PREGNANCY AYURVEDIC DIET GUIDE
AYURVEDIC PRECONCEPTION CARE
Feeding Two Lives: The Ayurvedic Way
Development of the fetus depends on the nutritious and balanced diet of the mother. As the fetus (baby) develops in the womb every month, the nutrition and food requirements become different. Ayurvedic specific comprehensive dietary guideline to be followed during pregnancy. It impact on the growth of fetus in the worm and at the same time ensure excellent health of the mother.
“Motherhood is not just a journey of pregnancy, but a woman becomes a mother when she shapes the conscience of the body.”
The food taken by a pregnant woman:
Nourishes and helps the healthy growth of the fetus, supporting proper development month by month.
Nourishes and strengthens the mother’s own body, giving her the energy and stability needed during pregnancy.
Nourishes the breasts to facilitate proper lactation, ensuring good milk flow and quality after delivery.
Follow a balanced eating plan to improve your wellbeing and that of your child. Follow simple steps and rules of Ayurvedic diet guide -
Pregnant women should avoid following dietary habits:
- Fasting and overeating
- Frequent and excessive eating
- Excess intake of dry, heavy to digest, fermented, spicy or hot food.
- Excessive intake of food of any one particular taste
- Leftover foods, uncooked leafy vegetables, undercooked beans, food with preservatives and artificial flavors.
- Use of alcohol, smoking, narcotics, sedatives and non prescribed drugs.
