Tips for a Safe Pregnancy: Dr Deepika Tiwari MBBS, MS
Pregnancy is the most beautiful stage for a woman. It brings excellent delight, sense of satisfaction; however it also brings lot of modifications in your way of life, that requires compassionate professional care. Pregnancy in working ladies demands bit more attention towards managing everyday changes and dealing with the new You.
Working women require to adjust to the new physical and emotional modifications during Pregnancy; and at the same time draw out their best at the professional front. It's a beautiful journey that you must take pleasure in and cherish, instead of getting anxious or stressed.
Some tips from Dr Deepika Tiwari, Gynecologist & Obstetrician; on how to make your journey comfortable without jeopardizing your professional front.
1. Can I continue with my professional life, or I should take a break?
Pregnancy and your professional life can work together. I encourage all my patients to continue with their work till 3rd trimester of Pregnancy, unless advised otherwise by your Doctor. Being engaged in work, and meeting people professionally and socially will decrease your tension levels.
2. Is it safe to travel during Pregnancy?
You can securely travel throughout your Pregnancy till 3rd trimester (30 weeks of Pregnancy); unless encouraged otherwise due to high threat Pregnancy.
Strolling is usually recommended at all stages. Your Gynecologist may also advise on certain Pelvic exercises to improve possibilities of Normal Delivery.
3. Tips that can help me stay comfortable during Office Work?
• Take short walk after Doctor every 2-3 hrly.
• Drink Plenty of Water.
• Take Small snacks to avoid hypoglycemia- Fresh Fruits/ Dry Fruits.
• Avoid usage of Tea/ Coffee/ Aerated beverages- Replace it with Coconut water/ Fresh Juice.
• Frequently change your sitting position.
• Antacids/ Anti-Emetic medications must be kept helpful (as recommended by your Doctor).
• Wear Comfortable loose clothes- Opt for Maternity Pants.
• Stay away from Active & Passive Smoking; and Alcoholic drinks.
Tips for a Normal Pregnancy Outcome
" It's a MYTH that you need to eat for TWO during Pregnancy.
Instead, you ought to think of eating TWICE as Healthy. ".
CALORIE INTAKE: The typical requirement during Pregnancy is 300- 400 Kcal per day over & & above your routine intake. Daily calorie count should remain in the series of 2200- 2500 Kcal daily for singleton pregnancy.
In case of twins or triplet Pregnancy, an extra 300 Kcal daily for each fetus.
Pregnancy cravings are common- Avoid Fried food and aerated soft drinks; go for fresh fruits & & fruit juices without preservatives.
BABY NUTRITION: The fetus obtains its nutrition from the Amniotic fluid. To keep optimal fluid and electrolyte balance, you require: 2-2.5 litres of water intake daily; Coconut water etc, as recommended by your Doctor.
MORNING SICKNESS:
Do's-- Small & & frequent meals; Keep your room well ventilated for fresh air circulation; 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 upon interview with Dr Deepika Tiwari MBBS, MS, Director- Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kimaya Healthcare, Gurgaon; & Sr. Consultant-- Cloudnine Hospital, Gurgaon.
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