Ahmednagar Live24 Team, 4 September 2021: - Being a mother is a very important stage in a woman's life. It is a wonderful and interesting feeling that a life is enriching in you for the whole nine months. In this process of creation of nature, the most important thing is for a woman to be healthy both physically and mentally.
The first three months of pregnancy in particular are special in many ways for both mother and baby. Along with the early development of the baby, many changes take place in the mother's body at this time, which need to be taken care of. Not only sound nutrition but his alertness and dedication too are most required.
In addition, timely vaccination and regular intake of iron-calcium supplements are also required. Learn from experts why the first trimester or the first three months are special and what to look out for? Even if you are a mother for the first time and have been a mother before,
Yet this first three months will be a new experience for you, as every pregnancy is different. So trust your doctor instead of comparing your pregnancy to anyone. Choose a doctor who is not too far from your home and where you are planning to give birth.
If you live in a small town or village, go to a first aid center and register your name and follow their advice. First of all, make your diet, sleep and exercise routine with the advice of a doctor. These three things are very important for the health of both the baby and you.
Your doctor will give you supplements like folic acid and calcium after your examination. Learn how to consume them. Take folic acid for three months before pregnancy. For this, you can consult a doctor when planning a baby. This can help protect the baby from neural tube defects.
This means it can help protect the child from problems related to the brain and spinal cord. At the same time, iron and calcium are essential for proper levels of hemoglobin and good bone health for you and your baby.
These drugs should be taken on time, as hemoglobin deficiency in women in our country often poses a major risk during childbirth. Vomiting, nausea, or constipation are part of pregnancy, but if you have severe discomfort, consult a doctor immediately.
So that they will tell you enough measures to maintain water and nutrition in the body. These problems can be controlled by diet. If you experience lower abdominal pain, spots (mild bleeding or blood stains) or severe back pain, be alert immediately and contact a doctor.
Avoid self-medication during pregnancy. This can endanger both you and the baby. Don't use too much coffee, sweets or cold drinks. Also, if you use cigarettes, alcohol, etc., quit immediately. Take light walks (especially after dinner), do some simple yoga poses, etc. regularly.
This will help you stay healthy for the entire nine months and keep the baby healthy. Avoid excessive work or exercise and travel during the first three months. Take a break in. Stress etc. is very bad for your and baby's health. Engage yourself in creative work. Engage in meditation, music, etc.
Instead of eating junk food, satisfy your extra appetite with jaggery, almonds, walnuts and cashews, makhana, rajagare laddu etc. It will also nourish you and eliminate hunger. Ask your doctor early about vaccines like tetanus.
Also, get information about blood and urine tests done in the first three months. By the end of the third month, you will have your first sonography. This is called an NT scan, which can detect genetic problems such as Down syndrome.
