Things to note during the 26th week of pregnancy

The woman is in the 26th week of pregnancy, which can be said to be the middle trimester. During this period, her belly is already very large, and it becomes a little difficult to do some things. At this time, you don’t know whether to force yourself to do these things. Ask for help if you can. Remember that you are a pregnant woman who needs care. So what should you pay attention to during the 26th week of pregnancy?

1. Back pain: In the second half of pregnancy, the stable joints of the pelvis begin to loosen in preparation for delivery. In addition, as the uterus grows larger, the body's center of gravity moves forward, compressing the spine, causing back pain. In normal times, you should keep warm and not let your back catch a cold. Keep your back straight and look straight ahead when walking. Regular back massage can also effectively relieve back pain.

2. Swollen and numb fingers: Your hands will also cause you trouble at this stage. In addition to swelling, if you feel tingling and numbness in your hands, and even cannot lift things, this is caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Don't worry, this is very common among pregnant women. You can raise your arms to allow blood to flow back to the heart, and massage your hands more often. This symptom will naturally disappear after giving birth.

3. Scientific bathing: Your body is very heavy now, so bathing is somewhat inconvenient. But be reminded that you should not choose a sitz bath at this time. Because the dirty water after bathing is likely to enter the vagina and cause infection. To prevent slipping, you can choose to sit in a chair with a backrest while showering. Because the metabolism is high during pregnancy, it is recommended to take a bath at least once a day.

4. Fetal heart rate monitoring: The baby in the womb is becoming more and more naughty and starts to kick your belly. Through a simple fetal heart rate monitor, you can clearly hear the heartbeat and kicking sound of your baby in the fetus. A normal fetal heart rate is 120 to 160 beats per minute. Regularly checking the fetal heart rate can not only detect whether the fetus has any abnormalities, but also allow you to feel the fetus's dynamics up close. This is the happiest moment.

5. High-risk pregnancy: If you have been pregnant 5 times or more, or are pregnant with twins or multiple babies, are a first-time mother under 17 years old or over 35 years old, have a family history of genetic diseases, etc., then you are a high-risk pregnant woman. But don't be nervous. All you have to do is observe the fetus and your own physical condition more carefully than other mothers. Pay attention to counting fetal movements and listening to fetal heart rates every day, monitor the fetus' condition at any time, go to the hospital for more frequent checkups, and maintain an optimistic and positive attitude towards the fetus, and everything will go well!

The above-mentioned five things to pay attention to in the 26th week of pregnancy will be helpful for pregnant women who are in or about to reach this stage. I hope that every pregnant woman can go through this period safely, give birth to a chubby baby with anticipation, and add a new member to the family.