Each future mother knows that her interesting state is not only pleasant, but also heavy. During pregnancy a woman faces many problems related to her health. On how to maintain the health of women during pregnancy, you will learn from our article.
Taking medication during pregnancy
No one can do without drugs. But taking many drugs adversely affects the development of the fetus. So some antibiotics cause a delay in fetal growth, birth defects in your baby's development. In this regard, the use of medicines, as well as traditional medicine during pregnancy is not desirable.
All of the above does not apply to cases where the risk to the life of the mother and fetus is higher than the risk of child development pathologies. Preparations designed to preserve pregnancy, you need to take. When and in what dosages will tell the doctor.
Why does my back hurt during pregnancy?
In the second half of pregnancy, the center of gravity of the future mother's body is already changing. She is forced to bend her body back to maintain balance. In this regard, there are muscle pains in the lumbar spine. Such pain can occur in the prone position. Relieve the pain of the massage procedures that close people can help you. Below we describe the massage techniques that a pregnant woman can perform on her own:
1. Thick side of the palm from the waist up, do stroking movements with increasing pressure after each movement. It is enough to do 2-3 approaches 6-8 times.
2.Click the palm into the fist and press on the back from the spine to the sides. Gradually increase the pressure of the hands. It is enough 2-3 approaches 4-6 times.
Nausea. Toxicosis
Symptoms of toxicosis accompany the expectant mother, usually in the first trimester of pregnancy. However, it is not uncommon for the whole pregnancy to go through with toxemia. It should be remembered that stress exacerbates the manifestations of toxicosis, so try not to worry in vain. Toxicosis appears as a consequence of a sharp increase in the level of hormones in the blood of a future mother. As soon as this level comes back to normal, signs of toxicosis will disappear into oblivion. Below, we give some proven recommendations for alleviating the toxic state:
-protein products should prevail in the diet;
-increase the amount of fluid intake. If fluid intake provokes a nausea, then replace the liquid with fruit and vegetables in fresh form;
-Shadow with the doctor, what vitamins you now best to take;
B group vitamins should be taken before bedtime;
-small portions of food and eat only when you feel a strong hunger;
-Don't get out of bed abruptly. Lie down for a few minutes and talk to the baby;
- rest, rest and once again rest. Sun air and water are your best friends;
- protect yourself from unnecessary emotions;
-If you have uncontrolled vomiting and weakness in the whole body - consult a doctor.
Constipation during pregnancy. What to do?
Do NOT take laxatives, even plant-based. With the permission of the attending physician, you can take drugs based on lactulose.
The main rule in the prevention of constipation in pregnant women is a balanced diet. Eat more vegetables, fruits, products from wholemeal. Before going to bed, drink 200ml fresh kefir, and on an empty stomach in the morning - a glass of plain water without gas. Exclude from the diet gas-producing products: grapes, apple juice and ether-containing products: onion, garlic, radish, turnip. Try not to drink strong tea and coffee, do not eat chocolate and white bread.
Tortured with heartburn?
Adhere to the following rules, and heartburn will gradually come to naught:
- Avoid inclined position;
- Do not sleep on your left side;
- Boil and mash the vegetables in mashed potatoes;
-froduce baked;
- Do not wear tight belts and stiffening clothes;
-increase the consumption of dairy products;
- Eat white bread a little stale;
-clude from the diet spicy dishes and seasonings, cabbage, radish, onions, black bread, chocolate, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee;
-After a meal, do not rush to take a recumbent position. It is better to wait, sit;
-Don't eat 3-4 hours before bedtime;
-In the time of sleep, raise the head;
Hemorrhoids in pregnancy?
In the initial stages, you can use light laxatives, sessile trays with potassium permanganate, walk more, do exercises and take bifidokephire for the night.
If the hemorrhoids are already krovit, then you should consult a proctologist.
Strong to you health!