Health and safety issues at early pregnancy

What conditions need to see doctor

For pregnant women, in the early stages of pregnancy, the most dangerous thing is ectopic pregnancy or abortion. In these circumstances the pregnant woman can have abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding. Therefore, if the pregnant woman found to have abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, it is necessary to obtain a medical assistance immediately. Women in their early pregnancy, even the ordinary diarrhea or abdominal pain can also cause a miscarriage. Do not ignore it and without medical treatment.

Prevention of fetal malformation

The fetal malformations come from the genetic and the environment. Genetic factors was pre-determined, which can not be changed, but environmental factors can be changed, which including infections, environmental pollution, drug intake and other factors.

First trimester of pregnancy is the critical period for fetal neural tube development, therefore, in order to avoid the abnormal fetus, expectant mothers should avoid all kinds of negative factors such as tobacco and alcohol, environmental, hazardous chemical substances, newly renovated houses, the ventilation the environment, etc., and to improve their immunity against viral infection, do not take drugs privately.

In order to prevent fetal malformation, pregnant women, starting from the first trimester (preferably starting from a planned pregnancy), need to take folic acid. Folate-rich foods are red amaranth, spinach, lettuce, asparagus, beans, yeast, animal liver and apples, oranges, etc.. At the same time, have a regular prenatal care with the doctor. All these above are positive means to avoid the birth abnormalities.

During early pregnancy, is it necessary to supplement a lot of nutrition?

Generally, at the early stage of pregnancy, there is no need to give a lot of nutrition. Pregnant women can eat what they like and base on their preference. The women who have the severe vomiting should eat light, easily digestible food.

Taking some medicines before knowing pregnancy, how can I do?

Some pregnant women took some medicine before knowing pregnancy. They must see the doctor. In general, if the medication was taken at early embryos stage and there is no implantation, there a little effect on the fetus will be. And usually a pregnant woman takes only small dose of medicine, there will no impact at all. However, if a pregnant woman takes a kind of medicine for a long period and large amount of it, or takes antiviral drugs, the fetus will be affected and need a special consultation.

Is dangerous traveling by public transport?

Crowding has a little impact to pregnant women. However, in early pregnancy, pregnant women with pregnant symptoms must pay attention to the air circulation. Feeling depressed in the cars may have adverse effects on mother and child.

Beware of radiation

The radiation would affect the fetus in daily life still not be identified very clearly, therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women wearing anti-spoke clothing, further away from the television and microwave oven, do not hang cell phone in the chest.

Get enough rest

In the early stages of pregnancy, pregnant women easy to feel tired, so get enough rest is necessary. Moreover, over-tired easily lead to miscarriages for pregnant women, especially for those pregnant women, who are over best maternal age, who have had abortions history, who are suffering from certain chronic diseases, need extra attention to rest. During the earliest three months, pregnant women need to avoid over-exertion, avoid strenuous exercise, avoid emotional depression, to keep in a happy mood..

Sex

The fetus in early pregnancy is in the most volatile period, in order to "stabilize" the fetus, pregnant women should be advised to avoid to have sex . especially for those pregnant women, who are over best maternal age, who have had abortions history, it is suggested must temporarily stop having sex in order to avoid trouble baby.