What should you pay attention to after pregnancy?

When a woman is pregnant, it is a special period. Not only does the pregnant woman's body need good care, but the growth of the fetus is also related to this period. However, many women have just had a child and therefore know very little about the things they need to pay attention to after pregnancy, which can easily lead to problems. So let’s first take a look at what you should pay attention to after pregnancy, so that you can stay healthy during the ten months of pregnancy.

1. "Six foods" are beneficial to pregnant women:

(1) Whole-wheat products: including whole-wheat biscuits, oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, etc.;

(2) Milk and soy products: Pregnant women should take in about 1,000 mg of calcium every day, and just three cups of skim milk can meet this requirement;

(3) Fruits: There are many kinds of fruits, which are rich in vitamin C, folic acid and a lot of fiber, which can help

Pregnant woman in October

Pregnant woman in October

Help pregnant women maintain their physical strength and prevent fatigue caused by lack of water;

(4) Lean meat: Lean meat is rich in iron and is easily absorbed by the human body;

(5) Vegetables: Dark-colored vegetables often mean high vitamin content;

(6) Dried fruits: Nuts such as peanuts contain unsaturated fats that are good for heart health.

2. “Six Don’ts”: Foods that are harmful to pregnant women:

(1) Spicy and hot spices: Chili peppers, Sichuan pepper, and pepper easily consume intestinal moisture and reduce gastrointestinal secretions, causing stomach pain, hemorrhoids, and constipation;

(2) Foods with stimulant effects: If pregnant women drink large amounts of caffeinated beverages and foods, they will experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and increased heart rate.

(3) Sweets: The metabolism of sugars in the human body consumes a lot of calcium, which will affect the fetus's teeth,

Pregnant woman in October

Pregnant woman in October

Development of bones;

(4) MSG: MSG is a common condiment, but pregnant women should be careful not to eat it;

(5) Ginseng, longan and other tonic foods: Most pregnant women have a deficiency of yin and blood. Eating ginseng can cause qi to be strong and yin to be depleted, aggravating early pregnancy reactions, edema and high blood pressure. Longan is pungent and warm, and can help boost yang. Eating longan can cause bleeding and miscarriage in pregnant women.

(6) Foods containing additives: The additives and dietary restrictions contained in canned foods are risk factors for teratogenesis and miscarriage.

Medication

If you are pregnant, you should know that you need to avoid many medications that are harmful to your baby. Some medications can cross the placenta and reach the fetus through the blood, thus endangering the baby's health.

During the first three months of pregnancy, the fetus' organs enter a period of origin and begin to develop, so it is very dangerous to use drugs during this period. It can cause fetal malformations and congenital defects. Even miscarriage may occur. Although the second trimester of pregnancy is considered the safest period, however, the drugs can still interfere with the development of the baby's nervous system, affect the child's growth, and lead to low birth weight.

In the final stages of pregnancy, the use of medications can lead to some delivery complications or cause breathing problems for the baby. Some medications are thought to interfere with the environment in the womb. Some medications can cause the uterus to contract, reducing blood supply to the fetus.

Since there are many types of drugs, let's look at whether the drugs used by pregnant women are dangerous to the fetus. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they can be divided into 5 levels:

Class A: This category is "safe". Clinical studies have shown that it is safe and has no risk to the fetus.

Class B: This category is "likely to be safe" and has no harm to the fetus after animal testing, but human, pregnant women, and fetus testing have not been able to prove its danger;

Class C: Avoid using unless necessary for treatment, as the risk cannot be ruled out and the use of the drug in pregnant women is not yet clear;

Class D: Avoid using this type of drug because it is proven to be dangerous to pregnant women and fetuses. The pros and cons must be weighed before considering whether to use this type of drug for treatment;

Class X: These drugs are teratogenic and have been shown to cause fetal malformations through clinical animal and human experiments, so they are generally contraindicated for use by pregnant women.

The above article has detailed introduction on what you should pay attention to after pregnancy. Pregnant women need to pay attention to both diet and lifestyle habits. They should also pay attention to supplementing the body with more nutrition, which can help the pregnant woman's body to help the fetus grow better. Also, they must take nutritional supplements under the guidance of a doctor to avoid problems.