Precautions and taboos in late pregnancy

In the late pregnancy, the fetus will begin to enter the pelvis. Pregnant women at this stage will experience abdominal pain and lower abdominal pain, mainly due to the fetus entering the pelvis and the uterus falling. Therefore, in the late pregnancy, pregnant women should do relevant examinations to avoid fetal maldevelopment. In the late pregnancy when the delivery date is approaching, you should be careful to avoid spotting, pay attention to nutrition and maintain adequate sleep.

Precautions and taboos in late pregnancy

1. The late pregnancy is approaching the date of delivery, so you must insist on prenatal check-ups. From 28 to 36 weeks, check at least every two weeks; after 36 weeks, check every week.

2. Improve nutrition, ensure sleep, pay attention to hygiene, and engage in appropriate exercise.

3. Control salt intake, avoid overweight or squatting, avoid bathing in a tub, and refrain from sexual intercourse to avoid premature birth and premature rupture of membranes.

4. Learn self- and family monitoring, be able to listen to the fetal heart rate, count fetal movements, feel the fetal position, measure the height of the uterus, etc. If the fetal movement is less than 20 times in 12 hours, the fetal heart rate is less than 120 beats per minute, more than 160 beats per minute, or the movement is irregular, seek medical attention immediately.

5. If any of the following five situations occur, you must go to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately.

(1) Vaginal spotting, lower abdominal distension, frequent urination, 2-3 uterine contractions in 10 minutes (each contraction lasting more than 30 seconds);

(2) vaginal discharge or bleeding;

(3) Edema of the lower limbs or even the whole body, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and increased blood pressure;

(4) Regular or irregular uterine contractions before 37 weeks;

(5) The due date is more than 10 days.

Precautions for nutritional supplementation in late pregnancy

1. During pregnancy, you should take in a comprehensive and balanced diet, and pay attention to supplementing foods containing calcium (dairy products, soy products), iron (lean meat, animal offal, red dates, fungus), zinc (oysters, fish and other seafood), iodine (kelp, seaweed), and folic acid (animal offal, lean meat, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables).

2. If your daily food intake of folic acid is insufficient, you need to take folic acid supplements.

3. Pregnant women can take appropriate amounts of dairy products, which contain nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamin A, but be careful not to take too much.

This article gives you a detailed introduction to the dietary and nutritional supplement considerations for expectant mothers in the later stages of pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful to all expectant mothers. In addition, it is best for expectant mothers to keep their body and mind relaxed in the late pregnancy, which will be of great help for future childbirth!

What tests are needed in late pregnancy

As you enter the late stages of pregnancy, you need to pay special attention to the movements of the fetus, so relevant examinations are essential. Women need to undergo multiple prenatal checkups during pregnancy to ensure the health of themselves and their fetus.

Pregnancy check-up time:

At 30 weeks of pregnancy, 32 weeks of pregnancy, 34 weeks of pregnancy, 36 weeks of pregnancy, 37 weeks of pregnancy, 38 weeks of pregnancy, 39 weeks of pregnancy, and 40 weeks of pregnancy.

Pregnancy check-up items:

Blood pressure, weight, uterine fundus height, abdominal circumference, fetal heart rate, fetal position, obstetric examination, blood routine test, urine routine test.

1. Blood pressure: This is an item that must be checked at every prenatal check-up. Gestational hypertension is a common high-risk pregnancy. A blood pressure value greater than 140/90 mmHg is considered hypertension.

2. Weight: If pregnant women can effectively control their weight, it will help prevent gestational hypertension, diabetes, the growth of stretch marks, and postpartum recovery.

3. Height of the uterine fundus: The height of the uterine fundus can help determine the size of the uterus and thus the growth and development of the fetus.

4. Abdominal circumference: visually shows the size of the fetus and determines the growth and development of the fetus.

5. Fetal heart rate: Use Doppler to observe the fetal heartbeat and use fetal sounds to determine fetal development and intrauterine conditions.

6. Obstetric examination: Ensure that there are no abnormalities in the soft birth canal and reproductive organs in the pelvic cavity, and estimate the delivery situation.