1. Do not take random medicines for colds
Indomethacin is an antipyretic drug contraindicated by pregnant women, and aspirin should not be used after 32 weeks of pregnancy. Antibiotics are not needed if pregnant women have a cold and there is no clear evidence of bacterial infection, such as tonsillitis , high blood pressure, cough with yellow phlegm, runny nose, etc. Expectorants and cough suppressants are generally safe, but cough suppressants containing iodine preparations should not be used by pregnant women.
2. Watch out for diarrhea in pregnant women.
Diarrhea in pregnant women may lead to miscarriage or premature birth. First, don't eat for the time being, and rehydrate appropriately to replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea, especially potassium ions , and also replenish the lost calories.
You can prepare some fluid and easily digestible porridge for pregnant women. If it is not serious, it will be fine on an empty stomach. While replenishing fluids, it is necessary to closely observe whether the fetus is in good condition and whether there are any signs of miscarriage or premature birth. If the condition of the fetus is abnormal, you should go to the hospital immediately and do not be careless.
3. Correct sleeping position during pregnancy
In early pregnancy, pregnant women can sleep in any position, mainly in a comfortable position, such as supine or side lying. Bad sleeping postures such as sleeping on your stomach or sleeping with your arms around something should be changed.
In the second trimester of pregnancy, attention should be paid to protecting the abdomen during this period to avoid the direct effect of external forces. If a pregnant woman has too much amniotic fluid or is pregnant with twins, she should sleep in a side-lying position, which can make the pregnant woman more comfortable. If a pregnant woman feels that her lower limbs are heavy, she can lie on her back and use a soft pillow to slightly elevate her lower limbs.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, it is advisable to adopt the left lateral decubitus position. This position can correct the right rotation of the enlarged uterus, reduce the pressure of the uterus on the abdominal aorta and iliac artery, increase the blood supply to the fetus, and is beneficial to the fetus. growth and development.
4. Pay attention to bathing.
After a woman is pregnant, the sweat glands and sebaceous glands will secrete vigorously, which is manifested as easy sweating. Therefore, pregnant women should bathe frequently and change clothes frequently to reduce skin diseases.
5. Precautions for pregnant women when watching TV
Avoid watching TV at close range: Pregnant mothers should be at least 2 meters away from the TV.
Avoid watching TV continuously for a long time: Generally, pregnant mothers should not watch TV for more than 2 hours at a time. Avoid excessive use of the eyes, especially pregnant mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome.
Avoid watching scary, tense, and tragic programs. These programs will make pregnant mothers nervous. A special substance will appear in the blood, which will be brought to the fetus through the placenta , making the fetus uneasy.
