Constant fears during pregnancy

The future mother always listens to her feelings. Usually, all the fears associated with the baby, slightly recede at the time when it will move for the first time (at 17-22 weeks): now he can give information about himself and his health. However, from this moment other anxieties begin: why does it move so often or so rarely? There are many ways to cope with anxiety - from an extra visit to ultrasound to work with a psychologist. Constant fears during pregnancy - norm or excess?

I suffered ARVI, than it threatens?

The main thing, how dangerous is ARVI in pregnancy (and at any time), is a high, above 38 ° C, temperature. It can cause a threat of interruption, and it is difficult to knock down it, as many antipyretic agents are contraindicated in pregnancy. The main thing - remember: if the disease is already in the past, and the pregnancy continues, most likely, nothing terrible has happened. The child does not become ill with a viral infection. But in order to exclude damage to the placenta and other fetal systems (as a complication after SARS), after recovery, it is necessary to make U.I.

I still did not know about pregnancy and drank

A small amount of alcohol taken once, most likely, does not affect the health of the baby. The fact is that in the first weeks of pregnancy the fetus reacts to the influence of harmful factors (large doses of alcohol, X-rays, etc.) on the principle of "all or nothing". That is, if the impact was excessive, the fetus dies, if serious harm is not done, it continues to develop absolutely normal, without any developmental defects. When they talk about the dangers of alcohol for the unborn child, they usually mean very large doses leading to alcohol poisoning, or chronic forms of alcoholism, resulting in the alcoholic fetopathy of the fetus.

I will not hurt frequent ultrasound?

Genetics and obstetrician-gynecologists consider ultrasound to be the most informative and at the same time one of the safest methods of research. There is no evidence that ultrasound harms the baby. Usually during pregnancy, three ultrasound are done, but in some cases (for example, after IVF), pregnancy is carried out from the very beginning - under ultrasound control. Of course, like any research, without medical evidence, just for the sake of curiosity it should not be carried out, especially on a period of up to 10 weeks.

What is this allotment?

During pregnancy, secretion increases; the allocation becomes more abundant, but at the same time retain their viscous, mucous structure. Therefore, if the discharge is different from the usual one, an obstetrician-gynecologist should be consulted. Bloody discharge should be especially shrouded - this is a direct sign of the threat of interruption. Also in later terms, overly abundant watery discharge should be alerted - it is possible that the water flows, but only the doctor can recognize them by the results of special amniotesthes.

I have a stomach ache

Pain in the abdomen during pregnancy is an occasion to consult a doctor to rule out the threat of miscarriage or hypertension of the uterus. Dangerous sensations resembling the onset of menstruation are dangerous. They can be different: some women pull in the lower back, others have a pain in the abdomen, but they are all cause for an ambulance. True, the stomach often gives away intestinal pain, associated, for example, with flatulence, hemorrhoids or constipation. The stretching of the ligaments with which the growing uterus is attached in the abdominal cavity can also be painful. May also spike after surgery or previous inflammation of the appendages.

I have a protein in my urine - what should I do?

The protein in the urine is considered to be a sign of a beginning gestosis. But with gestosis, poor tests are accompanied by swelling and increased pressure. Sometimes such an analysis indicates the onset of inflammation of the urinary tract or exacerbation of latent kidney disease. But a protein in the urine can mean that when you collect urine and it got the discharge from the vagina. Therefore, to begin with, urine analysis needs to be overeaten, more thoroughly washed and collecting an inevitable middle portion of urine.

I'm very nervous, will it affect the child?

Yes, if mom is nervous, her baby is also stressed. The reason is adrenaline, which is thrown into the blood. Negative emotions of the mother cause the baby's heart to beat more often: it starts a tachycardia. Under the action of hormones, especially adrenaline, the blood vessels narrow, which leads to oxygen starvation and a shortage of nutrients. The longer the gestation period, the more dangerous are the unpleasant experiences for the mother and for the crumbs. The first tip is calmness, only calmness. Calm down will help sedative herbal gatherings, walks in the park, a favorite hobby.

Suddenly I will fall (I hit my belly)?

Uniquely dangerous only fall on the stomach - this can lead to a detachment of the placenta. If the fall was more successful (for example, on the side), then the shaking itself should not cause any harm to the child: the amniotic fluid absorbs the shock, and the baby will not suffer. Wear non-slip shoes, avoid dangerous situations and, if possible, group to minimize the impact of the fall.

And we will not touch the child during sex?

More than a third of couples believe that sex during pregnancy was the best in their life. And, nevertheless, fears somehow hurt the child are always present. Of course, in some cases, intimate life is contraindicated: with the threat of interruption, increased uterine tone, multiple pregnancies, etc. Doctors also advise to refrain from too violent manifestations of passion in those days that women were critical before pregnancy. But if there are no contraindications, the intimate closeness of the parents can not harm the child in any way. It is perfectly protected by the walls of the uterus, amniotic membranes and amniotic fluid. On the contrary, contractions of the uterus during orgasm - a good training before childbirth.

I prescribed medications that are contraindicated in pregnancy

If the doctor considers it necessary to prescribe such a drug, then he estimated the degree of risk and concluded that the consequences of its use are in no way comparable to those dangerous consequences that can lead to refusal of treatment. Many modern medicines, such as antibiotics, can be used (and often used) during pregnancy. Others are dangerous only in certain periods of pregnancy - at the very beginning or near the end.