How long after amniocentesis can I have sex

Amniocentesis is a relatively common method of genetic testing. It can be used to detect whether the baby's health is good. At the same time, it can also solve some recessive genetic problems in the family. This can also solve the family's problems in time. After the amniocentesis has just been completed, considering the physical reasons, it is not recommended to have sex in a short time, and the main food should be nourishing and nutritious.

Diet and health care

(1) Consume adequate energy. After entering the middle stage of pregnancy, the need for heat energy increases, and the food intake should be increased accordingly.

(2) Consume adequate amounts of high-quality protein. Protein is an important nutrient for the human body. It participates in the formation of fetal tissues and organs, regulates important physiological functions, enhances the mother's resistance, and maintains fetal brain development. Therefore, the intake of meat, eggs, milk, and legumes should be increased in the diet to ensure the supply of high-quality protein.

(3) Consume an appropriate amount of fat, mainly vegetable oils. During pregnancy, in addition to providing energy to pregnant women, fat also participates in the formation of human tissues, especially providing phospholipids and cholesterol necessary for fetal growth and development. However, too much fat may produce high heat energy and cause obesity in pregnant women. Animal fat contains more saturated fatty acids, which may cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular sclerosis. Therefore, an appropriate amount of plant fat should be consumed.

(4) Sugar is essential. As the main source of energy, carbohydrate intake should ensure 55-60% of the total energy required to save protein and allow it to play a better role. At the same time, carbohydrates are the main component of nerve tissue and cell nuclei. They are also indispensable nutrients for major organs such as the heart and brain, and have the function of protecting the liver and detoxifying.

(5) Take vitamins in moderation. Vitamins can regulate the metabolism of substances in the human body. The required amount is very small, but they are closely related to human health. During pregnancy, the need for vitamins increases, and the amount of vitamins you take in your diet should be increased. However, excessive intake of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) may cause poisoning, which is harmful to the fetus, so you should be careful to consume it in moderation.

(6) Pay attention to reasonable nutritional combinations and balanced diet. The diet of pregnant women must be rich in various nutrients, with a reasonable balance of nutrients, neither insufficient nor excessive. Malnutrition can lead to fetal growth retardation or miscarriage, while overnutrition can lead to fetal macrosomia and various complications, resulting in dystocia. Reasonable nutrition should ensure that the diet meets the needs of pregnancy and childbirth in terms of both quality and quantity. At the same time, pay attention to the diversity of diet, and make a combination of coarse and fine foods, meat and vegetables, and be neither partial nor picky about food.

should

1. It is advisable to eat warm and nourishing foods; 2. It is advisable to eat foods high in zinc; 3. It is advisable to eat foods high in calcium.

avoid

1. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods; 2. Avoid eating dry and indigestible foods; 3. Avoid eating cold foods.

Preventive Care

1. No sexual intercourse is allowed three days before the operation; please take a shower one day before the operation; please empty your bladder 10 minutes before the operation.

2. If you have any abnormalities such as cold, fever, skin infection, etc. 3 to 7 days before the operation, please inform the doctor during the preoperative registration.

3. If you have a history of allergies, special diseases, or other conditions that require explanation, please inform your doctor during preoperative registration.

4. You can go home after sitting and resting for at least 2 hours after the operation; it is best for out-of-town patients to stay in the city that night.

5. Do not bathe within 72 hours after the operation. Pay more attention to rest and try to rest for a week. Try to rest in bed for the first three days and it is best to rest at home for the next four days. Avoid extensive exercise, shopping, doing housework, lifting heavy objects and other physical labor.

6. Sexual intercourse is prohibited for half a month after the operation.

7. If you experience abdominal pain, bloating, vaginal discharge, bleeding, fever, etc. within three days after the operation, these are signs that your pregnancy is in a dangerous situation. Please go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital as soon as possible.