Lifestyle changes during Pregnancy

Pregnancy begins at that magical moment when the ovum from a Mom meets the sperm from a Dad. That is the precise moment in time when baby making actually begins. If it is happening inside you however – it is unlikely that you will know about it until many days – maybe even weeks later. Even if you are a really vigilant Mom – you would probably find out that you are pregnant – two weeks after baby making has begun – which is when you would miss your period.

In the time between the momentous event and your discovery of its occurrence – inside you – baby making would be progressing at a tremendous speed. Even though you don’t know about it – you are certain to want everything to work perfectly inside you to turn out that perfect baby.

And so – if you are planning a pregnancy – as soon as you decide – do the following –

• Begin taking Folic acid – ask your doctor to prescribe some
• Do not take any medicine – modern or alternative without consulting your doctor and letting them know that you are attempting to conceive
• If you are on Vitamin supplements or if you eat or drink foods fortified with vitamins – make sure you ask your doctor before you carry on taking them. Large amounts of Vitamin A are not good for Baby making
• If you smoke or drink – STOP – at once. It is a good idea to avoid places where you may be a victim of passive smoking as well
• Make an effort to eat a healthy balanced diet – rich in Iron and Calcium
• Aim at limiting your caffeine intake. Pay attention to the number of teas, coffees and colas you drink in a day
• Begin exercising if you don’t. Start something like a 30 minute leisurely walk every day. If you are into extremely strenuous exercise – look at toning it down a bit
• Steer clear of unpasteurized milk, dairy products and juices
• Eat hygienic food to avoid going down with stomach infections and food poisoning
• Use pesticides and cleaning agents with caution. Wear gloves and masks when you use them

Revel in the little changes that you make to give your baby the best chance possible from the moment you conceive. Enjoy your pregnancy !   

Author Bio

Dr Debmita Dutta (MBBS, MD) is a Parenting and Wellness Consultant. She belives Parenting – is an Art that is deeply rooted in Science – Medical Science. It is impossible to Parent right without an understanding of how your child’s growing Brain and Body function – because his / her Brain and Body are what make him the person he is.