Pregnant Women Counseling Questions

1. Raw, Undercooked, or Contaminated Seafood and Fish
2. Raw or Soft Boiled Eggs
3. Raw or Rare Meat
4. Unpasteurized Dairy
6. Unwashed Fruits and Vegetables— The fruits not to eat during pregnancy include papayas, pineapples and grapes. In fact, in some cultures, papayas are in the list of natural foods to avoid pregnancy, and are believed to cause miscarriages. Unripe papaya can be especially dangerous as it has certain compounds that trigger uterine contractions.
7. Excess...more

YOu can take kanthil as it soothes your throat and will not hamper pregnancy or the baby in any manner . you may however need an antibiotic also for the cough as you have chest infection

Sinus headaches may be more likely because of the nasal congestion and runny nose that are common in early pregnancy. Hunger and low levels of blood sugar can trigger headaches, too. Women who suddenly stop their morning coffee and sodas may experience caffeine withdrawal headaches. This can also bring on a headache.

Most women notice changes in their breasts early in pregnancy. The hormones in your body change to prepare for breastfeeding. As this occurs, your breasts may feel tender and swollen. You might notice small bumps forming in the area around your nipples.
It takes about 1 week for the cervix to return to its normal size but 4 to 6 weeks to heal completely from labor and delivery. During labor and delivery your vagina is stretched and injured so it is swollen and has lost its elasticity.

Your sugar levels should be controlled during pregnancy. There are high chances of abnormalities in baby if your sugar is not controlled.

Yes absolutely. There are chances. But nobody can tell with certainity. As which gene will combine with which one, nobody knows. But marriage in close relatives increases this risk.
All the best.

hi missed abortion could be due to maternal thyroid problem or diabetes .
sometimes it could be due to geneticaly abnormal baby too.

Hi lybrate-user
Purslane is richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids and OXALATE minerals. It also has ALA which prevents Cardiac diseases
But as you are pregnant, this Purslane will NOT BE ADVISABLE to you. As it can increase uterine contractions. And Can lead to miscarriage. So better avoiding PURSLANE in pregnancy.

Some time child got conceive in last days of cycle. So we got difference in scanning age and actual age. but this difference should remain near to constant ( still the difference of 4-6 days is fine) throughout your pregnancy.
Now you are entering in 2nd trimister of your pregnancy.
1.) Eat only healthy:- Fresh,seasonal and lessely processed food.
2.) Eat at every 2-3 hours. Don't have heavy meals in a single go . Have 3 meals with 3-4 snacks per day.
3.) include fresh veggie...more

Hi Shivani... You may give it some time...
Eat healthy
Take a multivitamin tablet...
And get your hormonal profile checked once...

Also you can consult for homoeopathic treatment..