As soon as the expectant mother informs her family that she is expecting a baby, advice from all sides begins to come, what she needs to do and what she should refuse. Moreover, such information can be very much. Diverse and binding instructions come from the husband, from mother, girlfriends and other people who are now excitedly watching the development of events. Let's try to put together all the recommendations and figure out what you can’t really do with pregnant women.
What should not be forgotten
Nine months is a short period for which a great miracle manages to be accomplished. A new person grows out of two cells. In order for the process to go exactly according to the planned scenario, without failures, the expectant mother will have to seriously reconsider her lifestyle. The most important thing is to debug your diet and daily routine. Psychological attitude is also important. But we want to pay more attention to what should not be done pregnant. This will allow future mothers to prioritize and prevent numerous mistakes.
The opinion of doctors
Let's start with what official medicine is talking about. When the expectant mother is registered in gynecology, a conversation is necessarily conducted with her. During it, the doctor will tell you for a long time what you can not do pregnant, plunging young women into some confusion. Of course, most prohibitions imply that a woman with a problem pregnancy will follow. If the condition of the mother and the fetus does not cause concern, then there is not much point in limiting oneself too much. But some points, however, must be strictly observed. So, let's figure out together what should not be done pregnant.
Bad habits
No matter how trivial it may sound, the bad habits of the mother cause great harm to the unborn child. Recent studies prove that even a single dose of the toxic substances contained in cigarette smoke or alcohol is enough to cause irreversible changes. So, a pregnant woman should avoid the following:
- Smoking, and not just active. It is necessary to bypass those places where smokers gather. The accumulation of nicotine and tar in the body increases blood pressure. And this can provoke a miscarriage.
- Of alcohol. It jeopardizes the functioning of all important internal organs. Even weak and seemingly safe drinks like beer, for example, are dangerous. And this applies not only to the mother herself, in whom all organs have long been formed and are working in full force. First of all, we are talking about the body of the embryo. Remember that alcohol is detrimental to brain cells.
The above is beyond doubt. Of all that can not be done pregnant, smoking and alcoholism are in the first place.
Clothes and shoes
The skin of a woman in this difficult period becomes especially vulnerable, therefore, requires increased attention. For the next 9 months, you need to reconsider your wardrobe and completely change your preferences.
- Tight-fitting outfits adversely affect the body of a pregnant woman. Therefore, you must immediately abandon the panties, thongs from synthetic fabric. Set aside trousers-pipes, skirts with tightening belts. You will wear all this when you give birth to a baby. In the meantime, clothing should be as comfortable as possible, breathable, made from natural fabrics.
- Footwear. Making the right choice is also not so simple. First of all, it is worth understanding why pregnant women should not walk in heels. Such shoes have a narrow block and high rise, which negatively affects the natural circulation. This contributes to the appearance of edema and the development of varicose veins. Shoes should be lightweight, comfortable and made of natural materials. And, of course, for each season there should be a separate pair that meets the requirements.
Healthy sleep
The healthy sleep of the expectant mother is very important for the proper formation and development of the fetus. Therefore, it is necessary to forget about business and relax as much as possible. Some women say that in the early stages of pregnancy they really wanted to sleep. So, you need to talk with a doctor, take a sick leave and rest for several days. Believe me, this is now much more important than a timely report.
But not only the duration of sleep is important. Expectant mothers need to change their habits. So, soon you will not be able to sleep on your stomach. Since the second trimester, doctors do not recommend even just lying on their backs for a long time. And, of course, pregnant women should not sleep on their backs. This leads to increased pressure on the vena cava, negatively affecting blood circulation.
To make the rest comfortable, it is best to buy a special pillow for expectant mothers. It is a capital letter G or P. Both models stimulate a convenient location on the side.
And we continue to talk about the fact that you can’t be pregnant in the first trimester. And next in line we have food.
