Dilemmas often hit pregnant women in Ramadan. There is a desire to practice fasting, but he also thinks about the condition of the fetus in his womb. What should be like?
The condition of every expectant mother is different. To be able to fast or not depending on the condition of the mother, whether it is possible or not as conveyed Dr. DR dr. H Taufik Jama from RSIA Bunda Jakarta.
During the first trimester of pregnancy, the hormones in the mother's body are not stable yet. It is often accompanied by nausea and muntal. "Well, if the nausea and vomiting that's not good when in fasting conditions," he said.
Do not forget, check also the condition of maternal blood pressure. Is low, normal, or high. Then check other mom's condition. If dizziness and weakness, it is recommended not fast because it can affect the condition of mother and fetus.
"But, if the condition of pregnant women is good, may just run fast," said Taufik when contacted Health-Liputan6.com on Thursday (17/05/2018).
For pregnant women who perform fasting, specialist obstetricians and obstetricians in the field of infertility is reminiscent of the mother to ensure the intake of calories, nutrients, and fluids during meal and open.