How to wash the belly when pregnant

The abdomen of a pregnant woman will protrude after four months. At this time, most women are afraid that their stomachs will feel uncomfortable when taking a bath, or that the fetus will be affected or frightened by the bath. Pregnant women have difficulty cleaning their stomachs. So how do pregnant women wash their stomachs when taking a bath? In fact, it is normal for pregnant women to worry about fetal movements when taking a bath. If there are fetal movements at this time, they only need to control the bathing time, water temperature, etc. Let's observe the correct way for pregnant women to bathe their stomachs.

Within 12 weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers should not take a hot bath to prevent harm to the development of the fetus. A large amount of clinical data shows that a high temperature environment can easily cause fetal anencephaly or brain nerve defects. Taking a hot bath may cause uterine infection if you do not pay attention to reproductive health or have reproductive system diseases.

Even in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, it is not advisable to take a hot bath. A shower at a suitable temperature is sufficient. We know that the blood circulation of expectant mothers is different from that of ordinary people. If they experience excessive stimulation from cold or hot water, the adjustment of their heart and brain load is often different from that of ordinary people. They are prone to shock, dizziness or collapse due to blood circulation disorders, and unnecessary dangers may occur.

Because a high temperature environment may cause the fetus to have anencephaly or brain nerve defects. Moreover, if expectant mothers plan to take a hot bath in the middle or late stages of pregnancy, they should also consider their personal physical condition, because at this time the blood circulation of expectant mothers is different from that of ordinary people. After experiencing excessive stimulation of cold and hot water, their heart and brain load may not be able to adapt as well as ordinary people, and they may very likely experience shock, dizziness or collapse.

Therefore, it is recommended that expectant mothers use other methods instead of hot baths, such as showering, foot soaking, etc. In winter, it is best to use air conditioning or heating to adjust the indoor temperature.

Expectant mothers should not take tub baths or soak in the bath as this can easily cause retrograde vaginal infection. However, there are some things to note when showering:

1. During the first three months of pregnancy, you can take a shower while standing because your belly is smaller, but you must install handrails in the bathroom to prevent the expectant mother from slipping.

2. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the expectant mother's belly is larger and her center of gravity is unstable, making it easy for her to slip, so she must sit on a chair with a backrest when taking a shower to avoid falling.

How should a pregnant woman wash her belly when taking a bath? Pregnant women must also wash their belly when taking a bath. They must first adjust the water temperature, then observe the indoor environment and pay attention to air circulation before taking a bath. When washing the belly, you should also follow the normal washing method, but do not rub or pat it with big movements to avoid irritating the fetus. Especially in the late pregnancy, you can gently rub the belly when washing it. When flushing, do not flush directly on the belly, let the water flow down from the body to clean.