happy karwa chauth to all the beautiful women fasting on this traditional festival as a token of their love for their husbands even though staying without food and water all day is not easy at all many women do the fast anyway without facing much trouble and enjoy the festival with their partnerhowever if you are pregnant you may have to tweak your fasting this karwa chauthread alsohappy karwa chauth 2022 fasting tips women should not missin india the festive season is in full swing with the end of navratri and dussehra many are looking forward to the festival of lights diwali however most women in the country are waiting eagerly for karwa chauth a day celebrated with long hours of fasting and feastingdoctors do not recommend fasting for pregnant women as they need plenty of water and balanced nutrition to maintain good health for both them and their baby if you have pregnancyrelated complications such as gestational diabetes then it is best to skip fasting this year as not eating can make it difficult for you to maintain your blood sugar levelsin case you do not want to skip and take part in the fasting rituals the first and most important thing you need to do is get your doctors approval to assess your health and if you can go through some form of fasting for example your doctor may allow you to go on a falahar fast over nirjala fast in this type of fasting you are allowed to consume fruits milk milk products nuts and seedshere are some dos and donts to follow for observing a safe karwa chauth fast during pregnancy eat a variety of fiberrich fruits such as bananas and pomegranates consume dried fruits and nuts as they are rich in protein and fats drink fruit juice milk and water during your karwa chauth fast while you are pregnant dehydration can lead to nausea vomiting and gastric problems avoid tea and coffee as they are diuretics which can reduce your bodys water content avoid any kind of exertion which can happen due to the festivities ensure you take ample rest consult your doctor if you require any vitamin d omega3 and multivitamin supplements drinking water with a pinch of pink salt can help in regulating your blood sugar women usually wear heavy clothes and jewelry on karwa chauth if you are pregnant try going for pretty clothes of your choice which are light and comfortable tight clothing or heavy accessories can make you easily uncomfortable and may exhaust you