Pregnancy Miracle-At Age-43

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

What To Do And What Not To Do For The Pregnant Woman

These questions always raise in the minds of the parents especially the mother about what to do and what not to do for the baby inside her to be safe. The mother is the one is to take utmost care of her which in turn will result in the good health of her baby. She has to avoid certain food stuffs to take care of the baby. But there are lots of other precautions to be taken during pregnancy.

Some of such precautions are, before taking any medication consult your doctor as some medicines or herbs with multiple ingredients are likely to harm your baby. Avoid saunas or hot tubs that maintain temperature greater than your body as it may cause over heating and may affect the development of the baby. Do not expose yourself to chemicals. Do not sit in front of the computer screen for long. Keep your blood sugar under control otherwise you may be prone to Gestational diabetes which only occurs during pregnancy. The changes in your body during pregnancy can give a rise to your blood sugar levels which can cause problems to you and your baby. Your baby can face problems like premature birth, jaundice, low blood sugar, etc. The mother can face problems like high blood pressure, chances of cesarean delivery, bladder or kidney infection, etc. Avoid smoking and the smoking areas as it can affect the growth of your child. Smoking can further give problems to the mother while feeding the baby. Eat fruits and vegetables only after washing them. Do not lift any heavy object. It is advisable to exercise regularly. Consult your doctor in order to know which exercises are to be done and at what time.

Thus these are some useful tips suggested by the medical experts and for any further issues kindly consult your doctor.