Visited Dr. Pooja Shukla (Gynecologist) For Pregnancy
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My second pregnancy was unexpected. Things weren't pretty good at my health side as I was recovering from covid 19 and stomach ulcer hence things were quite uncertain. What made it even more complicated was moving in to a completely new city for me ie Mumbai. Unsure about good medical facility in my nearby area I went to hospital Malad as it was a Maternity specialized hospital.There I met Dr Pooja Shukla and raised all my concern and health issues. She was a very patient with all my queries and she guided me regarding all my health concern.The first time I heard the heart beat of my baby me and my husband both were elated ♥️.But this was not it, continuously juggling from office work to handling pregnancy was getting difficult. In my second trimester I got gestational diabeties, hypertension and severe abdominal pain. Dr Pooja Shukla was always there to constantly guide, gave me best possible medications and was keeping track with multiple sonography just to ensure that both me and the baby is fine. I cannot forget her constant reminder to me that "Shipra for me both the health of baby and you is important". Be it on overnight calls or early morning checkup Dr Pooja Shukla was always there for me. As I reached my third trimester due to hypertension, uncontrollable gestational diabeties I experienced breathlessness even I couldn't feel my baby movements. My heart sank and we panicked. My family immediately contacted Dr Pooja Shukla who was not in the town recommended me to admitted in a near multi-speciality hospital. Within no time she spoke to the doctor's there and arranged everything for me even before I could reach there. I can never forget the day called me at 12 in the night and ask me about health and reiterated that for me it doesn't matter if she does the delivery or the doctor in the other hospital her priority is our safety so that we are out of danger of risking our life. My situation was brought under control and the she was constantly in touch with the doctor's there .Finally after consulting with an endocrinologist her team Dr Pooja Shukla and we decided to go for an elective C section which was still risky as it was only 33 weeks and the baby was still very premature. On 24 February my son Ved was born. 😊♥️It wasn't a easy journey but the constant support and guidance given by Dr Pooja Shukla along with the support of my family both me and my baby was healthy and happy. 😊The post operation care given my hospital was exceptionally good. The hospital rooms were very neat and clean also spacious.Staff was courteous and polite. All facilities including food and medical was good. Both me and my husband would like to thank Dr Pooja Shukla as she provided me the best in class most advanced treatment, she diagnosed my issues properly, was a constant support, her correct guidance brought us out of the risk of losing my baby and her timely tracking of growth of the child and the same time comforting me all the emotional trauma i went through. ♥️ Angels always do not come only in fairy tails but some also come with the white coat saving lives. Thank you Dr Pooja Shukla. 🧑⚕️
Visited Dr. Nikhil D Datar (Gynecologist) For High-Risk Pregnancy Care
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1.5 years ago, we visited a few reputed gynaecologists of Mumbai to choose our doctor. We were not yet pregnant. Our pregnancy was going to be "high risk pregnancy" due to a history of late miscarriage at 24 weeks during our previous pregnancy. Having done enough research, our conversations were centred around two topics:
- identifying the cause of our previous pregnancy loss
- understanding the plan of action during this pregnancy (to avoid any mishap)
Not fully satisifed by several renowned gynaecologists, we ended up in the cabin of Dr. Nikhil Datar. And what a fortunate day it was, for we found a doctor who answered all our questions even before we asked them. We were simply listening the entire time. It was evident that he specializes in high-risk pregnancies.
When we left his cabin that day, we were smiling ear to ear, for we knew everything is gonna be fine this time because we had Dr. Datar with us. :-)
Before we started planning again, he got me tested to rule out the causes of earlier miscarriage. Finally, we were down to two - vaginal infection and weak cervix. Both played a crucial role in our pregnancy this time as well.
When we got pregnant, he asked me to be extremely vigilant and raise as many alarms as possible. In his own words, "Feel free to raise 100 alarms. We will address all of them with full rigour. Even if 1 of them is true (rest 99 false) and we are able to address that and avoid a mishap, we would be successful". During the course of pregnancy, I suffered repeatedly from vaginal infections which were effectively managed by Dr. Datar through minimum medications. At 4 months, there was a sudden drop in the cervical length (from 4cm to 3.2cm within a week). Normal course of action in this case is cervical cerclage. But Dr. Datar managed it by putting me on bedrest for 3 months and administering progesterone tablets and injections. At 6 months I was also diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Given all the complications, we were skeptical of crossing the 36 weeks mark, let alone have a normal delivery.
But miracles do happen! In December 2022, we delivered a healthy baby boy at 38+ weeks through normal vaginal delivery.
Undoubtedly, Dr. Nikhil Datar is the best gynaecologist in whole of Mumbai.
He is so experienced yet grounded, has a plethora of knowledge and very clear and systematic approach. On top of that, he is so jolly that he makes you smile even during the toughest situations. I had a laugh or two even during the last stage of contractions.
No words are sufficient to describe our gratitude for Dr. Nikhil Datar.
P.S.: He is always just a whatsapp text or phone call away!
Visited Dr. Shweta Shah (Gynecologist) For Pregnancy
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The moment we found out we are pregnant we rushed to our nearest hospital and consulted Dr Shweta Shah. In this entire journey, We couldn’t be more thankful for having Dr Shweta Shah as our gynaecologist
Key Things To Expect When You Consult Dr. Shweta Shah
She explains the why of every process making you feel more confident about your pregnancy journey. She is patient enough to address all your queries and is never in rush. As an amateurs couple expecting our first child we couldn’t have asked for more..
She is approachable 24*7. And I literally meant it. For minor consultation you can reach out to her on what’s app and she is quick enough to respond to all doubts / queries. No unnecessary visits are required to hospital for minor consultation
She is 100% apt when it comes to judgement. She won’t advise you to take unnecessary tests, medicines or visits to hospital..
She has an eye for detail. I can vouch for the same. You won’t ever doubt the advise / consultation provided by her
She has a great sense of humour and even in difficult time she motivates the patient and keeps the environment light
In this age, where everyone prefers C-Section, she pushes hard for Normal Delivery.
Yes my wife delivered via Normal Delivery. This wouldn’t have been possible except for Dr. Shewta Shah who didn’t give up till end
She is doctor cum friend cum philosopher cum well wisher..
When your child is delivered via Dr Shewta Shah he/she is bound to have 2 Mothers. The other one in form of Dr Shweta Shah who takes care of the new born like her own mother..
Visited Dr. Shweta Shah (Gynecologist) For Pregnancy TestsLabor and Delivery
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We are glad that we met Dr.Shweta Ashok Shah.
You truly deserves all appreciation and accolades.
You are the perfect example to be a doctor with positive, encouraging, calm attitude and friendly in good way.
That gave me strength entire my pregnancy period and felt everything is normal every time whenever i visited .During the entire tenure of pregnancy she motivated me to stay active and eat healthy.She gives all advises with a smile which helps you to take it well.
She helps patient to understanding things.
Why test should happen? What patient needs to do or prepare? What would be the outcome. She is a good doctor and always provides time when you require.
She hears out the concern of the patient very well and found her extremely supportive during the consulting sessions.She was always available to help and share.
Thank you for attending our phone calls every time whenever I needed.She definitely has a personal touch with her patients.she treats all her patients like a family member and gives all great advises with a big smile.She is one with positive attitude towards everything and makes her patients comfortable.
My husband and I would like to thank you for taking such good care of me during/after the pregnancy as well as the taking part in the birth of our baby boy . We all know that the tension was high that day. Still Because of your professionalism and great smile, we felt like we were in good hands and felt very comfortable and confident knowing that you would be able to handle any situation if one was to arise.You are amazing! In this entire period, I feel blessed with the support, guidance, care and the empathy .Its a wonderful to know you. I strongly recommended all to be moms to visit Dr. Shweta Ashok Shah.
May you be blessed forever!!!!!
Visited Dr. Nikhil D Datar (Gynecologist) For High-Risk Pregnancy Care
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Dr. Datar is nothing short of a super fantastic guide and doctor. We are immensely grateful to him for being the guiding light during a pivotal phase of our lives, culminating in the greatest gift we've ever received – our sweet baby boy.
Our journey with Dr. Datar began during the third month of my wife's pregnancy, shrouded in anxiety about what lay ahead. Our path was far from smooth, riddled with numerous challenges. Upon completion of 6 month of pregnancy, in the scan fetal growth restriction due to absent end diastolic flow in umbilical artery came to light. Dr Datar managed the situation with great expertise and after some time when the diastolic flow in umbilical artery was reversed, he put my wife under continuous observation and personally monitored the condition of my wife and baby to be born. As soon as he sensed the activity of the baby was not satisfactory, without waiting further he delivered the baby preterm at 30.2 weeks. Now after being in continuous observation in NICU for 44 days the baby got discharged and is with us like a normal child.
