Tips for Pregnant Ladies

God could not be everywhere and therefore He made mothers.  No other relation in this world is as beautiful, pure and selfless as that between a mother and her child.

Pregnant Lady

Common in Pregnancy

• ·        Avoid straining or sitting longtime on a toilet.
• ·        Sleeplessness at night:
• ·        Decrease stress
• ·        Avoid Tea/coffee/aerated drinks in evening
• ·        Have a cup of warm milk before sleeping
• ·        Have a warm bath before sleeping
• ·        Do not sleep in afternoon.

Avoid

• ·        Hard Drinks
• ·        Smoking
• ·        Smoky atmosphere
• ·        Soft Drinks
• ·        High Heels slippers
• ·        Lifting heavyweights.
• ·        Do not eat unhealthy food
• ·        Do not eat road-side food
• ·        Do not keep feet hanging for long
• ·        Avoid sugar, use jaggery instead
• ·        Do not fast or feast Take 8 -10 glasses of water atleast
• ·        In case of high blood pressure - Reduce salt intake
• ·        Eat at regular intervals
• ·        Rest legs on a stool / chair while sitting
• ·        Keep a pillow below feet while sleeping
• ·        Get urine tested
• ·        Remove all jewels
• ·        Sweets in small quantity
• ·        Avoid tea / coffee, cakes, chocolates
• ·        Have raisins, honey, dates
• ·        Eat frequent small meals.

Tips in Diet

• ·        Use jaggery instead of sugar
• ·        Steaming is best method of cooking
• ·        Frying, reheating cause loss of nutrients
• ·        Do use sugar substitutes
• ·        Avoid excess of oil / ghee in cooking
• ·        Avoid excess of chilly and salt
• ·        Avoid maid and sugar base products like cakes, bread, jam
• ·        Have a balanced diet.
• ·        Have frequent small meals.

Pregnant Lady

Cleanliness

• ·        Trim nails regularly as they grow faster.
• ·        Bath regularly - prevents infection.
• ·        Keep vaginal area clean.
• ·        Brush regularly after meals.
• ·        Breast care – wear well fitting bra.
• ·        Wear low heeled shoes.
• ·        Do not wear tight clothes.
• ·        Wear clothes ac cording to the climatic conditions.

Work and Pregnancy

• ·        Age (older mothers may have more problems)
• ·        General health (Anemia, DM, High BP)
• ·        Pregnancy progress (weight of the baby)
• ·        Complications, Prior pregnancy problems (bleeding, pre-term, IUGR,
• ·        Type of work you do (sedentary, tours, sleep)
• ·        Hours of work (regular, irregular)
• ·        Work risk factors (travel, food habits, stress, chemical).
• ·        Morning sickness
• ·        Don’t skip meals
• ·        Drink lot of water
• ·        Moderate exercise
• ·        Posture at work plan timely departure
• ·        Avoid taking stress, Maternity leave, Getting enough sleep.

Going to Hospital

• ·        Keep your bags ready as you near delivery time.
• ·        Relax, Remove all jewels, Remove nail polish, contact lenses.
• ·        Have only light food if labor pains have started.
• ·        Carry all your reports, files and medicines.