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12 Must To Do Things During Pregnancy

After getting pregnant, there are mixed feelings of stress and happiness. You might be stressed about the care of the baby growing inside of you. You become extra cautious about the things you do and eat.

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There are some important pregnancy tips or precautions you need to take during pregnancy. It is true that the foods you eat and your activities have a direct effect on the baby. If it is your first baby, you might be more confused about what to do and what not to do.

You might want to get more information about pregnancy but you should know that each pregnancy is different and unique. Many women experience severe symptoms while others don't.

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If you want your pregnancy to be happier and healthier then you have to follow some tips. Read on to know more.

Take Folic Acid

Take Folic Acid

It is a must to take folic acid supplements during pregnancy. It prevents major birth defects in your baby. Take a dose of 1000 mcg of folic acid daily. Also take foods rich in folic acid such as green leafy vegetables, bananas, and oranges etc.

Wash Your Fruits Well

Wash Your Fruits Well

Before eating any fruit, ensure that you wash them well. There may be many pesticides sprayed on them and washing the fruits helps remove it. The pesticides can harm you and your baby. Wash vegetables also if you are going to eat them raw.

Cook Meat, Chicken And Eggs Properly

Cook Meat, Chicken And Eggs Properly

Uncooked meat, chicken and eggs can cause bacterial infection that can harm you and your baby. It is recommended to fry or boil eggs properly and cook meat well before you eat them.

Keep A Check On Your Thyroid Gland Function

Keep A Check On Your Thyroid Gland Function

After confirming your pregnancy, you should go for a thyroid test. If you have under active thyroid (hypothyroidism),, then it is important for you to take thyroid hormones. Deficiency of thyroid hormone can badly affect your baby's brain development.

Protein

Protein

Protein foods plays an important role in the growth of your baby. You can take milk, dairy products, beans, legumes, fish, chicken and meat etc as a source of protein. This is an important pregnancy tip.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

You have to take certain vaccines to protect your baby and yourself from future infections. They will strengthen your baby's immunity against many infections. Talk to your doctor regarding your vaccination regime. This is one of the important things to do in pregnancy.

Avoid Junk Food

Avoid Junk Food

Avoid Tran's fats and saturated fats as they increase the cholesterol level. They can harm you and your baby's health. Avoid packaged, oily and processed foods that contain trans fats. This is an important precaution to take during pregnancy.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

It can benefit you and your unborn baby in many ways. It supports the brain health of your foetus. It will also lower your cholesterol levels and keep your blood pressure normal. Have nuts, salmon fish, and flaxseed oil etc as a source of omega 3 fatty acids.

Have A Balanced Diet

Have A Balanced Diet

You must get all nutrients in proper amounts including vitamins and minerals. Eat a variety of foods such as legumes, milk, pulses, eggs, green leafy vegetables and fruits etc.

Avoid Papaya And Pineapple

Avoid Papaya And Pineapple

They are not good for pregnancy and may trigger miscarriage. Ask your doctor about the foods that can harm your pregnancy.

Take A Prenatal Vitamin

Take A Prenatal Vitamin

Your doctor will prescribe you some vitamin supplements that will help in the normal growth of your baby. You must take them daily to prevent any kind of risk to the pregnancy.

Stay Hydrated Always

Stay Hydrated Always

It is important for you and your baby. You should drink lot of fruit juices and water. This will flush out all the toxins from your body.

Story first published: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 18:25 [IST]
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