Snigdha Tripathy

Sweets are fine occasionally, pregnancy is not the time to feel deprived. Just keep an eye on quantity and your weight. Balance it with good meals.

For a hand xray they usually put a lead apron over your tummy to protect the baby, so it is generally considered safe when really needed. But always tell the technician and your doctor that you are pregnant first. Let them decide if it is necessary.

My doctor said it depends on your starting weight, roughly 10 to 13 kg for a normal BMI. She told me steady gain matters more than the exact number. They track it every visit, so dont fixate on a single figure.

In a normal healthy pregnancy it is generally safe, the baby is well protected. But if you have any bleeding, pain, or your doctor advised rest, then hold off. Just confirm with your gynac once for your case.

Roughly two glasses a day works for most, for the calcium and protein. If milk doesnt suit you, curd, paneer and cheese cover it too. Dont force litres of it, balance is the key.