The early stages of pregnancy for women are a very dangerous period. If women during this period are not careful, they are more likely to have accidents, which may cause various problems for your baby. If you are a woman in the early stages of pregnancy, you must take it seriously. This article will introduce the precautions and taboos during early pregnancy, hoping to help you.
1、 Precautions for early pregnancy
In terms of diet
In the early stages of pregnancy, the dietary habits of pregnant women may change, commonly known as mouth irritation. At this time, it is necessary to eat some light and easily digestible food. Eat more vitamin rich fruits and vegetables and less greasy food. Pay attention to drinking water or milk every morning when getting up. In diet, it is also important to eat small and frequent meals, and not to be too full during each meal.
Regarding medication
It is important to pay attention to medication in the early stages of pregnancy, as this is the most critical period for the development of various organs in the fetus. If mothers blindly take medication due to illness and take drugs that pregnant women cannot take, it will affect the development of the fetus and easily cause deformities. So if mothers need medication during early pregnancy due to illness, they must take medication under the guidance of a doctor that is not harmful to the growth and development of the fetus.
Pregnancy environment
Due to the importance of early pregnancy, in addition to medication, living environment is also crucial. It is best to stay away from smoking and drinking environments, except for mothers who cannot smoke or drink alcohol themselves. To prevent smoke from causing fetal hypoxia. Mothers should also avoid going to unsanitary public places or factories with harmful gas emissions, and stay away from fetal malformations caused by harmful gases and viruses.
Pregnancy life
Pregnant mothers should try not to have sexual intercourse in the early stages of pregnancy. The fetus is very fragile in the early stages, so do not regret the miscarriage caused by momentary negligence. During early pregnancy, it is advisable to temporarily sleep in separate beds to regulate one's lifestyle.
In terms of work
Once pregnant, early recovery is important, so if possible, try not to work, do not do too much physical labor, do not work on the computer for too long, wear radiation resistant clothing, and take vacations if necessary.
In terms of sports
It is not advisable to engage in strenuous exercise in the early stages of pregnancy. Pregnant women can take a walk in the morning and evening, but not for too long. They should ensure that their bodies do not experience fatigue, and moderate exercise is sufficient to ensure adequate sleep.
In terms of mood
Another thing to pay attention to in the early stages of pregnancy is to have a happy and relaxed mood. After pregnancy, due to psychological reasons, many pregnant women may have bad temper or irritability, and are afraid of making noise. In this case, they can choose to listen to light music or find a quiet place to rest. Husbands should also show their behavior by spending more time with their wives, calming them down, not making them angry, doing things that their wives enjoy, caring more, and keeping them in a good mood every day.
2、 Contraindications during early pregnancy
Folk taboos
Many people have heard of folk taboos such as "do not tell others within the first three months of pregnancy", "pregnant women cannot hold scissors", "pregnant women are prohibited from lifting their hands high to hold things", etc. However, modern society is gradually opening up, and these beliefs can almost be scientifically debunked. Therefore, expectant mothers should not pay too much attention, follow their own thoughts and practices, and not live too tightly with their hands and feet. This is the most practical way of life.
Change your drinking habits
Doctors point out that from the early stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers should quit smoking, drinking, and other habits. Pregnant women who smoke or inhale secondhand smoke can affect the fetus's vision, hearing, and digestive system, increasing the risk of congenital malformations, premature birth, natural miscarriage, and low fetal weight; Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of miscarriage, uterine and vaginal infections, and babies may also develop fetal alcohol syndrome after birth.
Food consumption must be reduced
In terms of dietary intake, expectant mothers need to put more effort into reducing their intake of caffeinated beverages such as cola, tea, and coffee to avoid affecting their sleep quality; Raw and cold foods, as well as high sugar and high-fat foods, should not be excessively consumed to prevent bacterial infections or excessive intake of empty calories. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is less recommended for pregnant women to consume ingredients that can promote blood circulation, such as ginseng, longan, and Job's tears, to prevent bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy. In addition, many expectant mothers take vitamins, but it is recommended to consume vitamin A in moderation, otherwise it may cause fetal problems.
Do not take medication on your own
Doctors advise expectant mothers not to use drugs, herbs, or folk remedies that have not been prescribed by a doctor on their own, because according to the regulations of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the safety of drugs during pregnancy can be divided into five levels, namely A B、C、D、X。 Class A and B drugs are generally safe to use during pregnancy, while Class C and D drugs need to be balanced according to the actual situation. Class X has been experimentally proven to be harmful to the fetus and should never be taken by pregnant women.
The temperature of the shower water should not be too high
Due to the normal body temperature of humans being 37 ℃, it can increase by about 0.2-0.3 ℃ during pregnancy. If the body temperature rises above 39 ℃ and lasts for more than a day, it will increase the probability of abnormal development of the fetal central nervous system. From some experimental results, it can also be inferred that if a expectant mother's body temperature is too high or if she has a fever for too long, it will become a key factor in causing abnormal development of the fetal brain and spinal cord nervous system. The doctor stated that although there are still reports of these adverse effects occurring up to 14 weeks of pregnancy, the most common occurrence occurs between the 3rd and 5th weeks of pregnancy.
This article provides a detailed introduction to some issues that women should pay attention to in the early stages of pregnancy, as well as some taboos that women should have in the early stages of pregnancy. If you are a newly pregnant woman, it is best to carefully refer to the content of this article, pay more attention to these precautions in daily life, and avoid dangerous things.
