From Nutrition to Exercise: Important Precautions During Pregnancy

Women who are pregnant for the first time are always nervous about their pregnancy. Women are stressed about something going wrong during pregnancy and this stress becomes the reason for their nervousness. Let us tell you that any kind of nervousness during pregnancy has a direct impact on your child. At this time, women are afraid that their child may have some kind of deformity, due to the fear that comes repeatedly in the mind, there is a special kind of reaction in the body of women and the child also feels that reaction. Therefore, during pregnancy, women should do meditation and yoga when they have nervousness, stress, anxiety and any kind of fear. Meditation and yoga bring peace to the mind and reduce the fear in the mind. 

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By the way, women are advised to eat many types of seafood during pregnancy. This is said because the protein obtained from them is considered good for the child. But there are many types of fish in which mercury and other toxic chemicals are found in large quantities. These can have adverse effects on the child's health. Therefore, any kind of fish should be avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy. Some fish such as Tuna and King mackerel etc. contain mercury in large quantities. Their consumption can affect your baby's brain. Apart from this, any other kind of fish should be eaten only once a week. You should consult your doctor before eating fish or seafood.

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During pregnancy, you should stay away from any kind of intoxication. Both alcohol and smoking can be harmful for your child. Alcohol slows down the development of your child. Along with this, the child's face may get deformed and he may have problems remembering things for a long time after birth. Apart from this, smoking can cause infection and breathing problems.

So that your child does not have to face such problems after birth, you should stay away from alcohol and smoking etc. Along with this, if someone smokes around you, you should also stay away from there, because even coming in indirect contact with cigarette smoke can affect the health of your child.

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Women should avoid taking many types of medicines during pregnancy. Before taking any kind of medicine during pregnancy, you should know some important questions from your doctor as follows.

• What is the medicine being given for?
• What are the side effects on the child after taking it and what to do if the effects are felt?
• The minimum dose of the medicine that can cure your problem?
• For how long should the medicine be taken?

The medicines taken during pregnancy also affect your child. These medicines contain many types of chemicals. That is why it is better to consume some food items as an alternative to medicines during pregnancy.

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Women should avoid bathing with hot water during pregnancy. Many women take bath in hot water tubs, these women should also avoid sitting in hot water tubs for a long time during their pregnancy. Bathing with hot water is prohibited during pregnancy because it increases the body temperature of women. Which affects the development of their child. If you have to take a bath with hot water in the winter season, then do not heat the water too much. Before bathing, make sure that your bath water is lukewarm. Bathing with lukewarm water will keep your body temperature normal. Apart from this, you can also ask your doctor about this.

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Some foods should not be eaten during pregnancy. Experts say that excessive use of caffeine can cause nervousness, irritability, anxiety and irregular heart rate in a pregnant woman. Along with this, some experts say that due to this problem, the child can be born early. Apart from this, he can be smaller than normal children or may suffer from some deformity from birth. To avoid this, a pregnant woman should drink or eat less coffee, tea, chocolate and cold drinks, etc., things which have high amounts of caffeine.

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Apart from this, a pregnant woman should also avoid eating raw meat. There are high chances of bacteria in raw or undercooked meat, these bacteria can be harmful for the mother and the child growing in her womb. Apart from this, a pregnant woman should also avoid eating outside food (junk food).

Along with this, a pregnant woman is prohibited from eating papaya and pineapple. Both these fruits have the possibility of abortion. Apart from this, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them raw and if possible, eat them after peeling them.

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There are more chances of miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy. For this reason, women are prohibited from traveling during pregnancy. Traveling at this time puts women under more pressure, which increases their chances of having morning sickness (a disorder related to pregnancy).

If traveling during pregnancy is very important, try to travel in a bus or car instead of two-wheelers and three-wheelers. If you have to travel in a public transport like a bus, then choose the time when there is less crowd in the bus.

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• No heavy items should be lifted at this time. Take help from someone at home or office for this work.
• Avoid standing for a long time. If you have to stand for a long time while cooking in the kitchen, then sit on a chair and cook. 
• Avoid climbing and descending stairs. If it is very important to use the stairs, then try to do all the work at one go, so that you do not have to go up and down again and again.
• Avoid eating too much oily and spicy food. This causes indigestion and gas in the stomach during pregnancy. 
• Pregnancy puts pressure on the waist. In such a situation, you should not wear high heel slippers and sandals. Use flat slippers as much as possible.
• You should not wear tight clothes at this time. Wearing tight clothes does not make you feel comfortable.
• Sit comfortably and take a bath instead of standing in the bathroom. There are more chances of you slipping and falling if you bathe while standing.
• You should stay away from running around during this time. Especially in the first three months, women should avoid jumping.
• Do not let your body get dehydrated. This keeps your blood circulation correct and there is no risk of premature delivery.
• During this time, you should avoid lying on your stomach, as this puts extra pressure on the baby. 
• Do not consume very hot things. 
• If you have stomach pain or bleeding during pregnancy, go to the doctor immediately.
• Do not do too much exercise. Also, do not lift heavy weights. 
• While using any chemical for cleaning the house, cover your hands properly. Also, do not climb on a stool or chair.
• Avoid doing tiring work during pregnancy.

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Taking precautions during pregnancy is extremely important for the health of both the mother and the baby. Pregnant women should eat a balanced and nutritious diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, and vitamins. It is important to have regular check-ups with the doctor and follow medical instructions. Light exercise and yoga can prove helpful during pregnancy, but consult a doctor before starting any new exercise. Drinking enough water, reducing stress, and getting enough sleep are also important. Avoid harmful substances like alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. Seek medical help immediately if you have any unusual symptoms during pregnancy, such as excessive fatigue, pain, or bleeding. These precautions can ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy.