Do's & Dont's During Pregnancy

Do's and Dont's of Pregnancy

Do's	Dont's
Prenatal Vitamins are a big must everyday. Women planning to conceive can start a course of Prenatal Vitamins after consulting their OBG.	Its best to avoid Seafood during pregnancy because of the high mercury content in it. A sample of these types of fish include: shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has less amounts of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in moderation.
Exercise during pregnancy is a must. Whatever your fitness level, you should talk to your doctor about exercising while you're pregnant. Yoga and Pilates are considered to be ideal. Walking is a great choice too. Most important thing is to listen to your body!	Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it's also a good idea to avoid any activities that include: bouncing jarring (anything that would cause a lot of up and down movement) leaping a sudden change of direction a risk of abdominal injury Typical limitations include contact sports, downhill skiing, scuba diving, and horseback riding because of the risk of injury they pose.
6 small distributed meals a day and plenty of water is key to keeping your system hydrated and also manage acidity levels. Try to maintain a well-balanced diet that incorporates the dietary guidelines including: lean meats fruits vegetables whole-grain breads low-fat dairy product	Pregnancy does not necessarily mean eating for two [or more] people. You need about 300 extra calories a day. Healthy eating is the key. By eating a healthy, balanced diet you're more likely to get the nutrients you need. But you will need more of the essential nutrients (especially calcium, iron, and folic acid) than you did before you became pregnant.
Organic foods/fruits are considered to be safe during pregnancy and highly recommended. Many foods we enjoy are full of preservatives, flavor enhancers, colorings and even hormones and antibiotics. Check the ingredients before you consume anything.	Don't use/touch chemicals. Chemicals including herbicides, pesticides, paint, stains, and some cleaning solutions may be harmful to your baby.Also stay away from Cat's litter box. This can put you at a risk for Toxoplasmosis.