Pregnancy is a natural phenomenon not a disease. Consultant the doctor before take an action. When you see that little pink line on the pregnancy test. You starting getting anxious about everything to which doctor to go and what to be expected in next coming weeks. What diet to be follow and some common issues which get in our minds. What are the do's and don't during pregnancy?
Pregnancy Do’s:
- Consult doctor immediately after missed period
- Consult every month up to 7 months, later every 15 days up to 9 months, once a week till delivery in the 9th month unless specified otherwise.
- Take 2 cups milk/curd daily, green leafy vegetable, seasonal fruits (except pineapple, papaya) egg 3/week, meat, dal.
- Avoid spicy and sour items.
- Preferably eat home cooked food.
- Drink safe water about 8-10 glasses a day.
- 2 hours during day time, 8 hours during night on the left side, don't lie flat.
- Take all the medications prescribed by your doctor regularly.
- The best exercise is a good deal of walking but stop when you are tired.
Pregnancy Don’ts:
- Avoid heavy, strenuous, unaccustomed work.
- Avoid contact with persons suffering from infections.
- Do not take any drug with out consulting the doctor.
- Avoid journeys preferably during first 3 months of pregnancy.
- Do not smoke or consume alcohol-avoid passive smoking also.
- Do not take any medication without consulting your doctor.
- Do not travel long distances. If unavoidable take a train instead of a bus or car.
- Your feet need good support-avoid using heels.
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