[Experts (mercifully) ridiculed the suggestions and said they have no basis. "In fact, eggs and non-vegetarian food is highly recommended during pregnancy as they are rich in protein," a doctor with a leading hospital in Delhi said. Doctors also said caution while having sex is advised during the first trimester when the placenta is low-lying and especially in the case of high-risk pregnancies. Otherwise, if the pregnancy is normal, there is no need for abstinence as the baby in the womb is protected by the amniotic fluid and the uterus muscles.]
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-tips-for-healthy-baby-avoid-lust-non-veg/articleshow/59135419.cms Govt tips for healthy baby: Avoid lust, non-veg Sushmi Dey | TNN | Updated: Jun 14, 2017, 12.31 PM IST HIGHLIGHTS The pointers were given by Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy They are part of recommendations contained in a booklet “Mother and Child Care” distributed ahead of Yoga Day on June 21 Experts ridiculed the suggestions and said they have no basis NEW DELHI: Pregnant women have been advised to stay away from "desire or lust", avoid non-vegetarian food and have spiritual thoughts, the government-funded Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy has said in a booklet released by Shripad Naik, minister of state for Ayush. The controversial observations, which clearly lack any discernible rationale, are part of recommendations contained in a booklet "Mother and Child Care" distributed ahead of Yoga Day on June 21. It also includes advice like the need to avoid bad company. "Pregnant women should detach themselves from desire, anger, attachment, hatredness (sic), and lust. Avoid bad company and be with good people in stable and peaceful condition always," the booklet said. He said the booklet doesn't suggest pregnant women avoid sex but only detach themselves from desire and lust. Top Comment Excellent advises. It is important that we shape our future generation with good thoughts and good health. Yoga will be part of daily life of every Indian and people everywhere. Don't inject religion... Read More Cleanup India He also said, "Non-vegetarian food should be avoided during pregnancy as that is a common principle in naturopathy." Part of the government's information, education and communication (IEC) material, the booklet has also suggested that expecting mothers read about the life of great personalities, keep themselves in "peace" and hang "good and beautiful pictures" in their bedrooms for a healthy baby. ***Experts ridiculed the suggestions and said they have no basis. "In fact, eggs and non-vegetarian food is highly recommended during pregnancy as they are rich in protein," a doctor with a leading hospital in Delhi said. Doctors also said caution while having sex is advised during the first trimester when the placenta is low-lying and especially in the case of high-risk pregnancies. Otherwise, if the pregnancy is normal, there is no need for abstinence as the baby in the womb is protected by the amniotic fluid and the uterus muscles.*** [Emphasis added.] -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to greenyouth+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to greenyouth@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
