What should I pay attention to when I am nine months pregnant?

For a woman, becoming a mother after nine months of pregnancy must be an extremely happy and anticipated thing. There are many young mothers who are new to motherhood. Because it is their first pregnancy, they may not understand the time, delivery date and other aspects of pregnancy-related knowledge. A friend of mine has been pregnant for about nine months and asked me how many weeks nine months is. She only heard that pregnancy takes ten months, but she has no idea which week it is. I think she is not the only one. There must be many young mothers around her who don’t know much about it. So today she asked me to popularize some relevant knowledge about the pregnancy cycle.

First of all, the whole pregnancy period is 40 weeks, and 4 weeks counts as one month, which is what we call the ten months of pregnancy, so 9 months is 32-36 weeks, and after 36 weeks, it enters the tenth month.

At the end of this period, the fetus is about 47 to 48 cm long and weighs about 2400 to 2700 grams. The testicles of male babies descend into the scrotum, the labia majora of female babies begin to develop, the internal organs are fully functional, the lung functions are adjusted, and they can adapt to life outside the womb. The heads of babies born at this time are very small, but their body functions are already quite complete. As long as they are carefully cared for, they can still grow up quickly and healthily.

During this stage, the expectant mother's belly becomes bigger and bigger, the fundus of the uterus is about 30 to 32 centimeters high, and it rises to the middle part between the xiphoid process and the navel, causing the stomach, lungs and heart to be oppressed. She will feel stuffy in the chest, lose interest in eating, and have increased heartbeat and wheezing, as well as difficulty breathing. The mother's physical strength is greatly reduced, and she easily appears tired. Do not eat too much at one time. It is better to eat small meals frequently and eat foods that are easily digestible and high in nutritional value. In order to reserve physical strength for delivery, you should get enough sleep and rest, but don't forget to do moderate exercise. It is best to wear low-heeled and stable shoes to maintain balance. Sometimes the abdomen will feel hard and tense, so you should lie down and rest. It is best to refrain from sexual activity to prevent uterine stimulation and premature birth.

Remind expectant mothers of the precautions when counting fetal movements

The strength and frequency of fetal movements vary greatly from person to person. Some have it more than 100 times in 12 hours, while others only 30 to 40 times. But as long as the fetal movement is regular and rhythmic, and the changing curve is not large, it means that the fetal development is normal.

When counting fetal movements, it is best for pregnant mothers to lie on their left side in a quiet environment, concentrate their minds, and be calm to ensure that the measured data is accurate.

Doctors remind us to keep a record of fetal movements every day and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities are found.

Diet methods and precautions for nine months of pregnancy. Pregnant women should pay attention to their nutritional intake throughout the pregnancy. However, some foods are not suitable for pregnant women and they should avoid eating these foods during pregnancy. During the 9th month of pregnancy, pregnant women should pay attention to the following matters in their diet.

1. Avoid eating fried dough sticks. The alum used in the production of fried dough sticks is an inorganic substance containing aluminum. Aluminum can invade the fetal brain through the placenta and affect the fetal intellectual development. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid eating such foods throughout pregnancy.

2. Be careful when eating sweeteners. Foods with high sugar content, such as white sugar, honey, brown sugar, syrup, aspartame, etc., are most likely to cause obesity. Consuming large amounts of sugar can also affect the health of pregnant women's teeth. If you really need to season it, it is best to use a small amount of natural sugar.

3. Avoid eating salted duck eggs. Salted duck eggs are delicious, but they are one of the main causes of edema in pregnant women. The amount of salt contained in a salted duck egg exceeds the daily requirement of a pregnant woman. In addition to salted duck eggs, pregnant women also consume other salty foods every day. The intake of such a large amount of salt will inevitably cause pregnant women to drink a lot of water, but the kidneys have limited ability to excrete water and salt. Excessive water and salt retained in the human body will cause edema in pregnant women.

The above is what the editor wants to tell all the expectant mothers who are about to become mothers. In fact, these are what pregnant mothers who are nine months pregnant must know, no matter if it is your first pregnancy, your second or third time. Some mothers even have more pregnancy than the first time, but still do not understand the knowledge related to pregnancy. Now after reading this article, study and record it carefully. It is always good to pay more attention.