YES & NOs During PregnancyABSOLUTE NO-NOs DURING PREGNANCY: 1. Alcohol is a strict no-no. The results of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can be disastrous, leading to birth deformations and even miscarriages. 2. Stay away from coffee, carbonated drinks, junk food, and street food. 3. Do not take any medications which are not prescribed by the gynecologist. Do not even think of applying those ointments for acne because they are easily absorbed into the system. 4. Do not bleach, the harmful chemicals may penetrate the skin. 5. Do not consume high doses of vitamin A, which can cause some defects in the baby. ABSOULTE YES' DURING PREGNANCY: 4. Get plenty of rest because your body is really working hard to keep the baby alive and kicking, don't give it extra stress by doing strenuous work. Also, once the baby has arrived, sleep becomes a luxury, darlings. 5. Listen to music which calms you down. Studies have shown that the babies respond to pleasant music, it calms you and your baby down. Classical music pieces by Vivaldi is highly recommended. 6. Talk you your baby, read out a book to him/her, and sing lullabies while it is still in your womb. Your voice does reach your baby and remember that your voice comforts your baby. It can also hear other sounds although when those sounds reaches the baby, it's in a mumbled form, something like someone talking underwater, but the babies do respond to them. 7. Touch your tummy often. The soothing heat from your hand does give comfort to your baby and he/she will often swim towards where you have kept your hand. Also Read Following Articles
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