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A woman in this position changes her culinary preferences, lifestyle, and attitude towards others. The expectant mother consciously tries to limit herself from anything that could harm her baby. This applies to diet, actions, bad habits. Knowing what pregnant women should not do in the early stages is necessary not only for new parents, but also for loved ones who also want to ensure a favorable pregnancy.

What not to do during pregnancy

There are many myths and facts about this period of a woman’s life: some believe that she cannot cut her hair, paint her nails, move actively, etc. We need to look into this more carefully. Due to hormonal changes, it is better to refrain from curling and dyeing your hair, as a result of which their condition may worsen. If you belong to the category of women who dye their hair constantly, opt for gentle options. The expectant mother is also prohibited from wearing synthetic underwear. During pregnancy you cannot:

• take baths (hot);
• visit the sauna and solarium;
• take medications without consulting a doctor;
• get vaccinated against rubella, tuberculosis, mumps;
• perform x-rays or fluorography;
• clean the cat litter (the cat is a carrier of a disease such as toxoplasmosis).

What pregnant women should not eat

During pregnancy, a conscious woman reviews her diet with special care; some even hang a list of prohibited foods in the kitchen. During this period, food addictions or aversions to certain foods are formed. It may turn out that you are not craving healthy food, but rather want to eat what you shouldn’t, so it is important to study the list of foods that are dangerous to the health of the developing body.

	Effect on the body	Products
Fatty, fried, peppery, spicy	They affect the liver, kidneys and gall bladder, which are already displaced during pregnancy.	French fries, lard, steak, chili, Korean salads, adjika
	They have a detrimental effect on the entire human body, for example, the carcinogenic additive E211 can contribute to the development of cancer.	Chewing gum, candy, confectionery, chips, crackers, seasoning, sauce
Canned foods	Affect the synthesis of proteins, which are the main building material of the developing organism	Canned fish
Some seafood		Tuna, mackerel, shark, crab, shrimp, swordfish.
Raw eggs	May cause salmonella infection

In the early stages

The development and health of the baby depends on how the first trimester of pregnancy goes, so the expectant mother must carefully approach the issue of her nutrition. It is advisable to give preference only to natural products prepared in compliance with all sanitary standards. At this time, no significant changes are observed in the woman’s condition, but the following products still need to be limited or eliminated:

• Sweets and baked goods. They contribute to rapid weight gain, so in the early stages it is important to adjust your diet so that at the end of pregnancy you feel good and do not suffer from edema. This category includes all kinds of confectionery products and refined sugar, which do not contain vitamins, but are full of carbohydrates.
• Products that can cause allergies, which can result in abnormal development of the child or even miscarriage. These include red vegetables, fruits, citrus fruits, and honey.
• Beans, beans, and peas can cause increased gas formation, which will result in increased tone.
• Chocolate, being a powerful stimulant, has a detrimental effect on the mental and nervous system of a little person. Moderation is important here, a couple of pieces will not harm anyone, so you are allowed to allow yourself such a delicacy once a week.

What pregnant women should absolutely not eat

The diet of the expectant mother should not harm the developing body. Some foods can be limited during this important period of life; eating them once will not lead to negative consequences. However, there are products that need to be blacklisted during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pregnant women should not eat:

What's better not to drink?

If a cup of morning coffee has become a daily ritual for you, you should give up this pleasure for the sake of the health of your unborn child. This drink has an adverse effect: it increases blood pressure, provokes the threat of miscarriage, causes insomnia, and removes vitamins and microelements from the body. You should also remove caffeine-containing products from your menu; you should not drink energy drinks or cola.

Black tea lovers are allowed to occasionally drink this drink, which should not be strong. The reason for this is the same caffeine, which, penetrating the placenta, can harm the baby. Carbonated water should be avoided due to the content of chemicals and dyes.