We are what we eat
Particular attention should be paid to this. The nutrition of the future mother is inextricably linked with the proper development of her baby. What should not be eaten and drunk by pregnant women? Of course, this is all the products of fast food chain enterprises. We remove all this immediately and for a long time. Sweet carbonated drinks are sent to the same basket. We have already said about alcohol.
But if this is understandable, then sometimes the prohibitions on completely ordinary and even useful products are perplexing. So, telling that it is forbidden to eat and drink to pregnant women, experts often mention dairy products and eggs. Do not abandon them completely, but a reasonable restriction is necessary so as not to provoke allergic reactions in the baby. If they develop so early, they will become a real problem in the future. It should be excluded from the diet soft varieties of cheese, unpasteurized milk, liver, smoked meats, mushrooms and dietary supplements.
We have an active lifestyle
Pregnancy is not a disease at all. You should not sit idle, you need to walk a lot, walk and breathe fresh air. Of course, if there are no special contraindications. But for the most part we spend a working day sitting at a computer, and at home we are in a hurry to take a seat near the TV. By the way, how can you not be pregnant? Doctors have an opinion on this.
First of all, I must say that it is completely undesirable for a future mother to sit for a long time. If you want to give birth easily, without complications, then you need to get used to walking every day from the first weeks. This is important as prevention of excess weight, for normal blood supply to the embryo, enrichment of blood with oxygen. But until the 30th week, most women work, so you have to adapt to the requirements of the employer.
How not to sit pregnant? First of all, cross-legged, that is, throwing one on top of the other. This disrupts the blood circulation in the pelvic organs, and during pregnancy and in the placenta. Squatting is also forbidden, as the uterus may sink. But in fact, until the last stages of the pregnancy, you can sit "in Turkish." This position is both convenient and useful, as the internal muscles necessary for childbirth are stretched.
Calm, only calm
Peacefulness is something that will be very useful to you throughout the entire period of bearing the baby, as well as after he was born. Pregnant women should not be nervous for the reason that a small miracle inside her feels all the changes in her mother’s mood. And severe stress is completely harmful to the crumbs.
If pregnancy proceeds against the background of severe nervous shocks, this often leads to the fact that the baby is born with diseases of the nervous system. He is overly excitable, sleeps poorly and puts on little weight. Sometimes this condition is reversible or needs to be corrected with medication. In other cases, the lesions are too deep and you can only slightly smooth out their manifestations.
Often, trying to calm down and put the nervous system in order, a woman begins to drink strong coffee. This helps because coffee is a pretty powerful stimulant. If you admit such addictions to the doctor, he will say that coffee is not allowed for pregnant women. In fact, there is no strict ban on this drink. If you feel good, then it is permissible to drink 1-2 cups per day. Very often, in expectant mothers, blood pressure decreases, and coffee corrects this condition.
Exclude from the schedule
Your personal life is undergoing significant changes. Now you need to relax more and be in the fresh air. And some familiar activities need to be temporarily deleted from life. Believe me, this is not such a big loss:
- Expectant mothers are not allowed to visit the solarium. This is bad primarily for your skin. The production of melanin during pregnancy increases, which leads to the appearance of age spots, and a solarium can aggravate the situation.
- Flights on airplanes. Considering the list of what you can not do pregnant in the first trimester, it is necessary to note the need to reduce the number of flights, and even better to completely cancel them. At the time of take-off, blood pressure rises sharply due to the difference in atmospheric pressure and a low concentration of oxygen in the air. This can cause a miscarriage.
- X-ray and fluorography. These examinations need to be excluded up to childbirth.
- Hot tub and bath.
Signs and superstitions
If doctors justify all their prohibitions, then referring to the signs, we encounter an even greater variety of impossible, which can not be explained. Earlier, much was forbidden to expectant mothers, because people believed that the mystery of the birth of a new life should be protected from numerous spirits. So, you need to limit the likelihood of meeting them. Most of these signs today have already lost their relevance, and they have been forgotten. But the part is still alive and passed from generation to generation. Let's look at the signs for pregnant women. What can not be done in terms of popular wisdom?
