Tips for a Safe Pregnancy: Dr Deepika Tiwari MBBS, MS
Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase for a woman. It brings fantastic pleasure, sense of fulfillment; but it likewise brings great deal of changes in your lifestyle, that requires thoughtful professional care. Pregnancy in working females demands bit more attention towards dealing with everyday modifications and dealing with the new You.
Working women need to adjust to the new physical and emotional modifications during Pregnancy; and simultaneously bring out their best at the professional front. It's a beautiful journey that you must take pleasure in and value, instead of getting anxious 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 encourage all my patients to continue with their work till 3rd trimester of Pregnancy, unless encouraged otherwise by your Doctor. Being engaged in work, and meeting people professionally and socially will decrease 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 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 stay comfortable during Office Work?
• Take short walk after every 2-3 hrly.
• Drink Plenty of Water.
• Take Small snacks to avoid hypoglycemia- Fresh Fruits/ Dry Fruits.
• Avoid usage of Tea/ Coffee/ Aerated drinks- 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 beverages.
Tips for a Normal Pregnancy Outcome
" It's a MYTH that you require to eat for TWO during Pregnancy.
Instead, you ought to think about eating TWICE as Healthy. ".
CALORIE INTAKE: The common requirement during Pregnancy is 300- 400 Kcal each day over & & above your routine intake. Daily calorie count should be in the range of 2200- 2500 Kcal per day for singleton pregnancy.
In case of twins or triplet Pregnancy, an extra 300 Kcal daily for each fetus.
Pregnancy yearnings prevail- Avoid Fried food and oxygenated soft drinks; opt for fresh fruits & & fruit juices without preservatives.
BABY NUTRITION: The foetus derives its nutrition from the Amniotic fluid. To maintain optimum fluid and electrolyte balance, you require: 2-2.5 litres of water consumption daily; Coconut water etc, as advised by your Doctor.
MORNING SICKNESS:
Do's-- Small & & regular meals; Keep your space well ventilated for fresh air flow; Eat Ginger & & Lemon.
Don't-- 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 Gynecologist Dr Deepika Tiwari MBBS, MS, Director- Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kimaya Healthcare, Gurgaon; & Sr. Consultant-- Cloudnine Hospital, Gurgaon.
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