Parent Craft! 60 expectant mothers get tips on do’s and don’ts
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Mysuru: Pregnancy is the phase which requires a lot of guidance and keeping this in mind Columbia Asia Hospital in the city had organised a ‘Parent Craft meet’ for soon-to-be parents at its premises.
Parent Craft an exclusive programme hosted by Columbia Asia Hospital, is an informative get together and also a myth busting programme which provides all the information required for a healthy pregnancy which involves doctor interaction, live recipes for a healthy diet, exercise demo for mothers-to-be and live healthy food counters and baby shower.
All the participants were also given educative materials which will be useful for antenatal as well as postnatal period
Dr Madhura Phatak, Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the hospital said “Pregnancy is a natural journey and it is not a disease. As parents you need to enjoy it. During pregnancy and while breastfeeding all women need more nutritious meals, increased quantities of healthy food, more rest than usual, iron folic acid or multiple micronutrient supplements, even if they are consuming fortified foods and iodised salt to ensure the proper mental development of babies”.
Dr Veena, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecology who also spoke on the occasion, said “ Understand what’s involved, ask questions, don’t just believe in what others say or think, as it is essential to monitor pregnancies closely and deliver carefully. It is a very special moment for the pregnant couple and their family and you need to completely enjoy it, take care of yourself and have timely medical follow-ups”.
During the interaction, the common questions pregnant women and their family members posed were what they should eat and what type of exercise they should undertake during their pregnancy period, how should breast feeding be done, the risks involved in labor analgesia an so on.
Nearly 60 pregnant women along with their husbands and family members who had come from across the district took part in the educative session.
– Team Mysoorunews
Mysooru News
