1. Precaution to be taken by Working Women

• Do not travel through isolated or dark places – Prefer highly populated and well-lit areas, especially during nighttime.
• Utilize safe and dependable modes of transport – Opt for trusted means of transit and do not travel alone during late hours.
• Provide travel information – Inform a trusted friend or relative about your location and estimated time of arrival.
• Have emergency contacts readily available – Store key numbers in your phone and keep an emergency contact card with you.
• Be aware of workplace policies – Familiarize yourself with workplace policies on safety and harassment.
• Report inappropriate conduct – Report any type of harassment or inappropriate behavior immediately.
• Establish professional boundaries – Practice respect and assertiveness to avoid confusion.
• Use personal safety equipment – Carry pepper spray, a whistle, or any safety application that can send distress alerts in the event of an attack.
• Maintain mental and physical health – Take care of stress, maintain work-life balance, and have regular health checkups.
• Handover your charge properly before proceeding on maternity leave – Before proceeding on maternity leave, handover the charge to the assigned staff of your office properly. Inform about all pending works, all important files, available official documents in office computer to your reliever so that you will not receive unnecessary calls from office during the leave period.
• Ensure leave sanction in advance – It is always better to get your leave sanctioned in advance so that last moment hurry can be avoided.

1. Care During Maternity

• Maintain a balanced diet rich in iron, calcium, and folic acid.
• Stay hydrated and rest adequately.
• Attend all prenatal appointments as advised.
• Engage in light physical activity (as permitted by your doctor).

2. Precautions for Expecting Mothers

• Avoid lifting heavy objects.
• Stay away from smoking, alcohol, and harmful chemicals.
• Keep stress levels low through meditation or gentle exercise.
• Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor immediately.

3. Preparation for Hospital Admission

• Keep a ready-to-go hospital bag from the 8th month onward.
• Carry essential documents (ID, insurance, doctor's reports).
• Include clothing, toiletries, and baby essentials in the bag.
• Arrange transportation in advance for emergency use.

4. Soothing Music & Relaxation

Enjoy baby images and peaceful music designed for expecting mothers. Listening may reduce stress and promote calmness. Here are some images and musics collected for you.