Worried about pregnancy amid covid pandemic?; check out advice of experts

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: April 28, 2021 03:47 PM2021-04-28T15:47:40+5:302021-04-28T15:55:59+5:30

Given the current lifestyle and the nature of work, many women go through high-risk pregnancies. If you are also ...

Worried about pregnancy amid covid pandemic?; check out advice of experts | Worried about pregnancy amid covid pandemic?; check out advice of experts

Worried about pregnancy amid covid pandemic?; check out advice of experts

Given the current lifestyle and the nature of work, many women go through high-risk pregnancies. If you are also going through a high-risk pregnancy, emotional ups and downs are natural. While anxiety and stress are inevitable during high-risk pregnancy one does not need to be overly stressful.

With the development of state-of-the-art medical facilities and regular prenatal healthcare, your baby can be healed and the delivery can be safe despite the high risk.

Accept the situation

The first step in dealing with a high-risk pregnancy is to accept the situation. If you know you have a high-risk pregnancy, you should be more aware and better prepared to handle the situation. You know what you're going through. You are also aware of the complications involved. If you do not accept this situation, you will not be able to understand the dangers and you will not get the treatment you need.

Trust the doctor

The key to dealing with a high-risk pregnancy is to trust your doctor. Believe that your doctor cares about your interests and gives advice accordingly. Reading articles on the Internet or listening to unsolicited advice from relatives or friends can lead to unnecessary complications. In such cases, only expert advice should be sought. Also, avoid reading unnecessary information and creating confusion these days.

Maintain consistency in management

Be consistent in your management planning. Also take medicines on time. Don't miss any supplements. All of these factors are necessary and important for your baby's healthy growth. If any side effects occur, inform your doctor immediately. If there is any problem, do not hesitate to inform the doctor. Tell your doctor in detail what problems you are experiencing during your high-risk pregnancy.

Strict diet control

Diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Given your high-risk pregnancy, a healthy diet plays an important role. Getting proper nutrition through your diet does not have to be complicated. For this, control the diet and control the intake of fatty and sugary foods. Avoid junk food altogether.If you have gestational diabetes, you need to avoid sugar altogether. If you suffer from high blood pressure i.e. eclampsia and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, salt intake should be controlled. Depending on the nature, you may be asked to take a complete rest. It is beneficial to follow a diet to prevent excess salt and sugar from entering the body.

Exercise regularly

While performing physical exercise is beneficial for all, a recent study has highlighted the benefits of exercising during pregnancy to both mother and their offsprings. It says women who perform exercise significantly reduce their children's chances of developing diabetes and other metabolic diseases later in life.But if you have a high-risk pregnancy and the placenta has partially or completely covered the uterus, then yoga and prenatal exercise should not be done. Consult a gynaecologist first and choose the exercises that are right for you accordingly and do only those exercises regularly.

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