Brief Answer:
Pregnancy and Ayurveda

Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following is/are guidelines:

1. You are approximately 6 months and 4 week pregnant and into the final semester of pregnancy so it could be due to the pregnancy hormone 'progesterone' which is causing the feeling of fullness [bloating/burping] since it slows down the digestion and decreases gastric emptying.

2. before furnishing the details as requested in the query do keep a check on the following parameters:
. Hb gm%
. swelling of legs [out of proportion] and high blood pressure
. convulsions
. painful/painless IIIrd trimester bleeding and if experience any of the said then immedately contact your gynecologist for further management

3. In Ayurveda what happens during 6th & 7th month is: mother looses her strength and complexion and may become deficient in all aspects of her health so what I usually tell my female patient(s) or mothers and father-to-be [who have some basic knowledge of Ayurveda] are:

i. Apana vayu has to be kept in balance thus eat plant based sprouted or whole grains and non processed
. well balanced,healthy and nutritious food is mandatory, i.e. eat what you desire BUT prefer cooked food [easy to digest], dark-leafy vegetables,carrot, whole milk,butter,yogurt,honey, olive oil,ghee,fennel,cumin,ginger,green gram,blanched almonds
. avoid pungent,bitter and astringent taste,meat,eggs,alcohol,mushrooms, onion,garlic, old cheese,fermented food,peanuts,undercooked/uncooked lentils-beans- which can cause gas
. make sure to take the main meal at noon, avoid overeating, and there should be a gap of 3 hours between two meals [always sit down while eating]
. one can take rice gruel with clarified butter
. try sleeping in a semi reclining position

4. Consult a nutritionist, and your attending obstetrician about your health
and follow the dietary recommendations of your nutritionist or OB-GYN, including prescriptions for vitamins.

5. One very good prescription medicine in pregnancy is " Madiphala Rasayan which can be taken safely and to avoid fullness problem:
. drink plenty of water [which prevents constipation/bloating
. opt for smaller meals
. relaxation is important [meditation and yogic postures in pregnancy can help]

PS. consult your doctor before starting or changing any dietary/exercise regime and safe medicines which you can use.

Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician
Naimittika

direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood

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