OVERVIEW
Prenatal care is looking after your health during pregnancy. It helps make sure your baby is healthy and minimizes the chance of your baby being born too early.
Following are the Health tips for pregnant women
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Doctor Visits
See your doctor regularly when you’re pregnant. Don’t miss any appointments.
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Healthy Eating
Eat balanced meals with more protein, iron, calcium, and folic acid.
You need extra calories, but don’t eat double. Choose nutritious foods
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Fish and Good Fats
Eat fish for protein and healthy fats.
Fish helps your baby’s brain and eye development
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Vitamins and Minerals
Take a daily prenatal vitamin as your doctor suggests.
Check food labels for nutrients.
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Exercise for Muscles
Do Kegel exercises to strengthen muscles for childbirth and recovery.
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Drink Water
Drinking enough water during pregnancy can help avoid problems like constipation, hemorrhoids, urinary tract infections (UTIs), fatigue, and headaches. It’s like a natural way to stay healthy and feel good.
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Fruits for Energy
Instead of too much caffeine, eat fruits like bananas for energy.
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Medical Care
Follow your doctor’s advice and get the recommended tests.
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Foods to Avoid
Don’t eat raw or undercooked food. Be careful with certain fishes. • Avoid alcohol and limit caffeine. Be cautious with vitamin A.
Remember, talk to your doctor about what’s best for you and your baby.
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Dr. Fozia Ansari
Consultant Obs/Gynae
Aneesa Gynae and Medical Center
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