We call it "late pregnancy" during the period after 28 weeks of pregnancy to having a baby. The expectant mother in this period began to endure various "physical and mental tortures".
For example: I feel full after eating a little bit, I have no appetite; I have difficulty falling asleep, I cannot lie flat, and it is difficult to turn over; I sit for a long time and my feet are prone to edema; I have walked too much, and I am out of breath; the appearance of stretch marks leads to psychological collapse...
In short, expectant mothers in the late stages of pregnancy have both the expectation of unloading goods as soon as possible, and the struggle against physical and mental discomfort. Therefore, understand the precautions for the late pregnancy in advance and make all-round preparations. You can pass the late pregnancy more comfortably!
1. Diet in late pregnancy
A set of authoritative official data shows that expectant mothers in late pregnancy need to consume sufficient protein and iron, with the required amounts of 85g and 22g respectively.
Therefore, the Chinese dietary guide recommends that you can eat it in the late stage of pregnancy:
First, drink two glasses of 300~500g pure milk every day. milk is not only rich in high-quality protein, but also contains a variety of trace elements such as calcium and vitamins. Two cups of pure milk a day ensure the protein and calcium and other nutrients needed by expectant mothers.
Second, supplement 20~50g of animal blood products or liver twice a week. These are foods with high iron content, high absorption rate of the human body and good iron replenishment effect. Expectant mothers will have a lot of bleeding during childbirth, and the iron nutrition needed by the baby before he is half a year old depends on iron reserves at this stage.
In addition, in the late stage of pregnancy, you should eat more foods containing fatty acids and dietary fiber , such as walnuts, peanuts, soy products, fruits and vegetables. Drinking plenty of water is also very necessary to relieve constipation.
In terms of diet, adhere to the principle of "eat less and eat more, control weight", avoid eating too much and eating too much, and eat well. This not only reduces the risk of premature birth and huge babies, but also helps to have a smooth delivery.
2. Sleeping position in the late stage of pregnancy
Expectant mothers in the late stage of pregnancy suffer greatly when they sleep. You can often hear such complaints: "You cannot lie flat when sleeping, you must sleep on both sides. When you sleep for a while, you are so tired that you need to turn over. It is very difficult to turn over. It takes a long time to turn over before turning over."
The sleeping position in the late stage of pregnancy is a huge test for expectant mothers.
It is recommended that pregnant mothers at this period sleep on the left side. If necessary, you can clip a comfortable pillow for pregnant women between your legs.
Sleeping in this way can reduce swelling of hands and feet, and also ensure that blood and nutrients flow into placenta to the maximum extent.
As for whether you can lie flat, it is recommended to avoid it. Because when lying flat, the weight and pressure of the uterus will be transferred to the back, causing discomfort such as pain, and it will have adverse effects on digestion and absorption, blood circulation, etc.
3. Activities in the late stage of pregnancy
When it reaches the late stage of pregnancy, expectant mothers should reduce the time for long standing or sitting for a long time, and should not bend over or carry heavy objects frequently. These unsuitable actions will aggravate the pubic separation.
The distance between pubic combinatorial in normal state is 4~6mm. As the fetus grows, the pelvis is stretched open and the ligaments are naturally relaxed. This distance will increase by 2~3mm, causing mild separation.
Whoever has this problem will feel a dull pain in the root of the thigh, which will also cause pain in walking, turning over, and going up and down the steps.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that expectant mothers in the late stage of pregnancy should try to rest as much as possible. If necessary, they can relieve pain by using pelvic belts or abdominal support.
Expectant mothers with better physical conditions can do some exercise in moderation, such as walking, yoga, swimming, Kegel exercise , etc.
4. Prenatal checkup for late pregnancy
Prenatal checkup for late pregnancy must be done regularly. It is guaranteed to be once every 2 weeks from the 28th week of pregnancy, and once every 1 week when one month before delivery.
During prenatal examination, we must pay attention to the changes in the results and fetal position of each prenatal examination, and prepare for , or caesarean section, and respond to changes in the same way.
There is another important event during this period - "counting fetal movements". This is a skill that every expectant mother must master in order to better understand the development status of the fetus.
Expected mothers can choose a time period in the morning, noon and evening every day, each time lasting for 1 hour, and feel the baby's fetal movement once, even if it is once. Finally, multiply the sum of the fetal movements of the three time periods by 4, which is the fetal movements of the 12-hour.
formula is as follows: 12-hour fetal movement number = sum of fetal movement number of morning, middle and evening *4
As long as the baby's 12-hour fetal movement number is more than 30 times, it means that everything is normal and there is no need to worry. If this number is less than this, there may be certain problems. If necessary, go to the hospital to consult a doctor.
A expectant mothers in the late stage of pregnancy must not be lazy when they are troublesome and do not count the fetal movements. Once the danger occurs, the consequences will be unimaginable.
5. Emotions in late pregnancy
Some people say: "The best prenatal education during pregnancy is the emotional management of mothers."
Stretch marks in late pregnancy, various pains in the body, sleep and breathing difficulties, etc., will make expectant mothers at this time anxious, sensitive, and irritable, and in severe cases, it will also lead to depression.
These emotional changes of expectant mothers will more or less affect the physical and mental development of the fetal baby. Therefore, expectant mothers in the late stage of pregnancy should pay attention to regulating their emotions, keeping a happy mood, and having a stable mindset.
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