Any drinks containing alcohol put a strain on the kidneys, which already work intensively during pregnancy. Even if you decide to treat yourself to a glass of beer, this can negatively affect the intellectual abilities and development of the baby's future, especially in the first trimester. Therefore, drinking alcohol is prohibited. It is also better not to drink kvass at this time. These tips for pregnant women in the early stages will help you avoid many unpleasant moments.

What not to do for pregnant women

During this special period of life, new habits, rules appear and the perception of the world around us changes. Sometimes a woman believes that she can change the world, and sometimes she doesn’t even have the strength to brush her teeth. It is important to treat this leniently and follow a set of measures that will ensure your safety. According to these rules, it is prohibited:

• Carry out general cleaning using household chemicals. As a last resort, you need to protect yourself as much as possible by wearing gloves and ventilating the room.
• Sit in a motionless position at the computer or your favorite work. When doing embroidery or other creative process, do not forget to do active physical 15 minutes.
• Walk in high heels (more than 4 cm). If you don't want to develop varicose veins or flat feet, you shouldn't do this.
• Sit with your legs crossed. In this position, the veins located in the popliteal fossa are compressed and blood circulation in the pelvic organs slows down. The result may be fetal hypoxia.
• Smoking. This leads to poor blood supply to the placenta due to its vasoconstrictive effect. There is a possibility that the baby will be born prematurely or with low birth weight.
• Forget about parties and discos. The smell of cigarette smoke, alcohol and loud music do not contribute to the beneficial course of pregnancy.
• Hold off on extreme sports. Adrenaline negatively affects the baby’s mental activity, so you should avoid stress, anxiety and be less nervous. The expectant mother should provide herself with a calm and positive environment.

In the early stages

It is not recommended to sleep on your stomach in the first trimester. This position puts pressure on the uterus, which can damage the embryo. You can be in this position on rare occasions, but never make it a habit. However, when the tummy has already noticeably increased, it is advisable to listen to the recommendations of doctors and avoid resting on the back. Blood circulation may be impaired due to the fact that the growing belly will put pressure on the deep veins.

In the first trimester, a girl's hormonal levels change, which results in mood changes and emotional outbursts. During this period, for some, intimate relationships are a necessity, while for others they are undesirable. According to doctors, a pregnant woman is allowed to have sex; moreover, it also has a positive result, as endorphins are produced. A nice bonus is training the pelvic muscles.

However, there are also contraindications in cases where the tone of the uterus is increased, there is a risk of miscarriage, or the partner has an infection. It is better to refuse intimate relationships to avoid miscarriage. In other cases, the expectant mother is allowed to have sex throughout the entire pregnancy, the main thing is to avoid deep penetration, pressure on the abdomen and too long intercourse.

What movements should you not do during pregnancy?

While expecting a baby, a woman should avoid work that involves lifting heavy objects (more than 3 kg). The permissible weight, in exceptional cases, is 5 kg. It is also contraindicated for pregnant women in the early stages to rearrange the furniture in the apartment or make sudden and impetuous movements. This can lead to premature birth. You cannot do repairs or hard physical work. Entrust painting of walls, beating carpets, washing windows to someone else or postpone it for a certain time.

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Any woman wants to be beautiful, regardless of the season and age. But during pregnancy, a woman is in a special state, both physically and emotionally, and beauty is especially important to her. Therefore, it is worth understanding in detail whether all the usual cosmetics are acceptable for use during pregnancy, and whether their use will harm the fetus and the mother herself?

Several decades ago, doctors strongly recommended that during pregnancy one should completely refrain from using cosmetics and performing cosmetic procedures. But today the attitude towards the use of cosmetics during pregnancy has changed; it is quite acceptable to use. But in order to ensure that makeup does not harm, and your favorite cream does not cause problems, you should adhere to a number of rules.

• First of all, during pregnancy you should not suddenly change the brand of cosmetics, as this leads to an increased risk of allergic reactions. Carrying a child is not the time to experiment on yourself.
• When purchasing new products, you should first test them on small areas of the body - on the bend of the elbow or on the forearm.
• You should avoid products with strong fragrances, they can cause attacks of nausea and increased toxicosis.
• Also, experts do not recommend cosmetics containing essential oils - their effect on the development of pregnancy has been little studied.

