Chhath Vrat In Pregnancy:  People's sentiments are attached to Chhath Puja. Chhathi Maiya's fast is observed with full rituals throughout the country. Especially in North India, people worship Chhath with great faith and devotion. Women participate a lot in this fast. Actually, this fast is very difficult.

In this fast, one has to keep a waterless fast for 36 hours. Also, one has to stand waist deep in water in a river or pond for hours in the bitter cold. Women keep the Chhath fast with great devotion, but some women should not keep this fast. After all, which women should avoid this fast and why, let us tell you.

Can we keep Chhath fast during pregnancy or not? 

 Before keeping the difficult 36-hour Nirjala Chhath fast, there is a question that arises whether pregnant women can keep this fast. If you ever have this question in your mind, then let us tell you the correct answer. Actually, most health experts advise not to keep any kind of fast during pregnancy. Chhath fast involves staying without water for several hours and not drinking water, which can be difficult for pregnant women. Due to this, the health of the mother and child can be affected while observing this fast. 

Don't even think about fasting in the first trimester 

 Most health experts forbid any kind of fasting during pregnancy. Especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, one should not even think about fasting. Actually, in the first trimester of pregnancy, women have to face problems like nausea, vomiting, headache and nervousness. In such a situation, fasting can increase the problem.

Fasting is not safe even in these conditions

Apart from this, fasting is also not considered safe in the third trimester. In such a situation, the risk of dizziness increases. On the other hand, if there is gestational diabetes, anemia or more than one child in the womb during pregnancy, then fasting can prove to be very dangerous. But if your case is normal and there is no problem, then you can keep the fast after taking advice from an expert. But for this, a lot of caution needs to be taken.

1. Risk of dehydration : Pregnant women should avoid dehydration as it can have a bad effect on their and the baby's health. Fasting without water during Chhath Vrat increases the risk of dehydration.

2. Low energy in the body: Pregnancy requires extra energy and nutrients. Long fasting and going without food can cause fatigue and weakness for the pregnant woman.

 what should be done

 If you still want to keep a fast, you can keep a fast by drinking water and eating fruits during pregnancy. By doing this, you can observe your fast while keeping yourself and your children safe.