Strict prohibitions on Peter's fast: even if you do not fast, it is strictly forbidden to do so. What not to do when pregnant

03.08.2019

Pregnancy is the most important moment in a girl's life. Responsibility falls on the shoulders already at the planning stage. And the goal of the expectant mother is the birth of a healthy child. In order for the pregnancy to be successful, it is recommended to steadily listen to the advice of doctors, read thematic literature and follow the recommendations of experienced mothers.

During pregnancy, it is recommended to eat right, appear more often in the fresh air, monitor your health, pay attention to sleep and rest, minimize physical activity and be patient. As a result, childbirth will be successful and less painful. In order for the unborn child to develop normally and appear healthy, you need to know what is possible for pregnant women. We will analyze this topic in the article, where we will answer 20 popular questions.

1. Drink coffee

Drinking coffee in reasonable amounts will not harm the child, and the expectant mother will invigorate and reward her with a great mood. Therefore, you can not refuse coffee. The main thing is that the daily dose does not exceed two cups of a weak drink.

However, some doctors claim that drinking coffee during pregnancy, even in small amounts, reduces the weight of the child. If you drink liters, the risk of stillbirth will increase. The drink contains a lot of caffeine, which increases blood pressure and excites the nervous system. Drinking it is advised taking into account the characteristics of the body.

2. Drink tea

Drinking tea during pregnancy is not prohibited, if we are talking about reasonable amounts. In position, the daily norm of weak tea is two cups. It is allowed to add honey or slices of lemon to the drink. The useful elements contained in such an amount of black tea are enough to protect and strengthen the teeth, increase the permeability of blood vessels.

As for biologically active additives in tea, handle them with care. Contrary to their naturalness, some of them tone the muscles of organs, including the uterus. With an unfortunate combination of circumstances, a miscarriage will occur. Therefore, it is better to refuse additives.

3. Drink beer

The frivolous use of alcoholic beverages will lead to the appearance of mental disorders and developmental abnormalities in the child. Overturning once again a small glass of beer, the mother will reward the baby with addiction. The abuse of beer and other alcohol-containing drinks leads to such terrible consequences.

It's not just the alcohol in beer that's dangerous. The composition of the drink includes phytoestrogen - a substance that resembles hormones in structure. The intake of "third-party" hormones into the body of a woman has a bad effect on the hormonal balance and is dangerous for the child.

4. Drink milk

There are no prohibitions regarding the use of milk during pregnancy. A woman in position is allowed to use liquid or powdered milk, and the choice of goat, cow, baked or fresh milk depends on preferences, usefulness and frequency of use.

If a rash, indigestion, or other negative reactions appear after a glass of milk, it is better to refuse the product. A worthy replacement would be homemade yogurt, cottage cheese or cheese. These products are rich in protein and calcium, they are able to take care of the health of the expectant mother and baby no worse than milk.

5. Get vaccinated

When deciding whether to get vaccinated, doctors are based on the benefit-to-harm ratio. Vaccination is carried out in the presence of an increased likelihood of contracting the disease. Pregnant women are advised not to travel to certain countries due to the need for certain vaccinations. In case of contact with the sick, vaccinations are welcome.

Vaccination is different from vaccination, and each of them can lead to complications. During pregnancy, vaccination with live viruses is unacceptable. As for vaccinations based on inactive viruses, in some cases they are allowed. In this case, the antibodies contained in the injection are transferred to the baby and provide protection.

6. Do inhalations

According to the unanimous opinion of doctors, inhalations are a necessary remedy for the treatment of pregnant women. They, unlike medicines, do not affect the functioning of organs. Coughing attacks in the mother bring discomfort to the baby, and with a runny nose, the placenta does not receive enough oxygen. Therefore, inhalation treatment is a safe solution.

Inhalation steam is useful in the early treatment of dry and hacking coughs. But if the disease is accompanied by a temperature, inhalation is prohibited. It is better to breathe essential oils. Doing inhalation during pregnancy is allowed an hour after eating.

7. Do fluorography

Fluorography is a low-dose research method. During pregnancy, the procedure is contraindicated. Women in the position are exempted from the planned passage of the study. Doctors resort to any X-ray research methods only in case of serious clinical indications.

In some cases, fluorography is done for girls in position, but on the condition that the benefit of the study for the expectant mother is higher than the risk for the child. In all other cases, research methods are used that do not provide for ionizing radiation.

8. Epilate

During pregnancy, it is allowed to use hair removal techniques that are performed at home and do not affect the woman's body. These include waxing and removing unwanted vegetation with an electric epilator. It is risky to resort to other methods during pregnancy. It is better to refuse them.

During pregnancy, it is recommended to fight hairs by shaving. Postpone more effective methods of depilation until the application is safe for the child.

