The cold weather in winter is a severe test for expectant mothers. What should expectant mothers pay attention to if they want to survive the winter safely? Relevant doctors remind expectant mothers to do the following three things.
Eat less hot pot
Since the cold winter, more and more people are eating hot pot. But at this time, some expectant mothers often go to the hospital for medical treatment due to physical discomfort caused by eating hot pot. So, can expectant mothers eat hot pot in winter? Doctors advise expectant mothers to eat as little hot pot as possible. Many expectant mothers are greedy for hot pot, which has led to a series of problems, even the safety of the fetus.
Because the raw materials of hot pot are mostly mutton, beef, pork, etc., as well as seafood and fish. These raw meat slices may contain Toxoplasma gondii larvae and livestock and poultry parasites. They are extremely tiny, parasitic in the cells of livestock and poultry, and invisible to the naked eye. When eating hot pot, people are used to putting the meat slices in the cooked soup and eating them immediately. This brief heating does not kill the larvae and may cause infection after feeding. Infected expectant mothers may affect the fetus and affect the development of the fetal brain. In severe cases, miscarriage and stillbirth may occur.
Therefore, doctors say that expectant mothers should not eat hot pot. If they really want to eat it, they have to cook the meat thoroughly before eating it. In addition, you can also make it at home, which is hygienic and safe. When eating, be careful to choose fresh, light, and hygienic ingredients, not too greasy, spicy, or exciting.
Use less electric blankets
In winter, many people like to use electric blankets to sleep. Doctors remind women not to use electric blankets in early pregnancy, otherwise they may have adverse effects on the health of the fetus.
This is because the electric blanket will generate an electromagnetic field when it is energized, which may affect the cell division of the fetus in the mother\’s abdominal cavity, causing abnormal changes in cell division. Fetal bone cells are most sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Modern medical research has confirmed that the period from the 30th day after the last menstrual period to the third month of the pregnancy cycle is the most vigorous period of embryonic development. If an expectant mother uses an electric blanket during this period, it is very likely to cause fetal brain damage. Vital organs and tissues such as nerves, bones, and heart can be adversely affected. It can be seen that for the health of the baby, expectant mothers should not use electric blankets when sleeping in the cold winter. If you are really afraid of the cold, you can turn on the electric blanket before going to bed, and be sure to turn it off when sleeping.
In recent years, warm babies have also appeared in heating products. Although baby warmers are good, they are not suitable for everyone, especially expectant mothers, who should try to avoid using them. Because expectant mothers are best to stay away from overheated items. Fever in pregnant women is very dangerous to the fetus. If the body temperature rises from 37 to 39, the possibility of malformation and miscarriage will greatly increase.
Go less to public places
Doctors remind you that in winter, the temperature is low, the temperature difference changes greatly, and the respiratory tract resistance is reduced, making it easy to contract viral infectious diseases. Infection with rubella, cytomegalovirus, chickenpox, parotid gland during early pregnancyBoth inflammation and influenza viruses can have an impact on fetal development. It can even cause fetal malformations. Therefore, expectant mothers should try not to go to stores, theaters and other public places to avoid contracting diseases such as influenza. When you are sick, you should use it rationally under the guidance of a doctor. Do not use it without authorization to avoid harm to the fetus.