Avoid during pregnancy

Since we are discussing pregnancy, I thought we'd discuss some of the "DON'Ts" during pregnancy. Apart from the foods to avoid, there are other thing which could be detrimental to your pregnancy or your baby.

1.Travelling by auto. I heard of a couple of people who lost their babies because they travelled by auto during their pregnancy. My Gynaec told me that because of the small wheel size of autos and because of the "wonderful" condition of our roads, travelling by auto during pregnancy can result in an abortion.

2. Running Up or Down steps. Despite all the hindi movies where pregnant heroines dance and prance around town and spring up and down steps, it is not advisable in real life. In real life, any sudden, jerky movements are not advised.

3.Sitting with your legs folded under you or crossing your legs while sitting in a chair: This may be an old wives tale or it may not be but I am putting it here and leaving it to your discretion whether or not to follow it. My Gran says that sitting in either of these positions causes the umbilical chord to loop itself around your baby. This could cause serious complications during the birthing process. Even in alternate healing techniques like Reiki and Su Jok, they say crossing your legs dis harmonizes your energy and is best avoided.

4.Lifting heavy weights: The way our bodies are balanced during pregnancy is precarious enough. Carrying weights puts harmful pressure on your baby and your own back.

5. Smoking, Drinking, Doing Drugs: I think the implications of these have been hammered in time and again. If you are sensible and smart, you won't do any of these while you are pregnant. But then again, not everyone is smart, right?

6.Watching / Reading Violent / Sad Films /books: When your emotions are on a roller coaster, your hormones respond to them. When you are happy and at peace, it is best for your baby. This is the ideal situation in which it will grow and develop best. Don't you want to give your baby the very best life has to offer? Start now.

This is all I can think of for the moment. I would greatly appreciate it if you would add anything that comes to your mind in relevance to this post. The more the brains, the more the information! Enjoy your pregnancy!