The news of getting pregnant, itself fills you with a different type of joy and excitement about the journey you are about to start for the next nine months!
But, along with all the happiness, somewhere there is this feeling of anxiety about something going wrong, and so you tend to be extra cautious during this time. One of the most common myths or anxiety in any pregnant women is about how much physical activity risk-free?
Is travelling through auto-rickshaw etc. is advisable or not? There are many views but we find the following given response by renowned nutrition and dietician as most logical one.
Can I take the rickshaw back home or is it risky for the early foetus?
During the first trimester of pregnancy, there is a lot of hormonal change happening inside your body. During this time your body’s endurance abilities jump almost to an unnatural level. But, unless being specifically asked to be on bed rest, you are good to go by any mode of transportation. Even a rickshaw, you’ll be fine.
Some form of physical activity is always advisable, as the oxygen carrying red blood cells levels, would not only improve nutrient delivery to the foetus but also increase the body’s aerobic performance.
Add to that, the naturally high levels of human growth hormone, progesterone, oestrogen, and even relaxin that may give a further boost to your gymnastic or even power sports performance.
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Women are getting unnecessarily paranoid about conducting small routine tasks even during their first trimester. And the fear of a miscarriage. They dread to even lift up a handkerchief from the ground.
But, the key here is to understand that essentially, pregnancy will only amplify the state which your body was in before you got there! So, if you were fit and healthy expect the same during your pregnancy. But if you were diseased and depressed before, then expect the same again.
BTW- Serena Williams won the US Open grand slam in her first trimester itself.
How to avoid nausea/morning sickness during the first trimester?
• Wake up to a fruit/ dry fruit and do not have tea for the first two hours after getting up.
• Add an extra portion of ghee to lunch and dinner so that the blood sugars climb slowly and stay steady for a long time.
• Drink a glass of kokum sherbet with a pinch of kala namak before noon as a mid morning meal.
• Have a warm water bath. Add freshly cut lemongrass to warm water as it has a relaxing effect on the body and mind.
• Right after your bath, take a tiny drop of coconut oil or ghee on your little finger and massage the insides of your ears with it.