Parenthood is an exciting phase of life for the couple next to getting hitched. The excitement of becoming a parent, the nervousness of will they prove to be an ideal parent, the responsibility of a newborn baby on their shoulders, everything gives soon-to-be parents jitters and chill vibes in their spine. Though you have seen a million dreams of having happy times with your baby including cry, singing, dancing, laughing together, playing along, sharing meals and a sense of pride when the infant calling you Maa and Papa lovingly for the first time, and moving all over the house with little feet but to experience a smooth upbringing of the kid, would-be-parents should pay more attention to prenatal Care to make sure that newborn baby get all the essential care so that the mother gives birth to a healthy baby.

• Nutrition

A good health of a woman is essential for baby’s good health. Make sure to have a variety of foods to satisfy your nutritional needs. Soon-to-be mothers should have balanced nutritious diet as it helps in avoiding complications during pregnancy and assures good fetal brain development, a healthy weight gain, reduces the risk of anemia, and many birth defects.

• Weight gain

As far as concerned, women worry about how much weight they should gain during pregnancy. It varies from woman to woman who is underweight before conceiving, those who are overweight or having multiple pregnancies. Make sure to monitor your weight and ask your doctor about ideal weight during each month of pregnancy.

• Exercise

Work out makes a woman active and healthy which is a vital aspect of prenatal care. Exercise helps a woman to maintain good posture preventing backache, release stress, improves blood circulation, increase stamina and provide strength. A good exercise for 30 minutes during pregnancy lessens the chance of c-section delivery but it is recommended to consult your doctor first before you start exercise as it may not be safe to exercise in case you have some pregnancy-related problems.

• Drink H20 (water)

Water not only flushes out toxins and impurities out from your body but it also avoid dehydration and urinary tract infection happens during pregnancy. Drink at least 3-4 litres of water every day including coconut water, fresh fruit juices, buttermilk or told by a gynecologist.

• Keep yourself away from bad habits

It is necessary to maintain a good lifestyle as it ensures good health of the fetus. Avoid any kind of drug be it drinking, smoking caffeinated drinks as it harms developing baby and increases the chance of miscarriage, premature delivery, stillbirth or underweight of newborn baby.

• Prenatal vitamins

Though you as a would-be mother follow a strict diet to get essential nutrients required for baby’s growth it would be beneficial for the health of developing baby that you take prenatal vitamins like folic acid, iron, and calcium.

• Avoid certain foods

Not every food you eat during pregnancy is good for your baby’s health. As it is natural to feel hungry after an interval but avoid consuming certain foods to avoid complications during pregnancy as few foods contain toxic ingredients whiPangsy harm your baby.

Hunger pangs

It is common to feel more hungry with growing baby as now you are eating for two but instead of eating carelessly whatever you find in kitchen, opt for fruits, roasted makhana and roasted gram. Include seasonal salads, and sprouts in your diet.