Does topical ointment have a big impact on pregnant women?

Pregnancy is the happiest moment in a woman’s life because she is experiencing one of the most important changes in her life, from being a woman to becoming a mother. During pregnancy, we must be careful about the use of medication, because medication can have adverse effects on the fetus. The first three months of pregnancy are very important, and we must pay attention to folic acid supplementation. It is best not to use external ointments during pregnancy. You can apply them as prescribed by the doctor, but you must not use medicines that are prohibited for pregnant women.

Most expectant mothers know that they should not take any medicine randomly during pregnancy, but many people think that the use of eye ointment, wind oil and external ointment by pregnant women should not have much impact. In fact, this idea is wrong. It is generally not recommended for expectant mothers to use eye drops or eye ointments with chloramphenicol or tetracycline as their main ingredients may affect the health of the fetus. Erythromycin is relatively safe. "However, expectant mothers should not use any medications at will. It is best to inform the doctor that you are pregnant and follow the doctor's guidance on medication, especially in the early stages of pregnancy and the stage before delivery." As for Fengyoujing, after the camphor contained in Fengyoujing enters the human body, the glucose phosphate dehydrogenase in a normal human body will quickly combine with it, turning it into a non-toxic substance, which is then excreted from the body with urine, so no adverse reactions will occur.

"However, the level of glucose phosphate dehydrogenase in the body of expectant mothers is reduced, so it is best not to use Fengyoujing within the first three months of pregnancy. If Fengyoujing is used too much, camphor may pass through the placental barrier into the amniotic cavity and affect the health of the fetus." Topical ointments should also be used with caution, because some topical medications can be absorbed into the blood through the skin and affect the health of the fetus. ?

Precautions for pregnant women during pregnancy: The first thing pregnant women should pay attention to in summer is to prevent heatstroke and reduce temperature. Pay attention to indoor ventilation and do not let the electric fan blow directly on your body; when using air conditioning, do not set the temperature too low; avoid going out when the temperature is too high at noon to avoid heatstroke; try to drink more boiled water and eat less cold drinks. Secondly, hot climate can also affect people's appetite. Pregnant women can try to make their diet cool and delicious according to their own taste preferences, and eat more vegetables and fruits. You should also take a bath and change clothes frequently to keep your body clean. The best way to bathe is to take a shower instead of a tub bath, so as to avoid unclean substances or harmful bacteria in the bath water passing through the vagina and causing ascending infection.