Amal Muhammad Amin
We often hear the question “Does the pregnant mother fast or break the fast”, so that the answer varies according to the mother’s health condition, and fasting during pregnancy can be safe for her and her fetus, but it may make her more vulnerable to some health problems, such as: pregnancy diabetes, or anemia as a result of refraining from food and drink for a long time during the day, which may lose some of the important nutrients that are important to the growth of its fetus safely. And I give the pregnant mother seven advice that can be used during the holy month of Ramadan, which would help the pregnant mother prevent some complications of pregnancy during fasting.
First: Talk to your doctor before fasting: Make sure to consult a gynecologist and obstetrician before starting the month of Ramadan, it will tell you any possible complications for fasting during pregnancy. You may need to perform some medical examinations during fasting and monitor sugar levels and pressure in the blood. It is worth noting that in many cases doctors are not advised to fast a pregnant woman with diabetes to prevent her infection with pregnancy.
Second: Choose the foods that are useful for your health: One of the most important tips for pregnant women in the month of Ramadan is to avoid sweets that raise blood sugar quickly, which leads to the breakdown of energy later.
Third: It is very important to maintain calm and stay away from nervousness »: You can cause changes in eating and drink times that you have stress, so take things easily, and accept help when they are provided by your family. Stress during pregnancy is just as normal, as is the case at other times, but if it becomes severe, it may cause some negative effects for you and your fetus, some of which are the low weight of the fetus and premature birth. Taking a warm bath, hearing the Holy Qur’an, or yoga sessions and meditation during the month of Ramadan can help mitigate tension and stress, and this is among the advice of the pregnant woman in the very important month of Ramadan.
Fourth: Avoid caffeine: If you are accustomed to drinking a lot of caffeine drinks, such as: coffee, tea, and soft drinks, you should reduce them before fasting to prevent severe headache. Step caffeine during the fasting period, it is classified as among the diuretic drinks that can make you suffer from dryness, and remember that chocolate and green tea also contain a percentage of Caffeine.
Fifth: Set your business times: Talk to the employer about how you work during the month of Ramadan, whether by reducing working hours, obtaining additional rest periods, or working from home. You can also obtain a leave from your work during the fasting period to get more comfort.
Sixth: Get the fluids, and drink a lot of water during the suhoor and breakfast periods: try to get approximately 1.5-2 liters of water per day during the holy month of Ramadan to avoid dehydration.
Seventh: Stop fasting in some cases: If you follow a healthy pattern during your pregnancy in the month of Ramadan, and you get enough healthy foods, abundant amount of sleep and calm, moisture, and feel dizzy or swelling or feeling vomiting, so you should stop fasting and inform your doctor immediately.
