How to calculate the fetus's age

Most women pay attention to taking better care of their bodies during pregnancy. However, many women do not know how long they have been pregnant after they find out. The body changes differently at different stages of pregnancy, and the things to pay attention to are also different at different stages. Therefore, it is very necessary for pregnant women to know how long they have been pregnant. The mood during pregnancy is also very important. It is necessary for pregnant women to maintain a good mood. So how do you calculate how many weeks the fetus is? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. How to calculate how many weeks the fetus is?

The number of days of pregnancy is counted from the first day of the last menstrual period, and 4 weeks of pregnancy is one month. The gestational age is calculated from the last menstrual period. Since it is difficult to determine the date of egg fertilization, the first day of the last menstrual period is used as the beginning of pregnancy in clinical practice. This is a unified standard.

2. What should you pay attention to after pregnancy?

1. After pregnancy, you should pay attention to the impact of some unhealthy lifestyles. You cannot smoke during pregnancy and try to stay away from or avoid passive smoking. Can't drink alcohol. No drugs allowed. These have certain impacts on the health of both yourself and the fetus.

2. During pregnancy, you should avoid close contact with cats, dogs, rabbits and other animals, and avoid eating raw meat, because these animals may carry Toxoplasma gondii. If infected with Toxoplasma gondii, it may cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, fetal malformation, etc.

3. During pregnancy, you should also avoid contact with toxic and harmful substances, such as heavy metals, organic solvents, and electromagnetic radiation. Noise, etc., all of these have a certain impact on the development of the fetus.

4. Diet during pregnancy is also very important. Nutrition should be balanced, food should be diversified, mainly cereals, with a combination of coarse and fine grains, and more fresh vegetables and fruits. Eat dairy products and soy products every day. Eat moderate amounts of fish, poultry, eggs and lean meat regularly. Reduce fried foods.

5. Avoid sexual intercourse during the early and late stages of pregnancy. Get some moderate exercise every day, maintain a healthy mentality, eat appropriate snacks, drink enough water every day, and choose beverages wisely.

6. Regular prenatal checkups should be performed during pregnancy to rule out fetal malformations as early as possible. Especially those who are over 35 years old are considered elderly pregnant women and should have regular check-ups and receive timely treatment if any comorbidities or complications are found. To ensure the normal development of the fetus and your own health.

3. What foods should not be eaten during pregnancy

You should be careful when eating aloe vera in the early stages of pregnancy. This is because the aloe-emodin produced after aloe vera is decomposed in the body has a strong stimulating effect on the intestinal mucosa. Therefore, if you take too much aloe vera at one time, it may cause indigestion reactions such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even bloody stools. Pregnant women should not eat crabs. Crabs taste delicious, but they are cold in nature. If ordinary people eat too much at one time, it will have adverse effects on the body. Pregnant women should eat crabs in moderation. It is recommended that pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy should not eat crabs. Pregnant women should be cautious about eating coix seed in the early stages of pregnancy. Some medical literature records that coix seed may have adverse effects on pregnant women and lists it as a taboo and a food that can harm the fetus.