Newly pregnant here and honestly clueless about what all i should NOT be doing right now. Want to make a small list for myself. What things did u avoid in the first few weeks?
The biggest don't is raw or undercooked foods, so say goodbye to half-boiled eggs or street-side chaats for a bit! 😭 Make sure everything u eat is fully cooked and hygienic. Craving is fine, but safety first!
I just delivered my baby boy and looking back, my biggest mistake was pushing through the fatigue. Don't ignore what your body is telling u—if you are tired, lie down immediately. Also, avoid self-medicating for any nausea or pain.
Don't expect to get much sleep later, so sleep as much as u can now! 😴 But seriously, don't take extremely hot water baths as it can raise your core body temperature. Keep the water comfortably warm instead.
Ghar ke bade kehte hain ki shuru me zyada bhari kaam nahi karna chahiye. Jhukna aur heavy saman uthana bilkul band kar do. Thoda aaram karo aur khush raho, sab accha hoga.
Don't spend a lot of money on expensive fancy organic products or specialized maternity clothes just yet. Just focus on basic things: avoid long standing in the kitchen, don't skip your medicines, and wear comfortable old flat footwear.
Since I conceived after a long PCOS battle, I was very careful. Definitely avoid lifting heavy buckets or furniture, and skip self-medicating for small headaches. It's always safer to just double-check with your doctor before taking any steps.
Don't try to be a superhero and do all the household chores alone! Avoid bending constantly or lifting heavy things. Also, don't believe every random Google advice, otherwise you'll end up living in a bubble.
Seriously, the biggest "don't" is don't stress too much about every little thing! Yes, avoid heavy lifting and smoking/alcohol, but otherwise just live normally. You're doing great, babe, so relax and enjoy.
Please avoid long, bumpy road travels and any heavy physical strain in these early weeks. Also, strictly avoid eating raw papaya or pineapple. It's a very delicate phase, so taking extra rest is the best thing u can do.
Don't indulge in too many high-sugar cravings thinking "I am eating for two" now. Avoid highly processed junk foods and unpasteurized juices or cheese. Keeping your diet clean from the start saves a lot of health trouble later.
