Do’s and Don’ts for pregnant mothers

Some do’s:

1. Have a check-up regularly at the same clinic.
2. Eat a well-balanced diet.
3. Have small and frequent meals.
4. Take care of yourself, for your own sake and the baby. (Be calm & happy)
5. Pay attention to your skin, breasts, teeth, and blood circulation.
6. Do a few simple exercises. These help you to relax.
7. Avoid over-exertion and strenuous exercise.
8. Include sufficient roughage in your diet to avoid constipation. Vegetables including leafy
   vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc. provide roughage.
9. Drink plenty of water.
10. If you are a diabetic, have a regular check-up and see that the diabetes is well under
    control.

Some Don’ts:

1. Do not curtail your diet even for short periods. This is not advisable. Especially, eating
   too little cereal may harm the baby.
2. Never take any drugs without a doctor’s advice and supervision. Some drugs are harmful
   for baby.
3. Smoking is harmful to the baby, so do not smoke
4. Do not consume alcoholic drinks. But if you do, do it moderately.
5. Do not get into conflicts that cause anger.