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Dr. AKANSHA SHRIVASTAVA

Senior Resident ( Gynae & Obs), Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, New Delhi

WEIGHT GAIN

• Weight gain during pregnancy for women with normal BMI (18.2-22.9) should be around 11 kg
• Women who are already obese (overweight) should not gain more than 7 kg
• Women who are underweight may gain up to 19 kg
• Rapid weight gain of more than 2 kg a month after 5^th month may be predictor of impending high blood pressure
• Stationary or falling weight may lead to low birth weight babies

DIET

Fluids

• Take plenty of fluids in form water, juices, milk, curd
• Avoid excessive tea ,coffee and alcohol
• Take almost a litre of fluid above your usual intake
• Proper fluid intake is a natural defence against constipation and urinary infection as both constipation and urinary infection can lead to preterm deliveries (delivery prior to expected date leading to weak babies)

Iron supplements

• Haemoglobin level during pregnancy should be above 11 gm%
• Start iron containing tablets after 3^rd month till delivery
• Take iron rich diets such as spinach, tomatoes, jaggery, green leafy vegetables, beans, sprouts, red meat, and fish

Calcium

• Calcium requirement during pregnancy is 1000 mg per day
• Have milk and milk based products along with calcium supplements(after 3^rd month)
• Do not take iron and calcium tablets at the same time as they interfere with each other’s absorption

Folic acid

• Start taking folic acid tablets from the time when you plan pregnancy and continue till 3^rd month

Adding a health drink or nutritional supplement powder to your daily glass of milk can help you get  100% of daily requirement of several nutrients.

REST AND SLEEP

• Get around 8 hours of sleep at night. Take short breaks during the day along with a mid-day nap. In late pregnancy it is better to lie in left lateral position

EXERCISE

• Mild exercise in the form of walking for approx.30 mins a day is good for both mother and baby

SEX

• Sex is safe during pregnancy but should be avoided in first three months months and last 1 month or if there is any  history of bleeding

TRAVEL

• Avoid sudden jerks and traveling along bumpy roads during 1-3 months and last month of pregnancy
• Long road journeys are safe between long journey can be done between 4^th to 7^th month
• Air travel is safe between 4^th to 7^th month of pregnancy