It will be necessary to give up those or other bad habits, because the baby will need to develop a strong and healthy body, unaffected by harmful substances or disease. However, and some, at first glance, harmless habits during pregnancy can be dangerous. What should be done (or rather, what not to do) to the future mother to preserve the health of her baby?
Do not smoke.
Smoking, both active and passive, can lead to the development of congenital anomalies and defects. In addition, a child may be underweight, so it is necessary to completely abandon cigarettes during pregnancy. It is important even to avoid any public places where smoking is allowed. If someone from your home smokes, ask them not to do it at home (even on the balcony). Protect yourself completely from tobacco, especially at the early stages of pregnancy.
Do not drink alcohol.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a state of embryonic alcohol syndrome. This syndrome causes the fetal cranial-facial deviations, mental retardation and heart disorders. Alcohol also often causes the formation of a "hare lip" and an incorrect bite, as well as "wolf mouth." According to statistics, among the children whose mothers consumed alcohol, the largest percentage of premature and small babies. Yes, and babies born in time there are many problems - problems with the lungs, the heart, low immunity.
No chemicals.
The future mother should eat only biologically pure food to avoid trouble. After all, any additives and pesticides, regardless of the name, can significantly harm the baby. A woman needs to be extremely legible in what and where she eats. For pregnant women, there must be a taboo of various fast foods, snacks on the run, food from semi-finished products. Nothing to do with a healthy diet (and therefore a healthy baby) it does not.
Do not take pills.
Acceptance of any medications by pregnant women without prior medical advice is strictly prohibited! Do not believe everything that is said in advertising on TV and even what is written in some instructions. Remember: at any time, medication is dangerous for the fetus. There are simply different degrees of risk. In the first trimester, any drugs are banned! There is a laying of the main vital organs of the baby, and drugs can disrupt this process. The second trimester in this regard is the most "safe", but even then there is only a narrow list of permitted drugs and only under the supervision of a doctor. During the disease, modern specialists recommend pregnant women to use natural remedies: fruits, herbs (also very carefully) and vegetables.
Do not X-ray.
Doctors now themselves ask pregnant women not to expose themselves to X-rays. Previously it was believed that a snapshot, for example, of teeth, is not harmful during pregnancy. However, today the negative effect of any radiation on the fetus has been proven. Especially dangerous is the X-ray in the early stages of pregnancy.
Avoid high temperatures.
It's not just about the temperature during illness. It is worth reducing or even refusing to take a hot bath and completely forget about going to the sauna. Even just hovering legs during pregnancy is strictly prohibited. All this can provoke miscarriage or premature birth. In hot weather in summer, too, you should take care of your pregnancy, you can avoid troubles more likely.
No caffeine.
Doctors say that even such a harmless and loved by many drink, like coffee, can cause miscarriage and disrupt the weight of the baby in pregnant women. Also, caffeine can lead to a decrease in the body of a woman's level of calcium and fluid, which affect the embryonic development.
By the way, it is useful for women to know that caffeine is present not only directly in coffee, but also in cola, tea, energy drinks and chocolate. Be careful with these products.
Avoid contact with cats.
Yes, you understood everything correctly. It is cats that carry such a terrible disease as toxoplasmosis. It causes terrible lesions in the early stages - congenital malformations and defects of the fetus, underdevelopment of the organs, maleness, pregnancy fading. If you have a pet (especially if he goes out on a walk), it's better to ask relatives or friends to take care of him for a while.
Do not lose sight of your food.
In such an important period as pregnancy, you can avoid problems by carefully following your diet. You should exclude the following products from your menu:
Soft cheese - it is not pasteurized, so it can contain intracellular parasites (bacteria of the genus Listeria).
Raw meat (raw fish) often becomes a carrier of infection with mercury.
Eating raw eggs can lead to infection with salmonella.
You should also pay attention to your consumption of salty and sweet. Excess often causes problems with the development of the child.