DO'S AND DON'TS FOR MOTHERS TO BE

01. Antenatal checkup is very essential to avoid complications during pregnancy - Monthly once for the first 7 months and three after every 15 days; nearing term a check up once a week is essential.

02. Every month make sure to first check your BP and Weight and test urine sample for albumin & sugar estimation and report to the doctor with the results.

03. Proper care of nipples should be undertaken; retracted nipples should be brought to the notice of your doctor.

04. From the 5th month onwards slow walking in the evening can be adopted. Nearing time light exercises such as deep breathing exercises, sweeping the floor with a small broom. Mopping the floor in a squatting fashion is advised. This will aid in the fixing of the fetal head and its descent down the pelvis to favor easy natural delivery.

05. Mango fruit, jack fruit and papaya fruit should be avoided during the first trimester and sour lemon and orange to prevent cough, cold and sore throat.

06. Lifting heavy weights to be avoided throughout pregnancy. Heavy work like pumping water, drawing water from well and any strenuous exercise to be avoided.

07. Strenuous journey like travelling by auto rickshaws and in the last seat in buses is not advisable. One should avoid going to hill station and travelling by air as far as possible.

08. No "SEX" for first three months and last 2 months.

09. It is not advisable to watch horror movies.

10. High heeled shoes should not be worn during pregancy.