9. Making shellac

Doctors disagreed on this issue. Some argue that the shellac manicure technique is safe, others see harm in it. Cautious masters believe that it is not worth doing shellac during pregnancy, since the reaction of the female body to chemistry is unpredictable.

Girls in position are very sensitive, capricious and have a heightened sense of smell. It is possible that as part of the procedure, a pregnant woman will develop severe toxicosis. It is better to exclude shellac for a while and think about the health of the child.

10. Get a tattoo

Tattooing during pregnancy is a popular procedure, as it facilitates self-care. After the tattoo, you do not need to put your eyebrows in order. There is no consensus on whether it can be done while in position.

One thing is for sure, that a master building a career in this area will not want to tattoo a girl in position, since there are many nuances that are impossible to predict. We are talking about painful sensations, a spoiled mood when the color does not match the wishes of the lady and other points.

11. Go to the cemetery

Church representatives argue that pregnant women should visit the cemetery and commemorate people who have passed away. God blesses people who remember their ancestors. It is only recommended that you do so if you wish. Do not forget about superstitions, according to which pregnant women should not visit the cemetery.

Once near the grave of a loved one, a woman can be overwhelmed by negative emotions and strong feelings, which will affect the health of the mother and baby. Stress is the main cause of ailments. Therefore, it is better to refuse to visit the cemetery.

12. Go to church

The answer of folk customs to this question is negative, but the church welcomes it. Let's figure it out. According to the church, the unborn child is God's blessing. Therefore, representatives of the church see no reason to refuse to visit the temple.

For many, pregnancy is associated with the menstrual cycle, within which it is forbidden to attend church, but it is incorrect to compare these conditions. According to the priests, the expectant mother should go to church and pray. It is also not forbidden to confess and receive communion.

13. Go to the bath

If everything is in order with the health of a pregnant woman, it is allowed to visit the bath after consulting a doctor. Remember that going to the bath in the early stages is contraindicated.

In all other cases, visiting the bath trains the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, strengthens the immune system. Bath procedures are an excellent prevention of colds. If a pregnant girl has not previously visited a steam room, it is not advised to start during pregnancy.

14. Go to a funeral

Funerals are a powerful source of stress that can lead to the loss of a child. If a pregnant girl is afraid of attending a funeral or is worried about comfort, it is better to stay at home. If a funeral of a loved one is held and there is a great desire to attend it, it is recommended to listen to the inner voice. When you are sure that everything will be fine, go.

There are often cases when there is no desire to attend a funeral for other reasons. In this situation, pregnancy can be argued for refusal, no one will condemn anyone. You can say goodbye to the one who left the world on a mental level.

15. Walk in heels

Sexy, beautiful and fashionable shoes are contraindicated for girls in the position for all three quarters. Heeled shoes are allowed to be worn in the first half of pregnancy, although do not forget about the state of health.

Even if you feel good, it is better to refuse to constantly wear heels, otherwise it helps to increase the tone of the uterus. If you can't imagine life without shoes, limit yourself to wearing such shoes for a few hours and, after enjoying yourself, give your feet a massage.

16. Go to the pool

Some future mothers consider regular swimming pool visits useful, while others are afraid of catching an infection. In any case, before visiting the pool, consult a gynecologist. In the absence of complications and objections from the doctor, visit the pool at the moment. I knowingly added the phrase "now". It is allowed to visit the pool after the formation of the mucous plug and until it exits.

17. Go to the solarium

Prolonged exposure to the sun is undesirable for a pregnant woman. Doctors recommend that pregnant women temporarily forget about artificial tanning and do not go to the solarium.

Under the influence of lamps, the hormonal background will change, which will lead to the appearance of age spots. During pregnancy, the skin is sensitive to external factors and the risk of burning is high.

18. Dye your hair

During pregnancy, the hormonal background of the body undergoes changes that affect the structure of the hair. An increase in progesterone levels helps to reduce hair loss, resulting in thicker hair.

The results of studies have shown that paints are safe for pregnant women. But do not forget that the body of a woman is individual. Representatives of medicine argue that the chemicals that are part of the paints adversely affect the scalp and the condition of the body. Therefore, before using hair dyes, consult a doctor.

19. Smoking while pregnant

In the second trimester, cigarettes negatively affect the child's condition and increase the likelihood of violations. Smoking often leads to disastrous consequences, including: premature birth, miscarriage, premature detachment of the placenta or bleeding from the uterus.

Quitting smoking is recommended before conception. At the same time, it is not necessary to fight the habit after learning about pregnancy. The body of a woman is used to receiving a dose of nicotine. It is better if in the first trimester you reduce the dose. As a result, the body will prepare to give up cigarettes.

20. Fly on an airplane

There is no unequivocal opinion about flying by plane during pregnancy. During the flight, the female body is exposed to loads, but they are dangerous for a pregnant woman only in some cases.

If the pregnancy is proceeding normally, there are no contraindications to the use of air transport. But if it is possible to get to the right place by another means of transportation, they are not advised to take risks. You can enjoy the comfort of air travel after the birth of your baby.

In the early stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers do not yet notice significant changes in their condition. The fact that there is a real miracle in the tummy is only reminiscent of morning sickness. At this stage, women are already beginning to lovingly stroke the still inconspicuous belly, talking with the baby, coming up with a name for him and guessing what color of undershirts they will have to order for their relatives for the baby’s birthday.

Despite the apparent ease of the condition, it is important now to treat your health as carefully as possible and understand that every action can affect the condition of the baby.

Important: more than 15 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriages.

Often this happens at a time when a woman does not even suspect that she is carrying a child. In order not to face such a disaster, you need to arm yourself with all possible information about the factors that may pose a threat to the unborn baby. This applies to many everyday issues that mommy is used to solving purely automatically, without thinking about the possible consequences. But the life that is forming in her tummy should make a woman reconsider her views on such components of the daily schedule as eating, exercising and many ordinary things.

First of all, the future mother should think about what she eats, since the quality and quantity of nutrients that affect the development of the baby will depend on this. In terms of diet, all the tips are simple and clear, because foods that are dangerous for pregnant women are not welcome on the menu under any circumstances. We are talking about dishes that do not represent any value for life.

Expectant mothers should avoid foods that can provoke an allergic reaction and cause miscarriage or abnormal development of the fetus.

Product/drink	Negative consequences for the child
Alcoholic drinks	They have a toxic effect on the normal development of the baby.
Seafood, Honey, Red fruits and vegetables, Exotic fruits, Chocolate, Deli products with a high concentration of artificial colors	These are allergenic foods that pose a particular threat to the baby.
Flour and confectionery	They contribute to the set of extra pounds, which puts an additional burden on the body and can cause a child to “feed” four or five kilograms, which is not considered the norm.
Canned food and smoked meats	fraught with botulism. The preserved environment promotes the reproduction of bacteria, which is the carrier of the disease.
Watermelon melon. All kinds of mushrooms.	These products can be the cause of intoxication in the body of the expectant mother.
Kvass	It provokes bloating and can be converted to alcohol, subject to further fermentation in the gastrointestinal tract.
Black tea and coffee	Caffeine significantly increases blood pressure and leads to increased muscle tone, which threatens with uterine hypertonicity, which is dangerous for pregnancy.
Products with preservatives and artificial colors	Violate the normal functioning of the liver, kidneys, blood vessels.
salty dishes	High salt content leads to edema and high blood pressure, which in turn provokes preeclampsia.
Papaya	Poisons the body if consumed in large quantities.
pineapples	They remove fluid from the body, stimulate uterine contractions.
Grape	Leads to weight gain peanut.
Carbonated drinks	Cause fermentation to the intestines, which leads to contraction of the uterus.

Alcohol and smoking

Alcoholic drinks are not the best choice for any person, but they are strictly prohibited for pregnant mothers. The fact is that alcohol has a devastating effect not only on the physical, but also on the intellectual development of the unborn baby. Drinking alcohol can lead to significant problems with the nervous system and all kinds of malformations of the baby.

Smoking causes so many negative effects that, knowing about them, not a single expectant mother will come even a meter closer to a cigarette. In addition to underweight and growth of the child, tobacco interferes with the normal development of the pulmonary system of the crumbs, which ultimately ends in asthma. Due to nicotine, a baby can be born with underdeveloped organs. This is not to mention how much smoking increases the likelihood of sudden infant death syndrome.

flights

In addition to eating, the expectant mother, of course, has other things to do during pregnancy, about which all myths should be dispelled. For example, it is believed that air travel in early pregnancy is a threat to the health of the crumbs, but this is a misconception. The plane can really be dangerous for the expectant mother, but only in the last months, when there is a risk of premature birth. Until the twenty-sixth week, you can safely go on any journey.

Women's joys

Some doctors do not advise women who are carrying a child to go to hairdressing salons. In the first months, this prohibition is not so categorical, because the only danger to pregnancy at this stage is ammonia. If you dye your hair with natural dyes, then you can remain a visitor to your favorite beauty salon for some time.

In order to avoid the ingress of harmful chemicals into the body of mother and baby, it is not recommended to use hairspray and other sprays that adversely affect the lungs during childbearing.

Mobile phone use

Water procedures

Experts advise to be extremely careful when bathing in the early stages, since even a minor ailment should stop mom from the procedures. In most cases, even slight signs of feeling unwell can be an indication of a urinary tract infection, in which bathing is strictly prohibited.

If a woman feels unwell during the procedures, she should not try to get out of the bathroom on her own. Unable to hold on, you can fall and cause irreparable harm to the child. You need to take a bath with helpers, so that if necessary, relatives can help to get into or out of the bathroom. It is important to choose the right water temperature - it should not be cold, but not hot.

During gestation, you do not need to use:

cinnamon;
cedar;
cypress;
basil;
lemongrass;
juniper.

These aromas are ways to greatly invigorate a pregnant woman and increase the tone of the uterus. In some cases, doctors also forbid chamomile, rosewood, and sandalwood oils.

What future moms really need is herbal baths with calendula, mint and chamomile, which are added in any form. Some women put the herb in a cloth bag that they tie to the edge of the tub. In water, herbs begin to spread their beneficial properties.

What to wear in early pregnancy

Expectant mothers are not recommended to purchase tight clothing that hinders movement. The wardrobe of the expectant mother should be free and very comfortable. You can not walk in high heels, because they shift the center of gravity and increase the load on the spine. In no case should you buy synthetic underwear, you should temporarily abandon the "thong" panties. You need to choose underwear made of cotton material and wear special bodices.

Cosmetics

In the early stages, the expectant mother should be very careful in choosing cosmetics. For the development of the baby, substances such as:

vitamin A;
benzoyl peroxide;
hydrocortisone.

It is best to purchase funds that are produced in special series specifically for women who are carrying a child. Manufacturers make them from special components that do not pose a threat to the health of mom and baby.

Medications

In no case should you self-medicate, and especially in cases where a woman is ready to give the world one more little man. There are a number of drugs that are dangerous for the expectant mother:

Progestin;
Quinine;
Retinoids;
Trimethadine;
Aminopterin.

Also, doctors do not recommend injections in the early stages.

There is one delicate matter that a woman in an “interesting” position should not do. It's a cat litter change. If you have someone to ask to handle this procedure, then do not be shy. This is not an empty whim. The fact is that when changing cat litter, there is a danger of contracting toxoplasmosis. This disease leads to slow growth and mental development of the baby. In addition, the disease has a devastating effect on vision.

Physical exercises

During pregnancy, you need to control your physical activity, but you do not need to completely limit yourself in sports. Experts even advise to conduct training in the process of cleaning the apartment or cooking. It is very important to monitor breathing, to correctly alternate inhalation and exhalation in order to improve metabolism and blood flow to the muscles.

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The expectant mother should categorically refuse work that involves lifting weights or sudden movements, so activities such as rearranging furniture, buying food for the whole family, lifting weights (even if it is the most beloved child weighing 10 kg) should be shifted to the shoulders of relatives and loved ones.

A pregnant woman can please herself with "light" types of housework: cooking, cleaning the apartment, washing (using a washing machine, of course) and ironing.

But even when doing such work, some general recommendations should be taken into account. So, for example, if the work involves standing in one place for a long time and causes discomfort in the lower extremities, then it should be abandoned. Also, you should not work "for wear and tear" and overcome fatigue - at the slightest sign of fatigue, you must stop working and rest.

Cooking, ironing during pregnancy

Prolonged standing in one place leads to stagnation of blood and lymphatic fluid in the vessels of the legs, causing swelling and varicose veins.

How to stand? When performing standing work, the expectant mother needs to periodically - preferably hourly for 5-7 minutes - arrange a rest for herself: sit on a chair, placing a low bench under her feet. This pose improves blood circulation and relaxes the back muscles. If you can’t sit down, then you need to find the correct, most comfortable body position. Often a pregnant woman just wants to straighten her back and “feed” her stomach forward, this is due to a shift in the center of gravity, which during pregnancy is much higher than necessary for balance - in the solar plexus area. It turns out that the “extra” weight (the ever-increasing uterus, fetus and amniotic fluid) in front further disturbs the “fragile” balance, leading to aching pains, which are the result of overloading the back muscles.

For more comfortable standing, if possible, use a low bench 20-30 cm high. If you lean on it alternately with one or the other leg bent at the knee, you can prevent excessive tension in the back muscles.

To improve circulation in your legs, if you have to stand in one place for a long time, try the following: tighten your toes and then relax them; Stand on tiptoe and shift your body weight from one foot to the other. This exercise is recommended to be performed as soon as you feel discomfort from prolonged standing, or every 10-15 minutes.

Cleaning the apartment during pregnancy

The changing hormonal background during pregnancy affects the state of cartilage and connective tissue. Cartilages (including those forming intervertebral discs) become more vulnerable. Therefore, not only in the second half of pregnancy, but also in the first trimester, it is important not to overload the spine. Do not bend over or lift heavy objects, as well as do sharp turns, side bends, etc. All this can lead to injury of altered intervertebral discs and joints: microcracks appear in them, which cause back pain. Through such cracks in the discs of the spine, even intervertebral hernias can come out (the shell of the intervertebral disc is destroyed, and its contents (nucleus) go beyond the vertebrae into the spinal canal, squeezing the spinal roots).

