The harm of pregnant women picking their belly buttons

The belly button is the connection between many organs in the human body and is also a very important part of the body. Many people have the habit of picking their belly buttons, which has a huge impact on the body. When the belly button is dirty, the cleaning method is very important, especially for pregnant women. The harm of picking the belly button with hands is even more obvious. Picking the belly button for a long time may also affect the development of the fetus. So what are the specific harms of pregnant women picking their belly buttons with their hands?

1. Affect the health of the fetus

The umbilical cord is an organ that connects the fetus to the mother's body. The fetus obtains oxygen and nutrients from the mother's body through the umbilical cord and excretes metabolic waste. Therefore, the belly button can be regarded as the "mouth" of the baby when it is in the mother's body. Picking the belly button with hands is very important for the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, if the mother's navel is inflamed, it will affect the normal breathing and nutrient absorption of the fetus, which is very detrimental to the health of the fetus.

2. Inflammation

The navel is relatively close to the pregnant mother's heart and lungs. Improper cleaning behavior can cause navel inflammation. Moreover, the navel has a great impact on the human small intestine. Improper cleaning can cause pregnant women to experience diarrhea and abdominal pain. If pregnant women experience diarrhea during pregnancy, it will affect the normal growth and development of the fetus and may easily lead to miscarriage.

3. Cleaning methods

The first step for pregnant women to clean their belly buttons is to soak a soft towel in warm water first. Use warm water, not cold water. Wring it dry after soaking for a while. Gently wipe the belly first, focusing on wiping the belly button. Be sure to pay attention to the strength, this is the initial infiltration. Prepare a few cotton swabs and soak them in water first. At this time, you should focus on cleaning the belly button. You can dip the cotton swab in soap and then clean the belly button. Pay attention to the cotton swab to wipe the surface of the belly button, so keep changing the cotton swab to wipe it clean. Finally, after wiping the belly button, we need to use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol for final disinfection. This step is very important, otherwise it will cause bacterial invasion and cause diarrhea in pregnant women. After this step, use a towel for final cleaning.