The preparations for Karva Chauth are almost over. Women fasting for the long life of their husbands have also completed preparations for fasting and sargi. But there are still some concerns about fasting. Among them, women who are fasting on Karva Chauth for the first time, fear it. At the same time, there are also some questions in her mind, who is pregnant and doing the waterless fast of Karva Chauth. Certainly the time of pregnancy is challenging. In this case, any kind of carelessness can cause problems. So experts let us know if we should observe nirjala fast during pregnancy or not!
If you are also pregnant and want to stay this fast, then it is important to consult your doctor about it. During pregnancy, doctors advise the expectant mother to eat healthy food and take liquids or fruits at frequent intervals. So that the baby growing in the womb gets food.
Dr. Ritu Sethi, director and gynecologist of the Aura Clinic, says that the time of pregnancy is very delicate and that it is very important to take care of your health. If women also want to fast during pregnancy, then they should not fast Nirjala. Because it can lead to acidity. This can cause vomiting and dizziness. Therefore, they should continue to consume fruits and juices. So she takes care of herself and her baby.
Remember these important things while fasting during pregnancy
1 Consult a doctor
If any pregnant woman wants to stay fast, she should consult her doctor first. Because the doctor knows the patient’s condition better than the patient. In some people, the condition is serious or very critical during pregnancy. In such a situation, fasting can increase the risk that they and the child will be born. Therefore, they are asked to pay maximum attention to their diet.
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Leave enough space for protein in 2 sargis
Take slow carbohydrates in the food (sargi) you eat before sunrise. Due to which you do not feel hungry and thirsty for a long time, and the energy remains in the body. For that you can consume quinoa, lentils, sprouted lentils, green vegetables, fruits, high protein diet, dried fruits because they take a long time to digest and make you feel full.
In addition, do not consume foods with fast carbohydrates such as sweets, juices, baked goods and fried fried things. Because that way you will feel hungry and thirsty very quickly.
3 Rest is necessary
During pregnancy, doctors also advise resting, because women begin to feel weak because they do not eat anything during fasting. In order to avoid weakness, they should sleep 3-4 hours a day, and at the same time they are advised to avoid too much talking, movement and more work. So that their energy remains.
4 Don’t stress
Pregnant women should be happy in Karva Chauth fast and should stay away from stress. Because stress reduces a person’s energy. If you endure stress, it can pose a risk to both you and your baby.
5 Pay attention to the fetus as well
During the Karva Chauth fast, sometimes the movements of the baby are felt too little or too much, then in such a situation one should consult a doctor.
Sometimes during fasting, symptoms such as dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting are felt, all of which are due to the lack of water in the body. So keep taking fluids from time to time.
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Keep in mind that while breaking the fast, you don’t have to eat too much food at once. First break the fast with water and fresh juice. You should not take things like tea and coffee as it can lead to acidity. Continue to drink some fluids, and then eat some food.
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