Folic acid supplementation is an important means to prevent fetal neural tube defects. Generally speaking, you should pay attention to supplementing folic acid during pregnancy preparation. Experts suggest that it is best to start taking folic acid tablets 3 months before pregnancy. You should know that 3 months after pregnancy, the optimal daily intake is 0.4 mg. Many couples of childbearing age know that folic acid supplementation for pregnant women can prevent fetal neural tube defects. So, when is the best time to take folic acid tablets? Do you know if it is useful to take folic acid tablets after pregnancy? What brand of folic acid tablets is best? Nowadays, many families can only have one child.
Month: June 2024
Two reasons for a visit from a pregnant aunt
As we all know, menstruation will stop naturally after pregnancy. However, there are also some women who are obviously pregnant, but their aunts still come to greet them \”as promised\”. For expectant mothers in the first trimester, it can be really shocking and scary. Is this abnormal or normal? Is it a false alarm or an ominous sign? 1. Will I still have my period when I am pregnant? I became famous when I was pregnant and it scared me to death. Lin Chen has been married for two years and has always wanted a child. In April this year, she finally became pregnant with a snake baby, and the whole family was immersed in joy. But when the baby was less than two months old, Lin Chen woke up one day
How to have a second child? How many caesarean sections can a woman have?
Many media outlets are now reporting on celebrities having caesarean sections. For example, Xiao S, who gave birth to two daughters in a row, seems to want another one. So what about “how many C-sections can I have?” The reporter interviewed Lin Qizhi, deputy chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University. Experts say that in principle, the number of cesarean sections should not exceed 3. The more cesarean sections, the greater the risk. Unfortunately, some women don’t know that multiple C-sections actually come at the cost of their lives. Try not to have more than three caesarean sections. According to deputy chief physician Colin Qizhi, some time ago, Wang, who had two caesarean sections in a row and already had two children,
How to identify pregnant women at high risk of developing preeclampsia?
In recent years, maternal and infant deaths, doctor-patient disputes and other incidents caused by pregnancy preeclampsia have also been reported frequently. Preeclampsia is a serious complication during pregnancy that seriously threatens maternal safety and infant health. Therefore, how to increase women\’s fertility rate and achieve prenatal and postnatal care while ensuring the safety of mothers and infants has become a hot topic of concern to all sectors of society. Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal death and complications during pregnancy, with a worldwide incidence of approximately 3%-5% of all pregnancies. As preeclampsia continues to worsen, it can induce
Pay attention to prenatal psychological preparation
Many people lack understanding of the process of childbirth and find it difficult to imagine how such a large baby is born. Some rumors even exaggerate the pain of childbirth, which makes many women even more afraid of childbirth. Of course, labor is when the birth canal is stretched to allow the baby to pass through, so pain is inevitable. But the pain varies from person to person. Some people don\’t find it painful, and the differences are everywhere. Childbirth should never be viewed as unbearable pain. Childbirth pain is a natural phenomenon and is essentially different from injury pain. people feel
How can pregnant mothers say goodbye to these discomforts?
While pregnancy is an exciting time for you and your family, it can also come with some physical discomforts. Constant tiredness, bloating, and leg cramps can make you feel irritated. How to say Bye to these discomforts during pregnancy? Yuqing, who has always been energetic, has often felt very tired since becoming pregnant. Even though she slept a lot, her memory has deteriorated.
Question: Is it okay for an expectant mother to give birth standing up?
The gravity attraction of the ball can reduce the labor pain of the expectant mother, reduce the chance of cesarean section and the use of forceps, and can effectively make the expectant mother difficult to breathe, prompting the expectant mother to find a position that can reduce the pain, so try to sit, squat or kneel, All are beneficial to the delivery of the baby and reduce dystocia. At the same time, since the baby is in the birth canal… In many people\’s traditional beliefs, expectant mothers undoubtedly give birth in the supine position. However, this posture, which has been used for many years, is not suitable for every expectant mother. In recent years, more natural childbirth
Pregnant women should pay attention to traditional Chinese medicine care and methods during pregnancy
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that in the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus has not yet formed, so it is not appropriate to take medicine. Three meals a day should be regular, hunger and fullness should be moderate, and the diet should be light, nutritious, and not lukewarm. The following Chinese medicines should not be eaten: Poisonous medicinal materials: Aconitum, aconite, Tianxiong, kudzu, sheep scorpion, Nanxing, Euphorbia, Yuanchuan, Changshan, Pinellia ternata, etc. Blood-breaking medicine: peach kernel, achyranthes root, dried lacquer, dried root, elixir
What you need to know about giving birth in the hospital
Estimated delivery date is approaching. Pregnant mothers should be prepared to go to the hospital at any time, learn some common knowledge about hospitalization in advance, and pack things that need to be taken to the hospital in their bags. They can leave as soon as they are needed. Common knowledge about hospital delivery: Determine the hospital for delivery as early as possible. It is best to choose a hospital that has been doing prenatal check-ups, so that the doctor
How to prevent constipation during pregnancy?
A foreign study shows that constipation in pregnant women may lead to fetal malformations and even miscarriage. Many women eat too much food after pregnancy and eat less food containing residue. At the same time, as the fetus develops, the uterus continues to grow and begins to compress the rectum, causing the frequency of gastrointestinal peristalsis to weaken and making defecation difficult. Some organic diseases can also cause constipation in pregnant women, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures and other rectal diseases. Here are some ways to prevent constipation during pregnancy: Eat more fruits, whole grains, and long-fiber vegetables such as celery and leeks. Pregnant women should develop the habit of defecating regularly and ensure that they defecate once a day. Do not artificially reduce the frequency of defecation. Most pregnant