Patient guides

General information, not medical advice. These guides explain common terms, procedures and government schemes for patients and families in Raipur and elsewhere in India. They cannot replace a consultation with a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 108.

ART Act 2021 explained: what India's IVF law means for patients
What the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 2021 means for patients: clinic registration, age limits, consent, donor rules and what is banned.
Ayushman card hospital list in Raipur: how to check which hospitals accept it
How to find hospitals in Raipur that accept the Ayushman card using the official PM-JAY search, plus eligibility checks, documents and what to ask.
High-risk pregnancy list: common conditions, warning signs and where to get checked
A plain-language list of conditions that make a pregnancy high risk, warning signs that need urgent care, and the free government check-ups available in India.
Hysteroscopy for infertility: when it helps and what to expect
What hysteroscopy is, why it is used in fertility care, problems it can find and treat inside the womb, how it is done, recovery and questions to ask your doctor.
IVF vs test tube baby: is there a difference?
Is a test tube baby the same as IVF? What the term means, how IVF works step by step, how it differs from IUI and ICSI, and questions to ask a fertility clinic.
Laparoscopy for infertility: what it checks, how it is done and what recovery is like
Why doctors suggest laparoscopy during fertility investigations, what a lap and dye test shows, how the procedure is done, recovery time and questions to ask.
Nursing home meaning in India: how it differs from a hospital
What "nursing home" means in India, how it differs from a hospital and from elder care homes abroad, how they are licensed in Chhattisgarh, and how to choose one.