If pain in the lower back or back during pregnancy increases or appears during the performance of a particular housework, wearing special bandages that support the stomach can help. Exact recommendations for wearing a bandage can only be given to you by your doctor, who is well acquainted with the peculiarities of your pregnancy.

How to bend over? First you need to slightly bend your knees and redistribute your body weight on them, then you can lean forward slightly and take / lift what you need. You can also successfully pick up an item by getting on one knee. It is better to wash the floor not on your haunches or knees, but to use a mop; if you need to wash it by hand, it is better to do this on all fours.

And yet, allow yourself during pregnancy not to refuse the help of loved ones. If the mother-in-law, coming to visit, offers to help with cleaning the house or cook dinner - agree: you need rest now.

sedentary work during pregnancy

Such work as sewing or knitting, many expectant mothers do with great pleasure. But despite the positive psychological effect, it also has dangerous moments that can adversely affect the health of the mother and the course of pregnancy.

How to sit correctly? It is very important to sit with your back against the back of a chair, and if necessary, a small pillow should be placed at the level of the lumbar spine, it is advisable to put your feet on a small bench. Any sedentary work must be interrupted from time to time: prolonged uninterrupted sitting causes stagnation of blood in the veins of the legs and swelling, and increases back pain. For this reason, every hour you need to get up and walk for 5-10 minutes. At this time, you can go to the toilet, just walk around or do standing breathing exercises.

A good help in maintaining the correct posture while sitting can be a "correct" chair. It is obligatory to have armrests that perform shoulder support and allow you to relieve tension from the cervico-shoulder muscle group and distribute the load evenly. Ideally, if the chair is also equipped with a lumbar support roller and the ability to change the inclination of the back, and the rocking mechanism with individual weight adjustment will make it possible to change the position from time to time.

If you need to write a lot or work on a computer, then you also need to take a break for 5-10 minutes at least every hour.

Expectant mother should not sit cross-legged! This not only disrupts blood circulation, thereby reducing the amount of blood flowing to the fetus, but also creates a greater load on the spine, increasing pain.

Movement during pregnancy

Hiking is very useful for pregnant women. It should be remembered that movement tones the muscles of the legs, preventing the risk of varicose veins. But everything is good in moderation: as soon as you feel tired, give yourself a break - sit on the nearest bench and rest for five to ten minutes. If you do not have the opportunity to take walks in a park or square, then choose a street with not very heavy traffic so as not to breathe polluted air.

How to walk? You need to walk, keeping the body straight and relaxing the shoulders. And of course, high-heeled shoes will have to be forgotten. The optimal heel height is no more than 3-4 cm. This is due to hormonal changes in the body, when all ligaments, including the ligaments of the ankle joint, become looser. In the future, this weakness can lead to flat feet or aggravate it. In addition, the increased load on the muscles and vessels of the legs, in turn, can lead to varicose veins.

What not to do when pregnant?

A pregnant woman is contraindicated:

work that requires sharp and jerky movements (for example, beating carpets, etc.);
work for which it is necessary to climb a stool or stepladder;
work requiring heavy lifting;
work using household chemicals, especially products with a pronounced odor;
any repair work.

In case of a threat of termination of pregnancy, it is required to exclude ANY work and observe STRICT bed rest!

In any case, follow the safety rules:

work with detergents in gloves;
do not hang clothes, standing on stools or stepladders - it is better to get a dryer, the height of the strings of which can be adjusted, or a dryer that can be installed on the bath;
do not lift a heavy bucket of water (the maximum weight that a pregnant woman can lift is no more than 5 kg!), pour or empty it with a ladle;
evenly distribute the load in your hands, if you need to convey something.

For women bearing a child, a very important condition for creating favorable conditions for the growth and formation of the fetus is a healthy diet. Compliance with the principle, eat everything that does not harm the baby is considered fundamental. You just need to firmly know which foods are dangerous, and which ones you can eat whenever you want.

And now let's dwell on this in more detail.

Feeding a woman in position

Proper nutrition of a pregnant woman is the key to the health of the child and mother. Therefore, it must be balanced. Together with food, all the substances necessary for the vital activity of the emerging new life enter the body. In order not to clog organs and systems, harmful and useless foods should be excluded from the diet. To do this, you need to have information about what is recommended to eat and what is prohibited, as well as about the features of nutrition at different stages of pregnancy.

A pregnant woman should eat hard, as they say for two - this is the main principle of changing the diet.
In terms of energy intensity, the increase should be from 500 to 800 kcal per day.
Overeating is strictly prohibited, as there is a threat of a woman becoming overweight, increasing the load on internal organs, which worsens the well-being of a pregnant woman.
Excessive nutrition also affects the body weight of the fetus, if it goes beyond acceptable limits, then childbirth will be difficult. This will negatively affect the health of the child.

