Gestational diabetes is related to overnutrition and lack of exercise. It is recommended that pregnant women have regular check-ups and timely screening of blood sugar. Proper diet and exercise can control blood sugar. In recent years, in metropolitan areas with developed economies and high quality of life, such as Guangzhou, the incidence of gestational diabetes has increased from It has risen from about 3% in the 1980s to about 10% now. Experts point out that this abnormal sugar metabolism in pregnant women is related to excessive nutrition during pregnancy.
Month: June 2024
Choosing cesarean section is not a “shortcut” to childbirth
In recent years, it is not uncommon for women to regard childbirth as a \”disaster.\” Due to insufficient knowledge and misunderstandings about childbirth, some mothers and their families choose cesarean section for the following reasons: 1. Fear of pain and lack of confidence in childbirth, refusal to try labor or ignorance of the true meaning of vaginal assisted delivery, and only hearing or seeing superficial phenomena and In some cases, it is believed that forceps and suction-assisted delivery will leave sequelae to the fetus and require cesarean section. 2. Fear of normal delivery: fear of the fetal head being squeezed by the birth canal, which will affect the fetal intelligence; postpartum vaginal relaxation, which will affect sexual life. 3. Some mothers worry that vaginal delivery cannot be guaranteed after trial labor. Finally, they
Labor and Delivery: How to Relieve Pain at the Beginning of Labor?
Labor pains are regular uterine contractions that occur during labor and are the driving force for smooth delivery of the fetus. However, many mothers feel fear and even mistake the pseudo labor pains, which have nothing to do with childbirth, appear for a short time, have long intervals, are irregular, and are not strong in intensity, as the beginning of labor, which is a waste of energy. When it is time to really push the fetus When you\’re born, you feel sluggish. At the same time, shouting can cause intestinal flatulence, which is not conducive to the dilation of the cervix and the fetus\’s descent.
Can pregnant women who snore sleep soundly? Attention causes intermittent hypoxia
It is a common phenomenon for pregnant women to snore during pregnancy. Most people do not pay attention to it, thinking that snoring is a sign of \”sleeping soundly\”, but it is not. Lin Min, deputy chief physician of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (hereinafter referred to as the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University), reminded that snoring is actually caused by upper respiratory tract stenosis and obstruction. Both are affected and are best diagnosed and treated promptly. A pregnant woman who often snored during pregnancy almost died. Recently, Guangzhou Medical University
Understanding labor process knowledge will help you successfully \”break through\”
Natural childbirth is generally divided into three stages of labor, and each stage of labor is a major challenge for the expectant mother. Understanding the relevant knowledge of each stage of labor can help expectant mothers to \”get through\” smoothly. The first stage of labor (6-12 hours) – replenishing energy, resting, and eating. Time: The first period is from the regular contraction of the uterus to the complete dilation of the cervix. If you are a primiparous woman giving birth for the first time, your first period will take about 12 hours; if you are a multiparous woman who has given birth before
Why pregnant women should not lie on their backs
After a woman becomes pregnant, her body becomes increasingly burdened and she becomes easily fatigued and needs adequate sleep and rest. In the first trimester, lie in bed, no matter how you sleep, as long as you feel comfortable. However, after 12 weeks of pregnancy, as the uterus increases month by month, it is not advisable to lie on your back, but on your side, preferably on your left side. Because when you lie on your back, the enlarged uterus presses on the spine, which can cause
What is the best fruit to eat before giving birth?
What fruits are good for pregnant women to eat before giving birth? In addition to high-calorie, protein-rich fruits such as durian, banana, longan and other fruits, obstetrics and gynecology experts recommend that mothers eat more fruits: hawthorn, which is especially suitable for mothers who have a lot of postpartum lochia and are in poor health, have a small appetite and less milk. . Why does hawthorn have these effects on pregnant women? 1. Banana: Banana contains a large amount of fiber and iron, which has the functions of laxative and blood replenishing. big
Title of work: Pregnant women born in the 90s hand-painted cute belly (picture)
Luo Qianxi improvised a \”post-90s\” Sichuan girl\’s cute baby on her friend\’s eight-month-pregnant belly. The hand-painted baby on her belly was \”Han\”. \”Like all pregnant mothers, I want to record this period in a special way. A wonderful pregnancy. Some people choose photography, others choose to write diaries, but painting is the most convenient way for me to express myself.\” – Luo Qianxi, a \”post-90s Sichuan girl\”, once worried that pregnancy would hinder the pace of artistic creation. . As she gradually realized
Diet changes can help reduce labor pain
Starting from the 8th month, the fetal body grows very fast, and the fetal weight usually increases mainly during this period. The main characteristics are that the brain, bones, blood vessels, and muscles have been fully formed at this time, various organs have matured, the skin has gradually become tougher, and subcutaneous fat has increased. If a pregnant woman’s nutritional intake is unreasonable or excessive,
Walking is the most suitable exercise for pregnant women (photo)
Walking is the most suitable exercise for pregnant women. On a country road with flat road, beautiful environment and fresh air, a pregnant mother walked slowly accompanied by her husband, chatting and heart-to-heart while looking at the natural scenery. In fact, walking is the most suitable exercise for pregnant women. It can improve the nervous system and cardiopulmonary function and promote metabolism. Rhythmic and calm walking strengthens the activity of leg muscles, abdominal wall muscles and heart muscle.