Do's and Don'ts in Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, full of excitement, new changes, and a bit of nervousness too. You would be getting a lot of advice these days, making it difficult to determine which are the essential ones. Let us look at the list of various do's and don'ts in pregnancy which will help clarify what you should worry about and what you shouldn't.

Do’s in Pregnancy 

Here is the list of some do’s during pregnancy.

• Do take a multivitamin

Consume a nutritious, well-balanced diet high in vitamins and minerals to get all the healthy nutrients your body needs to support your growing baby. Your doctor might suggest you take prenatal  vitamins that are essential in pregnancy, such as: Folic acid, Calcium, and Iron.

• Exercise and work out daily

Gone are the days when pregnant women were forbidden to lift their toes during pregnancy. Exercise is good for both mother and baby and in fact, it can help you fight off the common problems during pregnancy, including: Insomnia, Muscle pain, Excessive weight gain, and Mood swings. 

• Sleep safe and sound

You might find sleeping difficult due to hormone levels, excitement, and anxiety. Pregnancy is very tiring, especially during the last three months. If you are tired, take a short nap—schedule time for naps when possible. Make a night time routine and follow it. 

• Make a pregnancy diet which brings in all the nutrients

Create a healthy pregnancy diet which includes all nutrients and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and iron. All the nutrients are important for both mom and baby and it is best to eat junk food. You might feel cravings and it is okay to give up, but only sometimes. Avoid eating undercooked or raw seafood. 

• Do get a flu shot

Pregnant women should get a flu shot, unless advised contradictory by the doctor. This will reduce the risk of influenza as the severity of the disease is higher in pregnant women.

Don'ts in Pregnancy 

Here are the list of some don’ts that you must avoid during pregnancy.

• Don’t smoke

Women who engage in smoking during pregnancy increase the chances of their newborn babies having a lower birth weight rate or suffering from learning disability compared to infants born from non-smoking mothers.

• Don’t drink alcohol

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is discouraged because it affects the baby negatively, resulting in an infant with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Here are the symptoms associated with FAS: low birth weight, learning disability, behavioral problems, and lagging patterns in growth and milestones

• Don’t eat raw meat

Raw/undercooked meat and eggs could cause food-borne diseases like listeriosis, toxoplasmosis, and poisoning. Thus, it is necessary to avoid it.

• Don’t eat unpasteurized milk products

Calcium is important, but a pregnant woman must be careful when consuming dairy products. You should not consume unpasteurized milk products; in particular, raw milk may contain some pathogenic bacteria that have not been killed off due to a lack of heat treatment.

• Don’t drink a lot of caffeine

Adequate restriction on caffeine intake is also essential. It has been established that caffeine crosses the placenta, increasing the baby's heart rate. You can have one or two cups in a day, but not more than that.

Conclusion,

As you begin the incredible journey of being a parent, it is important to take care of your daily activities, as some may cause a big loss to you. Taking care of your baby’s health after birth is equally crucial. 

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