Dr. Datar's well-deserved reputation for handling complicated cases was evident throughout our journey. His remarkable ability to instil hope and provide unwavering reassurance at every step kept us moving forward with unwavering faith. What truly sets him apart is his exceptional knack for explaining complex situations with clarity, ensuring we were well-informed. We always felt valued. Dr. Datar's jovial and positive attitude, even amid a demanding schedule, is truly admirable. He never let the gravity of the situation overshadow our hope and positivity.
Visited Dr. Pooja Shukla (Gynecologist) For Pregnancy with PCOD
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I’ve been married for seven wonderful years, and my husband and I have been longing to start a family for the past two. Our journey was filled with challenges, as we met with several doctors who couldn't provide the results we hoped for—until we found Dr. Pooja Shukla. From the moment I met her, I knew she was different. Unlike others, she didn’t immediately focus on my weight or make me feel inadequate. Instead, she embraced me with compassion and understanding, which built an unshakeable trust in her care.
Dr. Pooja was more than just a doctor to me—she was a guide, a confidante, and a friend throughout this emotional journey. Her patience is unparalleled, and the way she listened to my concerns and addressed them with such care made all the difference. She never rushed appointments or made me feel like just another case; she genuinely cared about my well-being.
One thing that stood out about Dr. Pooja is how upfront and clear she always was. She never switched opinions or left me feeling uncertain. Her consistency and honesty were incredibly reassuring, making it easy for me to follow her advice and trust the process completely.
Last week, my dreams came true as I welcomed my beautiful baby into the world, and I owe it all to Dr. Pooja. One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned this past year is the importance of trust and faith in your doctor. Every test she prescribed wasn’t about making wealth, but about ensuring nothing was overlooked. Every follow-up visit was not about profit, but about giving me the best chance for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Dr. Pooja’s expertise, warmth, and dedication to her patients are beyond words. I will be forever grateful to her for turning our dream into reality. If you’re looking for a doctor who truly cares, look no further—Dr. Pooja Shukla is the one.
Visited Dr. Pooja Shukla (Gynecologist) For High-Risk Pregnancy Care
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I am a patient with a history of myomectomy, Level 4 endometriosis and ANA therefore conceived through IVF. As if these werent enough I ended up having delivery complications with a ruptured bladder. Dr Pooja Shukla managed all of these with such extreme confidence and grace that today i have my lovely daughter by my side which otherwise wouldnt have been possible.
My journey to my pregnancy started a year back with surgeries for hernia, myomectomy and endometriosis followed by IVF. During this time ive met close to a dozen of OB/GYNs of which some were HOD or they were celebrity doctors that are deemed as the “best” doctors in town as per google but none of them matched up to what Dr. Pooja was capable to do in my case.
I met Dr. Pooja post conceiving through IVF in my 6th month of pregnancy. We ( i and my husband) met her after a lot of research on the internet. So far we always went for doctors with years of experience as I believed experienced doctors would be able to manage my case better but as Dr. Pooja is a high risk case expert and reading the feedback/various cases of her patients we thought of ditching my clause of experience for a change.
And an expert she is! After patiently listening to my entire case she gave us a clear view of the possible challenges and complications ahead of us. She meticulously followed an organised method of elimination to ensure right medicines and care was taken. She was also connected with me everyday since day 1. If ever i missed she would check on me herself! And on the day of delivery i couldnt be more thankful for her eye for detail and judgment on my situation which otherwise would have been dismissed costing us our child.
There are several doctors out there but there are very few who are passionate about being one. Dr. Pooja is one of those few who is a doctor by choice. Her professionalism and empathy especially towards my family through the journey and more so at the time of 3hr-long surgery is something i and my husband will always be grateful for. We now find a friend and a guide in her with whom we would love to be connected for long.
Visited Dr. Nikhil D Datar (Gynecologist) For Pregnancy Check Up
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This was my first pregnancy. I was not very comfortable about going to a male gynaec as I thought I could be more open and free with a female gynaec. Through references of family and friends, I decided on going to a female gynaec close to my residence.
I came to know about my pregnancy sometime in April, 2020 when the entire world was under LockDown due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. This put restrictions on movement and so we went ahead with the nearest choice.
This being my first pregnancy, I had a lot of questions in my mind for which I was seeking answers. Unfortunately, I did not connect well with the female gynaec that I chose and so my expectations about having a good rapport and friendly interactions did not become reality. I was not at all comfortable and with each visit I was assured I need to change. Also, they allowed only the patient in and so the husband was kept in the dark if he had any questions to ask.
We started looking out for other gynaecs through references. We came across CloudNine Hospital at Malad which had a panel of gynaecs. I thought of going in for a male gynaec (although I could chose a female from the panel) and that's when we thought of first approaching Dr. Nikhil Datar. We had spoken to a couple of our friends / relatives about Dr. Datar.