Pregnant skin features and problems

Some women during pregnancy are quite able to maintain a healthy appearance of the skin of the face and body only with the help of water and cleansers. But there are not many such women. Most of us require the use of good face creams, which you may already have your eye on. However, during pregnancy, you should seriously think about using special cosmetics specifically for pregnant women, since under the influence of hormones your skin also undergoes changes. Your favorite creams may no longer cope with the tasks assigned to them.

The processes that occur with the skin during pregnancy can be divided into three large groups:

• manifestations of skin diseases that occur during pregnancy,
• exacerbation or intensification of skin problems that existed before pregnancy,
• physiological processes on the skin that are associated with pregnancy.

The first two problems must be treated and corrected in close contact with a doctor, but the manifestations of physiological changes in pregnant women can be corrected with the help of cosmetics. It is for these reasons that creams during pregnancy should be different from the usual ones. What problems can bearing a child cause for the skin and how to choose cosmetics?

The main problem is combination skin

During pregnancy, a change occurs in the processes of thermoregulation, while the sweat and sebaceous glands function intensively, and the secretion of pigment by the skin increases. The circulatory system also changes, which leads to an increase in the volume of circulating blood with increased fragility of venous vessels and dilation of capillaries. The skin may react by developing age spots, small rashes and oily sheen, rashes and itching. An increase in oily facial skin can be simultaneously accompanied by severe dry skin on the body. These symptoms may be uncomfortable.

The problem can be solved by using special cosmetics with a combination of solar filters, which reduces chloasma (pigmentation) on the face. Such products may contain essential acids and natural oils, vitamin C, which brightens the skin and reduces pigmentation, as well as vitamin E, which relieves inflammation. Such creams do not contain fragrances, which reduces the risk of allergies. You can also use hypoallergenic moisturizing creams from pharmaceutical companies.

Another pregnancy problem is spider veins on the skin., expansion of intradermal small vessels. This is due to changes in the balance of body hormones and the structural features of the skin of pregnant women. To solve this problem, from the first trimester of pregnancy you need creams with substances that improve the functioning of capillaries - angioprotectors. They help activate microcirculation and normalize the permeability of vascular walls.

And another significant problem of pregnancy is acne.– they arise due to increased levels of androgens and activity of the sebaceous glands. Excess sebum with dead skin cells causes clogged pores. This is a favorable environment for the development of microbes and inflammation with the formation of acne. Caring for such skin should combine moisturizing with cleansing. Increased fat content can be eliminated with delicate peelings and creams; it is better to choose them together with a dermatologist so that the products are safe for a pregnant woman. Masks made from natural products - kefir, oat flakes, milk - also help.

Decorative cosmetics during pregnancy

Expectant mothers should choose decorative cosmetics only from the hypoallergenic range and avoid foundation so that it does not clog pores and allows the skin to breathe. Instead of lipstick, you should use light lip gloss, pay attention to the composition and use only high-quality ingredients.

What cosmetics should not be used during pregnancy?

If you tolerate the usual products that you used previously, you can continue to use them, carefully reading the labels to see if they contain any prohibited substances. When purchasing new products, also read the labels and discard those components that could cause potential harm to your condition. Dangerous components include:

Retinoids. This is a special class of substances based on vitamin A, often included in anti-aging skin products. Retinoids trigger the process of active cell proliferation, which helps eliminate facial wrinkles, making the skin more elastic and smooth. But high doses of vitamin A in these products can harm the fetus, so you should avoid such products during pregnancy. On the label, the presence of retinoids will be indicated by the terms retinol, retinyl, differin, retinoic acid and retinol compounds.

You should be no less wary of products containing salicylic acid. This product is popular in cosmetology; it gently removes dying cells and has a slight antiseptic effect. It is added to the formulas of many toners for acne-prone and oily skin. Salicylic acid can lead to pregnancy complications and fetal problems, so you should avoid it. Labels may list either salicylic acid or beta-hydroxylic acid.

