23 Oct 2021 | 2 min Read
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Whether you are motivated by religious devotion or believe in intermittent fasting, you should known to fast rules. When you are pregnant, you must think twice about your pregnancy condition before you do fasting.
Is it Safe to Fast during Pregnancy?
There is no clear answer to this question. Several women delivered healthy babies despite keeping fasts during their pregnancy. On the other hand, research says women ideally should avoid keeping during their pregnancy.
Tips for Safe Fasting
Warning Signs to look for
Best Ways to Break a Fast
There are some excellent ways to break your fast and prevent any damage to your body during pregnancy.
Pregnancy involves a lot of changes to the body, the gain in weight, and the fact that there is a baby, which needs constant nutrition. Thus, if there is a provision to avoid fast altogether during pregnancy, then opt for that. Alternatively, instead of performing a strict fast, add some leniency. For example, have some fruits and juices during the day to keep yourself fit and healthy even during the fast.
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