Navratri is a nine-day festival, in which Goddess is worshiped and devotees fast. The festival of Navratri is a symbol of reverence and faith. A nine-day fast is done on the occasion of Navratri, in which people only do fruit.
Nine-day fasting can be a bit challenging for pregnant women, as they have to take care of both themselves and the baby's health. The pregnant woman's diet changes. At the same time, during Navratri, they have to observe the fast, which can be harmful to their health. However, pregnant can fast by following the correct way.
In this article, pregnant women should pay attention to what to do while keeping Navratri fast, and what to do and what should not be done for better health.
What to do pregnant women in a fast
Seek doctor's advice
If women are thinking of fasting during pregnancy, then it is important to get the correct information about your physical and health condition. For this, consult a doctor before fasting. If someone is keeping pregnant fast, then all the women can fast during pregnancy. Decide according to your health and condition.
Stay hydrated
The body needs enough water during pregnancy. In such a situation, keep drinking water, coconut water, and lemonade throughout the day while fasting. Lack of water can cause dehydration and other problems.
Eat in small intervals.
It is not right to stay hungry for a long time in pregnancy. During fasting, consume fruits, nuts, or milk in small intervals. This will also provide energy and weakness will also be removed.
Selection of nutritious food
In most places, the consumption of grains is prohibited and fruit is done in fasting. Even though pregnant should not consume food in fasting, but in the fruit, eat such nutritious foods. Such as sago, water chestnut flour, potato, sweet potato, curd, fruits and nuts.
Folic acid and vitamins are essential.
Pregnant women should take doses of folic acid and other vitamins regularly. To fulfill this, do not forget to take supplements given by the doctor during fasting so that the body can get the necessary nutrition.
What not to do pregnant women in Navratri fast
Don't be hungry for a long time
Keep in mind that fast does not mean to be hungry and a pregnant woman should take special care that staying hungry for a long time in pregnancy can be harmful to both body and baby. This causes weakness and dizziness, and sugar levels can decline, which can be dangerous for health.
Do not eat more fried things.
People often eat fried things in fasting, but this type of diet can be harmful for pregnant women. This causes digestive problems. Eat light and less fried food during pregnancy.
Excessive intake of caffeine and sugar avoids
Consumption of caffeine can be harmful for pregnant. Also, eating more sweets during pregnancy should be avoided. So avoid eating tea, coffee and too sweet. Instead, consume nutritious things.
Physical hard work and stress
There is a decrease in energy during the fast. In such a situation, avoid doing any physical activity. It can be risky for a pregnant to work hard. Along with this, stay away from mental stress and be calm and relaxed.
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