Perfume fragrances in the products may cause allergic reactions during pregnancy. Therefore, even if you did not suffer from allergies before pregnancy, you should refrain from using cosmetics with a strong smell and do not use such products. Also, a pungent odor can even provoke dizziness and nausea.

Salon procedures – what are they allowed and not for pregnant women?

Expectant mothers also want to visit beauty salons and undergo facial and body skin care procedures, but the list of permitted services will be significantly reduced during pregnancy. When signing up for procedures, be sure to clarify what your condition is and what your term is. Chemical peelings of the face and body, various types of injections and physiotherapy are prohibited during pregnancy. Doctors also discourage aromatherapy sessions, laser resurfacing and body wraps using particularly active ingredients. Hardware massage and procedures are contraindicated. It is worth consulting a doctor when doing foot massages, facial cleansing, or using special masks on the chest.

Often pregnant women experience allergic reactions to products containing mercury, zinc, parabens, hormones or fruit acids. These products should not be used in the salon during pregnancy. It is also undesirable to use products with essential oils, only in a very small percentage, so as not to provoke skin irritation and allergies.

The basis of any product should be not animal, but vegetable fat, with the exception of shark oil or extracts from whale and shark fins. All animal components - porcine or bovine collagen, hyaluronic acid from bird combs can cause skin rashes and itching. Hyaluronic acid can be obtained by isolating microbes from cells, but then it must be highly purified so that it does not contain any special endotoxins, this must be indicated on the label.

Gentle wraps and massages of a relaxing, decongestant, nourishing and moisturizing nature will be useful during pregnancy.

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Pregnancy is a period that requires careful monitoring of your health. The expectant mother must remember that the child’s development primarily depends on her well-being. It is very important to get proper rest and eat right.

Why is nutrition paid so much attention? And are there any diets for pregnant women?

Restrictions during pregnancy

Until recently, there were strict nutritional requirements during pregnancy. Gynecologists closely monitored weight gain and urged not to overfeed the child; for some reason, allergists forbade eating honey and citrus fruits. With even minor swelling, pregnant women were not allowed to drink more than 1 liter of any liquid per day.

But do these strict restrictions have any justification? And is it worth following such recommendations?

Modern nutritional requirements for pregnant women

To date, it has been proven that there is no direct relationship between the mother’s nutrition and the child’s weight. In any situation, the baby will absorb exactly as many nutrients as he needs at the moment. And even if the expectant mother for some reason limits herself to food, first of all, the child will be provided with food. Its development will not be affected, unlike the woman’s health.

A baby's weight gain depends on various factors, including diseases of the mother's endocrine system. That is why, when sugar levels rise (diabetes mellitus in pregnant women), children weighing 4–5 kg are born, regardless of the constitution and nutrition of the mother.

Diet for weight gain

Is a diet necessary for significant gains? What to do if your weight increases rapidly? There is no clear answer to this question. Previously, normal weight gain was considered to be 11–15 kg throughout pregnancy. Today these boundaries have expanded.

It is assumed that a pregnant woman’s body is able to control its own needs. But sometimes it's better to listen to common sense. A constant desire to eat is a normal condition during pregnancy, especially in the early stages. But you need to eat not buns and cakes, but full-fledged snacks.

It is advisable to eat not 2-3 times a day, but 4-6 and do it in small portions. Such fractional meals are useful not only during pregnancy, but also after childbirth.

In case of significant weight gain, the main emphasis should be on plant foods - vegetables and fruits, meat, cottage cheese. And reduce the amount of carbohydrate foods in your diet. This is especially true for easily digestible carbohydrates - potatoes, bread, chocolate, sweets and sweet drinks.

You need to know that sometimes the usual desire to drink can hide under the mask of hunger. And a glass of plain water will help get rid of annoying sucking in the pit of the stomach.

Balanced diet

In order for food to be properly absorbed, it is necessary to properly distribute its intake throughout the day.

