Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Child ? Month 1

During the first trimester, your body experiences huge internal changes without it showing externally. It can be frightening for a new mother but being informed is the key. Here’s what you should know about the first month of pregnancy.

The Beginning

The embryo is formed, and the fertilisation and implantation of the zygote occur in the womb sac. The baby’s brain, heart, and spinal cord begin to form, and the baby is just 1/25th of an inch long.

Eat Healthy

Ayurveda recommends nutritious food like vegetables (spinach, potatoes), fruits (apple, grapes), dry fruits, lentils and sprouts from the very first month to ensure the healthy development of the baby. Expecting mothers are advised to drink cold milk every day. You can flavour the milk with almonds, cardamom, or dried ginger to make it more appetising, and to bring relief from morning sickness.

Massage Away

Massage also helps you remain relaxed and stress-free. You can get herbal oil massages to soothe your body and mind. However, don’t use unguents as they liquefy the doshas. Also, don’t give yourself a vigorous massage. Use long, gentle strokes to rub the oil into the body.

Yoga asana

During pregnancy, you should practice with an experienced Yoga instructor to ensure there are no mishaps.

Baddha Konasana

This asana stimulates your heart and improves blood circulation. It helps relieve fatigue and anxiety.

Virabhadrasana

Strengthen your shoulders and lungs with this asana. It also builds your stamina and stretches your hip and groins.

To know more about healthy pregnancy, speak to one of our doctors about the Jiva AyurBaby program. It guides couples on all aspects of pregnancy. Dial 0129-4040404 or click on ‘Speak to a Doctor’ under the CONNECT tab in Jiva Health App.

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