Karwa Chauth is almost here (October 13) and it is time for all married women to keep a day’s long fast for their husband’s wellness and long life. While all women deck up to celebrate this day and enjoy the festivities to the fullest, the main ritual of the day has a lot to do with not eating or drinking anything till the Puja. While it can be managed by most women, it could be a problem for pregnant women. They are not advised to observe the fast as they might feel a lot of changes in their body and face health issues.
To understand the side effects of fasting on pregnant women, Health Shots reached out to Dr. Asha Hiremath, Consultant – Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Motherhood Hospital, Indiranagar, Bengaluru. Here’s what she has to say.
Pregnancy can lead to several changes in the body such as weight gain, and other alterations in your body chemistry and function. “Women need plenty of water and balanced nutrition for themselves and their baby during pregnancy, that is why fasting when pregnant is not recommended,” says Dr Hiremath.
However, many women still observe the fast during these festivities, including Karwa Chauth. Dr Hiremath advises pregnant women to inform the doctor about your decision and take their advice on how to go about it. “Some women can have complications like gestational diabetes during pregnancy and fasting through that is not advisable, as it can make it difficult to maintain your blood sugar levels. It is always better to get yourself assessed and let your doctor determine whether you can fast or not,” she adds.
While Dr Hiremath recommends not to fast on this day. However, if you decide to fast follow these certain tips to avoid complications:
When you eat, try to avoid:
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