Frequently Asked Questions
8th month
Q Mother-to-be: Everybody says not to travel in this month. What should I do?
A Doctor: As your baby has gained weight and is quite grown up now, it tries to move downwards slowly. Due to that there is heaviness in lower abdomen so traveling excursion may cause stress for both. Its better to avoid traveling. Ancient texts say that the energy source of the baby and mother is unstable in this month & so both should not exert so take good rest , but don’t stop working unless your Dr. has suggested to do so.
Q Mother-to-be: Any more care doc?
A Doctor: Yes! Do take care of your nipples. Put some coconut oil daily before the bath on the nipples. Wear clean and soft
undergarments.
Q Mother-to-be: should I stop exercise?
A Doctor: You can continue to do exercises for joints . Breathing and meditation also helps. Don’t do heavy exercises and keep a good
watch on baby movements.