Paharia Crossing, Varanasi (Near Ring Road Bypass)
Omkilkari Women & Children Hospital Logo - Enabling Parental Bliss
Varanasi's Premier Maternity Destination

Gentle, Safe & Empowered Childbirth

Care under Dr. Shelly Kushwaha (MS Obs & Gynae, IMS-BHU) & Team

We believe bringing a new life into the world should be one of the most joyous, reassuring milestones in a woman's life. Offering 24/7 dedicated labour and delivery suites, painless normal delivery via epidural analgesia, continuous cardiotocography (CTG) fetal monitoring, and immediate Level-III NICU backup.

Happy mother and father with newborn delivered at Omkilkari Hospital
Over 5,000+ Safe DeliveriesNormal Deliveries • High-Risk Obstetric Care • LDR Suites
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Painless Normal Delivery

Administered by senior anaesthetists, epidural analgesia provides remarkable pain relief during active labour while allowing the mother to remain completely alert, mobile, and actively involved in pushing her baby.

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High-Risk Pregnancy Care

Expert management of gestational hypertension/preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), placenta praevia, twin/triplet pregnancies, previous caesarean, and recurrent miscarriage history.

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Immediate Level-III NICU Backup

In the rare event of premature delivery, respiratory distress, or low birth weight, our dedicated Level-III NICU led by Dr. Sunil Kushwaha provides immediate lifesaving care without stressful transit.

Antenatal Medical Roadmap

The 40-Week Pregnancy Journey

Key fetal development milestones and recommended clinical investigations across each trimester.

Week 41st Trimester
Poppy Seed (~1 mm)

Blastocyst implants into the uterine lining. The amniotic sac and primitive placenta begin formation.

💡 Start daily prenatal vitamins with 500 mcg folic acid.
Week 81st Trimester
Raspberry (~1.6 cm)

Tiny arms and legs are budding. Heart is beating at 150-170 bpm. Brain waves are detectable.

💡 Schedule first clinical dating ultrasound and antenatal blood panel.
Week 121st Trimester
Lime (~5.4 cm)

All major organs and limbs are formed. Reflexes appear (baby curls toes and fingers).

💡 End of First Trimester! Time for Nuchal Translucency (NT) scan & double marker screening.
Week 162nd Trimester
Avocado (~11.6 cm)

Baby's eyes can sense light. Tiny facial expressions and thumb-sucking begin.

💡 Quadruple marker test if recommended; stay hydrated and plan moderate walking.
Week 202nd Trimester
Banana (~16.4 cm, ~300g)

Halfway milestone! Mother feels quickening (fluttery movements). Lanugo hair covers body.

💡 Level-II Detailed Anomaly Scan (TIFFA) to review fetal anatomy and heart chambers.
Week 242nd Trimester
Corn Cob (~30 cm, ~600g)

Lungs begin producing surfactant. Hearing is acute—baby responds to mother's voice and music.

💡 Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) for gestational diabetes screening.
Week 283rd Trimester
Eggplant (~37 cm, ~1 kg)

Welcome to the Third Trimester! Eyelids open, sleep-wake cycles emerge.

💡 Administer Anti-D immunoglobulin if mother is Rh-negative; monitor daily fetal kick counts.
Week 323rd Trimester
Pineapple (~42 cm, ~1.7 kg)

Bones are fully developed though still soft. Brain is developing billions of neural connections.

💡 Growth scan with Doppler flow to evaluate placental efficiency and amniotic fluid index (AFI).
Week 363rd Trimester
Papaya (~47 cm, ~2.6 kg)

Baby typically moves into head-down cephalic position in preparation for birth.

💡 Weekly antenatal visits begin; pack hospital bag and discuss birth plan with Dr. Shelly.
Week 403rd Trimester
Watermelon (~51 cm, ~3.3 kg)

Full term baby ready for birth! Lungs, digestive system, and thermoregulation are fully mature.

💡 Watch for signs of true labour: regular contractions every 5 mins, waters breaking, or bloody show.
The Fourth Trimester

Postpartum Recovery & Breastfeeding Care

Care does not stop at birth. Our trained lactation consultants assist every new mother with skin-to-skin bonding, proper latch techniques, colostrum feeding, and prevention of engorgement or mastitis. We also provide empathetic postpartum emotional screening and pelvic floor recovery guidance.

Labour Warning Signs — Call 24/7

If experiencing any of the following, report directly to our emergency triage:

  • • Regular painful uterine contractions every 5 to 7 mins
  • • Sudden gush or leaking of clear fluid (waters breaking)
  • • Any bright red vaginal bleeding or severe abdominal pain
  • • Noticeable reduction or absence of baby's kicks
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