Limit interaction with pets
Since olden times, expectant mothers were forbidden to pet a cat. This may seem strange to lovers of fluffy beauties, but this rule is worth observing. Today, doctors completely agree with traditional healers. The fact is that cats tolerate toxoplasmosis. This disease is very dangerous for the fetus. It leads to damage to the central nervous system of the child. Therefore, it is not worth picking up your own or other people's cats, and even more so changing their tray.
You can’t sit on the doorstep
This is only the very beginning of the list of what you can’t do. Signs for pregnant women apply to all areas of life. Wise people have always said that pregnant women should not sit on the doorstep. This was explained by the fact that the threshold separates two worlds, this and the other world. And since the baby does not yet have protection, he can harm him. If viewed from the point of view of modern medicine, then a logical explanation can be found. On the threshold is always a draft, which is harmful to the health of the expectant mother.
Ban on the purchase of children's things
Our grandmothers were of the opinion that until the baby was born, one should not buy or sew things for him, put a cradle or bring toys into the house. This is also easy to explain. Mortality was very high, as were their mothers during childbirth. Therefore, a dowry for a child was prepared after his baptism.
Believe this sign or not, it is up to each mother. Doctors today have nothing against you buying things for your baby from the first days of pregnancy. But don't get too carried away. Kids grow out of their clothes very quickly, so most of the costumes will have to be given to friends or postponed until the birth of the next child.
Look after
All women want to be beautiful. Expectant mother is no exception. But national signs recommend refraining from going to stylists and hairdressers.
Why can’t pregnant women cut their hair? This sign is rooted deep in antiquity. People believed that female power lies in the hair. And if you cut them off, she will not be able to give birth to a healthy child. Today everything has changed. Expectant mothers visit beauty salons and look like from the cover of a fashion magazine. Doctors do not explain why pregnant women should not cut their hair. But with the painting you need to wait. The chemicals that it contains can penetrate the placental barrier.
Burial rites
Since ancient times, there was an unwritten rule that pregnant women should not be at a funeral. This was associated with the saturation of such a ceremony with negative energy. The dead pulls the living behind them, so the expectant mother should not even come close to the fence of the cemetery. A huge number of creatures of their subtle world live here. And, of course, they feed not only on the energy of the dead. In addition, children's energy is the tastiest, sweetest, and they will be the one to pick it up first of all.
Often, sorcerers who want to save someone's life come to the cemetery. And the easiest way is to exchange the life of the dying person for the one that you wear. Therefore, pregnant women should not be in the cemetery.
But, of course, there is no scientific justification for this. Therefore, it is up to you to decide. The death of a loved one is a strong stress and a reason for worries, from which a pregnant woman is better to protect herself. Therefore, observing the tradition of the body of the earth is not the best way to spend time.
Keep pregnancy secret
This tradition has existed for a very long time. Nobody knew that a woman was expecting a baby, until the moment when it became obvious. And then it was believed that the estimated date of birth should be kept secret. Today, many adhere to this rule. Even if we exclude the evil eye, it is still worth making such caution. Closer to the expected date, your relatives torment you with questions, and if you made a mistake for a few weeks? Then they will call you every day, asking the same question.
Instead of a conclusion
There are many more signs. For example, you cannot kill snakes or eat rabbit meat, eat red berries or eat with a knife. You can’t sew and knit, talk at night, even with relatives. To comply with them or not is a personal matter for every expectant mother. But the most important thing is to eat right and enjoy your pregnancy every day. Then all adversity will bypass you. Of course, this does not apply to the recommendations of doctors. They must be strictly observed.
Only general recommendations are given in the article, more precisely, only the attending physician will be able to consult you. It is especially important to know that you can not be pregnant in the first trimester, because it is at this time that all the organs and systems of the unborn baby are laid.