Risks during Pregnancy

Pregnant women are likely to face serious disorders due to their unhealthy eating habits and that may result in affecting the hormonal system and thus making it difficult to conceive and carry a child to term. If the woman is suffering from an eating disorder, it is strongly recommended that she must seek and complete her treatment before getting herself pregnant.

Pregnant women build up a degree of anemia during their pregnancy because of deficiency of Iron. The female body requires additional doses of Iron as that is required to make red blood cells in the fetus.
Complications/Risks:

When the women is younger than 18 years old and older than 35.
In case the women is suffering from poor nutrition or anemia.
In cases where the women is overweight or under-weight.
Previous loss of pregnancy.
Family history of birth defects or genetic diseases.
Use of Nicotine, alcohol or drugs.
High altitudes and exposure to radiations.

The women must consult a dietician/ gynecologist before deciding on the intake of her diet as that is likely to have a sizeable impact on the growth and development of the Baby and her own health. A certified gym instructor must be consulted in case the women opt for exercises during her pregnancy.

Studies have revealed that women over 35 years of age are more prone to caesarean deliveries than normal women as such women’s eggs are likely to be affected and more exposed to drugs, x-rays and bodily infections as compared to a slightly younger women’s eggs.

The women must not undergo heavy exercises or lifting of weights during her pregnancy as that can seriously pose a threat to the life of the child. The women must avoid junk and seafood and must take fresh fruits and vegetables in her daily diet. Pregnant women must not, in any case follow any plans of dieting.

Tips for Healthy pregnancy:

1. There must be use of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

2. There must be use of dairy products such as yogurt, milk.

3. There must be use of spinach, nuts, orange juice, and dried fruits.
Precautions for Healthy pregnancy:

1. Tilefish, shark, swordfish and King mackerel must be avoided.

2. Raw fish, oysters and clams must be avoided.

3. If possible, avoid rare burgers, soda, frozen foods and sausages.

Sex is considered safe at all stages of pregnancy if there is a normal pregnancy but the postures of the sexual intercourse needs to be carefully chosen so that it must not harm the child or the women. For safety purposes, sex must not be done till the reports of the postpartum checkup arrive post-pregnancy.

Aerobic exercises, yoga and meditation are a great source of valuable component of a balanced exercise plan and are beneficial for cardiovascular health of the women. Women have to be very specific about their diet during the pregnancy period as the diet intake is likely to effect the growth and development of the child. There has to be a proper and balanced timely intake of rich sources of vitamins, iron, calcium, carbohydrates and protein to ensure the children is free from any deformity and deficiency.