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. 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. 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. Pooja Shukla (Gynecologist) For Caesarean Section (C Section)Pregnant Women Counseling
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Dr. Pooja is an amazing healthcare professional who understands every individual’s needs and provide counseling in a complete unique manner. As we are first-time parent, our questions and enquiries list were always on higher side, but she was kind and compassionate enough to patiently respond to our unlimited queries.
She possesses good friendly nature, which keeps parents at very comfortable position to manage anxiety and keep us at ease. *** **** *** * ***** ********* ** managing different conditions including co-morbid conditions which ensures mother and fetus health is being taken care appropriately.
Dr Pooja's skilled guidance and calm presence throughout the entire journey reassured us and gave us the confidence we needed during this significant life event. Her attentiveness to both the medical aspects and our emotional well-being made all the difference in ensuring a smooth and safe delivery. She also used to share her personal stories with us during our visits which helped us to gain more confidence.
Words cannot adequately convey how grateful my family and I are for the extraordinary care she provided. Her professionalism, patience, and genuine concern for our well-being were evident, and we truly felt that we were in the best hands possible. Throughout my pregnancy journey marked by blood thinners, and frequent scans, Dr. Shukla's guidance was dispensable.
Her personal touch and warmth makes her an exceptional doctor, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking unparalleled medical expertise during their nine months journey.
Dr Pooja's passion for her profession shines through, and it is thanks to doctors like you (Dr. Pooja) that we are able to welcome our precious bundle of joy into this world with such happiness and peace of mind.
With deepest appreciation,
Seema and Ankit Malde
Visited Dr. Pooja Shukla (Gynecologist) For High-Risk Pregnancy Care
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I searched Dr Pooja online as an in-house consultant at CloudNine and after a thorough review I chose her for my Placenta Previa - high risk pregnancy cum surgery case which I was aware is going to be Elective C Section as Placenta was covering the OS completely. Dr Pooja is an Intelligent Doctor I must say. When I went to her during my last trimester as we shifted to Mumbai and wanted a reliable doctor. After visiting her in December 2023, I was convinced with her understanding. Her logic and basics are very clear. She is a very straightforward Doctor and gives clear information with reasoning if you ask her any questions or queries. She listens carefully even though she is super busy and gives answers and never ignores your question. She was very much comfortable with giving online consultation since we were coming from Far away (Wadala to Malad ) and due to Placenta Previa wanted to avoid travel. She gave proper support in this regard understanding the situation and was even ready to travel to CloudNine vashi center in case needed.The most important thing i liked was that she met me once in December 2023 and she remembered that I took only 1 dose of Tetanus only. Understand, it could be protocol for a series of injections. But she clearly remembered the second dose of pending was amazing. And gave me confidence for her to do Surgery on me.Just to add I have had a history of multiple miscarriages, multiple IVFs failures, and the age factor too. So it's considered to be a real high risk pregnancy. But thankfully i was fortunate and blessed with the baby boy bov after 10 years.She provided exceptional care throughout my pregnancy journey with her and delivery, demonstrating a remarkable blend of professionalism, expertise, and compassion. During operation their expertise and quick decision-making ensured a safe delivery for both me and my baby. The support staff were equally remarkable, providing attentive care and creating a comforting environment. The safety measures implemented were thorough, making me feel confident in the care I was receiving. I highly recommend Dr Pooja as she handled a very complex surgery with utmost patience n outstanding care .
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 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.
Visited Dr. Pooja Shukla (Gynecologist) For High-Risk Pregnancy Care
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I visited Dr Pooja at the start of second trimester of my pregnancy. Before this, I had seen doctors at reputed hospitals in Mumbai, and can say that she's one of the best gynaecologist in the city that you can find. Pregnancy is not an easy journey, specially when you have complications involved. It's not just her medical advice, but also her counsel and support, which I received from Dr Pooja. Every time I visited her, I came back home with a smile and affirmation of me and my baby being healthy and in safe hands. She was always there to respond to my queries. I had two episodes of bleeding in my first trimester, running across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai consulting different Gynaecs. It was Dr Pooja who figured out the exact cause. I felt a personal care in medication provided by her. When I was put on a daily dose of injection Lonopin, I was scared initially, but she took all care and effort to make me understand reason behind my medication. She never takes queries on her ego, rather gives a definite medical reason behind everything. Among other things, one thing which stood out was that she took complete care and responsibility for the well being of her patient, taking calculated calls based on advice of different specialised medical practitioners. I also had an episode of rheumatoid arthritis where she made sure that the medication I was advised is safe for the baby, even though I was consulting a rheumatologist at the same time. At present I trust her to an extent, that even post delivery, I do not take any medication until confirmed by her. She has cared for me like a doctor and counselled me like a family. A very empathetic person, something that a patient in pain expects from her doctor, and really justifies the job she is in.
Visited Dr. Saloni Suchak (Gynecologist) For Pregnancy Check Up Prenatal CarePre and Post Delivery Care
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I met Dr. Saloni around 3 year back when I wanted to start planning a family. From the very first visit I was very confident and comfortable talking to her about all my problems and doubts. The most admirable quality of hers is her Positivity and the wide smile she carries throughout, no matter how stressful or busy her schedule is.
I was able to conceive naturally with her guidance within a year and in this process this ensured my body is healthy. Minor but timely correction in my haemoglobin , weight & thyroid really helped.
During my entire pregnancy journey Dr.Saloni was there for my like a rock. She would answer my calls & messages at any time of the day. I had a condition called “Placenta previa” due to which I starting bleeding one night during my 35th week. This episode happened at around 12:30 in the night. Saloni answered my call in the first two rings and looking at my condition she asked me to rush to the hospitals. She reached the hospital before me and ensured that I am admitted as an emergency delivery case as I was heavily bleeding. Her calm and composed natured gave a-lot of confidence to my Family as she ensured everything including the doctors team and the everything in the OT was in place. Within 45 minutes of reaching the hospital, I was blessed with a beautiful Baby Girl !! Both my and Baby were fit and fine- all Thanks to Saloni and her team.
She has a very infectious personality and I adore the way she balances both modern & traditional approach. Her dedication and promptness towards her profession is commendable. I simply Love her and want to Thank her for all that she has done for my and my little one.
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:-)
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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