Boosting Immunity in Pregnancy

           In Pregnancy immune system is naturally suppressed to accommodate the growing baby and an attack by any other virus or a disease or a cold and flu is potentially a bad combination. To boost mother’s immunity naturally and keep unborn baby safe, some basic steps are highly recommended.
If not advised otherwise by your doctor, minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity most days is a must. It is strongly believed that exercise helps boost immunity by releasing antibodies and white blood cells quickly into the blood stream when one exercises. It is a natural stress reliever, which decreases our chance of developing an illness.
Staying hydrated is necessity as body functions at an optimal level. One must aim for about eight to ten glasses of water a day to support your immune system. Intake of vitamin C, Iron, zinc and folic acid are of utmost importance in these days. Though it is safe to take some supplements for all the mentioned requirements it is recommended to get a daily intake of these through a variety of foods like strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, amla, honey, garlic, orange juice and other fruits as opposed to taking an extra supplement. Another rich inclusion in the diet in these days can be garlic. One clove of garlic combats bacteria and infection with 5 mg of calcium, 12 mg of potassium and more than 100 sulfuric compounds. It is most powerful raw.
Additionally, ensure your sleep timings are fixed and long enough for your immune system to stay healthy and do follow hygiene regimes more diligently than ever. Try your best to say no to junk and fatty foods and a bid yes to salads fresh fruit juices and curd for best immunity and digestive system.