Although many expectant mothers are careful during pregnancy, if you are not careful, some minor problems will target you as an expectant mother. No matter how careful you are, you still can\’t avoid problems such as edema and back pain. So what should we do if we can’t avoid it, and what troubles can we avoid?
NO1: Edema
There are basically five causes of edema. The main reason is the growth of the fetus and the enlargement of the uterus, which compresses the lower limbs and affects blood return. This type of edema can subside after bed rest. The second is the cause of endocrine changes. Endocrine changes in pregnant women, increased renal tubular absorption of sodium and water, and increased secretion of estrogen and aldosterone can cause edema. The third is hemodilution, that is, the reduction of plasma albumin. In the case of insufficient protein intake or malabsorption, especially when the workload is excessive, the increase in red blood cells is not as large as that of plasma, the blood becomes relatively thin, the colloid osmotic pressure of plasma decreases, and water flows into the gap, causing edema. There is also increased capillary permeability, especially in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Spasm of systemic arterioles causes capillary hypoxia, and plasma proteins and fluids enter the interstitium, causing edema. Finally, the occurrence of edema in pregnant women is largely related to the rapid weight gain of pregnant women. In the third trimester of pregnancy, obese pregnant women need to control their diet slightly to avoid hidden dangers such as edema of pregnancy, fetal enlargement, and gestational hypertension caused by rapid weight gain. Edema will basically not cause great harm to pregnant women, but it will cause some inconvenience in life. Expectant mothers should not panic too much.
Little TIPS: Pay attention to your diet. It is best not to eat food that is too salty, too spicy, or pickled. You can usually drink more red bean soup, which has a diuretic effect. In addition, it is best for pregnant women to drink more boiled water, which can help prevent water retention in the body and assist the excretory system in expelling waste from the body. At the same time, be careful not to drink too much water. If the edema is severe and even spreads to the upper thighs, weight increases rapidly, blood pressure rises, and there is protein in the urine, you should be alert to pregnancy poisoning and seek timely treatment. need.
NO2: cold
Expectant mothers are most afraid of catching cold during pregnancy. It\’s a minor illness, so don\’t take medicine randomly; to say it\’s a serious illness is too exaggerated, it\’s really annoying. Expectant mothers should understand the common sense that they should not take drugs indiscriminately during pregnancy. Because after pregnancy, the enzymes in the pregnant woman\’s body undergo certain changes, which have a certain impact on the metabolism of certain drugs. Drugs are difficult to detoxify and excrete, and cumulative poisoning may occur. When fetal organs are forming in the first trimester, medications can have certain effects on the fetus.
Little TIPS: Expectant mothers should be careful not to use antibiotics and other drugs. If you don\’t have severe symptoms and just have a runny nose and a few sneezes, you don\’t need to see a doctor. Drink more boiled water, get enough sleep, eat more fruits and green vegetables, and keep warm. You can easily treat it at home. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.
NO3: Constipation
This is a common problem among expectant mothers. Women are generally more susceptible to constipation, with symptoms more prominent during pregnancy. butEven constipation cannot be ignored! Because constipation can lead to the accumulation of intestinal toxins, enterogenic endotoxemia may occur, causing extremely serious consequences to expectant mothers and developing babies, and even leading to fetal malformations. Severe constipation can lead to intestinal obstruction, anal prolapse, premature birth, and endanger the safety of mother and baby. One patient had small bowel necrosis due to constipation and intestinal obstruction at 38 weeks of pregnancy, and most of the small intestine was removed. Constipation will become more and more serious in the third trimester of pregnancy, and pregnant women often go without stool for several days or even 1-2 weeks, causing abdominal pain and bloating. During the delivery of some constipated pregnant women, feces accumulates in the intestines, preventing the fetus from descending, causing delayed labor or even dystocia.
Little TIPS: Everyone can solve the terrible constipation! Expectant mothers should improve their diet, eat more crude fiber foods, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, and drink more water. Also develop the habit of defecating regularly, preferably after breakfast. Suitable for exercise and helps relax sphincter muscles. People with severe constipation should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, and use laxatives rationally under the guidance of a professional doctor.
