Tips For Pregnant Women On Diwali

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Diwali is round the corner, everybody is busy preparing for it. It is the very important festival in India

and everyone celebrates it with much peace and happiness. But one must be careful and should adopts the preventive measures and however if you are a expecting mum it is all the way very much important to take extra preventive measures.

There are certain tips you must keep in mind so to ensure the health and safety of you and your unborn baby inside your womb. For pregnant woman it is very significant to know that what you inhale goes into your bloodstream and affects the fetus. As we all know that the smoke

emitted by firecrackers is not exactly what you need to inhale. From the 6th to 12th week, your baby’s organs are formed. So, it is better to avoid the pollutants caused by firecrackers.

Following are the few tips that a pregnant mother must adopt before begin the festivities:

1. First of all a pregnant mother should dress comfortably and wear flat footwear. It would be better to choose for the cotton clothes as synthetics have the tendency of catching fire easily.

2. Loud noises could get extremely disturbing and troubling for the mother as well as for the unborn child so it should be avoided.

3. Do not lift or carry any sort of heavy object.

4. Avoid lighting fireworks that require running to a safer distance prior to explosion like Anar, Rocket or Chakri. Go easy with the hand-held sparklers. 

5. You can possibly try to celebrate Eco friendly Diwali with diyas, and lanterns rather than the fireworks and crackers. 

6. While touching the feet of elders, bend the knees down rather than the back. And if your bump is large, we are sure elders won't mind if you simply greet with folded hands.

7. Try maximum to stay indoors. This way you will have ample of rest and pollution will be kept at bay. 

8. Consult a dietitian for a proper diet to be taken during festivals.

9. Keep medical kits handy and doctor’s number in case of any mishap.

Have a safe and Eco-friendly Diwali..!!