Being a working woman, whether you are an office going lady or a player work is unavoidable. Sometimes being pregnant feels like on a full-time job. Working women find it difficult to manage the work during pregnancy, due to the changes their body is going through. Although pregnancy is beautiful, and it comes with unavoidable changes in physical as well as mental behavior. Morning sickness, nausea, fatigue, mood swings are such things which will also be a part of your day as they can happen anytime. We are here with guidelines to stay productive to your work and take care of your health.

Make an announcement

You are not quite ready to share your happy secret, as wisdom says, it is often good being quite for three months, once you have been through your first trimester and the risk of miscarriage drops, then you can break your news. It can be tricky to keep your pregnancy news a secret. Make sure whenever you decide to announce the news, your boss should be the first person to know about it.

Every hour snacks

Always keep in mind, you might feel starving frequently, because you need to feed yourself as well as your baby. Your body need proper nutrition. be ready with the small meals like fruits, salads, cheese and paneer salsa, dry fruits and juices. These mini meals make you feel active, healthy and energetic.

Take breaks

Avoid working frequently, take small breaks during working. Walk for 5 to 10 minutes to feel refresh and keep yourself healthy.

Stay hydrated

Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. Keep bottled water which is clean and filtered.

Daily yoga and exercise

Daily yoga practice and exercise will keep your body fit and healthy. It will make you energetic and refreshing during working period.

Talks and advice

Talk with your colleagues who have been through pregnancy and get ideas to plan the maternal leaves, prenatal check-ups, discuss precautions.

Plan to maternity leave

Discuss the maternity leave with the concerned authority and It should be scheduled for 12 weeks. You should discuss, how much leaves will be paid.

Plan a timetable

Now you need to maintain your work as well as your health. Keep a chart in which everything will be scheduled from your diet to health check-up.

Accept help

We all know you are a super lady, but taking help during pregnancy is a wise decision.

Avoid stress

Practice yoga and walk daily. Be stress-free. Indulge in good things and good talks.

Wear the comfortable dress and avoid wearing heels. Wear relaxing flats and flip-flops.

Avoid late night parties, eat healthy and keep yourself away from alcohol and smoke. Sufficient sleep is essential as you must be suffering several mood swings and body pain. Stay off work if required, avoid chemicals, choose a healthy, nutritious, and organic diet to enrich your body with vitamin, protein, calcium and more.

These are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind for a pregnant woman while working.