1. Nutritious food: Pregnant mother should eat balanced food. A pregnant woman weighing 50 kg needs 2500 calories per day. 1 liter of milk, 1 egg, 1/2 piece of fish/meat, 1/2 fruit, vegetables, rice and pulses should be consumed daily. It is good to eat dry dates and beets.
2. Cleanliness: Nails and teeth should be kept clean. Bathe regularly. Clean loose clothes should be worn.
3. Smoking and drinking: Pregnant women should avoid smoking and drinking. This results in low birth weight or birth defects.
4. Exertion: The expectant mother will be able to do normal activities, but will not be able to do strenuous work and lift heavy objects.
5. Rest and Sleep: 2 hours in the afternoon and 8 hours in the night is a must. Always sleep on left side.
6. Travel: During the first three months and the last two months of pregnancy, jerky and tiring travel should not be done. It should be a comfortable journey in a peaceful environment.
7. Vaccination: A tetanus vaccine should be taken in the 5th and 6th months of pregnancy. In this, mother and child are saved from the terrible Dhanushthangar.
8. Medicines: During the first three months of pregnancy, medicines should be taken knowing that they are safe. Medicines can seriously harm the baby.
9. Sexual intercourse: During the first three months of pregnancy and the last one and a half months, sexual intercourse should be avoided. It will prevent miscarriage, premature birth and infection.
10. Pregnancy test: The first test is done at the beginning of pregnancy. Then check once a month until 28 weeks, twice a month from 29-36 weeks and once a week from 37 weeks.