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Here are some do's and don'ts to be followed during pregnancies. Consult a doctor if you have missed your periods for proper investigation. Regular Antenatal follow up in very important Maintain a healthy, nutritious diet with high protein, high carbohydrate and low fat & sweets. Avoid large meals and eat small meals frequently. Drink plenty of water. Do not self medicate it could harm your baby, and stop all drugs that are not essential. Avoid taking any medication in the 1st 3 months, This could harm your baby . ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION.  Reschedule daily tasks to take out more time for resting and sleep. Avoid straining at work. Keep away from mental stress. Alcohol and Smoking Avoid consuming  alcohol much before trying to have a family. Never take more than 4 units of alcohol a week, in any case. Smoking, Air pollution are dangerous for your baby's health. Avoid inhalation or skin contact with paints, insecticides

Avoid unripe papaya as it contains a latex substance that may cause contractions of the uterus, leading to early labor. Unripe papaya also contains papain which your body may mistake for the prostaglandins, which the body uses to induce labour. It may also weaken vital membranes that support the foetus. The latex in unripe papaya is a common allergen that could trigger a dangerous reaction. So, if you're pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, avoid unripe papaya. However you can take ripe papaya as it is rich in vitamins and nutrients during pregnancy. Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy Here are some other foods and beverages to avoid or minimize during pregnancy. High-Mercury Fish Pregnant women should not consume high-mercury fish more than 1-2 servings per month. Mercury is a highly toxic element most commonly found in polluted water. It can cause serious developmental problems in children. High-mercury fish include shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tuna. Raw Eggs Ra

Coronavirus, officially called COVID-19 has become a global pandemic. With over 92,000 infections and a steep fatality rate which has now crossed the 3000 mark, people are rushing to keep themselves protected. As big and scary of a viral infection this is, there are also a lot of myths, misconceptions surrounding the same which is confusing people. One of the prime one being- is it flu or the coronavirus? The most striking feature about the rapidly rising coronavirus infection is that the symptoms of the disease start off with a cold, cough and high-grade fever, which are too similar to a flu infection. Hence, in the middle of panic-inducing information and Whatsapp forwards, it can get difficult to actually tell if what you have is a flu or coronavirus infection. Are they similar? For starters, both COVID-19 and flu are viral-borne infections and primarily spread through human-to-human contact, usually by means of respiratory droplets, coughing, phlegm. According to WHO, COVI