Nine months, during which the baby develops within you, are not only very pleasant, but full of excitement. What research needs to be done? What does the term "placenta previa" mean? Is ultrasound safe? .. Stop! Throw away unnecessary excitement, calm down. In this article you are presented with the most frequently asked questions about pregnancy.
How does alcohol affect pregnancy?
To drink or not to drink is the question. Of course, alcoholism with pregnancy is not comparable - this is understandable. Well, what about a glass of wine or beer? Is it possible to drink a little on a holiday or just like that, at will? The doctors answer - yes, you can. Only if you are not pregnant. A glass of red wine or a glass of beer, even the most good and expensive, in this case, are equally harmful. And if you wait for a child and are going to continue to breastfeed it - exclude any alcohol until the end of feeding. Because everything that you drink, gets into the blood and the placenta. These doses are not harmful to you, and the child's body can not cope with them. His liver is not so developed (if at all developed) to purify the blood. All alcohol remains with him, influencing all organs and systems. This is threatened by the fact that a child can be born too soon, that he will have problems with the development of physical and mental health, that his heart will not work as it should. Did you take alcohol when you did not know about pregnancy? This is not very good, but do not worry. During the first two weeks, the embryo is safe.
What tests are waiting for during pregnancy?
You will be offered a test for cytology and the definition of the blood group - this is mandatory for everyone. At the beginning of pregnancy, the doctor will also prescribe an analysis for the concentration of glucose in the blood. He will determine if you have diabetes, and he is effective in detecting syphilis and hepatitis. Every month you should check how the kidneys work. Urine analysis will reveal urinary tract and blood infections - for example, anemia. A test for toxoplasmosis will determine if you have antibodies against the parasites that cause the disease. It is extremely dangerous for pregnant women, but can be cured.
Diabetes and pregnancy - is it dangerous?
When the body can not cope with the production of enough insulin - during pregnancy, the blood sugar level rises. The first sign that there is a threat of diabetes, there may be the presence of sugar in the urine. It can be found during testing, which takes place between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. You need to worry more than ever, if you often feel thirsty and often go to the toilet. Do not underestimate these signs - diabetes is dangerous for the child. Your doctor will probably recommend the appropriate diet, weight management, exercise, regular blood glucose testing (the glucometer can be hired) and insulin administration.
Are exercise dangerous during pregnancy?
Here there is a simple rule: if you were engaged in sports before the pregnancy, keep doing it, and if you did not do it, you should not start. Do not give up exercise just because you are pregnant. To give up physical education, there must be good reasons for the state of health. Yes. There are certain sports that are forbidden to pregnant women. This is riding, skiing, biking, and tennis and marathon running. But recommended during pregnancy, swimming, walking, yoga, exercises on fit-ole and even dancing! Gymnastics not only helps you control weight. It is also useful during childbirth. Attention! When you feel pain during physical exercises in the lower abdomen or the beginning of bleeding - immediately consult a doctor.
Is it compulsory for a pregnant woman to go to the dentist?
Definitely yes! And, to agree on a meeting with a dentist is better in the early stages of pregnancy. To treat teeth, to remove plaque is simply necessary at this time. When you expect a child, tooth decay is a serious problem. Untreated teeth are open gates to the body of a baby for various infections. They come to him with blood and can lead to sad consequences. During pregnancy, the gum often bleeds, which is not always a disease. It is still better to see a doctor.
How does hair coloring affect pregnancy?
It all depends on what color you use. There are paints that do not contain ammonia and with the maximum degree of protection. It can be used up to the third trimester. However, it is still recommended to refrain from any staining until the 12th week of pregnancy and during lactation.
Frequent mood changes are normal?
Yes, with pregnant women this often happens. Joy, sadness, tears and joy again - that's the typical state of a pregnant woman. This is normal! Blame everything - hormones. More precisely, their differences in the body. The level of some increases, while others - sharply decreases. And all this happens at such a speed that it is hardly surprising that emotions predominate. Mood swings are most pronounced during the first trimester. In the second you will become a bit calmer - the body gets used to the new hormonal map.
How to recognize in an uginal infection during pregnancy?
At this time, more mucus is released than usual. Against the background of these secretions it is important not to miss the disease. If they are not watery, dairy, with a faint smell, which look like before menstruation - everything is in order. At the end of pregnancy, these discharges are observed in such abundance that no sanitary napkins can help. If the discharge from the vagina is greenish, yellowish, having curd texture and an unpleasant smell (plus burning, itching) - all this is a sign that you suffer from a fungal or bacterial infection of the vagina. Do not hesitate to visit a doctor. Treatment should be done immediately.
