If you are pregnant, you need to be cautious with firecrackers, loud noises and all that rich food synonymous with Diwali. Okay, let us not scare you. If you are worried that the festive season may harm you or your baby one way or the other, worry not. Here Dr Meghana Sarvaiya, Consultant gynecologist and obstetrician, Cloudnine Hospital, Mumbai tells you how you can stay safe during Diwali and make the most of it. 1. Stay away from pollutants: Diwali is that time of the year when your entire house gets a face-lift or a renovation to look sparkling clean. This means getting rid of the dust, soot or even painting the walls. This makes your home a refuge for pollutants, dust mites and allergens that float freely in the air. These can trigger a breathing problem, allergy or even symptoms of asthma, given your low immunity level. So be careful, if at all you need to paint your walls, do one room at a time so you are saved from the smell and allergens of residual dust...