Tips for a Safe Pregnancy: Dr Deepika Tiwari MBBS, MS.

Pregnancy is the most gorgeous 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 caring 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 adapt to the new physical and emotional modifications during Pregnancy; and all at once draw out their best at the professional front. It's a beautiful 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 professional 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 securely 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 certain Pelvic workouts to improve opportunities of Normal Delivery.

3.Tips that can help me remain comfortable throughout Office Work?

• Take short walk after every 2-3 hrly.

• Drink Plenty of Water.

• Take Small snacks to prevent 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 need to be kept helpful (as recommended by your Doctor).

• Wear Comfortable loose clothing- 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 need to consume for TWO during Pregnancy.
Instead, you must think of consuming TWICE as Healthy. ".

CALORIE INTAKE: The normal requirement during Pregnancy is 300- 400 Kcal each day over & & above your regular intake. Daily calorie count must remain in the variety of 2200- 2500 Kcal daily for singleton pregnancy.

In case of twins or triplet Pregnancy, an Gynecologist additional 300 Kcal each day for each fetus.

Pregnancy cravings prevail- 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 consumption 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.
circulation; 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 upon 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.