How to celebrate holi in pregnancy?

The festival of colours and fun “holi” is just around the corner. With the onset of this auspicious festival, there comes a handful of doubts about celebrating holi if you are pregnant.

Many mothers-to-be think about not celebrating holi because of the fear of getting into any trouble. Though, that is not the solution. You can also enjoy holi with your unborn little one with some precautions in hand to avoid any complications.

Here are some precautions you need to take:

Avoid overcrowded Areas

It is very important to avoid overcrowded areas on holi if you are pregnant. Overcrowded areas can make you feel suffocating and uneasy leading discomfort for your unborn too.

Use natural homemade colours

A very important thing to keep in mind is that you must use homemade colours and not synthetic or chemical colours. The chemical colours include copper sulphate, lead oxide, and even pieces of crushed glass which turn out to be very harmful to your skin health.

You can easily use rosemary, beetroot, spinach, and turmeric to make beautiful skin-friendly colours for you at home.

Using organic cleansers

Accidental exposure to synthetic colours can create skin irritations and allergies resulting in severe skin problems. In this case, it’s best to use organic cleansers like milk or gram flour (besan) to get rid of the strong colour stains.

Say No to wet holi

You should not play wet holi at all. You shall also avoid moving to wet areas that may make you slip or fall and it can harm the fetus and can create major complications in your pregnancy.

Controlled diet of food and drinks

Intake of nicotine through bhang or alcohol can affect your heart rate and might make you feel drowsy and faint. This can also have serious impacts on the nervous system and the brain of your unborn. You can take regular water or fruit juices for staying hydrated.

Eating deep-fried snacks or ghee-laden sweets and desserts can cause gestational diabetes and can cause premature delivery and low-infant weight after the child’s birth.

Keep these things in mind and enjoy your holi to the fullest with your friends and family. You can also connect to Dr. Shweta wazir for getting more useful insights on this.

Wish you a happy and healthy holi!