Refusing any food during the entire pregnancy is the wrong step. Medical practice has proven that the complete absence of certain foods in the diet can lead to unpleasant consequences in the future. Namely, your child, who in the womb will not receive these products, will be born with a physiological rejection of them. That is, there will be a risk of developing allergic reactions to whole types of common food. Fighting allergies is very difficult, it will poison the life of your children. They will have to give up many treats. Therefore, adhere to a nutritional algorithm that provides for the rejection of certain dishes only during a certain period of pregnancy. If you can eat them in another trimester, then eat for health.

Diets should also not be followed, eat various healthy foods, but in limited quantities. If you have any doubts about whether you can eat a particular treat or drink a drink, consult your doctor about this. This will be the right decision, contributing to the elimination of the slightest risks.

Prohibited products

The list of foods that will harm you and your baby is quite wide. Pay attention to it and understand for yourself what their use will be fraught with.

Dishes from raw foods - meat, fish, eggs, fresh milk, oysters are dangerous because bacteria and helminths, as well as viruses, live and multiply in them. These include salmonella, worms, noraviruses and rotaviruses. They are the cause of intestinal infections and poisoning. Any intoxication during pregnancy affects the condition of the mother and fetus. The state of health of a pregnant woman during infection can be severe: chills and prolonged diarrhea, dehydration and exhaustion of the body. Some of the pathogens have a negative effect on the fetus, its development may proceed with deviations.
Poor quality products, which include vegetables, fruits and other foods that have expired. Such food causes serious systemic diseases from gastrointestinal upset to dysentery and typhoid.
Allergens dangerous for the child. It is better for pregnant women temporarily, depending on the duration of pregnancy, to give up strawberries, citrus fruits, nuts, honey and tomatoes. Practice has proven that from the use of this category of products, children often develop, less often - allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Salt, it is impossible to do without it, but you need to reduce its use. Salt has the ability to retain moisture, so pregnant women develop edema, blood pressure rises, and stress on internal organs increases. As a result, the course of pregnancy is complicated and the woman's health becomes unsatisfactory.
Smoking. These are obviously harmful products, so it is recommended to exclude them from the diet completely. The categorical nature of the ban is associated with the carcinogenicity of the components that make up the smoked products. And they cause cancer. For example, a scientifically proven fact is the connection between the occurrence of cancer and benzopyrene. It affects tissues in such a way that they begin to grow uncontrollably, this can occur in the body of the mother and fetus.
Canned food and twists. Their harm lies in the content of additives such as vinegar, salt in large quantities, preservatives, marinades, flavor and aroma enhancers. Especially dangerous is sodium nitrite, which preserves the fresh appearance of meat products. To avoid the risk of these substances affecting the baby's body, you should refuse to purchase products containing them. The harmful effect of canned food is to change metabolic processes, which is not as scary for adults as it is for a child in the womb. He has an accelerated metabolism in itself, it is impossible to stimulate it to a critical level.
Margarine and substitutes contain the maximum amount of fatty acids that affect cholesterol levels. The formation of plaques in the vessels during pregnancy is faster than ever. The body of a woman is busy supporting a new life and does not have time to deal with the layering of harmful fats on the vascular walls. That is, a woman can get atherosclerosis at a young age, which will become a problem for life.
Alcohol is one of the strictly prohibited products for pregnant women. It directly affects the development of organs and systems of the child. Violations are expressed in, which becomes the cause of the pathology of the brain, in the failure of the formation of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. World practice has proven that alcohol consumption can provoke the appearance of anomalies in the physical and mental development of an infant. Therefore, you should never drink alcohol.
Carbohydrates from the category of easily digestible. These are refined sugar and sweet pastries, which affect weight gain, pancreas function, and blood glucose levels. The abuse of sweets leads to gestational, which can remain a disease for life. Only in rare cases, he leaves after the resolution of the burden.
Fast food, various semi-prepared meals, fried foods are a harmful diet for pregnant women. Everything that is cooked quickly and without hassle, stored for a long time, eaten on the go, contains bad fats and carcinogens. This should be remembered by all expectant mothers.

This list should be in your head all the time, it is far from complete, so expand it for yourself. To do this, focus on your own well-being and the advice of specialists.

