The 10 most common doubts of pregnant women
Pregnancy is the beginning of a period in a woman's life full of hope and happiness, but also full of doubts and concerns. The process of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium are phases that involve many changes at the emotional and physical level, in addition to the transcendence involved in the bi
Pregnancy is the beginning of a period in a woman's life full of hope and happiness, but also full of doubts and concerns. The process of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium are phases that involve many changes at the emotional and physical level, in addition to the transcendence involved in the birth of a child.
For this reason, we want to answer the 10 most common questions that pregnant women have, since it is essential that parents are well informed at this stage.
The 10 most frequent doubts in pregnancy
1. How should I feed in pregnancy. One of the usual questions that the future mom asks herself is to know what kind of food she should bring and how much. Broadly speaking, the pregnant woman should avoid gaining a lot of weight, but at the same time eat properly. The idea of "eating for two" is wrong, the main thing is to include in the diet nutrients such as iodine, iron, folic acid, omega 3 fatty acids and avoid foods such as saturated fats, sweets and fried foods battered.
2. Medications in pregnancy. In general, pregnant women should avoid any medication unless their doctor tells them otherwise. It must be borne in mind that drugs can pass to the fetus and affect its development.
3. Alcohol, tobacco and coffee. Both alcohol and tobacco are very harmful to the fetus, so the recommendation of specialists is to abandon these habits during pregnancy. Regarding caffeine, most researchers agree that small amounts do not harm the baby. Of course, it should be borne in mind that this compound is not only present in coffee, but also in chocolate and some soft drinks.
4. Traveling by plane pregnant. Another common question that arises is that of air travel. Commercial flights allow free moms to travel until week 28 of pregnancy, the limit set by many companies for restrictions.
5. Sex during pregnancy. Many women hesitate to have sex during pregnancy in case this poses a danger to the baby. Unless there is a medical contraindication, the couple can maintain their sexual life without problems.
6. Dye the hair in pregnancy. Nowadays there is no scientific basis that prevents the use of hair dyes during pregnancy. Experts recommend, as a preventive measure, wait until after the fourth month of pregnancy.
7. Go to the emergency doctor. The physical changes in women's bodies are very noticeable, and some pregnancy symptoms can frighten future mothers in case their child's life is in danger. Experts recommend going to the hospital in the case of abundant vaginal bleeding, contractions, fever, persistent vomiting, premature rupture or lack of movement of the fetus.
8. The arrival of childbirth. Recognizing the symptoms of childbirth is not so easy for many women. In general, these signs are associated with the arrival of the baby: embedding of the fetus, expulsion of the mucous plug, contractions and rupture of the amniotic sac.
9. How should I breastfeed my child? Breastfeeding alone creates multiple doubts. How to place the baby, have enough milk, remedy the cracks ... You can consult our breastfeeding guide to answer these questions.
10. Recover the figure after delivery. As a general rule, the first month after delivery, it is recommended that the mother dedicate herself to rest. From that moment your can start to perform some toning exercise such as yoga or pilates. If this is coupled with a healthy and balanced diet and specific exercise tables for the abdomen and breasts, little by little you will look again.
Patricia García. Collaborator of GuiaInfantil.com
