| Well known to all is the fact that a pregnant
woman consumes whatever affects the formation, development of the
fetus and the health of the newborn finally. This fact makes it necessary
for a would be mother to consume healthy food and have proper Ahaar
vihar i.e. suitable diet and life style. The formation and development
of the fetus is felt and known during the time of pregnancy and hence
the care of other's food and behavior is important from day one of
her pregnancy a sonly she can bestow good health to the child. In
ayurveda a lot of medicinal preparations are given to pregnant woman
to make the skin of the newborn baby glow, improve on complexion and
body healthy.
Following are tips for pregnant women stated
in ayurveda:
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Pregnant women must drink a lot of milk and coconut water.
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Ghee extracted from cow milk taken regularly is good forpregnant
women.
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The coconut water or milk consumed is beneficial if taken with
mixed sugar, turmeric and saffron.
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White flesh of coconut is healthy for the mother and the fetus.
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For pregnant women gruel of rice with milk, ghee and sugar
is good and nutritious.
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