Will straining to defecate cause the fetus to be deprived of oxygen?

If a pregnant woman defecates too hard during pregnancy, it will cause fetal hypoxia. This is mainly because excessive force during defecation will cause increased contraction of the anus and squeeze the baby, thus affecting the baby's breathing. We can feel that the baby will feel uncomfortable. In addition, playing with mobile phones and sitting for a long time will affect the fetal breathing. Therefore, pregnant women should walk appropriately during pregnancy to ensure that the abdomen is not compressed.

When pregnant women go to the toilet, these 3 bad habits may cause the fetus to "lack of oxygen". It is better to correct them as soon as possible.

1. Playing with your phone

Pregnant women playing with their mobile phones while using the toilet will distract themselves, which will result in longer time spent in the toilet. If a pregnant woman stays in the toilet for a long time, it will have a great impact on the fetus. The editor once saw in the news that a pregnant mother was watching a TV series while going to the toilet with her seven-month-old baby, which eventually led to the baby's death from lack of oxygen. Therefore, it is best for pregnant mothers not to play with their mobile phones when going to the toilet.

2. Straining too hard during bowel movements

Due to some reasons, pregnant mothers may suffer from constipation, and at this time they will strain to defecate, which is not good for the baby in the belly. Because when you use force, the baby may feel pressure, and after being stimulated to a certain extent, the baby may easily feel some discomfort. And when exerting force, it is easy to cause the baby to suffer from hypoxia. Pregnant mothers must drink more water and eat some food that helps digestion to reduce constipation.

3. Squatting to use the toilet

Under normal circumstances, the baby's head should be facing downwards, so if a pregnant woman squats to go to the toilet, it is easy to crush the baby and cause hypoxia in the baby. Therefore, pregnant women should try to sit on the toilet to defecate, or squat for a while and stand up occasionally to allow the baby to have time to breathe. If the pregnant mother keeps squatting, her legs and feet will become numb, and if she stands up suddenly, she may faint due to lack of oxygen, which is even more dangerous.

What to do when pregnant women are constipated

Drink more water and eat more green vegetables containing dietary fiber, such as celery and leeks, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis and increase water intake. Eating more bananas also has a good laxative effect. Appropriately more activities can enhance intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation. Develop the habit of defecating on time every day, or squatting on the toilet to defecate on time in the morning or evening. Over time, it will make the large intestine defecate conditioned reflex. Drinking a cup of light salt water (about 500 ml) on an empty stomach every morning is beneficial for bowel movements. Drink honey water. Honey has a good laxative effect and is beneficial for bowel movements.

If pregnant women suffer from constipation, they should adjust their diet and eat more foods that are high in water, foods that promote intestinal peristalsis, foods rich in fiber, and foods that are high in residues and fat. Foods rich in crude fiber: mung beans, red beans, peas, broad beans, edamame, oatmeal, corn, seaweed, chrysanthemum, green peppers, rapeseed, cabbage, leeks, celery, bean sprouts, pumpkin, cucumber, yam, sweet potato, almonds, chestnuts, strawberries, apples, bananas, grapes, plums, and pears. Foods that promote intestinal motility: honey, jam, sweet juice, maltose. Foods rich in fat: sesame, walnut kernels, and peanut kernels. Therefore, pregnant women can eat more of this food when they are constipated.