What not to eat in the early stages

In early pregnancy, nutrition should be treated with special attention. At this time, the formation of the vital systems of the embryo begins. Any adverse external influence can lead to developmental delay or miscarriage. During this period, there are many categorical prohibitions:

Alcohol - it is completely excluded from the grocery set.
Drinks with gas and convenience foods in the form of soups, noodles and other fast food are not allowed. The same goes for chips and crackers with additives.
Mayonnaise and ketchup should be replaced with other seasonings - sunflower oil, low-fat sour cream, natural yoghurts and homemade sauces.
Smoked meats should be categorically abandoned. Because they contain a lot of carcinogens.
Allergenic nuts, chocolate, citrus fruits, red berries should be eaten with great care due to possible allergies in newborns. Often it develops from the first days of the baby's birth.
Coffee consumption should be reduced. Drink only a couple of cups a day, try not to drink the drink at night, as you need to rest well and gain strength for carrying the baby. Coffee has practically no effect on the child's body, and for the mother, increased pressure or insomnia can become a problem.

It is important to remember that even permitted foods during pregnancy should be eaten with an eye to well-being. The main way to avoid the risk of diseases is to follow the rules of hygiene and food processing. Cook food properly, boil and wash thoroughly, keep your hands and utensils clean.

What not to eat later

For late pregnancy, there is a list of prohibited foods. Some of them should be abandoned for good. Others use only occasionally.

You need to drink during this period only healthy drinks, and everything that contains caffeine during pregnancy should be drunk less. It promotes an increase in pressure, prevents the absorption of calcium, removes the necessary trace elements magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium from the body. A good substitute for coffee is chicory.
Fried food belongs to the category that is allowed to be eaten, but rarely.
Smoked meats, spicy seasonings and fatty foods should be excluded from the diet, as they add stress to the organs and systems of the expectant mother and negatively affect the child.
Salt preservation is undesirable at any stage of pregnancy, and late is prohibited. Its use leads to increased swelling and weighting of well-being.
Seafood, including caviar, has significant contraindications for late pregnancy, as it develops a child's tendency to allergies. Honey and some fruits and berries belong to the same category of danger. For example, strawberries, oranges.
It is also advisable to forget about chocolate in the third trimester, as it is considered an allergen for a child under one year old.
The cause of intoxication can be gourds, especially those whose maturation is caused by artificial methods.

Mushrooms are especially dangerous, it is generally better not to use them. Since even edible mushrooms growing in poor environmental conditions can become poisonous. By eating them, you put your life and the life of the unborn child at risk.

What should be used with caution?

If you cannot do without some of these products, then consult with your doctor about how much you can introduce them into your diet, and when to reduce their use.

Consequences of malnutrition

Knowing the list of prohibited products is one side of the issue, you need to understand what consequences their use will lead to despite the prohibitions. And they can be truly tragic.

For example, alcohol, even in small doses, changes the blood flow in the placenta. Behind this lies the danger of an offensive. That is, the brain does not receive the necessary nutrition and the inhibition of its formation begins. Alcohol in the mother's blood is a danger for the child to get fetal alcohol syndrome, leading to developmental anomalies. Therefore, before you drink one hundred grams, think about what kind of trouble can happen to a baby.

With information about the dangers of certain foods, a woman can organize her diet in such a way that food will help her endure pregnancy, and not create additional problems. We wish you prudence and recommend using the recommendations of the experts given in this material.

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A woman in a position changes culinary preferences, lifestyle, attitude towards others. The mother-to-be consciously tries to limit herself from everything that can harm her child. This applies to diet, actions, bad habits. Knowing what is impossible for pregnant women at an early stage is necessary not only for newly-made parents, but also for relatives who also want to ensure a favorable pregnancy.

What not to do during pregnancy

There are many myths and facts about this period of a woman's life: some believe that she cannot cut her hair, paint her nails, move actively, etc. You should look into this more carefully. Due to the change in the hormonal background, it is better to refrain from perming and hair coloring procedures, as a result of which their condition may worsen. If you belong to the category of women who dye their hair all the time, opt for sparing options. The expectant mother is also forbidden to wear synthetic underwear. During pregnancy, you can not:

take baths (hot);
visit the sauna and solarium;
take medication without consulting a doctor;
vaccinate against rubella, tuberculosis, mumps;
perform X-ray or fluorography;
clean the cat's toilet (the cat is a carrier of a disease such as toxoplasmosis).

What not to eat when pregnant

A conscious woman during pregnancy reviews her diet with special care, some even hang a list of prohibited dishes in the kitchen. During this period, food addictions or aversion to certain foods are formed. It may turn out that you are not drawn to healthy food, but you want to eat more of what you can’t, so it’s important to study the list of foods that are dangerous to the health of the developing organism.

