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It is necessary to quit smoking and alcohol during pregnancy preparation. Whether online, doctors or relatives and friends, they will repeatedly remind parents of this point. Note that it is not only limited to expectant mothers~ prospective fathers should not think that they can escape.
You must know that the child not only comes from the egg provided by the mother, living in the mother's womb, but also from the sperm provided by the father.
A study of data from 520,000 Chinese couples should draw attention.
This is a large-scale epidemiological study based on 520,000 Chinese couples, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) sub-issue.
The data from the study shows that drinking alcohol before pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects by up to 35%, of which the risk of babies suffering from cleft lip and palate is as high as 55%.
and make recommendations to couples who are trying to conceive, at least ensure that smoking and drinking are prohibited for at least 3-6 months.
This is not a casual statement. It is supported by specific data. The research was led by Vice President Li Xiaotian and Deputy Chief Physician Zhou Qiongjie of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, and it took two and a half years.
They surveyed and followed up 29090 couples planning pregnancy within 6 months, and conducted a scientific and rigorous analysis based on the parents' daily habits, as well as information on smoking and drinking behavior.
It is common sense that mothers drink alcohol to harm the health of the fetus, because most babies will be affected by birth defects and neurodevelopment, and they must be conceived in the mother's body.
So, how does the father's drinking affect the fetus? Researchers believe that drinking alcohol by fathers can reduce sperm quality, thereby increasing the chance of birth defects in babies.
Another advantage of this study is that the data used is from the database of free pre-pregnancy examinations in 31 provinces in China. The mother's drinking rate is less than 3.3%, and a number of potential influencing factors were adjusted during the process. The survey method and logical analysis method have concluded that the influence of father's drinking on fetal health is of great significance in reducing birth defects of infants.
Of course, this study also has limitations. The lack of exact data on alcohol consumption and the type and frequency of alcohol consumption also underestimates the birth defect rate of babies under normal circumstances, so more in-depth research is needed.
In addition to the impact of drinking on fetal health, Zhou Qiongjie's team has also initiated other related research projects, which are of great reference significance for childbearing. If you are preparing for pregnancy, you must know about it.
Research data that you must know about pregnancy:
- Effects of paternal smoking during pregnancy on fetal birth defects
A study of 142,849 couples found that 28.7% of fathers smoked before pregnancy, and 6.6% of fathers continued to smoke until their wives first trimester.
The conclusion is that the behavior of fathers smoking before pregnancy is more common, to fathers who continue to smoke during the wife's pregnancy , the probability of fetuses with birth defects increases. Quitting or reducing smoking significantly reduces the risk of a child's birth defects.
- Probability of diabetes among Chinese women during pregnancy and regional differences
A total of more than 2 million women trying to conceive in China were surveyed, and it was found that 1.4% had diabetes and 12.9% were diagnosed with prediabetes. The conclusion obtained by
is that the incidence of abnormal blood sugar is related to regional differences. (7%), (7.9%), (8.5%).
Therefore, in this regard, we should formulate corresponding pre-pregnancy hyperglycemia screening plans according to local conditions in different regions. Pregnant women in higher regions must consciously control their blood sugar and cannot eat casually.
Next, let's talk about how to prepare for pregnancy scientifically and efficiently:
The first step: changing the method of contraception .
Therefore, we have to change the contraceptive method first. The contraceptive method used by some prospective parents will change the environment of the endometrium and affect the normal implantation of the fertilized egg, such as contraceptive pills, contraceptive injections, IUDs, etc. change in time.
After that, the body will be given a two to six-month recuperation period to restore the intrauterine environment.
Step 2: Pre-pregnancy inspection
This pre-pregnancy inspection should be done by both husband and wife. It is not enough to admit that you are healthy. Some recessive diseases will be passed on to children through genes.
The examination items include family genetic medical history, chromosomes, semen routine, breast ultrasound, uterine B-ultrasound, etc., which are different for men and women, just consult the relevant hospital.
The third step: Develop a healthy lifestyle
The lifestyles of both husband and wife need to be adjusted to change the bad habits of the past. The first is to quit smoking and drinking.
As mentioned earlier, tobacco and alcohol have great harm to sperm and egg quality, second-hand smoke and third-hand smoke are even more harmful than first-hand smoke , it is also very important to stay away from smoking environment.
Step 4: Moderate supplementation of folic acid
Folic acid should be supplemented moderately during pregnancy. It is an indispensable nutrient for fetal growth and development. It is recommended that mothers-to-be take at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day in the first three months of pregnancy to prevent fetal neural tube development. A defect occurs.
Unless there are special circumstances, recommends supplementing natural folic acid from food. Bananas, strawberries, and citrus fruits are good choices. Spinach is also a vegetable with high folic acid content, as well as tuna, yogurt, and malt.
Eat more black beans. You can try cooking rice mixed with black beans. In addition to supplementing folic acid, it also has the function of conditioning the ovaries. It is very suitable for expectant mothers during pregnancy.
Finally, I wish all parents-to-be to have a healthy and lovely baby as they wish, and there will be good news soon for pregnancy~
