Health

Health

Looking after your health during pregnancy is as important as taking care of a newborn. As a matter of fact, the health of your baby begins months earlier she is born, in the womb.

The nutritional status of an expectant mother has a direct say on the growth and development of the growing baby. Vitamins and minerals play a vital role in the development of the fetus during pregnancy and as well in the elimination of risks involved in fetal growth. In order to ensure that the pregnant mother’s nutritional requirements are adequately met, prenatal vitamin supplements are highly recommended. Learn about why you must take one, how it benefits you and your baby, the right dose and duration.

When you are pregnant, what you eat matters! It is a popular pregnancy advice to ‘eat for two’. When you are pregnant, however, you do not require extra calories for your baby, as much as you need. An additional 200-300 calories a day is all that your growing baby requires. Irrespective of how healthy or deficient your diet was before pregnancy, you can always make a fresh, new start in your eating habits now. Check our pregnancy diet guide for healthy eating during pregnancy.

The more fit and energetic you are during pregnancy, the more amazing will be everything about your health and your baby's health. Read more on pregnancy fitness, from yoga to exercise regimes, what’s safe, what’s essential and what’s good for you and your baby.

Your health and care doesn't end with pregnancy. As a new mom, you have two bodies to look after - your baby's and yours! Be aware of good practices of postpartum care – tips to reduce weight post delivery, how to deal with postpartum depression, how to overcome breastfeeding issues, how to cope up with life as a new parent and more.