What to do if you have shoulder pain in late pregnancy

In the late stages of pregnancy, many pregnant women will experience some unusual symptoms to a greater or lesser extent. In this case, you must calm down and not become too anxious and nervous, otherwise your symptoms will only become more serious. If you feel shoulder pain, you can get a good improvement through massage to prevent the condition from getting worse.

First of all, protein intake should be increased. This period is a time when relatively more protein is stored in the body, with about 170g retained in the fetus and about 375g retained in the mother. This requires that the dietary protein supply of pregnant women increase by 25g compared to non-pregnant women, and they should consume more animal and soy foods.

Secondly, sufficient essential fatty acids should be supplied. This period is the peak period of fetal brain cell growth, and sufficient essential fatty acids such as arachidonic acid are needed to meet the needs of brain development. Eating more marine fish can help supply DHA.

The third is to increase the intake of calcium and iron. More than half of the calcium in the fetus is stored in the late pregnancy. Pregnant women should consume 1500 mg of calcium daily and supplement with an appropriate amount of vitamin D. The fetal liver stores iron at a rate of 5 mg per day during this period, reaching 300-400 mg of iron by birth. Pregnant women should consume 28 mg of iron per day, and should consume more hemoglobin-type iron from animal foods.

Pregnant women should consume dairy products, fish and soy products regularly. It is best to fry small fish or crisp them with vinegar and eat them with the bones, and drink pork rib soup. Shrimp skin is rich in calcium, so a small amount can be added to the soup; animal liver and blood are high in iron and have a high utilization rate, so they should be used frequently.

The fourth is to take in adequate vitamins. Adequate water-soluble vitamins are needed in the late stages of pregnancy, especially thiamine. Deficiency of thiamine can easily cause vomiting, fatigue, and weak uterine contractions during delivery, leading to delayed labor.

The fifth is heat energy. The supply amount is the same as that in the second trimester and there is no need to supplement too much, especially in the last month of the third trimester. The intake of saturated fat and carbohydrates should be appropriately limited to prevent the fetus from being too large and affecting smooth delivery.

If a pregnant woman takes a long-distance train journey, sitting in a seat for several hours is harmful to her health. Therefore, it is necessary to stand up and walk around in the carriage on the train to facilitate blood circulation. Pregnant women riding on trolleybuses, buses and subways should not be shy about asking for a seat for themselves, for the sake of their own health and their unborn children, as sudden braking can cause you to lose balance and fall. In addition, you should wait until the vehicle comes to a complete stop before getting off. Pregnant women who ride in a car have relatively more room for choice. They can pick the most comfortable seat, leaning back on the sofa or lying down. If they feel tired, they can stop the car and rub their legs and feet.