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How Much Ghee Should I Consume During Pregnancy?

Hi, I am 19 weeks pregnant. I do not do any physical work and doctor has advised me to take bed rest because of low placenta. My mother insists that I should consume desi ghee daily. How much should I consume on daily basis? I drink two glasses of semi-skimmed milk daily.
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Hallow Mumma,

Placenta paevia is the condition you have got. In such condition, the bleeding from the uterus due to placental separation takes place. Such bleeding is painless, causeless and recurrent. Usually, the first episode of bleeding is light, however, the subsequent episodes may be very heavy. Hence your doctor has very rightly advised you to take bed rest. Moreover, whenever you go to bathroom or rest room, please do not latch the door from inside; in any emergency, someone should be around and should be able to open the door. Always tell someone whenever you are leaving the bed.

Now the question of Ghee. Some amount of fat consumption is required, particularly during pregnancy for the absorption of fat soluble vitamins. The energy will be provided by carbohydrates and the tissue building will be taken care of by proteins. 5 gms of Ghee (1 teaspoonful) daily - particularly Chows ghee is advised daily.. Please do not ignore the consumption of more proteins. Eat plenty of pulses, legumes and nuts. If you eat meat, fish and egg is very good source of proteins. Please do not eat big fish as they are harmful for the baby.

I hope I have given you comprehensive advice.
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How Much Ghee Should I Consume During Pregnancy?

Hallow Mumma, Placenta paevia is the condition you have got. In such condition, the bleeding from the uterus due to placental separation takes place. Such bleeding is painless, causeless and recurrent. Usually, the first episode of bleeding is light, however, the subsequent episodes may be very heavy. Hence your doctor has very rightly advised you to take bed rest. Moreover, whenever you go to bathroom or rest room, please do not latch the door from inside; in any emergency, someone should be around and should be able to open the door. Always tell someone whenever you are leaving the bed. Now the question of Ghee. Some amount of fat consumption is required, particularly during pregnancy for the absorption of fat soluble vitamins. The energy will be provided by carbohydrates and the tissue building will be taken care of by proteins. 5 gms of Ghee (1 teaspoonful) daily - particularly Chows ghee is advised daily.. Please do not ignore the consumption of more proteins. Eat plenty of pulses, legumes and nuts. If you eat meat, fish and egg is very good source of proteins. Please do not eat big fish as they are harmful for the baby. I hope I have given you comprehensive advice.