr. Fehmida Shaikh with decades of clinical experience.
Antenatal Care
Normal Delivery
C-Section
Overview
Our obstetric and maternity care follows you from your very first scan through delivery and beyond, with Dr. Fehmida Shaikh's decades of experience guiding every stage of your pregnancy.
From antenatal check-ups to a normal delivery or Caesarean section, we focus on keeping you and your baby safe, informed and comfortable at every visit.
What’s included
Antenatal check-ups and scans
Normal delivery and Caesarean section
Postnatal care and follow-up
24×7 admission for delivery
CARE TYPE
Obstetrics & Maternity
Consult with
Dr. Fehmida Shaikh
Availability
Mon–Sat, by appointment
Who it’s for
For expecting mothers who want experienced, attentive care from their first trimester through to delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, compassionate answers to the questions patients ask Dr. Fehmida Shaikh most often.
When should I schedule my first antenatal visit?
We recommend booking your first antenatal consultation as soon as you confirm your pregnancy, ideally around 6 to 8 weeks. Early evaluation allows Dr. Fehmida Shaikh to confirm the gestational sac via ultrasound, review essential blood work, and start vital prenatal supplements like folic acid.
Does Dr. Fehmida Shaikh encourage and support normal delivery?
Yes, absolutely. Our primary clinical objective is always a safe, healthy normal vaginal delivery whenever medically indicated. Dr. Shaikh closely assesses pelvic adequacy, fetal well-being, and maternal health throughout labour to support natural birth, while ensuring surgical readiness if complications arise.
What routine scans and investigations are conducted throughout pregnancy?
Standard monitoring includes an early viability scan (6–8 weeks), NT/NB screening scan (11–13 weeks), anomaly ultrasound scan (18–20 weeks), regular maternal blood and urine profiles, glucose tolerance tests for gestational diabetes, and third-trimester growth and Doppler studies.
Are Caesarean sections (C-sections) performed at Fehmida Hospital?
Yes. Both planned (elective) and emergency Caesarean deliveries are performed in our fully equipped surgical theatre with dedicated anaesthetic support and complete neonatal resuscitation readiness.
Can I use cashless health insurance or TPA for delivery?
Yes. Fehmida Hospital coordinates with major insurance companies and Third Party Administrators (TPAs) for cashless hospitalisation and reimbursement claims for obstetric admissions. Our helpdesk assists you with pre-authorisation paperwork.
What postpartum and newborn follow-up care is provided?
Post-delivery care includes maternal wound assessment, lactation and breastfeeding guidance, pelvic recovery check-ups, infant health evaluation, and advice on postpartum contraception and emotional wellness at 2 and 6 weeks post-delivery.
What should I bring when coming in for delivery?
Please bring your antenatal record file, previous ultrasound scans, government photo ID, health insurance/TPA card, personal toiletries, and comfortable clothing for both mother and newborn.
Other services we provide
Core Care
Obstetrics & Maternity Care
Complete pregnancy care from your first scan through delivery, guided by a senior obstetrician with decades of experience.
Core Care
Gynaecology & Women's Health
Diagnosis and treatment for the full range of gynaecological conditions, at every stage of life.
Core Care
Well-Woman & Menopause Care
Well-woman health checks and menopause care give you a space to talk through changes in your body at any life stage, without feeling rushed.
