Maternal health care tips: 4 ways to ensure healthy pregnancies
Though pregnancy is blissful, it can be challenging for many women and there are some pregnant women who tend to
Though pregnancy is blissful, it can be challenging for many women and there are some pregnant women who tend to have high-risk pregnancies. Here are 4 tips suggested by a doctor to ensure healthy pregnancies
Published on Jun 14, 2022 11:48 AM IST 6 Photos
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Maternal health is a vital aspect of a woman’s health and should not be neglected at any cost. It is not just limited to pregnancy but even while planning the baby and after giving birth. Even though maternal mortality rates have decreased in our country over years, reducing it furthermore is a challenge as many women fail to understand the importance of maternal health. Focus on maternal health care for positive pregnancy outcomes. Maternal health includes overall well-being before, during, and after pregnancy along with physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing. (Dominika Roseclay)
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Though pregnancy is blissful, it can be challenging for many women. There are many pregnant women who tend to have high-risk pregnancies. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rajashri Bhasale, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, tells Zarafshan Shiraz, “Some commonly seen problems during pregnancy such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, anxiety, depression, thyroid problems, piles, nutritional deficiencies, anaemia, infections, placental abruption or foetal problems can give rise to severe complications that can be harmful to the mother and the baby. It is essential to have a good pregnancy outcome and a healthy baby. Quality healthcare and access to proper food and nutrition contribute to improving maternal health.” Pregnancy care involves training, check-ups, treatments, and consultations for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum experience when it comes to the mother and the baby. She recommended 4 tips for healthy pregnancies: (cottonbro)
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1. Eat a well-balanced diet - Eating healthy foods is imperative for pregnant women. Your baby needs all the vital nutrients for growth and development. Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, calcium-rich foods, and foods low in saturated fat. Take your prenatal vitamins (folic acid, iron, and calcium) and supplements only after consulting the doctor. Limit your consumption of junk, fatty, oily, and processed foods. Drink enough water and avoid smoking or alcohol. (Unsplash)
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2. Understand warning signs of pregnancy depression, post-pregnancy (postpartum) depression, and why lactation is beneficial. Opt for counselling and get support at this critical time. (StockPic)
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