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What to limit during pregnancy?
Most pregnant women, for obvious reasons, avoid anything that could potentially harm them and their baby. Understanding risk factors and understanding what to avoid during pregnancy is one way to reduce the risk of problems. However, not all of them can be controlled.
Worldwide, 6% of children are born with serious birth defects of a genetic or partially genetic nature. Congenital malformations (also called birth defects) occur in about 33 in 1 babies and cause disability due to birth defects in about 3,2 million people a year.
If mothers are exposed to factors that lead to birth defects in the child's development, these rates will increase. Many congenital pathologies can be prevented and treated. The main factors are folic acid, proper iodine intake, vaccination and proper care during childbirth.
It is important to know what can be done and what cannot be done. During pregnancy, it can seem like there are a lot of terrible situations in your path. It takes effort to filter useful and negative information, but you can't always limit yourself to things you don't want to hear.
During pregnancy, mothers often worry about what might happen, how they would react in such a situation, and what would happen if they did. Common sense is that you need to limit yourself from a toxic society or reduce its potential impact on your life, especially during pregnancy.
Diet
A diet high in folic acid is very important, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. Low levels of folic acid are often associated with the birth of children with pathologies of the nervous system, such as posterior dysraphism. Each woman is advised to take 400 mcg of folic acid a day, even before pregnancy. Foods high in folic acid include green leafy vegetables (such as spinach, broccoli, and lettuce), fruits (such as bananas, melons, and lemons), and meat (such as liver and kidneys).
Listeria
Some products pose a risk to pregnant women. These products increase a pregnant woman's chances of contracting an infection called listeria or food poisoning. Listeria can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, or even stillbirth. The foodborne illness can be transmitted from soft cheeses, pâtés, semi-finished meat products, cabbage salads, sushi, soft ice cream, unpasteurized milk, unpasteurized dairy products and ready-to-eat foods, as well as seafood. Prevention is better than cure, so make sure refrigerated products are stored properly (properly packaged) or stored in appropriate conditions (refrigerator temperature is 40 ° C),
Wash your hands before cooking, rinse under running water before cooking raw fruits and vegetables, do not use the board you used for raw products for meat, and then wash your hands, knives, plates. Also, make sure that the meat is cooked properly and that perishable and ready-to-eat products are eaten as soon as possible.
Fish
Some fish species are potentially dangerous to eat during pregnancy. Some fish species have high levels of mercury, and if a developing child is exposed to high levels of mercury, he or she may have problems with his or her nervous system. Wild fish that are at the top of the food chain, such as nahang *, king mackerel, scallop, marlin *, common tuna, Iceland hoplostetus * and swordfish *, should not be eaten. Don't eat raw, undercooked or soiled seafood - so forget your love of sushi.
These types of fish are very rare or caught in environmentally harmful ways - refraining from eating them is good for your health.
Treatment
If your doctor prescribes a medication knowing that you are pregnant, do not stop taking it. If you stop taking it immediately, it can be dangerous to your health (for example, if you have epilepsy or diabetes), but if you have any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist twice.
General recommendations for the use of drugs during pregnancy:
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Avoid taking anything if you don’t need it - that is, it is prescribed to you by a doctor who knows your pregnancy.
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Don’t self-medicate and don’t think something is safe because it’s written “naturally”.
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It is safe to take some medications during pregnancy, but others are not and their effects on your unborn child are unknown, so make sure whoever prescribes or recommends the medication or medication to you is aware that you are pregnant. you know - just don’t think.
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If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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If you are taking medication, make sure you take the right dose, on time, and how it is recommended, i.e. on an empty stomach or otherwise.
Additional medications
There are certain risks associated with the use of herbal remedies or so-called “natural” therapies during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of infancy. And again, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist about what is safe and what is potentially toxic. Simply a “natural” mark is not a sign of quality or safety control. Be careful when consuming herbal teas - consult your doctor before drinking them.
caffeine
It is currently recommended that pregnant women limit their caffeine intake. The safe level of caffeine is 300 mg per day. An average cup of coffee contains about 150-240 mg of caffeine, while 150 ml of instant coffee contains 80-120 mg. Drinks such as cola should also be limited - 375 ml of cola contains 40-50 mg of caffeine. Drink less than 1 liter per day, preferably without sugar, and energy - less than 1 can per day.
