Summary: When it comes to pregnancy, there is a folk saying that you are not allowed to reveal pregnancy news to relatives and friends before three months of pregnancy, saying that it is a \”small air fetus.\” No basis? When it comes to pregnancy, there is a folk saying that you should not disclose pregnancy news to relatives and friends before three months of pregnancy. They say fetuses are stingy. If it is said to be bad for yourself and your fetus, is there any basis for this statement?
In early pregnancy, the fetus is prone to miscarriage
80% of unintended miscarriages occur within 3 months of pregnancy
In the third month of pregnancy, the fetus is stingy, so it’s best not to talk about it everywhere. Although this folk saying has no scientific basis, it reflects an objective phenomenon, because it is easy to miscarry after three months of pregnancy! According to statistics, about 80% of unintended miscarriages occur in the first three months of pregnancy.
According to Cheng Yang, deputy chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Guangzhou First People\’s Hospital, the first three months of pregnancy are a critical and sensitive period for fetal development. Because the embryo is in the differentiation stage during this period, the fetus is prone to instability. If you tell relatives and friends about the pregnancy in advance, it will definitely be extremely painful for the pregnant woman in the event of a miscarriage, but no one else will know. Asking once is like opening a scar, asking once is like breaking a heart. Therefore, there is a popular practice among the people to avoid talking about it in the early stages of pregnancy and wait until the fetus is stable after 3 months.
Pregnant women who are 16 weeks pregnant need to go to the obstetrics department for registration and regular check-ups
It is understood that in the obstetrics department of this hospital, only after 16 weeks of pregnancy (four months of pregnancy), the obstetrics department will file specialist medical records and conduct regular obstetric examinations. Therefore, it is precisely because of early pregnancy that pregnant women are prone to unstable fetal movements, so it is kept secret.
Three major causes of miscarriage
(1) Chromosomal abnormalities
Chromosomal abnormalities are one of the most common reasons for embryo termination in early pregnancy, accounting for 50%-60% of embryos terminated at 8 weeks of pregnancy. Deputy Chief Physician Cheng Yang said that if the couple or the embryo has chromosomal abnormalities, it will cause chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus and automatically stop development, that is, fetal termination. Generally, if there are more than two early miscarriages, it is recommended to check whether there are fetal chromosomal abnormalities.
(2) Maternal endocrine disorders
Polycystic ovary syndrome often reduces egg quality and endometrial receptivity, preventing embryos from implanting. Cheng Yang explained that this is an endocrine disorder in pregnant women. Levels of androgens are high in the body, while levels of progesterone and estrogen are low. In addition, endocrine diseases such as diabetes and thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism) can also affect embryonic development.
(3) Abnormalities of maternal reproductive tract
Bicornuate uterus, double uterus and septate uterus can easily lead to endometrial dysplasia, insensitivity to estrogen and progesterone, poor blood supply, and reduced endometrial receptivity to embryos. In addition, cervical insufficiency can easily cause premature cervical dilation and can also lead to spontaneous abortion.
How to survive a highly sensitive early pregnancy?
After learning that they are pregnant, expectant mothers should learn to stabilize their emotions, avoid being nervous and anxious, try to avoid all negative mental stimulation, and maintain a happy mental state.
Cheng Yang also pointed out that expectant mothers should do early pregnancy examinations, such as B-ultrasound examinations in the early pregnancy to determine the embryo implantation status and number of embryos.
In the first three months of pregnancy, many mothers will experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite due to severe pregnancy reactions. Therefore, the diet in early pregnancy should be nutritious, less greasy, easy to digest, and palatable. Eat small, frequent meals, especially as large as possible. Eat more carbohydrate-rich cereals or fruits, and ensure you consume at least 150 grams of carbohydrates (about 200 grams of cereals) every day. Insist on inducing vomiting, increase food intake, and ensure energy intake.
In addition, the first 4 weeks of pregnancy are an important period for the formation of the fetal neural tube, and 400 micrograms of folic acid should be supplemented every day.
Text/Jinyang.com reporter Zhang Hua, correspondent Yuan Youfen and Huang Yuexing
Tujinyang.com reporter Zhang Hua (except signature)