Amajorproblemwhichconfrontsmostofthepregnantwomenisthat
duringeither the whole or the majority of the pregnancy period. they
lackawell-balancedappetite forfood,astheydevelopcravingforcer-
tain foods while being repulsed by others. Because they generally eat
less, during this period, they should make sure that their food is not
stodgyandatthesametimenutritiousenoughtoprovidetheessentials
forthebaby.Followingupafoodprogrammeinthisphaseofpregnancy
is extremely difficult, particularity for those of low income and those
who are unaware of the nutritional values of different foods.
Agreatresponsibilityrestswiththefatherwhoshoulddohisutmost
to provideessential foods forhis wife.Carelessness onthe partof the
fatherwould be harmful to the growingbaby, forwhich he would be
held responsible in both this world and in the world Hereafter.
MentalState:Amother,inher pregnancy,needsserenityandshould
experience a sense of love towards life. This is beneficial to both the
mother and her baby. The father, being responsible for providing his
wifewithapeacefulandlivelyatmosphere,shouldtryevenharderdur-
ing the period of her pregnancy. The husband, through kindness and
love,shouldbehavein suchamannerthat hiswilt canfeel proudand
happyaboutbeingpregnant:sheshouldfeelproudthatanotherlifede-
pends on her and that she is responsible for its welfare.
Refrain from Jerky Movements: A pregnant woman should avoid
strenuousactivitiesandshouldrestagreatdeal.Theliftingofheavyob-
jectsorfastbodymovementscouldresultinirreparableharmtoher,the
baby or both. Pregnant women should retrain from doing any heavy
work, and their husbands should volunteer to carry out such activities.
TheFearofLabourdeliveringababyisnotalwaysaneasyevent.La-
bourpainscansometimesbesevere.Pregnantwomenoftenworryabout
the paininvolvedandthe possiblerisks associatedwith childbirthfol-
lowedbythe periodof convalescenceafter givingbirth.Althoughwo-
menshouldbeabletocopewithpregnancylabourandfeedingtheirba-
bies, men should also share' in the responsibility of bringing up their
children.Althoughanembryoisconceivedinawoman'swomb,thereis
alsothefatherofthebabywhohasplayedanimportantroleinitscon-
ception, So men should make certain for their wives' comfort during
childbirth and be handy if anything should be urgently required.