Pregnancy tips and spiritual guidance for expecting mothers

Q: Dear Mahesh, my daughter is 10 weeks pregnant.

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Astrologically, what can we do to improve her luck? Please inform us of the do’s and don’t during an eclipse for my daughter. Thank you in advance.A: Congratulations on your daughter’s pregnancy. To conceive a child and to have a healthy pregnancy throughout, do the following mantra faithfully, in front of a picture of baby Krishna. Chant Om Devaki Sut Govinda Vasudeva Jagatpate Dehi Mae Tanayam Krishna Twaham Sharanam Gatah. Wishing your daughter a joyous pregnancy.

Pregnancy tips:

It is important for people around you to be understanding, especially those near to you. Any undue stress will affect the baby. It is necessary for your husband and mother-in-law to be sensitive to your pregnancy.

Everything should be done for the ultimate health and benefit of the baby. To ensure that this pregnancy will result in a healthy, divine and happy child a mother should try to do the following as much as possible. Beside your normal diet and your doctor's advice, the following are also considered the best foods to eat during pregnancy, if your doctor allows.

1. Coconut: Eat as much coconut as you can at any time during the day. According to ancient Indian beliefs, it makes the baby’s eyes beautiful and enhances other features. It also improves the complexion. But it is best to have coconut water.

2. Orange: Eat a few sweet oranges, mandarins or naartjies every day before sunset. This will help to give the baby glowing skin.

3. Apple: Have an apple every day for all round good health.

4. Grapes: After lunch on sunny days, or especially in summer, have some grapes. It gives rosy cheeks and increases the hemoglobin.

5. Almonds: Eat about 12 almonds every morning to improve the baby’s nervous system and mental capacity (IQ.). These should be soaked overnight in water, then peeled and chewed. You can also grind the almonds and mix it with milk. The “almond-milk” will give overall good health to the baby.