No one, who has ever been pregnant or witnessed pregnancy, will say that the pregnancy period is easy. For a woman, pregnancy time is one of the most beautiful periods in life. During the nine months in which she is preparing to deliver a baby, there are certain things that she needs to abstain from.
A pregnant woman should avoid liquor, coffee, caffeinated tea and herbal tea. Although herbal tea would seem 100% healthy, experts opine that it is harmful for pregnant women. Caffeine content in coffee increases the chance for abortion. Hence, pregnant women should not consume coffee in large quantities. Consumption of liquor can cause damage to the brain of the baby in the womb and its growth can be impaired. Pregnant women should stop drinking water from disposable bottles. They should also keep themselves away from tattooing and hair-dyeing. There is a chance of infection when you tattoo. Those who are tattooing are prone to get diseases like HIV and Hepatitis B. A general advice stands that pregnant women should not lift heavy things. It will adversely affect the baby in the womb. It can result in premature delivery or in underweight babies.
Things like smoke from the kitchen twigs, contact with cats, hot sun, excessive work, roller coaster rides and bumper car driving should be avoided. Pregnant women should not take sleeping pills. They should avoid contact with chemical cleaners. If they like painting, pedicure or manicure, they should wait till their delivery is over. They should neither over-eat nor under-eat. Overeating can cause blood pressure and diabetes. If she under-eats, it can affect the growth of the baby. Doctors do not favor pregnant ladies doing laser peeling. During pregnancy time, a woman should follow a doctor’s prescription while taking antibiotic medicines. Abuse of antibiotics can cause disorder in the new-born baby; that is why
doctor’s prescription is advised.
Pregnant women should not succumb to extreme tension. Stress hormones can cause premature delivery. They should also avoid diet soda and caffeinated soda. They should not only avoid smoking but also avoid standing near those who are smoking. Both are equally harmful. During pregnancy, one should neither donate blood nor travel on flight. Donation of blood can make her anemic. They should not eat liver and uncooked eggs. They should not do exercises like sit-ups; they should also avoid ear-piercing during pregnancy.
