Care during Pregnancy
February 25th, 2008 by admin
Care during Pregnancy -
Don’t stay in one position for long periods. Raise your legs and feet.Wear comfortable, low-heeled footware.Drink 2-2.5 ltrs of fluid daily and add high fibre food to your diet. This also helps to avoid constipation, a common problem during pregnancy. Exercise regularly at least 3-4 times a week.Rather than having a few large/heavy meals, eat several short meals .Avoid sudden and jerky movemenets and support your abdomen whenever needed.Wear clothes that are comfortable and lose. Try relaxation exercises.Some Dos and Don’ts during pregnancy -Follow regular exercise, rest and dietary pattern.Do not drink or smoke during pregnanacy or while breast feeding.
Do not have X-Rays done on yourself or accompany anyone having X-Ray done.
Do not have medicines without prescription.
Avoid oily, sugary, too salty food.
Dietary Tips during pregnancy -
You need to take a balanced diet with adequate quantities of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, fibre and minerals. Small frequent meals and upto 3 ltrs of water perday.
Proteins rich food: eggs, dal, fish, meat, chicken
Carbohydrates rich food: rice, chappati, bread, cereals
Fats: Little ghee on chappati, cooking oil, butter on your bread
Vitamins: fruit, vegetables, fresh unsweetened juice
Iron and Calcium: Iron and calcium tablets , green vegetables, beetroot, methi, jaggery, 3-4 almonds/day, 5-6 black raisins/day, milk, buttermilk
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