Yes. Once again, smoke is smoke. Secondhand smoke is just as dangerous, so stay away from smoking areas as much as possible.

Most women can continue working right until their delivery. In case your job requires physical exertion, your doctor might advise certain precautions or restrictions that you would need to undertake to keep your baby safe.Beyond that, undue emotional stress and work pressure can also affect your baby, so it’s best to have a discussion with your employer regarding your workload as well.

Depending on how you normally like to snooze, you might have to rethink your favourite position while you're pregnant. If you sleep on your back,it's safe to continue during the first trimester, but as your bump gets bigger and heavier you'll need to sleep on your side, so it's best to get into the habit as soon as you can.

Yes – in moderation, that is. Coffee is a stimulant that can cross the placenta and affect your baby’s heart rate and breathing. The general recommendation is no more than two cups of coffee per day but remember that there is caffeine in other products such as iced tea and soft drinks. If you don’t want to kick the habit, go decaf or limit your intake.

Yes, it is! You’ve probably heard this a hundred times, but we all need reassurance. Sex will not harm the baby, just stay away from positions that require you to lie on your back for long periods of time.

Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even women who were healthy before getting pregnant can experience complications. These complications may make the pregnancy a high-risk pregnancy. Some common complications of pregnancy includes High blood pressure,Gestational diabetes, Infections,Preeclampsia,Preterm labor,Miscarriage,Stillbirth and other complications.

A variety of changes in your body’s hormones can result in your digestive system feeling out of place. This can cause acid reflux or indigestion, and it is completely normal. Consume enough fibrous food items in your diet and avoid acidic foods.

You'll get most of the vitamins and minerals you need by eating a healthy, varied diet. But when you're pregnant you also need to take a folic acid supplement. It's also recommended you take a daily vitamin D supplement – especially in the winter months when you don't get enough from the sunlight.

A certain amount of caffeine, about 200mg, is considered fine. However, caffeine can also be a constituent of many other food items ranging from beverages, chocolates, and tea. Generally, fruits, dairy products, and grains are great foods to focus on. Do stay away from raw meat or even packaged meat, and greasy fried foods.