Injection during Pregnancy Health Feed

Yes you have to start folic acid 1 month before you start trying for pregnancy. This has to be continued in pregnancy also.

Drugs for termination of pregnancy can be taken only under supervision of doctors licensed for termination, so meet gynecologist.

Anyone planning pregnancy should meet gynecolist for examination, reports, vaccinations and supplements.

Before planning pregnancy meet Gynecologist for some reports, vaccinations and nutritional supplements. As far as food is concerned same as non pregnant high protein, low carbohydrates, all vitamins-minerals, Omega-3 fatty acids, fibre. Low Omega-6,

At this stage infact much before this stage one needs to consult gynecologist who will examine, advise reports, vaccinations and supplements and other medicines.

Pantoprazole is category b drug (safe in animal studies; not studied in humans). It should be used only in acute gastritis diagnosed by endoscopy. But it is prescribed by majority of doctors for pregnancy induced gastritis, without any ill effects (to my knowledge).

Dear Lybrate user, Gelusil have been used extensively during pregnancy in large doses with no reports of congenital defects. It had not been reported to haveany side effects, and had been approved by USFDA. Please take as per advised by concerned doctor.

Advice for an expectant mother is plentiful to come around from family and friends. While it may be well intentional, it may not be the best advice possible. One of the things most people would advise is to avoid exercising as it may affect the health of the mother and the baby. This is in fact a very wrong advice as expectant mothers like everyone need exercise to stay fit and healthy. The only difference from normal people is that certain types of exercises may not be suitable for pregnant wom...more

During pregnancy it is important to get proper nutrition so that you and your baby are healthy. For slow and gradual weight gain, it is necessary to pay close attention to the folic acid, calcium and iron intake. However, if you are obese, then your weight gain regime will be different from others.

The diet during pregnancy should include:

1. During pregnancy carbohydrates are also important as they act as an important source of energy. Different food items that are rich in car...more

6 Changes You Can Expect During the 2nd Trimester of Pregnancy

The second trimester (starting from the 4th and lasting through the 6th month) of pregnancy is considered to be the easiest for a woman. During this time, your energy is at its peak and instances of fatigue and morning sickness are less severe. Your baby, on the other hand, continues to develop inside your womb.

In addition to these, you can expect big changes within your body during the second trimester, which incl...more