- Physiology. To the fetal egg (an element half-alien) has taken root, the woman's body needs to temporarily weaken the protection. Thus, it gives green light not only to pregnancy but also to other strangers-viruses and bacteria.
- Lack of vitamins. The future mother drinks enough vitamins, but now they are sent to build a new life. In addition, in pregnant women, especially before childbirth, motor activity of the gastrointestinal tract is disrupted, because of this poorly absorbed nutrients.
- Intestinal troubles. The intestine is responsible for producing more than 70% of antibodies, and local intestinal immunity is very important for the entire body's defense system. Dysfunctional microflora, a tendency to constipation and other problems typical for pregnant women reduce antiviral barriers.
- Chronic diseases. They often worsen during pregnancy and open the way for infections.
- Lack of sleep. On the quality of sleep, nine months of waiting are not the best way: drowsiness sets in during the day; night can not sleep, because the stomach or "sham" hormones interfere. The organism does not want to put up with this state of affairs - and gets sick from the first sneeze in the neighborhood.
- Stress. Future mothers will always find a reason to worry. But in pregnant women the connection between emotions and immunity is especially close.
- Violation of the exchange. Due to the fact that the volume of blood increases and the hormonal background changes, the expectant mother will throw it in the heat, then in the cold. Pick up clothes for the season at this time is not easy. It is important not only to avoid drafts, but also to close the lower back: if it gets chilled (even in a warm time goal), the immunity will suffer. The state of health of the future mother is affected by other factors not directly related to pregnancy.
Age
If a woman is less than eighteen, the protective forces of her body are still immature. And if older than thirty-five - on the contrary, immunity is exhausted. These two categories of pregnant women are most vulnerable to colds and viruses.
Wrong mode of the day
Not all future moms prefer walking in the fresh air of work and stuffy office. Immunity is useful for physical exercise, namely it (including gymnastics) is often contraindicated to a pregnant woman because of the threat of interruption or increased tone.
Improper power mode
Habit is for two, not the most useful for immunity. We must think about the quality side of the diet: include in it a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits, rich in vitamins, fermented milk products.
Important
Future moms can not be vaccinated against influenza: the impact of these vaccines on the fetus has not yet been studied. For the prevention of acute respiratory infections, doctors recommend that they often go outdoors, do not overcool, avoid crowded places and wash their hands more often: viruses are transmitted through door handles, stair railings, etc.
How dangerous is this?
The consequences of respiratory infection - toxicosis, metabolic disorders - can cause problems. Especially in the first trimester, when ARVI with all its "charms" threatens interruption. At later dates, pregnant women are trapped by other dangers - premature eradication of water and complications during childbirth. If the expectant mother caught a cold immediately before childbirth, a child may have a congenital infection. ARVI - not an indication for cesarean section (if there are no other pathologies). The ill woman will give birth in the infectious department. What is interesting: during labor, the body fully includes its energy resources, so often the temperature and coughing women in labor recover right away overnight. Antiviral drugs, antibiotics and many antipyretic drugs are contraindicated in future mothers. The main treatment is to maximally support a weakened organism and make the immune system fight the virus by itself. People's means and the simplest rules of behavior will help here. Ventilate the room at least 5-6 times a day. Do not force yourself to eat, if you do not want to. But drink more: juices and fruit drinks, broth of wild rose, green tea with lemon or milk. This will help to cope with heat and dehydration. Too high temperature for pregnancy is dangerous. But also to bring down it to the norm 36.6 is not worth it - it means "bind hands" to your body, which is struggling with the pathogen. Begin to take antipyretics when the temperature is close to 38.5. First - folk methods like tea with raspberries or decoction of lime blossom. And only then, after consultation with the doctor and in case of emergency, - antipyretic drugs based on paracetamol.