Which prenatal vitamin is best?

When Planning and during the first three months, Folic Acid (400-600 mcg) is essential for baby’s brain development. After that, doctors usually recommend Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin D tablets.

How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?

• Mother in normal weight prior to Pregnancy, can gain weight 10-12 kgs during Pregnancy
• Underweight mothers Gain 12-15 kg in pregnancy
• Overweight mothers Gain 7-9 kg in pregnancy

Weight gain should be gradual and healthy starting from 4th month.

What foods should I eat or avoid during pregnancy?

✅ Foods to Eat:

• Dairy: Milk, curd, paneer, ghee
• Proteins: Dal, sprouts, eggs, fish (fully cooked)
• Fruits & Veggies: Apples, bananas, carrots, spinach, beets
• Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds
• Fluids: Coconut water, buttermilk, fresh juices

❌ Foods to Avoid:

• Too much tea/coffee
• Street food & processed food
• Raw or undercooked meat & eggs to avoid Infection
• Papaya & Pineapple
• Ajwain & Fenugreek seeds

📌 Home Remedy: Drink ragi malt for calcium and iron. Have dry ginger (saunth) powder with warm milk for better digestion.

How can I manage morning sickness?

• Eat small, frequent meals
• Avoid oily/spicy food
• Drink ginger tea
• Eat soaked almonds
• Suck on lemon candy

📌 Home Remedies:

• Mix honey + ginger juice and take a spoon when feeling nauseous.
• Drink jeera (cumin) water in the morning for digestion.

Is bleeding during pregnancy normal?

• Mild spotting in early pregnancy is common.
• Heavy bleeding, pain, or clots? Visit a doctor immediately!

📌Home Remedy: Rest well and drink coconut water or pomegranate juice for strength

What are the signs of labor?

• Strong back pain
• Water breaking
• Frequent contractions (every 5-10 minutes)
• Bloody discharge
• Pressure in the lower abdomen

📌Home Remedy: Drinking ajwain (carom seed) water or warm milk with ghee can help ease
contractions.

Can I exercise during pregnancy?

Yes! Moderate exercise helps in easy delivery. You can:

• Walk 30 minutes daily
• Do pregnancy yoga
• Try kegel exercises
• Avoid heavy lifting or high-intensity workouts.

📌Home Remedy: Soak 2-3 munakka (black raisins) overnight and eat in the morning for energy.

Traveling during pregnancy?

• Best time to travel? 4-6 months (2nd trimester)
• Avoid bumpy roads & long journeys
• Carry medical records at all times
• Avoid travel after 8 months

📌Home Remedy: Carry homemade lemon juice or buttermilk to stay hydrated during travel.