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Travel during Pregnancy

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You can plan your trip if you are enjoying a healthy pregnancy or there are no identified complications or concerns with your pregnancy, it is generally safe to travel at all times during your pregnancy. The best time to travel during pregnancy is the second trimester. Whether you are going by car, bus, air or train, it is generally safe to travel while you are pregnant, but there are some important things to consider that could make your trip safer and more comfortable. You should avoid travelling from 32ndweek through birth if you have complicated pregnancies with risk factors for premature labor, such as carrying multiples. Dr. Karnika , One of the Best gynecologists in Noida suggests that you should avoid travelling if you have a placenta-related problem, risk factors for early (preterm) labor, high blood pressure, diabetes, cervical problems, vaginal bleeding, multiple pregnancies, pre-eclampsia, prior miscarriage, prior ectopic pregnancy, prior premature labor or any medi...

Nutrition for Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

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Pregnant women and breastfeeding women need more calories to meet their energy needs and also for the healthy growth of their baby. It is very important to taken care of the diet of pregnant women and breastfeeding women. But overeating can put you on weight gain or there may be chances of gestational diabetes or other complications. Before changing your diet, you consult your gynaecologist first. I would recommend Dr. Karnika Tiwari , the best gynaecologist in Noida . Here are some points of nutritional needs: • 1st trimester: Vitamin A, Iodine, Folate • 2nd and 3rd trimester: Iron, Zinc, mild increase in calcium • Breastfeeding: sufficient intake of Vitamin A, DHA, protein, Iodine, Zinc, Folate Major food source of: • Folate- Green vegetables, beans, fruits, peanuts, nuts, etc • Vitamin A- cherries, tomatoes, pumpkins, carrots, sweet potatoes, eggs, and milk, etc • Iodine- Iodised salt, eggs, milk, and milk products, etc • Iron- lentils, red kidney beans, chic...