How to eat during pregnancy?
This is the most frequently asked question about pregnancy, which concerns almost all women. The main thing that you need to comply with - food should be healthy and full. Frequent meals, but in smaller portions - the basis of your health. More fresh fruits and vegetables (850 grams per day), low-fat varieties of meat, poultry or fish, especially marine. Be sure to eat eggs (3-5 times a week), all kinds of wheat bread, cereals, milk and dairy products (three servings per day). Avoid blue cheese, raw seafood and fish, raw meat, ice cream, coffee (including because of harm from caffeine).
What medicines can not be taken by pregnant women?
An important rule: do not take any medicine at your own discretion without consulting a doctor, even vitamins. You should take: folic acid, iron (if you can have anemia), vitamins (if you eat properly, you probably will not need it). But remember - some of them should be avoided! These are vitamins A, D, E and K. If you suffer from diabetes, urinary tract infection or vaginal discharge, hypertension - be careful with any medications. These diseases are dangerous for mother and child. Are you suffering from headaches, sleeping problems, colds, heartburn? Nevertheless, try to do without taking medication. They are not safe, whatever they say to you in advertising. Suffer or try to resort to innocuous folk remedies.
What is placenta previa? Than it is dangerous?
These are questions often asked by many women. It happens that the placenta is unusually located - in the lower part of the uterus and so it completely covers its neck. This is one of the causes of bleeding in pregnant women. The doctor usually determines this during ultrasound, and this usually means that you have to do a cesarean section. In such a situation, you need to avoid physical exercises and in general any loads. Sometimes even sex is contraindicated. With constant observation and careful treatment, the pregnancy can be completely taken out and given birth (even with the help of cesarean) of a healthy baby.
Is excess weight dangerous during pregnancy?
Yes, and, for you and for the child. Safe weight gain is between 10 and 17 kg. According to doctors. Weight increases mainly due to the weight of the baby itself, the placenta, amniotic fluid, uterus, breast, fat tissue and increased blood volume. At the same time, you need to gain weight in harmony. If your weight deviates from the accepted norm - consult a doctor. During pregnancy, any diet for weight loss is contraindicated!
Pregnancy and high blood pressure - what's the danger?
During pregnancy, preeclampsia is often observed - high blood pressure. It's because of that. That the body is overloaded. The presence of a problem is indicated first of all by the presence of protein in the urine. Remember: no treatment for hypertension is dangerous for the mother and child. Hypertension can be reduced with medication, diet and exercise. But sometimes (in rare cases) it is necessary to stay in the hospital for additional supervision or early delivery.
How to prevent the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy?
Unfortunately, this process is inevitable. The skin is stretched, and in places of stretching it becomes thinner and scars appear. Particularly visible on the abdomen and chest. You can reduce them and make them less visible. Every day, massage the skin with a hand in a soft glove in a circular motion. After the bath, apply lotion to pregnant women, and once a week, use a body scrub. Also do not forget about the bra - it's useful when the chest becomes heavy.
What is Rhesus Conflict?
When a future mother has a Rh-negative blood group - this can cause serious problems. The child often takes a positive Rhesus, so the body of the Rh-negative mother reacts violently, producing antibodies against the fetal cells. A conflict is triggered, which often leads to abortion or stillbirth. Danger less often threatens the child at the first pregnancy, and at the subsequent can lead to anemia of the fetus. This incompatibility can be prevented by providing immunoglobulin to the mother's body. The procedure is complex and is carried out only in the hospital under the supervision of doctors.
Can I have sex during pregnancy?
Yes. This is not prohibited. If there are no contraindications (for example, placenta previa, cervical defects), then you may well have sex until the last days of pregnancy. Do not be surprised if you feel an uncontrollable physical desire. It is especially large in the second trimester of pregnancy - this is due to the high level of estrogens and progesterone. The main thing is to know the extent and act reasonably. Do not allow pain, do not resort to extreme postures.
How to calculate the date of birth correctly?
From the first day of the last menstruation, subtract three months. For example, May 20 - 3 months = February 20. Then add 7 days to the received date (February 20 + 7 days = February 27). The end date is the estimated day of childbirth. But rarely a child is born within the prescribed period to the accuracy of the day. Usually this occurs between the 37th and 42nd week. Pregnancy is divided into three terms: the first - up to 13 weeks, the second - from 14 to 27th week, the third - from 28th to 40th week.