It is always better to get a dietary chart prepared from your ob-gyn or gynecology according to your weight and health. However, the most common food items an expecting mother could include to enrich their meals:

• Protein-rich items like beans, tofu, cheese, milk, etc.
• Whole grains provide fiber, iron, and B vitamin.
• Dairy products are also a good source of calcium.
• Seasonal fruits and vegetables.

There are a few kits available in the market at the chemist. These kits can be used at home to confirm pregnancy. However, it is said that the tests taken from such kits are not always correct. Therefore, it is always better to get connected with a gynecologist to get confirmation about pregnancy.

Post-delivery care can be complex depending on the procedure the mother went through to deliver the baby. One is cesarean delivery, and the other is vaginal delivery. Therefore, the recovery duration and post-delivery care would be different. However, there are a few tips that may help to take care of oneself post-delivery:

• Eat healthy to regain strength after childbirth. 
• Do not lift any heavy object, it can hurdle your healing process.
• Always seek help if needed.
• Do not ignore pain if you are experiencing any.
• Take medication and supplements given by your ob-gyn.

Traveling depends on the type of pregnancy and condition. If the woman is having a healthy pregnancy, the ob-gyn may advise for traveling. However, if the woman is having complicated pregnancy, the doctor would not recommend planning travel until childbirth.

Resuming gym would depend on the type of delivery you have had. If it is vaginal delivery, you may be able to resume gym after 6-8 weeks. However, women who have delivered a child through cesarean may take months to resume gym or strenuous activities to avoid any complications. Therefore, it is always better to consult your ob-gyn or gynecologist before starting gym post-delivery recovery. 

Yes. It is a wise decision and always advisable to consult the gynecologist or ob-gyn to schedule your regular checkups for the complete pregnancy duration. This helps in tracking the movement of the child in the uterus. This also detects any complications if an expecting mother is facing. In addition, going for regular checkups will keep you updated regarding the mother and baby’s health. 

A woman should take care of herself thoroughly post-delivery to avoid any long-lasting effect of stressful childbirth. Take complete rest post-delivery to regain strength and to take back control of your body. Eat healthy meals and supplements for faster recovery postpartum. 

If you plan a baby, it is always better to record your menstruation cycles to track your ovulation period. According to the gynecologist, two days prior to the ovulation and on the day of ovulation, women have a high chance of conceiving a baby. You can also download the pregnancy calculator available on the pristyn care website to track your ovulation.

You can start with minimal walking to ease the pain. However, you may feel discomfort and soreness around the incision area. Resuming normal activities may take 7-10 days post-cesarean delivery, but the complete recovery may take 4-5 months. It is advisable to follow all the guidelines given by your gynecologist to ease the pain and for faster recovery post-delivery. 

There is no confirmation that home remedies can tighten the vagina post-delivery. It is not a good option to put anything or apply anything on or inside of your vagina it could result in infection. It is better to consult your gynecologist to cross-check for such remedies. A few remedies that women use for vaginal tightening:

• Application of aloe vera or witch hazel on the vagina.
• Over-the-counter creams.
• A good diet to tone the body.