I’m taking medication for a chronic condition. How might this medication affect my nutritional needs and pre-pregnancy health? @NutritionistHudaShaikh

by Huda Shaikh on Aug 8, 2023

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Parinita Anand asked 410 days ago

I’m taking medication for a chronic condition. How might this medication affect my nutritional needs and pre-pregnancy health? @NutritionistHudaShaikh

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NutritionistHudaShaikh

・answered 410 days ago

Hi there, I hope you are well. Which chronic condition have you been suffering from ? It is necessary to understand the condition as well as the medications that have been suggested to be able to comment on the above question. Different conditions require different medications, and every medication can have different side-effects or may lead to different deficiencies :) It would be great, if you can mention the same in the comment section. Thank you 😊

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Seemachaudhary

・answered 409 days ago

Yes, taking medication for a chronic condition might affect your nutritional needs and pre-pregnancy health. Some medications can change how your body absorbs or uses nutrients, which could lead to deficiencies. It's important to talk to your doctor about any dietary adjustments you might need. Also, certain medications might affect fertility or be risky during pregnancy, so it's crucial to discuss your pre-pregnancy health with your doctor for the best planning and care.

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Hi there, I hope you are well. Before and during conception nutrients like Iron, Folate, Vitamin A, Iodine, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Protein are of prime importance. - Iron is necessary to avoid anemia, as to support the increased blood requirement in the body. Green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, dates, beans, amaranth, ragi are good sources of the same. - Folate- Folate is necessary to avoid neural tube defects in the fetus, and to support growth of the body. Leafy green, beans, lentils, nuts are good sources of the same. - Calcium- Calcium requirements increase as your bones are supporting a pregnancy ( especially the back and pelvis). Dairy and dairy products, sesame seeds, fish, leafy greens are good sources. Even fortified foods. -Vitamin D- Sunlight is the primary source. However, eggs, fish, nuts, fortified foods are some good sources of the same.Vitamin D is needed for absorption of Calcium, for immunity, bone strength, etc.

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Sometimes I get stomach aches or feel bloated after eating certain foods. How can I identify what might be causing these discomforts and make adjustments to my diet?

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Hi there, I hope you are well. To identify common food triggers and understand which foods are leading to stomach ache, bloating, and discomfort, here's what you must do. - Prepare meals with less ingredients or avoid mixing too many things together ( say for eg-if you are preparing a dal, use one or two dals at the max). - Maintain food journal in which you can write the foods eaten and it you faced any of the above mentioned symptoms ( stomach ache, bloating, dull pain, etc) Note these foods for at least a week and then, begin eliminating a given food from the diet. - There are chances that spicy food, dairy ( milk, paneer, cheese), excessive gluten, maida or maida based products, fried foods , cruciferous veggies may lead to stomach ache or pain. - Hence, once you've noticed common symptoms with the same foods then, stop consuming it for a week or 10 days, and then, reintroduce it in smaller portions. - Please feel free to book a one-one consult with me for further guidance ✨✨

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You can practice meditation to calm yourself down .Also you can switch to healthier snack

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Yea it happens. It's difficult to control your eating habits. You can do one thing, keep a day in a week when you can eat your favorite things and have good diet rest of days

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Hi there, I hope you are well. Your mom is worried for you and your health and it's absolutely understandable ✨✨ Here's how you can explain it to her - - Sit her down and tell her how you are planning to eat healthy from Monday until Saturday. - Tell her that as per research and nutrition experts, indulgence is okay, once in a while, especially during any one meal of the day on Saturday or Sunday. - You can explain that you will eat healthy the whole day, and then, have a portion of favourite foods. - Promise her that you'll eat in portions and won't go overboard with the same. - It's a phase which shall pass and your mom will understand that you need to have your favourite food/foods once in a while. - Take it as a learning phase, because even my mom would instruct me and my siblings when we were in college. - Don't mind it, and just go with the flow :) I hope this helps, take care ✨

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