Dr. Shree: "I'm an obstetrician and gynaecologist; this is what I’d like every pregnant woman to know."

Unii Babies

Unii Pregnancy Expert Dr. Shree Datta is an award-winning obstetrician and gynaecologist with over two decades of experience at some of London's most prestigious hospitals. She co-created video courses for couples on pregnancy and conceiving a baby with Unii.com and joins Dr. Saranya Ravindran, Unii Babies host and consultant paediatrician, to talk about early signs of pregnancy, the best lifestyle changes to make, miscarriage, and other frequently asked questions about the three trimesters. This episode was filmed at Unii's London headquarters towards the end of Dr. Saranya's first pregnancy. We're delighted to share such a special conversation between two members of our Unii.com family with mums-to-be. Enjoy!

00:00 Intro

01:48 Why Dr. Shree chose obstetrics and gynaecology

03:10 An average workday for Dr.Shree

04:31 Increasing women's comfort with discussing intimate health, Davina McCall and fibroids

07:26 Pregnancy scans

08:01 Eating in pregnancy

09:02 Baby movements in pregnancy

10:33 Geriatric pregnancy

12:50 Dying hair in pregnancy

13:31 Managing stretch marks in pregnancy

14:47 Recognising the baby's sex from how you're carrying them

16:08 Safe amounts and types of caffeine in pregnancy

17:29 A glass of wine in pregnancy

17:49 Eating for two

19:41 Pregnancy safety and electromagnetic fields

21:12 Choosing a pregnancy test

23:29 Choosing contraception

25:07 When to share your pregnancy news

26:40 Choosing your obstetrician

29:23 Morning sickness

29:50 Prenatal supplements

33:10 Normal first trimester weight gain and other symptoms

34:39 Risk of miscarriage and potential symptoms

36:47 Getting pregnant after a miscarriage

41:50 And are there any specific do's and don'ts in the second trimester?

44:20 Lifting heavy objects while pregnant

46:26 Weight gain in late pregnancy

48:21 Are there any beauty products that may not be safe in pregnancy?

50:13 Cutest moments that Shree’s had in clinic

51:38 What is the oral glucose tolerance test?

54:36 How can I monitor foetal movements?

58:05 How accurate are due dates?

01:00:11 What are some signs of premature labour?

01:02:44 What if I’m anxious about or afraid of delivery?

01:04:25 How should I approach my birth plan?

01:08:10 Does Dr. Shree recommend hypnobirthing?

01:11:36 How can I deal with pain and swelling in the third trimester?

01:15:05 How can I sleep better in the third trimester?

01:17:32 When should I avoid sex in pregnancy?

01:19:09 What are some red flags in the third trimester?

Go to Unii Babies episode page: https://unii.com/en/article/podcast-shree

Take Dr. Shree’s Unii Pregnancy video course: https://unii.com/en/journey/pregnancy