During pregnancy, many restrictions for pregnant women need to be obeyed. Because if not, not only pregnant women themselves can be adversely affected, but also fetuses that are growing and developing in the womb.
Pregnancy is a happy moment for every mother and father. But behind that happiness, there is a big responsibility that needs to be shouldered. Pregnant women should be more careful in choosing their intake, because not all foods and drinks are safe for pregnant women to consume.
In addition, pregnant women must also know what activities should be avoided because of the potential to interfere with the health condition of the mother and fetus.
Prohibition for Pregnant Women Related to Food and Beverage
What is consumed by pregnant women will determine the nutrition received by the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women need to be more careful in choosing food during pregnancy. For that, try to avoid foods and drinks below:
1. Raw food
Whether it's meat, fish, or eggs, make sure Bumil has cooked it until it is fully cooked before consuming it. For fruits and vegetables, don't forget to wash them well before eating, Bumil.
Eating raw, unclean, or undercooked foods can increase the risk of contracting germs and parasites that may be present in these foods.
Some examples are Salmonella, Listeria, and Toxoplasma parasites. If exposed to these germs, pregnant women are at risk of infection, one of which is toxoplasmosis. This disease can increase the risk of premature birth and miscarriage.
2. Spicy food
Spicy food for many people does look tempting to eat. It's just that pregnant women are encouraged to avoid any food that tastes spicy, because eating spicy foods has the potential to cause heartburn, which is a painful and painful sensation in the stomach, chest, or throat.
Although it does not have a direct impact on the health of the fetus, the effect of spicy food will make pregnant women uncomfortable and might trigger nausea and vomiting.
3. Herbal tea
Consuming herbal tea during pregnancy is believed to prevent pregnancy complications, such as premature birth, bleeding during childbirth, and preeclampsia. However, the various claims can not be fully justified and still need further research.
To be safer, do not consume herbal tea before pregnant women discuss it with the doctor.
4. Milk that is not pasteurized
In order to meet the calcium needed by the fetus, milk is indeed the right drink for consumption. However, pregnant women also need to ensure that the milk to be consumed has been pasteurized.
Pasteurization is a heating process that aims to kill harmful organisms that can be contained in milk. Consuming raw or unpasteurized milk will increase the risk of becoming infected with harmful germs.
One of the germs that can be contained in unpasteurized milk is Listeria. These germs can cause premature birth and even miscarriage.
5. Alcohol and caffeine
Consuming alcoholic drinks during pregnancy can cause babies born with the condition of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Infants who experience FAS can have low body weight and other health problems, such as brain disorders, growth and developmental obstacles, and birth defects.
Caffeine also needs to be avoided or limited. Consuming excessive caffeine can cause miscarriage and increased blood pressure and heart palpitations, both in pregnant women and their fetuses.
Although these effects have not been fully proven, it would be better if pregnant women limit caffeine consumption. Make sure pregnant mothers do not consume more than 1 cup of coffee a day, or more than 2 cups of tea per day. The less caffeine you consume, the better.
Activities that Prohibit Pregnant Women
Not only related to food and drinks, the prohibition for pregnant women also applies to certain activities, such as:
1. Smoking
Babies born to a smoker mother are at high risk for low birth weight or have birth defects, one of which is a cleft lip. In addition, babies are also at high risk of being born prematurely.
2. Take a hot shower
Soaking in hot water can indeed relax the body. Nevertheless, pregnant women are advised not to do it first until after giving birth.
Soaking in hot water for too long or often has the potential to cause pregnant women to experience dizziness and weakness. This habit can even increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects in babies.
3. Clean the pet cage
If Bumil likes to raise pets, like cats, it is better to delegate the task of cleaning Bumil's favorite cat cage to other people. Because, cleaning a cat cage can make pregnant women exposed to microbes from cat feces that can cause diseases, such as Toxoplasma infection.
Pregnant women infected with Toxoplasma from cats can experience pregnancy complications in the form of miscarriage or fetal death in the womb. While fetuses infected with this parasite can face serious health problems, such as seizures and birth defects.
4. Beautify nails
Pregnant women like to beautify nails in the salon? During pregnancy, pregnant women should avoid these activities first, especially installing fake nails or nail polish. The reason, the aroma of various kinds of nail beauty products is not good for the health of pregnant women and fetuses.
5. Undergoing heavy physical activity
Pregnant women need to exercise regularly. But remember, do not let the exercise is too heavy or make pregnant women tired. Therefore, avoid activities or sports that are too heavy, such as running a marathon, lifting weights, tennis, working overtime, or certain homework. Enough time to sleep and avoid stress so that the health of pregnant women and fetuses.
In addition to abiding by the various prohibitions for pregnant women above, Bumil also needs to carry out routine obstetric checks to the obstetrician. The doctor will check the condition of pregnant women, monitor the development of the fetus, and suggest what things need to be done and avoided during pregnancy.
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