Lead, chemicals, X-rays, ionizing radiation, nail polish fumes, and air pollution can also pose a risk to pregnant women and their unborn children. It is important to read the information and warning labels on the product labels. If you are at potential risk (hair dye or nail polish), make sure you are in a well-ventilated room and wear a protective mask and clothing. If you are in a dangerous environment, tell your employer that you are pregnant and ask them to find you an alternative job.
Environmental toxins
It is currently recommended that pregnant women limit their caffeine intake. The safe level of caffeine is 300 mg per day. An average cup of coffee contains about 150-240 mg of caffeine, while 150 ml of instant coffee contains 80-120 mg. Drinks such as cola should also be limited - 375 ml of cola contains 40-50 mg of caffeine. Drink less than 1 liter per day, preferably without sugar, and energy - less than 1 can per day.
Lead, chemicals, X-rays, ionizing radiation, nail polish fumes, and air pollution can also pose a risk to pregnant women and their unborn children. It is important to read the information and warning labels on the product labels. If you are at potential risk (hair dye or nail polish), make sure you are in a well-ventilated room and wear a protective mask and clothing. If you are in a dangerous environment, tell your employer that you are pregnant and ask them to find you an alternative job.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes contain nicotine and many other dangerous chemicals. Children born to smoking mothers are smaller. They are also at risk for premature birth, death from TBO, asthma and other respiratory diseases. Smoking mothers produce less milk, and their babies may smell of tobacco. Nicotine replacement therapy is not recommended during pregnancy, so you may need to explore other options.
Children born to mothers who use psychoactive substances are at higher risk for a number of complications. Miscarriages, placental abruption, stillbirths, infertility, low birth weight and drug addiction are the main problems in these situations. If you have problems with stopping drugs, talk to your obstetrician or gynecologist.
Drugs
If you have problems with stopping drugs, talk to your obstetrician or gynecologist.
Diseases
During pregnancy, you cannot fully protect yourself from the risk of getting sick. Viruses and bacteria do not choose where to “settle”. Their main task is to think of their own interests and to reproduce as actively as possible. Your pregnancy is no exception. In general. Pregnancy can mean a weakened immune response, which means you may be weaker than before.
Be careful and wash your hands often. When others are coughing or sneezing, try to hold your breath, and if you have to stand in front of a sick person, hold your breath for a while. Many viruses are transmitted through the air and settle on easily breathable air particles.
Two viral infections that can cause complications during pregnancy are measles and rubella. Some sexually transmitted diseases, such as cytomegalovirus, parvovirus (B-19), toxoplasmosis, and herpes and syphilis, are also dangerous. Talk to your doctor about the right vaccines to help you and your baby stay healthy.
Hot baths, mineral spas, saunas and spa treatments
During the first months of pregnancy, the fetus is very sensitive to the mother's body temperature. Any environment in which this temperature is maintained can cause problems in fetal development. The normal human temperature range is 36,1-37,3 ° C. In the early stages of pregnancy, mothers are advised to reduce the risk of malaria. They are also advised not to stand in an environment where the temperature exceeds 39 ° C.
Cats
No matter what other people tell you, you don't need to be in close contact with your favorite cat right now. You need to avoid contact with cat litter, so if your cat needs a litter box, you may want to ask your partner to clean it during your pregnancy. A parasitic disease called toxoplasmosis can be spread from the feces of infected cats and first into your hands and then into your mouth.
If you want to work in the garden, be sure to wear gloves and then wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Similarly, fruits and vegetables should be washed thoroughly before eating and you should not use products that are questionable to eat, for example, if you are using them as a side dish.
Threatening and violent relationships
The number of cases of domestic violence among people is considered to have decreased. Pregnancy is the time when this indicator peaks, especially if the child is unplanned, the parents are young, or they do not have support, or there are additional stressors.
Unemployment, lack of living conditions, drug and alcohol use - all of these factors contribute to the violence.
If you, your unborn child or other children, or even your pet are at risk, you need help. Check the guides (or use the information below) and contact the appropriate service in your area or talk to your obstetrician or doctor. Consider creating a security plan and building a "safety net" of trusted people who can help you when needed. Contact your local animal cruelty department for information about the family that will take care of your animals.
Use of seat belts
The safest way for a pregnant woman to ride in a car, bus, plane or other vehicle is to wear a seat belt. While this may seem inconvenient, a seat belt can save your privacy and the life of your child in the event of an accident.