Gynaecologist Dr Smiti Jain shares monsoon pregnancy precautions every mother-to-be should follow

Dr Smiti Jain, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospitals, Greater Noida, advises pregnant women to drink boiled, filtered, or purified water to reduce risk of water-borne infections like diarrhoea and hepatitis A.

Pregnant women should eat freshly prepared, home-cooked meals and avoid stale food, raw salads from outside, and unhygienic street food to prevent bacterial infections.

Drink at least 12-15 glasses of water per day, including soups and coconut water, to prevent dehydration; avoid outside juice during monsoon.

Protect from dengue and malaria by avoiding mosquito bites, wearing full-sleeved clothing, and keeping surroundings free from stagnant water.

Wash hands with soap and water before eating and after returning home, and wear appropriate footwear to prevent slips on wet floors.