NO4: itchy skin
It is a normal pregnancy reaction for pregnant women to develop skin allergies during pregnancy. Affected by hormonal changes after pregnancy, women often experience transient allergic skin inflammation, but this does not affect the fetus. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, skin allergies in pregnant women are usually caused by internal heat in the late pregnancy. Because there is an extra baby in the body, the body is prone to overheating and the immune system will also undergo changes.
Small TIPS: It is recommended to stop all cosmetics. First of all, we must learn to reduce the mental burden and avoid irritability and anxiety. Stress and emotional agitation will only worsen the itching. Avoid scratching to relieve itching. Continuous scratching can easily cause the epidermis to peel off and form bloody scabs. Over time, the skin will thicken and the pigmentation will deepen, which will aggravate itching and even cause purulent infection. Do not use hot water or scrub vigorously with alkaline soap when bathing, as this will aggravate the itching. Change underwear frequently. Prevent irritation from food factors, such as eating less irritating foods such as pepper, ginger, and raw garlic. Seafood intake should be moderate as it can aggravate skin itching. Wear pure cotton clothes to avoid friction between chemical fiber fabrics and skin.
NO5: Back pain
As the fetus grows, a pregnant woman\’s abdomen needs to stretch to accommodate the enlarging uterus. During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles stretch far beyond normal stretching, and the back has to bear more weight and pressure to maintain body posture. There is also the secretion of hormones that relax the muscles and increase the burden on the back.
Little TIPS: Give up high heels completely. Proper daily exercise, swimming and yoga are said to help reduce pain symptoms. Heat therapy is also more effective. You can apply a hot water bottle on your back or take a hot bath. If the situation is serious, you have to go to the hospital for physical therapy and relief.
NO6: Heartburn
More than 50% of expectant mothers will experience heartburn symptoms in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, and most pregnant women can return to normal after delivery. Lower esophageal sphincter pressure decreases, the uterus enlarges, and intragastric pressure increases, causing reflux of acidic gastric contents. Heartburn in pregnant women manifests as a warm or burning sensation in the upper abdomen or under the breastbone. These symptoms worsen as the pregnant woman bends over, sits, or lies down. The incidence of heartburn also varies depending on the week of pregnancy. Increase.
Small TIPS: If the expectant mother suspects that she has complications such as ulcers, esophageal stricture or bleeding, it is extremely necessary for pregnant women to undergo gastroscopy. To prevent heartburn, pay attention to your diet and avoid eating fried, greasy, sour, spicy and irritating foods, and avoid drinking strong tea and coffee. promote
Eat small meals frequently, and do not eat 2 hours before going to bed. You can use pillows to elevate your upper body when sleeping, so that gastric acid can flow downward under the action of gravity. Eating some dairy products will also help. After the milk enters the stomach, it adheres to the mucous membrane and has the effect of relieving burning.
NO7: Urinary tract infection
As the baby grows, the uterus also grows. The enlarged uterus presses on the bladder, causing the bladder to store more urine than usual. few. Therefore, I urinate frequently but the amount I relieve each time is less than usual. The hormones produced during pregnancy dilate the urethra, slow ureteral peristalsis and the pregnant uterus compresses the ureter, causing urinary difficulties. Therefore, it is especially easy to suffer from urinary tract infection at this time.
Little TIPS: Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day, which can flush the urethra. At the same time, avoid drinking coffee and tea because it will irritate the bladder. Also, don\’t wait until you have to go before flushing the toilet. A fluid-filled bladder is also a breeding ground for bacteria.
If you suffer from a urinary tract infection, do not use medicine indiscriminately. Go to the hospital for help and take medication under the guidance of a doctor.
NO8: Prenatal depression
It comes from the physical and psychological problems of expectant mothers. Physiologically, the unstable secretion of hormones produced by pregnant women during pregnancy leads to emotional instability. Psychologically, expectant mothers are often worried about the baby\’s condition at any time, thinking about all the things, and end up scaring themselves first.
And today’s white-collar women have more things to worry about: Will her husband cheat on her during pregnancy? Will the company no longer value itself? Will my figure get out of shape? Many problems lie ahead. As a result, expectant mothers are overstressed and suffer from depression.
Little TIPS: Expectant mothers with the above symptoms need to face their emotional problems again. If they can\’t figure something out, they should have face-to-face communication with their family members to maintain emotional stability. In addition, the husband can accompany his wife to consult a psychiatrist to make the expectant mothers feel cheerful without using drugs as much as possible.