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Suggest Supplements To Be Taken During Early Pregnancy

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Posted on Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Question: Hello doctor,
I am pregnant and this is 5th week going on. please tell me about do' s and don't of first trimester. What additional supplements I should have? when should i visit a gynecologist? Any medical test need to be performed?

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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Precautions advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear thanks for trusting us with your health concerns
There is no restrictions as per diet is concerned but better to take a lot of proteins in the form of eggs, paneer, soybean and pulses.
Take a lot of water and almonds and walnuts daily
Avoid heavy work at all times and wear flat shoes avoid heels.
Start taking folic acid tablets.
Get complete blood count,urine complete, blood sugar and thyroid test along with HIV, HCV, HBsAg and VDRL test.
All the best.
Regards
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Suggest Supplements To Be Taken During Early Pregnancy

Brief Answer: Precautions advised Detailed Answer: Hello dear thanks for trusting us with your health concerns There is no restrictions as per diet is concerned but better to take a lot of proteins in the form of eggs, paneer, soybean and pulses. Take a lot of water and almonds and walnuts daily Avoid heavy work at all times and wear flat shoes avoid heels. Start taking folic acid tablets. Get complete blood count,urine complete, blood sugar and thyroid test along with HIV, HCV, HBsAg and VDRL test. All the best. Regards