Knowledge & Insights

The Gunasheela Blog

Expert-written guidance on fertility, IVF, pregnancy & reproductive health — from the specialists at Gunasheela.

Couple being welcomed at a fertility clinic reception

Looking For An Ideal Infertility Hospital? Here’s A Checklist

A checklist of what to look for when choosing an infertility hospital, from the doctors and laboratory to clear information and support.
Pregnant woman eating fruit and nuts at breakfast

Essential Nutrition For Safe & Successful Pregnancy

It is important for women to follow a balanced diet & right nutrition who are expecting pregnancy and also during pregnancy. Food intake with optimized levels of nutrition is essential to prevent adverse health effects.
Woman resting in bed with a hot-water bag for period pain

Painful Periods And Infertility

Pain during periods is very common and is called as Dysmenorrhoea or simply as menstrual pain. Menstrual pain can be sharp, dull or shooting pain.
Pregnant woman washing fresh vegetables in the kitchen

Food Safety in Pregnancy and Lactation

Why food safety matters during pregnancy and breastfeeding, four simple steps to safer food, and foods to avoid.
Couple holding hands across a table, talking

Vital Reasons For Infertility – Authored By Dr. Devika Gunasheela

Infertility is one of the major factors affecting the people in modern times. If we take global average into consideration, 15% of people suffer from infertility issues. This percentage differs among different communities of the world.
Couple sitting together on a sofa, looking hopeful

Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) – Illuminating The Dark Zone Of Infertility

An introduction to assisted reproductive techniques (ART) such as IUI, IVF and ICSI, how they help couples facing infertility, and the emotional journey.
“This day that year”: the first EmbryoScope baby delivered at Gunasheela, 3 February 2013

The First EmbryoScope Baby at Gunasheela

Mrs. Radhika (name changed) aged 31 years, had been married for 6 years and had been unable to conceive since. There had been mounting pressure from parents, in-laws and other family members to have their first child.