Things to note during the 14th week of pregnancy

You are in the fourteenth week of pregnancy. Your belly has become bigger and it has become difficult to do many things. At this time, you need to ask others to help you. Sometimes you don’t know what you should or shouldn’t do, and it’s not a good idea to always ask the older generation to remind you. You have to learn to understand some things on your own. Here are some things to pay attention to during the fourteenth week of pregnancy.

1. Constipation during pregnancy:

Maybe you are troubled by constipation during this period. How to solve it? The best time to defecate is within one hour after breakfast every day. Develop the habit of going to the toilet for defecation after breakfast; do not eat spicy food, eat more apples, carrots, celery and other foods rich in fiber; increase the amount of physical activity every day, take more walks, and exercise more, which is beneficial to gastrointestinal motility. But you must not take laxatives just for the sake of temporary relief, otherwise it may cause miscarriage.

2. Ensure iodine intake:

The fetus's thyroid gland begins to function around 14 weeks, producing its own hormones. If your iodine intake is insufficient, your baby will have hypothyroidism after birth, which will affect brain development. So at this time you should start paying attention to iodine supplementation. Seafood such as fish, shellfish and seaweed are rich in iodine, and you should eat them at least twice a week.

3. Reasonable arrangement of sex life:

"Ten months of abstinence" is actually not reliable. Now you are in the second trimester and the pregnancy is relatively stable, so you can have a moderate sexual life. At this time, sexual life should be arranged reasonably, 1-2 times a week is appropriate. The postures that the couple are accustomed to and comfortable with should be adopted, but be careful not to compress the abdomen. The postures can be front side position, front sitting position or back position. Expectant fathers should not stimulate the nipples of pregnant women. You should also pay attention to self-regulation and avoid getting overexcited, so as not to induce miscarriage.

4. Pay attention to secretions:

At this time, your nipples can squeeze out some milk and the amount of vaginal discharge increases, which is normal. Normal secretions are white, thin, and odorless. If the amount is large and the color or shape is abnormal, you should see a doctor. During this period, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of your vulva, choose pure cotton underwear, wash it every day, and avoid using strong soap solutions.

5. Pay attention to your activity posture:

During this period, your belly gradually grows and various parts of your body also change. At this time, you should maintain a normal posture in your daily life, do not bend over or squat for a long time, do not press on your stomach, and do not try to move heavy objects. Do housework in moderation, do not demand perfection, and focus on moving your body.

It is better to rely on yourself than on others. The 5 points mentioned above are things that pregnant women in the 14th week of pregnancy need to pay attention to. Maybe you already know them, but the people around you may not know them yet, and you don’t understand how to tell them. Then you can remember the above knowledge points and tell them these 5 things.