Essential Do’s & Don’ts For A Healthy Pregnancy

[{"selector":"#anim-3fbd8905-5c34-4e7b-a8d8-6de40581d41c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ee26f0ae-f6f8-424a-b266-238393481ecc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 123.07256%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Congratulations on your pregnancy! Taking care of yourself is crucial for both you and your baby. So let's explore some key do's and don'ts shared by ICMR in a Diet Guideline for pregnant women. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Do’s

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Do’s

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Do’s

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Do’s

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Do’s

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Don’ts

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Don’ts

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Don’ts

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Don’ts

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Don’ts

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