Is it Safe? During Pregnancy

Being pregnant is what all women want to experience as it completes her and is one of the most exciting part of her life. Every woman wishes to have healthy pregnancy and is always concerned about what is safe or what is wrong during pregnancy. In this section we are discussing some common concerns of most of the women having during pregnancy. Let’s have a look on them:

1. Is it safe to take caffeine during pregnancy? Well you don’t need to cut out it completely, just need to cut it down if you usually have more than 200mg per day. Because daily intake of caffeine more than 200mg will increase the chances of miscarriage.

2. Is it safe to fly or travelling through airplane during pregnancy? Yes, you can fly in your first and second trimesters. However some women find it is easiest to fly in second trimester as your energy level is higher this time. Although consult with your doctor if you have medical problems during pregnancy like high blood pressure and diabetes etc.

3. Is it safe to take seafood during pregnancy? Mostly fishes are safe in pregnancy, if cooked properly. However fresh and raw seafood has potential risk and can make you ill. Smoked raw fish is also safe for you eat and if you like to eat raw oysters, mussels and other shellfish, it’s time to stop eating them during pregnancy. You can add oily fish in your diet that contains omega 3 fatty acids and other nutrients and vitamins that you and your baby needed.

4. Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? Yes, it is safe if you have had a healthy pregnancy. Your partner’s penis won’t damage your baby while making love and the thick mucus plug of your cervix helps to guard your baby against any infection. However you may have heard that having sex during pregnancy can bring labor prematurely, which is not true, because if your baby is not ready to go into labor, having sex will not cause you to have a premature labor. In fact, it may be less likely to have premature labor. It is recommendable to consult with your doctor as there are some circumstances where you have to be careful about making love.

5. Is it safe to work with chemicals during pregnancy? Probably it is best to be cautious about working with chemicals as they may be unsafe for your baby and may cause birth defects. In fact the numbers of children are very less having this issue, while chemicals using in household products or cleaning products may cause wheezing in your baby after he’s born.

6. Is it safe to work- out during pregnancy? Work out in pregnancy will help your pregnancy growing well and your baby too. Exercises like swimming, yoga, low impact aerobics and brisk walking are good choices. Remember not to start any new intensive exercise as pregnancy is not the right time for this. Talk with your GP for activities you can do or is safe for you during pregnancy.