After calculating the due date, I realized that it was during the Spring Festival. Giving birth to a baby and celebrating the Chinese New Year is a double blessing, right? Of course it is right to add joy to joy, but problems also arise…
pay attention
1. Eat in moderation
During the Spring Festival, eating is the highlight. But for expectant mothers who are about to give birth, how to eat should become a \”low-key\” program that requires careful choice and moderate restraint. Especially on the eve of delivery, it is best not to come into contact with foods that are sweet, salty, spicy, raw or cold, alcohol-stimulating, or can easily cause contractions. Arrange meals reasonably, eat less and more, and don\’t overeat.
Tips: In some places in my country, there is a custom of curing meat during the Chinese New Year. Expectant mothers can eat a little in moderation and it will not have any impact on the fetus, but they must not eat too much. And control salt intake.
2. Beware of overexertion
Going to the mall to buy New Year\’s goods and cleaning the house before the New Year were all your own responsibility in the past, so this year, let your family take care of it for you. At the end of the year, there are a lot of activities in shopping malls, but the air quality is poor due to the large number of people. Expectant mothers must resist the temptation of discounts and not join in the fun. If you really want to go, you have to go with your family. And those cleaning tasks, if not careful, will cause the lower abdomen to exert force and the uterine muscles to contract. If you accidentally touch your belly, it is more likely to cause accidents such as bleeding or placental abruption.
3. Take transportation back to your hometown to celebrate the New Year
The Spring Festival is a festival of reunion. Expectant mothers whose hometown is in other places give birth and want to go back as soon as possible. Whether it\’s a plane, train or car, it\’s not a good choice for you who are about to give birth. Airlines have special rules for pregnant women flying. Generally, expectant mothers over 8 months old are best not to fly. If you must take a flight, it is best to tell the airport staff about your situation in advance so that you can get better help.
If it is a self-driving tour, the journey should not exceed one hour, and the expectant mother can drive carefully on the road as long as there is no discomfort. But remember to wear your seat belt and drive slowly.
Tips: Whether you are returning to your hometown or traveling, expectant mothers must carry the prenatal checkup manual and the contact information of a doctor they are familiar with with them. In the event of an accident, emergency measures can be taken promptly.
4. Prepare delivery packages in advance
During the Spring Festival, although there are a lot of things at home, don’t forget to prepare express packages in advance. In addition to various necessary items, during the Spring Festival, special attention should be paid to preparing enough cash in advance, and do not wait in line at the bank\’s ATM machine when you are in a hurry to spend money.
Delivery package contents
Baby products: baby bottles (you can feed water and milk powder when you are not breastfeeding. You may or may not buy milk powder. If you are not breastfeeding or have low milk, buy it in time), children\’s diapers or diapers (the quality of diapers provided by hospitals is sometimes not very good) ,washFace towel, face towel PP, soft wet wipes (for wiping PP for children, if washed with water every time, PP will easily turn red and dry), buttock cream (must be applied after washing with hot water)).
Things for mom: toilet paper, sanitary napkins, some towels (you tend to sweat in the middle of the night after giving birth, so put some dry towels next to the pillow), corset, breast pump (useful when breastfeeding), anti-spill pads, rolls/paper towels.
5. Get pregnancy tests on time and keep counting fetal movements
Beginning in week 36, weekly check-ups should still be carried out as planned. Don’t be bothered by the Chinese New Year. Whether it is the 30th day of the Lunar New Year or the first day of the Lunar New Year, it cannot be canceled or postponed without reason. After preparing for delivery, expectant mothers should discuss with their doctor to basically determine their delivery method and be fully prepared. At the same time, don’t forget to self-test your fetal movements every day and seek medical advice promptly if there are any abnormalities.
6. Be careful that the confinement nanny is not easily discovered
During the Spring Festival, many foreigners return to their hometowns. Not only is the demand for confinement nannies exceeding supply, but also part-time and live-in nannies. Therefore, it is best to make an appointment for a confinement nanny in advance before the festival to avoid being caught in a hurry. You can find a confinement nanny through a confinement nanny company or recommendations from relatives and friends. Be sure to do a thorough research before deciding to hire.
The worst situation
1. Excessive excitement causes labor pains to come suddenly early
New Year\’s Eve, parties, firecrackers, various parties… During the Chinese New Year, most people will naturally be in a state of excitement, but over-excitement often leads to premature birth. Note that various activities will prevent the expectant mother from getting enough rest, which is not conducive to the smooth progress of childbirth.
Warm reminder: If the amniotic fluid breaks prematurely, the expectant mother should lie down immediately and ask her family to call 120 and be rushed to the hospital by ambulance. After arriving at the hospital, a doctor will come to see you in the emergency room and make a clear diagnosis.
2. I can’t find a familiar doctor, and the doctors on duty are all “young people”
On holidays, the hospital is closed in accordance with relevant national regulations. During holidays, doctors and nurses in outpatient clinics and wards will be on duty in rotation. There will be a chief physician or deputy chief physician on duty every day, so expectant mothers don’t have to worry too much about not having a familiar doctor. The delivery room is on duty 24 hours a day.
3. Have an early caesarean section to avoid the Chinese New Year
Some mothers hope to have an early caesarean section in order to deliberately avoid giving birth at the age of 30. In fact, the start of labor is determined by the fetus. You cannot arbitrarily interfere with the timing of the baby\’s birth. It is best to let nature take its own course. If the expectant mother insists on having a caesarean section without any indication for surgery, she should inform her doctor at 36-37 weeks of pregnancy. The doctor will give you some advice and an appointment time.
Warm reminder: If a cesarean section is required due to maternal or fetal reasons, the hospital has no time limit.
4. Too many guests affect rest
Chinese New Year is a time for every family to visit relatives, come to visit the newborn baby. There are always people coming and going in the new mother\’s room, which affects the rest of the mother and the baby. Remind relatives and friends that visits should be timely and appropriate. There can\’t be too many people and the time can\’t be too long.
5. Setting off too many firecrackers will scare the baby
Setting off firecrackers is an essential part of the Spring Festival, but will the constant sound of firecrackers during the New Year disturb the baby? Then prepare small earplugs suitable for your baby. If it\’s really noisy, put earplugs on your baby to ensure the newborn gets enough sleep. Of course, new mothers can also plug in earplugs and take a good rest.