Tips for a Safe Pregnancy: Dr Deepika Tiwari MBBS, MS
Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase for a woman. It brings terrific joy, sense of fulfillment; however it also brings lot of modifications in your way of life, that needs compassionate professional care. Pregnancy in working ladies needs little bit more attention towards handling daily modifications and managing the new You.
Working women need to adapt to the new physical and emotional changes during Pregnancy; and all at once bring out their best at the professional front. It's a beautiful journey that you ought to delight in and value, instead of getting distressed or stressed.
Some tips from Dr Deepika Tiwari, Gynecologist & Obstetrician; on how to make your journey comfortable without compromising your professional front.
1. Can I continue with my professional life, or I should take a break?
Pregnancy and your professional life can go together. I recommend all my patients to continue with their work till 3rd trimester of Pregnancy, unless encouraged otherwise by your Doctor. Being taken part in work, and meeting people professionally and socially will reduce your stress levels.
2. Is it safe to travel during Pregnancy?
You can safely travel during your Pregnancy till 3rd trimester (30 weeks of Pregnancy); unless recommended otherwise due to high threat Pregnancy.
Strolling is usually advised at all stages. Your Gynecologist may also advise on certain Pelvic exercises to improve possibilities of Normal Delivery.
3. Tips that can help me remain comfy throughout Office Work?
• Take short walk after every 2-3 hrly.
• Drink Plenty of Water.
• Take Small snacks to prevent hypoglycemia- Fresh Fruits/ Dry Fruits.
• Avoid usage of Tea/ Coffee/ Aerated beverages- Replace it with Coconut water/ Fresh Juice.
• Frequently alter your sitting position.
• Antacids/ Anti-Emetic medications must be kept convenient (as recommended by your Doctor).
• Wear Comfortable loose clothes- Opt for Maternity Pants.
• Stay away from Active & Passive Smoking; and Alcoholic beverages.
Tips for a Normal Pregnancy Outcome
" It's a MYTH that you require to consume for TWO during Pregnancy.
Rather, you need to consider consuming TWICE as Healthy. ".
CALORIE INTAKE: The normal requirement during Pregnancy is 300- 400 Kcal daily over & & above your regular consumption. Daily calorie count must remain in the variety of 2200- 2500 Kcal each day for singleton pregnancy.
In case of twins or triplet Pregnancy, an additional 300 Kcal per day for each foetus.
Pregnancy cravings are common- Avoid Fried food and aerated sodas; choose fresh fruits & & fruit juices without preservatives.
BABY NUTRITION: The fetus obtains its nutrition from the Amniotic fluid. To preserve optimal fluid and electrolyte balance, you need: 2-2.5 litres of water intake daily; Coconut Pregnancy water etc, as recommended by your Doctor.
MORNING SICKNESS:
Do's-- Small & & regular meals; Keep your space well aerated for fresh air flow; Eat Ginger & & Lemon.
Do not-- DON'T Skip Meals; Avoid Lying down just after meals.
WHAT TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY:
Maggi, Pineapple & & Raw Papaya; Raw Seafood; Undercooked Meat & & Poultry.
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Based on interview with Dr Deepika Tiwari MBBS, MS, Director- Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kimaya Healthcare, Gurgaon; & Sr. Consultant-- Cloudnine Hospital, Gurgaon.
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