The most high-calorie meal should be lunch. During this time you can eat whatever you want. If possible, the menu includes a first course - soup or cream soup. They are well absorbed and do not overload the digestive system. If the desire to eat continues, lunch is supplemented with a second course - boiled, stewed, baked meat with a side dish or vegetable salad.

Breakfast is usually inferior in calorie content and volume to the lunch meal. In the early stages of pregnancy, many women do not eat breakfast at all due to severe toxicosis - nausea or vomiting. To alleviate the condition, you can drink a glass of water with a few drops of lemon juice in the morning. Orange juice helps some people. And sometimes it’s enough to chew a raw carrot or an unleavened cracker.

By evening, toxicosis usually decreases. Although there are also opposite cases. You should strive to have dinner not late, 3-4 hours before bedtime. Usually at this time you can eat porridge or other side dish with meat or fish. Cottage cheese dishes are perfect for an evening menu.

Since sometimes hunger haunts pregnant women throughout the day, snacking is encouraged. They will be appropriate between main meals. For a second breakfast, you can make a vegetable salad or a protein omelet, eat fruit, cottage cheese, and mild cheese. For an afternoon snack, kefir or yogurt with cookies is usually consumed.

For the normal development of the child and the well-being of the mother, nutrition must be balanced and varied. The following products are recommended during pregnancy:

1. Lean meats (beef, veal, turkey, quail, chicken, lean pork).
2. By-products – liver. It is consumed in limited quantities, no more than once or twice a week, to prevent excess vitamin A.
3. Porridges from different cereals. Buckwheat, rice and oatmeal porridge are especially recommended. Wheat and semolina can interfere with the absorption of iron.
4. Pasta made from durum wheat.
5. Vegetables in any form, except fried. Raw vegetables in salads and steamed vegetables are especially useful.
6. Fruits. Seasonal - in any quantity, citrus and exotic - very moderately.
7. Dill, parsley, celery are allowed in the preparation of various dishes.
8. Dairy and fermented milk products. Pregnant women can consume milk, kefir, yogurt, butter, sour cream, and low-fat cheese as they wish.

It is important that your diet contains foods rich in folic acid, vitamin E, iron, and calcium.

Foods containing folic acid and vitamin E

Folic acid is needed for the proper formation of the child’s nervous system. It is usually prescribed in tablet form. But do not forget that it is also present in ordinary products. Rich in folic acid:

• spinach;
• salad;
• parsley;
• legumes;
• citrus.

Vitamin E is also necessary during pregnancy. It is found in eggs, wheat germ, soybeans, and various vegetable oils (sunflower, corn, peanut).

Iron-rich foods

Pregnancy is a time of increased iron consumption. A woman must not only maintain her reserves, but also provide this microelement to her baby. To prevent hemoglobin levels from decreasing and anemia from developing, you definitely need foods rich in iron in your diet. However, not only the percentage of this element in food matters, but also the degree of its digestibility.

Iron is best absorbed from meat, fish and other seafood. The diet of a pregnant woman must include:

• beef tongue;
• beef;
• turkey meat;
• liver;
• fish.

Meat and fish can be made into casseroles, stewed or eaten boiled. Among plant foods, the leaders in iron content are legumes - lentils, peas, beans. Among cereals, it is better to give preference to buckwheat and rice.

Vitamin C, which is found in vegetables and fruits, helps absorb iron from food. For this purpose, it is better to wash down meat dishes with orange or tomato juice. Contrary to popular belief about the high iron content in pomegranates and apples, there is not too much of it.

Products containing calcium

During pregnancy, a woman should take care of increased calcium intake into the body. After all, it is spent on building the baby’s skeletal system. If the intake of calcium from food is insufficient, the expectant mother develops brittle nails, hair becomes dull, and teeth deteriorate. This microelement is best absorbed from dairy products, although in terms of calcium content it is inferior to some plants.

