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Some pregnancy facts

50 BABIES ARE BORN IN INDIA
EVERY MINUTE

As per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in India

Pregnant women (15-49 yrs) with Anemia – 52.2%

According to NIH**, a hemoglobin level below 6.5 g/dl is life threatening

  • Babies are born with 300 bones which fuse together as they grow up to finally have 206 bones
  • The blood volume of the pregnant woman goes up by 40-50% during pregnancy to help the baby grow
  • To enable meet the need for increased oxygen during pregnancy, the heart also grows in size
  • Women sweat more during pregnancy
  • Women have a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy
  • A woman has a higher chance of conceiving in her 20s than in her 30s

Nutrients helpful
during pregnancy

Iron

Helps in making blood to supply oxygen to the baby

Helps in producing new red blood cells needed for the baby

Helps in absorption of nutrients, keeping the gut microbiota healthy and formation of RBCs

Strengthens baby's bones and muscles

Helps in maintaining positive nitrogen balance for the growth of foetus. Helps in preventing gestational Diabetes

Helps in better absorption of iron, protein and other nutrients

Helps in development of brain and retina of the baby. 70% of baby's brain development happens in the foetus

Prebiotics and probiotics

Helps in making blood to supply oxygen to the baby

Enhance visual and neural development of the baby

Reduces the risk of pre-term birth and low birth weight. Promotes absorption of calcium from the gut

Helps in absorption of Vitamin D. Aids in sleep, muscle cramps and boosts mood

Helps the body absorb proteins and carbohydrates and form new RBCs and antibodies

Boosts the immune system and helps in better absorption of iron from food and supplements

Has antioxidant properties and prevents degeneration of brain and muscles

Potential benefits of Nutricharge Woman

for pregnant ladies and
lactating mothers

Helps prevent Iron
Deficiency Anemia

Helps in reducing the risk of pre-term child-birth

Helps in formation of healthy bones of the baby

Helps meet the increased requirement of iron, folate and vit B12 for optimum development and growth of the baby

Helps reduce the risk of neural tube defect (incomplete development of brain and spinal cord of the baby)

Helps in ensuring that the baby has good immunity during his/her life

Helps in ensuring the baby is born with optimum weight

Stages of development
during pregnancy

Week 1 to week 9

  • Baby's brain and spinal cord start to develop.
  • Blood circulation system forms.
  • Baby's heart begins to beat.
  • Toes, fingers, eyes, nose, mouth, ear lobes form.
  • Sexual organs start to develop.

Week 10 to week 14

  • Facial features get defined
  • Tooth buds, nails and fingerprints start to develop.
  • Baby can open and close his/her fists and curl his/her toes.
  • Muscles and reflexes develop
  • Brain, nervous system, intestines and liver start functioning
  • Brain, nervous system, intestines and liver start functioning Red blood cells are being made

Week 15 to week 20

  • Baby doubles in size.
  • Nervous system matures rapidly.
  • Soft cartilages become bones.
  • Baby's sense of smell, taste, hearing, vision and touch are developed.
  • Baby can hear your voice.
  • You can feel your baby's movements.
  • Baby's sex can be seen in an ultrasound.

Week 21 to week 27

  • Baby's sense of touch and unique fingerprints develop
  • Baby learns to swallow and starts to hiccup
  • Lungs develop further and baby practices breathing
  • Baby's lips and taste buds are formed
  • Baby can open his/her eye lids but cannot see yet

Week 28 to week 37

  • At the beginning of this period, baby weighs around 1 kg
  • Baby's weight triples during this period
  • Layer of fat forms By the end of this period, 70% of baby's brain develops
  • In female babies, the ovaries develop further, and they contain the lifetime supply of 60 lac eggs
  • In male babies, the testes are formed and already contain immature sperm
  • Baby can now see
  • Baby's skin becomes pink and soft
  • In most cases, by the end of this period, baby's head turns downward, in preparation for birth

ICMR RDA of important nutrients
for girls and women*

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For pregnant women and lactating mothers, the quantity of nutrients received from their daily food is small

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Reasons of low Hemoglobin during pregnancy

