Generally speaking, pregnant mothers are more afraid of heat than ordinary people. Because of pregnancy, pregnant mothers have a faster metabolism and their body temperature is higher than when they are not pregnant. In addition, pregnant mothers are easily irritable during pregnancy, so their heat tolerance will be lower. some. Although it has passed the beginning of autumn, the heat is still unbearable in many places, and pregnant mothers still have to "fight" against the heat for some time. Due to the special nature of their constitution, many people believe that "even in summer, pregnant mothers cannot blow on the air conditioner." This view makes some pregnant mothers spend a wet and sticky summer.
In fact, it is okay for pregnant mothers to use air conditioners as long as they are used correctly. If the body of the pregnant mother heats up due to high temperature, which causes the heartbeat to accelerate and reduces the amount of blood supplied to the fetus, it will also have a certain impact on the fetus. On the contrary, using air conditioners correctly can effectively change the room temperature, making pregnant mothers feel comfortable and calm, which is good for pregnant mothers and good for the health, growth and development of fetuses. How to use air conditioners correctly requires the following points.
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Suitable temperature
As far as the air conditioning temperature is concerned, 24~28℃ is more suitable, but it is best not to be lower than 26℃. Pregnant mothers have loose pores and are prone to wind, so they only need to feel slightly cool. If the difference between the temperature and the outdoor temperature is too large, pregnant mothers will easily catch a cold between cold and hot. Keep the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor at 5~ 7℃ is ideal.
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It should not be used for a long time.
The air conditioner at work will reduce the humidity in the closed room, which is very conducive to the reproduction of bacteria and viruses. The decline in air quality is very detrimental to pregnant mothers and fetuses. After staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time, people will easily feel dizzy, tired, irritable and irritable, which will also have a bad impact on the mood of pregnant mothers. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant mothers to stay in air-conditioned rooms for too long.
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Air conditioner cleaning
Air conditioners will absorb dust and bacteria in the air, so regular cleaning is necessary. Take the air conditioner filter for example. It is understood that each square meter of filter can contain thousands to hundreds of thousands of colonies of bacteria and mold. For air conditioner parts, the national standard for the total number of bacteria per square meter is less than 100 colonies are required. Therefore, it is recommended to clean the air conditioner every three months during the season of frequent use, and at least once every year when the air conditioner is started.
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Regular ventilation
Even if you use air conditioning, you should often open the windows for ventilation to ensure the convective exchange of indoor and outdoor air and remove air pollutants in the room. Pregnant mothers should pay attention. If you feel dizzy, have dry and itchy skin, or even smell the air when using the air conditioner, it is probably because the air in the room is no longer fresh. Generally, after the air conditioner is turned on for 1 to 3 hours, it needs to be shut down for at least 10 minutes, and the windows should be opened to exhaust the indoor air and allow fresh outdoor air to enter the room.
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Pay attention to hydration
As mentioned earlier, air conditioning will dry the indoor air. Due to pregnancy, pregnant mothers will be more sensitive to the dryness in air-conditioned rooms. Therefore, when using air conditioning, pregnant mothers should drink more water and do not wait until they are thirsty. Drink water, and do not drink water that has not been boiled or has been boiled for a long time. In addition, adding an air humidifier on demand is also a good choice to improve the dry environment of air-conditioned rooms.
Pregnant mothers must not be greedy for coolness when blowing the air conditioner, and blow cold air directly into the air conditioner. Always keep a towel and blanket handy and put it on when you take a nap or feel cold. You should also cover your abdomen when sleeping at night to prevent your baby from getting cold. In addition, if pregnant mothers need to go out, it is recommended to turn off the air conditioner before going out, and then do activities in high temperature places after the body adapts to the temperature.