During pregnancy, you need to eat cottage cheese, sour cream, hard cheeses or feta cheese, drink milk and kefir every day. You can make cottage cheese yourself, but store-bought cottage cheese must be subjected to heat treatment.

Among plant foods, preference is given to spinach, cabbage, and parsley. Canned fish can also be considered a source of calcium.

Prohibited Products

Are there foods that are prohibited to eat during pregnancy? Since pregnancy is not a disease, there cannot be an absolute ban on certain foods. But there is a list of products whose consumption during pregnancy is highly not recommended.

First of all, this applies to unhealthy foods such as chips, hot crackers and similar snacks. They contain many chemical flavors and additives that can harm the baby and mother. During pregnancy, sugar substitutes such as aspartame, sucraltose, and neotame should not be used.

Don't overindulge in sweets. This leads to rapid weight gain and creates a feeling of fullness to the detriment of other foods the body needs. You should not eat large quantities of foods that cause fermentation in the intestines - legumes, cabbage dishes. During pregnancy, this can cause severe abdominal pain.

Since constipation during this period is not uncommon, the problem should not be aggravated. It is worth giving up bread and flour products and eating more vegetables and fruits.

You should strictly not eat mushrooms purchased from your own hands - dry or pickled. However, during pregnancy it is better to avoid any mushrooms; their protein is too difficult to digest. You should also not eat raw eggs, sushi, or rare steaks.

During pregnancy, it is undesirable to eat fried and fatty foods, rich broths, and use large quantities of spices and seasonings.

Drinking regimen

You can drink without restrictions during pregnancy, if you do not forget about common sense. During this period, the woman’s circulatory system works with redoubled force to ensure normal nutrition for mother and child. If there is not enough fluid entering the body, it begins to function idle.

Edema in a pregnant woman is not a reason to prohibit her from drinking. Almost always they are associated with other reasons:

1. Increased vascular permeability.
2. Poor kidney function.
3. Decreased protein levels in the blood.

Limiting drinking does not in any way affect the solution to this problem - liquid will be lost in the same volume. But there will be less of it in the body, which means that degenerative processes will begin to develop in the placenta, and the health and development of the child will suffer.

The expectant mother should be wary if the desire to drink becomes constant and obsessive, and her thirst is practically not quenched by anything. This condition is called polydipsia and indicates the onset of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy (gestational diabetes).

A situation where a woman drinks much more often and more than she urinates also requires close observation. If at the same time there is a sharp increase in body weight, we are talking about the onset of gestosis - a dangerous complication of the second half of pregnancy.

Drinks during pregnancy

What can and cannot be drunk during pregnancy? Are there any requirements for drinks? During this period, it is better to drink green tea, compotes, fruit and vegetable juices, and fruit drinks. At home, you can make your own yoghurts and cook jelly.

You should not drink herbal teas without the permission of your doctor. Some herbs can cause uterine contractions or harm the development of the baby. Chamomile decoction is considered safe and can be consumed freely as a regular drink. It is not recommended to drink black tea and coffee due to its tonic effect.

During pregnancy, you should not drink alcohol, even in small quantities. Alcohol has a negative effect on the child and takes a long time to be removed from the mother’s blood. Also, during this time, you should not abuse energy drinks, since their effect on the baby’s development has not been studied by anyone.

In general, the diet during pregnancy is not too different from a balanced diet in everyday life. But the expectant mother must remember that the child’s health now depends on the quality of her food, and should not allow gross errors in the diet.

While expecting a baby, the expectant mother faces many prohibitions regarding pregnancy. Pregnancy is divided into trimesters; the “dos” and “nots” for each of the three trimesters may vary slightly. In this article we will look at the most controversial taboos during pregnancy.

What not to do during pregnancy. Is it possible to have sex during pregnancy?

Doctors agree: at the beginning of the first trimester, while the embryo is just implanting into the wall of the uterus, it is better to postpone sexual activity. However, the statement that you cannot have sex during pregnancy is incorrect. In general, during pregnancy, a process that is not burdened by pathologies, intimate relationships are not contraindicated. Of course, you shouldn’t be too active; sexual intercourse should not bring pain or discomfort to the expectant mother.

