Tips for a Safe Pregnancy: Dr Deepika Tiwari MBBS, MS.
Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase for a woman. It brings terrific happiness, sense of fulfillment; but it also brings lot of modifications in your way of life, that needs compassionate professional care. Pregnancy in working females needs bit more attention towards dealing with day to day changes and managing the new You.
Working women require to adjust to the new physical and emotional modifications during Pregnancy; and all at once highlight their best at the professional front. It's a gorgeous journey that you need to take pleasure in and treasure, instead of getting anxious or stressed out.
Some tips from Dr Deepika Tiwari, Gynecologist & Obstetrician, Gurgaon, India; on how to make your journey comfy without compromising your expert front.
1.Can I continue with my expert life, or I should take a break?
Pregnancy and your professional life can work together. I recommend all my patients to continue with their work till 3rd trimester of Pregnancy, unless advised otherwise by your Doctor. Being taken part in work, and conference people professionally and socially will lower your stress levels.
2.Is it safe to travel during Pregnancy?
You can safely travel throughout your Pregnancy till 3rd trimester (30 weeks of Pregnancy); unless advised otherwise due to high threat Pregnancy.
Walking is usually suggested at all stages. Your Gynecologist might also encourage on particular Pelvic exercises to enhance chances of Normal Delivery.
3.Tips that can assist me stay comfy during Office Work?
• Take short walk after every 2-3 hrly.
• Drink Plenty of Water.
• Take Small treats to avoid hypoglycemia- Fresh Fruits/ Dry Fruits.
• Avoid intake of Tea/ Coffee/ Aerated drinks- Replace it with Coconut water/ Fresh Juice.
• Frequently alter your sitting position.
• Antacids/ Anti-Emetic medications must be kept handy (as recommended by your Doctor).
• Wear Comfortable loose clothing- 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 require to eat for TWO during Pregnancy.
Rather, you should consider eating TWICE as Healthy. ".
CALORIE INTAKE: The common requirement during Pregnancy is 300- 400 Kcal per day over & & above your routine consumption. Daily calorie count ought to remain in the range of 2200- 2500 Kcal each day for singleton pregnancy.
In case of twins or triplet Pregnancy, an extra 300 Kcal per day for each fetus.
Pregnancy cravings are Gurgaon common- Avoid Fried food and oxygenated soft drinks; opt for fresh fruits & & fruit juices without preservatives.
BABY NUTRITION: The fetus derives its nutrition from the Amniotic fluid. To preserve maximum fluid and electrolyte balance, you need: 2-2.5 litres of water intake daily; Coconut water and so on, as recommended by your Doctor.
MORNING SICKNESS:.
Do's-- Small & & frequent meals; Keep your room 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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https://www.deepikatiwari.com OR WhatsApp @ +91-8447918981.