Stomach discomfort and nausea in late pregnancy

Many pregnant women will experience discomfort and nausea in the late stages of pregnancy. If the pregnant woman herself does not have stomach disease, this is most likely a symptom caused by the enlarged uterus in the late pregnancy, which presses on the stomach. In this case, there is no need to worry too much. Of course, there are still many things that pregnant women need to pay attention to in the late pregnancy. Here are some key points of care in the late pregnancy!

1. Eat a diverse diet

During this stage, the demand for calories and high-quality protein increases, and more of these substances should be supplemented in the diet. At the same time, some nutrients need to be supplemented, such as vitamins, iron, calcium and other minerals. Diet can be arranged according to the principle of eating small and frequent meals, 5-6 meals are best. However, nutritional supplements should be taken in moderation. Excessive intake will cause problems such as obesity in pregnant women and giant fetuses. It is recommended that women control their weight gain during pregnancy to within 30 kilograms.

2. Pay attention to your activity posture

(1) When walking, you should keep your head up, back straight, neck straight, hips tucked in, and pay attention to body balance.

(2) When sitting down, try to sit on a chair with an upright back instead of a low sofa. Keep your back straight, use the strength of your legs to slowly sit down, and then adjust your posture so that your back and buttocks can rest comfortably on the back of the chair with your feet flat.

(3) When standing up, first move your upper body to the front of the chair, then place your hands on the table, use your legs to support your body and stand up slowly, keeping your back straight. This will prevent you from leaning forward and straining your back muscles.

(4) When standing, keep your back straight and naturally stretched, and use the strength of your thighs, buttocks, and abdominal muscles to support the weight of your abdomen, effectively avoiding back pain caused by standing for long periods of time.

3. Pay attention to your sleeping posture

Sleeping posture not only affects the quality of sleep, but also affects the development of the fetus during this special stage of pregnancy. Avoid lying on your back for long periods of time, as this will increase the pressure of the uterus on the inferior vena cava, which will be detrimental to fetal development. Experts suggest that sleeping on the left side is the most suitable sleeping position for pregnant women. When you get up, move slowly to avoid tensing your abdominal muscles. If you were originally lying on your back, when you get up you should first slowly turn your position to lying on your side, lean your shoulders forward, bend your knees, then use your elbows and arms to support your body, move to the edge of the bed and then sit up.