What kind of sex should you not have during pregnancy with a threat, for example, with uterine hypertonicity? Alas, none. In addition to the mechanical effect of friction, it is worth remembering that when aroused, the uterus tenses, and during orgasm it contracts. Therefore, any form of sex and self-pleasure with an already tense uterus should be prohibited.

In the third trimester, you should also be more careful with sex. Some doctors believe that sex in the last trimester is beneficial by preparing a woman's birth canal for the birth of her baby. Others say that intimacy in the later stages can provoke labor.

Is it possible to dye hair or straighten hair using special compounds during pregnancy?

There was no logical confirmation of the superstition that the expectant mother should not cut her hair; this procedure does not harm the pregnancy and the baby at all. But the harm from hair coloring during pregnancy is quite real. Most dyes have an aggressive composition, the components of which, when the mixture is applied to the scalp, penetrate into the blood of a pregnant woman. Also, products for permanent hair coloring often have a pungent, unpleasant odor, which is not beneficial for a pregnant woman to inhale. Most hair straightening products contain formaldehyde, the vapors of which are inhaled by the pregnant woman during the procedure.

A pregnant woman’s body can react unpredictably even to the usual dyeing products: the final result can be disastrous, and an allergic reaction is possible.

Because of this, it is not recommended to dye your hair during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. If a pregnant woman cannot refuse to dye her hair, then it is better to choose less aggressive dyes and use dyeing techniques in which the composition is not applied to the roots, such as ombre. Herbal henna and basma without chemical additives are an ideal option for pregnant women.

Before any painting, you must do an allergy test.

What not to do during pregnancy. How does self-medication harm pregnant women?

Taking medications without first consulting a doctor during pregnancy can be extremely dangerous. Conventional medications can have a detrimental effect on the development of pregnancy and provoke an allergic reaction.

There is an opinion that you should not use only traditional medicine during pregnancy without a doctor’s prescription. It is wrong; alternative medicine can harm the fetus no less. For example, not everyone knows which herbs are prohibited during pregnancy. But the list of the latter is very impressive, containing dozens of items.

In the first trimester, if possible, you should not resort to medications at all; in subsequent months, the doctor should evaluate the “risk for the child - benefit for the mother” ratio.

Why can't you get vaccinated during pregnancy?

It is highly undesirable for pregnant women to get vaccinated. Moreover, after taking some vaccines, you are not allowed to become pregnant for a certain period of time. If a woman plans to protect her developing baby from the serious consequences of diseases such as rubella, then this should be done in advance.

Expectant mothers are vaccinated only in emergency situations, using vaccines with killed cultures of pathogens or ready-made antibodies.

Why you shouldn't drink alcohol during pregnancy

Previously, there was an opinion that it was possible, even necessary, for pregnant women to regularly drink a little high-quality red wine. Like, it increases hemoglobin. There is some truth in this statement. Indeed, recent studies prove that periodic consumption of high-quality alcohol in small quantities has a beneficial effect on health. But pregnant women should not drink alcohol, as it can have a negative effect on the developing fetus. The laying of the organs of the unborn child occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Many expectant mothers allowed themselves to drink alcohol before the onset of delayed menstruation, signaling pregnancy. Don’t worry, during these few weeks the fetus is not yet fed with substances from the mother’s body, so drinking a glass of wine will not harm it in any way.

What not to do during pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy: you should not quit smoking

Smoking during pregnancy is also shrouded in myths. There is a point of view that you should not quit smoking during pregnancy. They say that quitting a bad habit has a more detrimental effect on the pregnancy of heavy smokers than smoking itself. This is not true.

Yes, doctors do not recommend quitting too abruptly, as the body will experience stress. But you still need to part with cigarettes as soon as possible. Due to smoking, the fetus develops oxygen starvation, which leads to mental retardation, prematurity, reduced birth weight and other health problems.

