Pregnancy (1st Trimester): DO's & DON'Ts | Dr. Mithee Bhanot

Pregnancy is perhaps the most delicate yet beautiful phase of anyone's life. The idea of bringing a new person to life, becoming their mother, nurturing them and loving them is an incomparable feeling. Albeit, this phase comes with its trials and tribulations.
The video starts at 0:10, with Dr Mithee Bhanot telling us how nausea and vomiting commonly happen to almost every woman during pregnancy. The doctor further explains that a pregnancy can be bifurcated into three trimesters – first, second and third. (0:30)
The first trimester comprises the first three months or the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy. This pregnancy period is highly significant since your baby's body structure, and organs are slowly and steadily developing. (0:45) A mother's body undergoes the most crucial changes during this time, and it's also this particular time that specific congenital disabilities and miscarriages occur. Hence, taking necessary care of yourself is of utmost necessity!
It may lead to some side effects if you self-medicate during this time to get rid of nausea and vomiting. Self-medication is always dangerous, but more so during pregnancy when it can hinder the baby's development and cause birth defects. (0:54)
Most women complain about nausea and vomiting as a regular occurrence in their first trimester. Days can pass when they cannot eat or drink anything without feeling the constant need to throw up.
To avoid that, it’s essential to eat certain food items which are low in fat, high in protein and easily digestible, as talked about by the doctor at 1:24. Low-fat food is better for pregnant ladies because it helps keep cholesterol in check and maintains heart health for the better. On the other hand, eating heavy protein food aids your baby's growth, ensuring strong body tissue and muscles.
If you continue to vomit 3-4 times a day, regardless of a balanced diet, it's a severe concern, and medical intervention is necessary. (1:51) Your gynaecologist may prescribe antiemetic drugs to help assuage your nausea and reduce vomiting. (2:20)
Dr Mithee Bhanot, a gynaecologist in Noida, further explains at 2:20 that a normal pregnancy is robust. It's not an illness, and one mustn't treat it like one. An expecting mother can day daily chores as usual when pregnant, even if she is undergoing nausea or vomiting. If you have a particular exercise regime you followed earlier, you can continue doing so. It helps with constipation, backaches, swelling and bloating. (2:48)
Although, discuss it with your gynaecologist, and avoid contact exercises and extensive activities like bouncing, skipping, hopping and jumping. (3:03)
Lastly, the doctor concludes with the importance of folic acid and how consuming a specific amount daily can keep congenital disabilities at bay. They also help in the normal growth of the baby's spine and brain.

Watch Dr Mithee Bhanot, the leading Gynecologist in Noida, as she explains how to take care of yourself during the first trimester of pregnancy.

1. Why is the first trimester of pregnancy so crucial?
The pregnancy's first trimester is when the baby's body and essential organs develop. The baby witnesses the most rapid growth during this period. From one fertilised cell to a bundle of body systems and limbs – this journey quickly occurs in the first three months.
2. Is nausea common during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Yes, nausea or morning sickness is prevalent during the first three months of pregnancy. It can happen due to particular foods or if a person smells specific odours.
3. What to do if a woman faces nausea during the first trimester of pregnancy?
If an expecting mother is experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting every day for a couple of times, on a long stretch, then it’s time to meet the gynaecologist. You can consult a gynaecologist in Noida from Apollo 24/7 effortlessly!
4. How to find the best gynaecologists in Noida?
You can find some of the best gynaecologists in Noida through Apollo 24/7 app. Book your appointment with Dr Mithee Bhanot, a leading gynaecologist in Noida, and get yourself checked during the crucial stage of your pregnancy!

Consult Dr. Mithee Bhanot at Apollo Hospitals Sector 26, Noida, Uttar Pradesh or online at the Apollo 24|7 here: https://www.apollo247.com/doctors/dr-...


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