Healthy life, happy pregnancy

Award-winning works (article category) of the Health Management Committee's "Popularize health knowledge, advocate healthy life" popular science collection

Author: Li Haijing, Guan Rui

Unit: Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University

Lifestyle refers to all behavioral patterns and habits that are closely related to human survival and development. A healthy lifestyle refers to the behavioral patterns adopted by individuals or groups to achieve the best health goals throughout their life cycle. It has obvious characteristics of the times, regions, and populations. It mainly includes a reasonable diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation and alcohol restriction, psychological balance, good sleep, active social interaction, and active learning. In order to strengthen the prevention and control and management capabilities of chronic diseases at the grassroots level, improve the public's health literacy and sense of well-being, and in combination with the current health problems of different populations in my country, from the perspective of advocating a civilized and healthy lifestyle, we have formulated the core points of a healthy lifestyle for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, children and adolescents, professional people, and the elderly. Below we summarize the healthy lifestyle of women of childbearing age during pregnancy.

Pregnancy is one of the most special stages in every woman's life, and prenatal care is crucial to the health of both the mother and the fetus. During this period, the pregnant woman's body will undergo many changes, and she needs to pay attention to her nutritional intake and lifestyle.

1. Reasonable eating habits and balanced nutrition intake:

During pregnancy, pregnant women need to take in extra nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals to meet the needs of the fetus. Pregnant women should try to maintain a balanced diet and avoid excessive intake of sugar and fat. In addition, pregnant women should pay attention to eating more iron-rich foods to prevent anemia. Ensuring a balanced intake of nutrition includes the following points:

1. High-quality protein; 2. High-fiber, whole-grain carbohydrates; 3. Fruits and vegetables; 4. Calcium and vitamin D; 5. Folic acid. At the same time, pay attention to food safety: During pregnancy, it is very important to pay attention to food safety to prevent food poisoning and infection.

2. Reasonable amount of exercise

Pregnant women need proper exercise during pregnancy to help maintain good health and control weight. Suitable exercises for pregnant women include low-intensity exercises such as yoga, walking and swimming.

Avoid strenuous and dangerous sports, such as rock climbing, diving, etc.

3. Keep your emotions stable, maintain good sleep and mental state

Pregnant women have greater mood swings during pregnancy and are prone to anxiety, depression, etc. Emotional stability is crucial to the health of both pregnant women and fetuses. Pregnant women should try their best to keep a good mood and avoid overwork and excessive stress. If emotional problems occur, pregnant women can seek support and help from their family and doctors. Good sleep and mental state are essential for health during pregnancy: 1. Regular work and rest; 2. Comfortable sleeping environment; 3. Stress relief techniques.

4. Avoid contact with harmful substances

Pregnant women need to avoid exposure to some harmful substances during pregnancy, such as pesticides, heavy metals and chemicals. In addition, pregnant women should avoid exposure to substances such as tobacco and alcohol to ensure the healthy development of the fetus.

5. Regular prenatal check-ups and consultation with doctors

Prenatal checkups are very important for the health of both the mother and the fetus. Pregnant women should follow the doctor's advice for prenatal checkups and consult the doctor about their own and the fetus' health problems in a timely manner. If there is any discomfort or doubt, pregnant women should also seek medical attention in time to avoid possible health risks.

In summary, prenatal care is crucial to the health of pregnant mothers and fetuses. Pregnant women need to pay attention to a reasonable diet, balanced nutrition intake, appropriate amount of exercise, emotional stability, good sleep and mental state, avoid contact with harmful substances, and have regular prenatal checkups and consultations with doctors. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude during pregnancy, always keep in close contact with your doctor, and follow his or her advice and guidance to ensure a healthy, safe and pleasant pregnancy journey.