Why You shouldn't sleep on your back during pregnancy

In the first trimester, the expectant mother is free to sleep in any comfortable position. As the uterus enlarges, sleeping on the stomach becomes impossible. Why do doctors say that you can’t sleep on your back during pregnancy? The reason for the prohibition is the increased size of the pregnant uterus, which, when the woman is lying on her back, can compress the inferior vena cava and impair blood flow, putting pressure on the ureters.

The result of resting in this position in late pregnancy can be exacerbation of hemorrhoids, back pain, low blood pressure with resulting headaches and dizziness.

For pregnant women with a noticeably rounded tummy, the optimal sleeping position will be on the left side.

Crossing your legs over your legs during pregnancy. P why not

It was forbidden for our ancestors to cross legs during pregnancy. They believed that sitting cross-legged by a pregnant woman could lead to crooked legs or even strabismus in the newborn baby. Of course, this has nothing to do with the truth. However, this position is really undesirable for everyone, especially for expectant mothers. The fact is that while sitting cross-legged, there is a load on the large uterus. The vein in the popliteal fossa is also compressed, which is not beneficial given the already increased risk of varicose veins in pregnant women. Blood circulation in the pelvic organs worsens. This is fraught with oxygen starvation of the baby.

The load on the spine increases. With a growing belly, the musculoskeletal system of a pregnant woman already has a hard time; sitting in the wrong position further aggravates the situation. Pain in the pubic area is another indicator that you should not cross your legs during the weeks of pregnancy close to childbirth. Because of this position, the baby's head is often positioned incorrectly, which causes pain.

Why pregnant women should not raise their hands up

Doctors have found a reason why you should not raise your arms during pregnancy. No, this has nothing to do with the risk of the baby being entangled in the umbilical cord.

When you raise your arms up, the body feels discomfort, the uterus tenses. Therefore, in the second half of pregnancy you cannot raise your arms up. This will not harm much in early pregnancy, but in later stages it can cause premature labor.

Raising your arms suddenly can make a pregnant woman feel dizzy, and this is unsafe.
And if you stay in this position for a long time, blood circulation in the uterus worsens.

What not to do during pregnancy. How maternal nervous tension harms pregnancy

Wishing expectant mothers not to be nervous is not a banal “on-duty” phrase. You should not be nervous during pregnancy; stress can harm the baby.
Scientists have identified a connection between nervousness in pregnant women and the development of problems with the cardiovascular and nervous systems in children; male children are especially susceptible to this.

It has also been proven through an experiment that if a mother is regularly nervous during pregnancy, then the risk that her child will have sleep problems in the first year of life increases by 23 percent. Accordingly, all family members living with the child will have problems with sleep. And a mother’s chronic lack of sleep negatively affects lactation.

Conclusion

The expectant mother has double responsibility for her health and the safe development of her baby during pregnancy. It is extremely important to know what you can and cannot do while waiting for the birth of your child.

When a woman finds out about pregnancy, she immediately reconsiders her lifestyle, nutrition, habits - after all, she is now responsible not only for herself, but also for the unborn child. When will relatives, friends and acquaintances find out about pregnancy? A barrage of advice falls on mommy, and her head begins to spin from the abundance of information. For example, my grandmother and mother forbade me from cutting my hair and applying makeup, knitting and, for some reason, stepping over a broom and sitting on the threshold (although I had no intention of doing so). Yes, superstitions are harmful, and it is better not to listen to them, enjoy your pregnancy and live in peace. But it’s better to reconsider some of your habits in order to know which of them will not be useful for your baby. That's what we'll talk about now.

Pregnant women should not or should not

Does the list seem long? And it is probably still incomplete. But the list of what pregnant women can do is much longer. Here are some examples:

Pregnant women can

As for the prohibitions... Most women who have already become mothers remember their happy 9 months with great nostalgia. And they even miss the restrictions. After all, no restrictions can compare with the greatest mystery of waiting and the birth of a new person.