Fit-fitting underwear
Pregnant women should be prepared with underwear made of highly absorbent and stretchable cotton materials instead of chemical fiber products. Since underwear needs to be washed and changed frequently, you should also pay attention to choosing easy-to-wash and soft clothing materials, and prepare underwear that is easy to put on and take off when using. You should buy or make a few pairs of flat-footed underwear to prevent you from getting cold. Pregnant women should not wear briefs. They should prepare a few pairs of large pants with slightly longer lower legs and less than the navel, which is helpful to prevent cold. Do not wear elastic bands on underwear and shirts to avoid tightening the belly and compressing the fetus. It\’s best to use straps so they can be adjusted to changes in abdominal girth. Change underwear at least once a day to keep the vulva clean. If you wear underwear that is too tight, it is easy for bacteria in the anus and vaginal secretions to enter the vagina or urethra, causing genitourinary system infections.
Women\’s underwear should also be loose to keep the breasts and abdomen in a natural relaxed state, and should be changed every day.
The breasts have gradually swelled since the early stages of pregnancy and become larger step by step. By the 4th to 5th month of pregnancy, the breasts have become quite large and the original bra is no longer suitable. It is especially important to note that this period is an important stage of breast development, so you must choose a bra that will not squeeze the breasts. , so that breast milk can be secreted smoothly after childbirth and the beautiful breast curve can be maintained. When choosing a bra, you should choose a cup that can protect the entire breast without compressing the nipple. The bra size should be slightly larger. At the same time, you should choose a bra with adjustable straps from back to side, and a bra with a front opening for easy breastfeeding.
Loose clothing
Pregnant women should wear loose clothing. You can go to a maternity store to choose roomy maternity clothes, which will not feel tight on your body and can make your bulging belly less obvious. The buttons on coats and waistbands should be simple and convenient for putting on and taking off. In this way, the burden of dressing and undressing can be reduced for pregnant women and make them happy. The color of pregnant women’s outerwear should not be bright red, green or brightly colored patterns, so as not to increase the bloated appearance of pregnant women. Striped patterned outerwear can make pregnant women appear relatively slim, while large horizontal grids will increase the obesity and bloated feeling of pregnant women. Not suitable for optional wear.
Outerwear should be warm and light in winter, and cool, simple, loose, practical, beautiful, and well-dressed in summer. You should prepare 1 to 2 sets of clothes when going out and 2 to 3 sets at home. It is best to wear a maternity skirt, which is loose and cool. As for trousers, you should choose trousers specially designed for pregnant women with high elasticity. It is better to have suspenders, or trousers with waistband size that can be adjusted at will.son.
Suitable shoes
Preparing suitable shoes before pregnancy is for the health of pregnant women.
After a woman becomes pregnant, her body\’s center of gravity changes and her feet will gain weight. Choosing suitable shoes is necessary to ensure the safety of pregnant women walking. If the shoes are not suitable, firstly, walking will be tiring; secondly, they will be unsafe and easy to fall. For example, wearing high heels is very inappropriate for pregnant women. Pregnant women should pay attention to the following points when choosing shoes.
(1) Have a wide heel that can support the weight of the body. The height of the heel should be about 2 cm.
(2) There should be anti-slip patterns on the soles to avoid slipping.
(3) The width and length are appropriate. Pregnant women\’s feet will be edematous, so wide shoes are more comfortable.
(4) The upper of the shoe should not be too hard. It is better to use soft cloth or soft leather upper. The foot will not be squeezed in the shoe and is more comfortable; but the upper of the shoe that is too soft cannot provide strong support and may cause discomfort. The dangers of spraining your ankle.
(5) The shoes should be lighter, and it is best not to wear hard-soled leather shoes. First, they are heavy, and second, they vibrate a lot when walking and are uncomfortable.
(6) Prepare several pairs of shoes of different sizes so that they can be easily changed when your feet are swollen.
Pregnant women should not wear high heels. First, they have poor stability. If you are not careful, sprains, falls, etc. may occur, which is very dangerous. Pregnant women have sprains and falls that can easily lead to miscarriage, premature birth, etc.; second, wear high heels. When the waist and back are supported very hard, it is easy to cause low back pain. However, shoes without heels are not ideal either. The vibrations when walking are directly transmitted to the whole body, so pregnant women should wear shoes with heels about 2 cm high.
It is best to buy shoes at night, because your feet are larger than during the day, so the shoes you buy will be suitable. In addition to being the right size, you must also pay attention to the fact that the shoes must be comfortable to wear.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”Three Months Before Pregnancy – Pregnancy Preparation Period\” Author: Wang Liru