Pregnant women, as a special group, not only need to strengthen nutrition and pay attention to a balanced diet, but also need to be aware of certain things that should not be done during pregnancy, such as wearing tight clothes and using perfume. The specific precautions are as follows:
Four Precautions During Pregnancy
1. Wearing tight clothes
As the pregnancy progresses and the fetus grows, the belly of the expectant mother becomes larger. Not only the belly, but also the thighs, arms, and buttocks may feel bigger. Some mothers want to wear tight clothes to make their belly and buttocks appear smaller, so that others may think that other parts of their body are not as big.
2. Using perfume
Many pregnant women use perfume, even those who did not use it before. The reason is that pregnant women may have body odor. In order to cover up this flaw, they spray perfume without hesitation. However, excessive perfume can harm the baby. There is evidence that strong perfume can lead to diarrhea and ear infections in babies after birth.
3. Driving
With the development of transportation, most families have a car. However, pregnant women still drive around as if they are not pregnant. Especially for pregnant women with large bellies, their hands and feet may not be as flexible as before, and their reaction time may be slower. With so many cars on the road, it is inevitable to have collisions or sudden braking while driving. Pregnant women may think it's not a big deal, but the fetus in the womb may be frightened. Many miscarriages and premature births occur due to stimulation and shock.
4. Using the Internet
Here, using the Internet refers to using computers and mobile phones, especially mobile phones, which have become indispensable. Some people feel that something is missing if they don't play with their phones for a day, so they have to go online. However, this means that the fetus will be exposed to radiation. The developing fetus can be significantly affected by radiation. The same goes for computers.
Fruits that Pregnant Women Should Avoid
1. Hawthorn
Many pregnant women like to eat sour and sweet foods during pregnancy and may want to eat hawthorn. However, pregnant women should be cautious about eating hawthorn because it can cause uterine contractions. This is especially true for pregnant women who have a history of habitual miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, or signs of threatened abortion.
2. Longan
Longan is a fruit that is rich in nutrients. Li Shizhen once wrote in the "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Among fruits, lychee is the most valuable, and longan is the most nourishing." Although longan theoretically has the effect of stabilizing the fetus, most pregnant women have deficiency of yin and blood, and deficiency of yin can lead to internal heat. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates cooling down before pregnancy, while longan is a hot food. Therefore, to avoid any potential complications, pregnant women should be cautious about eating longan.
Dietary Precautions for Pregnant Women
1. Avoid long-term high-fat diet.
2. Avoid excessive intake of high-protein foods.
3. Avoid high-sugar diet.
4. Avoid long-term high-calcium diet.
5. Avoid excessive intake of salt.
6. Avoid excessive consumption of warm and hot tonics.
