Cold is a common occurrence in daily life, but as a pregnant woman, how can you prevent colds from happening? Let's take a look together!
Methods for pregnant women to prevent colds
1. Going out: Wear a mask and gloves, take preventive measures first.
Influenza viruses are mostly transmitted through the air. Pregnant mothers can avoid direct contact with cold viruses by wearing masks and gloves when commuting or in other public places.
If you need to touch your nose or eyes, do not use your hands or handkerchief directly. It is best to use disposable tissues.
2. Returning home after going out: Wash your hands first, then rinse your mouth, keep clean and prevent colds.
The first thing pregnant mothers should do when returning home from going out is to wash their hands and rinse their mouths. It is best to use a saline rinse, which can not only ensure the moisture of the oral cavity, but also have a certain bactericidal effect.
Experts believe that the most important way to prevent colds is hand washing, and it should be done with running water.
3. Keeping warm is the key, pay attention to indoor temperature and humidity.
The coldness of the body can cause poor blood circulation, weaken the body's resistance, and allow viruses to thrive.
Pregnant mothers must pay attention to keeping warm in daily life, cover up well when going out, and be even more cautious at home.
When resting, you can put on a shawl or cover a small blanket on your knees to ensure body warmth and avoid cold winds.
What to eat to prevent colds
1. Lamb soup
Lamb contains a lot of iron, which can enhance our body's immunity and strengthen our ability to prevent and resist colds.
2. Chicken soup
Chicken soup has a good nourishing effect. Drinking chicken soup in winter can not only warm our body, but also help us prevent colds.
What to do if pregnant women catch a cold
During a cold, pregnant women still need to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and try to maintain a light diet.
Vegetables and fruits can effectively supplement vitamins and relieve various discomforts caused by colds. Before recovery, it is best to have a light diet, and a diet of clear soup with less salt can also help with recovery.