Reasons of low Hemoglobin during pregnancy

  • Increase in the volume of blood during pregnancy
  • Dietary Deficiency of iron, Vitamin B12 and Folate
  • Frequent vomiting due to morning sickness
  • Less time interval between two consecutive pregnancies
  • Low hemoglobin levels from menarche to pregnancy
  • Natural low reserves of iron in women
  • History of heavy bleeding during Period
  • Pregnancy with more than one Baby
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Probable complications due to low hemoglobin during pregnancy

Probable complications due to low hemoglobin during pregnancy

  • Delayed fetal growth
  • Premature birth
  • Low birth weight
  • Excessive bleeding after child-birth
  • Complications due to high blood pressure
  • Less oxygen supply to the foetus
  • Maternal fatigue and weakness
  • Increased risk of infection
  • The child can have anemia after birth
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Important things to keep in mind

Important things to keep in mind

  • Your total weight gain during the entire term of pregnancy should be between 9 to 15 kgs
  • Your weight should increase only during and after the fourth or fifth month, not before that
  • Consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
  • Stay away from unnecessary browsing on internet and useless messages and videos on WhatsApp
  • Do not cross your knees while sitting on a chair.
  • Keep your knees together while turning in bed or sitting in the car
  • While climbing stairs, climb sideways and close to the wall. This will help prevent pain in the pelvic area
  • While bathing, wash your vagina with intimate wash
  • Moisturize your skin with a good moisturizer of coconut oil daily after bathing
  • Apply ghee or coconut oil on your nipples daily after bathing

Helpful lifestyle changes

  • Both husband and wife should start taking care of their lifestyle to prepare physically and mentally to have a baby at least one year before they plan to conceive.
  • Have a bowl of curd every day.
  • Increase intake of lemon. Squeeze lemon in your dals, soups, salads and vegetable juices
  • Include in your diet: Fruits and Vegetables, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, nuts and seeds, bajra, jowar, ragi, rajgira, beans, black grams, pulses, steel cut oats, milk, Coconut water, coconut milk, lemon, kokum
  • Avoid eating: packaged or ultra-processed foods and juices, fried and spicy food, pasta, pizza, fast food, papaya (raw and ripe), pineapple, watermelon, brinjal, bread, meat, fish
  • Have a small piece of jaggery after every meal
  • Ginger tea can help during morning sickness. Boil ginger in water. Add honey and sip on it
  • Monitor your fluid intake. Too less fluids can create problems with the placenta and amniotic fluid.
  • Avoid drinking tea or coffee with or immediately after meals
  • Limit your sugar intake to 5 teaspoons a day. WHO recommends 5-10 teaspoons of sugar intake daily
  • Do not sleep with stomach full of food. Eat at least 2.5 to 3 hours before sleeping
  • Sleep on your left side with a pillow pressed between your knees
  • Walk for 30 minutes daily
  • Focus on managing and strengthening your muscles rather than losing fat
  • Do sun-bathing for 10 minutes daily. It can be done between sunrise and 1.5 hours after sunrise or one hour before sunset
  • Talk to your baby. This is the best time to establish great bonding with the baby
  • Read newspaper and inspiring books and listen to good music. Solve puzzles to keep your mind active
  • Keep your stress under control by indulging in your hobbies
  • Avoid using microwave for cooking or re-heating food
  • Ensure that you eat in limits, be physically active, breathe right and sleep well. This will help you stay away from developing gestational diabetes, gaining excess weight, thyroid issues and maintaining proper blood pressure

Supplements that can help
during Pregnancy

Algal DHA Vegetarian Soft Capsules

Probiotics, Sea buckthorn

  • All pregnant women and lactating mothers can consume one capsule everyday half an hour before bedtime

Lutein & Zeaxanthin Vegetarian Soft Capsules

Electrolytes

  • All pregnant women and lactating mothers can consume one capsule everyday half an hour before bedtime

Linum Usitatissimum Vegetarian Soft Capsules

Veg Omega

  • All pregnant women and lactating mothers can consume one capsule everyday after breakfast

Protein Mix with Kesar Pista Powder

Kesar Pista Prodiet

  • Pregnant women and lactating mother should take it with hot milk before bed. Pregnant women with high uric acid, hyperthyroid and kidney disease should avoid