Janmashtami Special - Pregnant Women's, Here Are Fasting Tips For Janmashtami

Janmashtami is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Many people fast on this auspicious day as it is the birthday of Lord Krishna. However, if you are pregnant and planning to fast, you should be careful to not keep your tummy hungry.

On Janmashtami, many pregnant women observe a light fast. Since there is no hard and fast rule to fast on Janmashtami, many pregnant women skip it. But those who are pregnant and want to fast on this day, here are some of the tips to keep in mind.

# Fasting Foods

Fasting during Janmashtami can include eating vrat or fasting foods such as sabudana, singhara flour, rajgira flour and kuttu ka atta. These are light and healthy.

# Break Your Fast Slowly

One of the main fasting tips for pregnant women is to break your fast gradually. Never opt for binge eating when the time comes to break fast. This will lead to overeating and choking too.

# Resting

Taking proper rest is one of the pregnancy tips for women fasting during Janmashtami. When you rest, you give your body the chance to miss the hunger pangs and hence, you are able to fast throughout the day.

# Stay Indoors

If the weather is humid and hot, try to avoid going out in the sun. The sharp weather will drain away all your energy, making you feel hungry and tired. Sleep while you can if the weather is not good to step out.

# Away From Sugar

Keep away from sugar if you are diabetic and pregnant. Secondly, try to avoid sugar at the start of the fast. Sugar might give you a lot of energy and keep you active, but it can also make you feel dizzy if your blood levels suddenly drop.