Health Tips
General Tips
Exercise is a must - 30 minutes of brisk walk or equivalent every day is good enough
Eat Healthy – have at least 5 portions of green vegetable and fruits in your diet
Avoid Stress to the extent possible
Have at least 3 yearly pap smears/cervical smears to prevent cervical cancer
HPV Vaccine is not enough. After the age of 35 years have regular mammograms to prevent Breast Cancer
Getting Prepared for Pregnancy
Women who are planning for pregnancy should avoid liquor avoid smoking
Get into shape and achieve desired body mass index
Take healthy diet (low carbohydrates, high proteins and minerals)
Drink plenty of water (up to 2-3 liters)
Antibodies against Rubella
Blood sugar and thyroid levels are under control
Checks done to ensure that you are not a carrier of Thalassemia
You don't have any untreated medical illness like heart diseases or hypertension
Those who suffer from constipation, gas or bloating must avoid peas and other ‘heavy to digest’ cereals. They must take green gram as it is easy to digest and gives protein
Butter, milk, honey, and sweets made from jaggery rather that white sugar to be taken in small quantity
Avoid fried snacks, spicy foods and fizzy drinks
Should refrain from smoking tobacco and taking betel nut, pan-masala or alcohol
Tea, coffee and ice-cream can be taken in small quantity
Skinned milk
Dilated Butter Milk
Almond 5-6 per day
Walnuts 2-3 per day
Flax seed
Whole wheat products
Salad, sprouts, whole pulses, green leafy vegetables, clear Soup
Feeding Posture: Take a pillow support in your lower back and two pillow supports in your lap. Take the baby on the pillow so that baby's mouth is at the level of nipple
Nappy changing posture: Try to take a high table so that your back is always straight while changing posture
Getting out of the bed: Turn to your side, take your lower legs down, with hand support take your trunk up. Sit for a while than stand and walk