At CloudNine, one person was allowed with the patient. On our first visit, our first question was about the distance between Borivali and Makar and how that can be handled. Dr. Datar gave us so much comfort that it made our decision easier. We got answers to all our questions and I did not hesitate or shy away even once. He cleared all our doubts through his YouTube videos. I got a pool of information which is what I was seeking.
At every visit, I listed down what qts I had in mind. But I never ever had to ask. It was like he could read my mind. He always encouraged me to excercise at every point and motivated me that I was a fit case for normal delivery.
But as God had it planned for me, I had to do a C Sec. On the D Day in the OT, I couldn't for once make out he is the Dr who was to do my surgery. He was so calm and cool. The qt he asked me drove away all my worries. He said "You look worried to me. Let's play some music of your choice."
I would say a super cool and go-to gynaec which I was looking out for.
Visited Dr. Pooja Shukla (Gynecologist) For Pregnancy
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My husband and I started visiting Dr. Pooja Shukla from day 1 of my pregnancy confirmation and what a wonderful experience it has been since then! I have been looking for a good gynaecologist in Mumbai since the past 5 years and have been struggling to find one who is empathetic, a listener and gives you ample time to address all your concerns etc. Thanks to my pregnancy, we happened to visit Cloudnine and we were referred to her by a friend. And honestly, my pregnancy felt like a breeze with her support and consultations. What an expert she is - regular check ups, report analysis, making me understand what's going on with my body, what and what not to expect, no unnecessary medicines or tests, patience of listening to all my queries and more so showing empathy (which is rare to find in good doctors) , explaining in detail each and every aspect of why these tests/medicines are being recommended and how will they help, friendliness and patience- she has it all!
We started with Cloudnine thinking let's start looking for a consulting gynaecologist and we might need to visit 3-4 before we find the doctor of our choice/preference and luckily enough our search started and ended with Dr. Pooja and we were confident that we were in good hands from Day 1 itself :) During the course of time we were so comfortable and confident in Dr. Pooja that we did not go to our home town where our family was and decided to deliver in Mumbai itself under her guidance :)
I am now a mother of a 1 month old boy and my pregnancy has been a wonderful experience thanks to her, all the support she provided and more so being available to answer and address the slightest queries that we had. Rarely we find a doctor who is so approachable round the clock, empathetic, patient, follow ups just to check how you are doing, and an expert on the topic! We are grateful to Dr. Pooja for such a wonderful experience and her constant support and guidance. She is now my permanent consulting gynaecologist:-)
Visited Dr. Nikhil D Datar (Gynecologist) For Caesarean Section (C Section)Pregnancy
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June 2022 is when Dr Nikhil delivered our baby girl via C Section and we are glad that we chose Dr Nikhil as our OB-GYN to carry out this procedure.Being first time parents we were unsure of the right doctor, and by doing a bit of research we heard about Dr Nikhil. The general fear that most women have about a male gynecologist was surely something that Dr Nikhil will help you overcome. We never felt uncomfortable with Dr Nikhil during our entire course of the pregnancy. He is an extremely kind and down to earth doctor who is well experienced and has a plethora of knowledge in his field of expertise. Throughout our pregnancy we were guided and assured that everything was going to be Ok. Dr Nikhil understood and explained all our doubts/ queries in lay man's terms so that we as parents were aware of what was going on with our pregnancy and our baby.We were always sceptical of having a c section as the recovery period for us would be longer, and the term 'Surgery' is something that always made us worry about. Dr Nikhil assured us that we would try our best for a normal delivery and only when he was sure that my breech baby wouldn't turn at all were we advised for a c section.During the procedure Dr Nikhil, used his experience and expertise to deliver my baby girl - who was having a double loop of cord around her neck, with the utmost care. We are pleased to say that the procedure was quick and efficient due to Dr Nikhil's years of experience. Post the delivery in the hospital Dr Nikhil visited us daily and checked on us, explaining the post delivery recovery period and precautions that we need to take.We are thankful to Dr Nikhil for all his help and we would definitely recommend him to anyone. We are also grateful to the entire Cloudnine team for their help.
Brief History/Overview:
Cloudnine Hospital at Malad West in Mumbai offers a spectrum of services such as gynecology, pediatrics, fertility treatment, etc under one roof. This hospital also has programs such as “Its Our Baby” and “Management of Baby Affairs” and are awards winning as well. These programs provide sessions or workshops on prenatal and postnatal care like Lamaze sessions, baby-shower, lactation, nutrition counseling, etc.
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