	Action on the body	Products
Fatty, fried, peppery, spicy	They affect the liver, kidneys and gallbladder, which are already displaced during pregnancy.	French fries, salo, steak, chili, Korean salads, adjika
	They have a detrimental effect on the entire human body, for example, the carcinogenic additive E211 can contribute to the development of cancer.	Chewing gum, sweets, confectionery, chips, croutons, seasoning, sauce
canned food	Influence the synthesis of proteins, which are the main building material of a developing organism	Canned fish
Some seafood		Tuna, mackerel, shark, crab, shrimp, swordfish.
raw eggs	May cause salmonella infection

In the early stages

The development and health of the baby depends on how the first trimester of pregnancy goes, so the expectant mother should scrupulously approach the issue of her nutrition. It is advisable to give preference only to natural products prepared in compliance with all sanitary standards. At this time, there are no significant changes in the woman's condition, but you still need to limit or exclude the following products:

Sweets and flour products. They contribute to rapid weight gain, so in the early stages it is important to adjust your diet in order to feel good at the end of pregnancy and not suffer from edema. This category includes all kinds of confectionery and refined sugar, which do not contain vitamins, but are full of carbohydrates.
Products that can cause allergies, which can result in improper development of the child or even miscarriage. These include red vegetables, fruits, citrus fruits, honey.
Beans, beans, peas can cause increased gas formation, which will result in increased tone.
Chocolate, being a powerful stimulant, has a detrimental effect on the mental and nervous system of the little man. The measure is important here, a couple of pieces will not hurt anyone, so you are allowed to allow yourself such a treat once a week.

What should not be eaten by pregnant women

The diet of the expectant mother should not harm the developing body. Some dishes can be limited during this important period of life, their single use will not lead to negative consequences. However, there are foods that need to be blacklisted for the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding. Pregnant women should not eat:

What is better not to drink

If a cup of morning coffee has become a daily ritual for you, you should give up this pleasure for the sake of the health of your unborn child. This drink has an adverse effect: it increases blood pressure, provokes a threat of miscarriage, causes insomnia, removes vitamins and microelements from the body. You also need to remove caffeinated foods from your menu, do not drink energy drinks and cola.

It is permissible for black tea lovers to occasionally consume this drink, which should not be strong. The reason for this is all the same caffeine, which, penetrating the placenta, can harm the baby. Carbonated water must be discarded due to the content of chemicals and dyes.

Any drinks containing alcohol put a strain on the kidneys, which already work during pregnancy in an enhanced mode. Even if you decide to treat yourself to a glass of beer, this can negatively affect the intellectual abilities and the formation of the unborn baby, especially in the first trimester. Therefore, drinking alcohol is prohibited. Kvass is also better not to drink at this time. These tips for pregnant women in the early stages will help to avoid many unpleasant moments.

What not to do when pregnant

In this special period of life, new habits, rules appear and the perception of the world around us changes. Sometimes a woman thinks she can turn the world around, and sometimes she doesn't even have the strength to brush her teeth. It is important to treat this condescendingly and follow a set of measures that will ensure your safety. According to these rules, it is prohibited:

Carry out general cleaning with household chemicals. In extreme cases, you need to protect yourself as much as possible by wearing gloves and ventilating the room.
Sitting still at a computer or favorite job. When doing embroidery or other creative process, do not forget to do active physical 15 minutes.
Walk in high heels (more than 4 cm). If you don't want varicose veins or flat feet, you can't do that.
Sit with your legs crossed. In this position, the veins located in the popliteal fossa are clamped, and blood circulation in the pelvic organs slows down. The result may be fetal hypoxia.
smoke. This leads to poor blood supply to the placenta due to its vasoconstrictive action. There is a chance that the baby will be born prematurely or with a small weight.
Forget about parties and discos. The smell of cigarette smoke, alcohol and loud music do not contribute to the beneficial course of pregnancy.
Hold off on extreme sports. Adrenaline negatively affects the mental activity of the baby, so you should avoid stress, worries and be less nervous. The expectant mother should provide herself with a calm and positive environment.

In the early stages

Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended during the first trimester. This position puts pressure on the uterus, which can damage the embryo. You can be in this position in rare cases, but by no means make it a habit. However, when the tummy has already noticeably increased, it is advisable to listen to the recommendations of doctors and exclude rest on the back. Blood circulation may be disturbed due to the fact that the grown belly will put a load on the deep veins.

In the first trimester, the girl's hormonal background changes, which results in mood swings and emotional outbursts. During this period, for some, intimate relationships are a necessity, while for others they are undesirable. According to doctors, a pregnant woman is allowed to have sex, moreover, it also has a positive result, since endorphins are produced. A nice bonus is the training of the pelvic muscles.

However, there are contraindications in cases where the tone of the uterus is increased, there is a risk of miscarriage or an infection in the partner. It is better to refuse intimate relationships so that there is no abortion. In other cases, the expectant mother is allowed to have sex throughout the entire pregnancy, the main thing is to avoid deep penetration, pressure on the stomach and too long intercourse.

What movements can not be done during pregnancy

While waiting for the baby, a woman should exclude work that involves lifting heavy objects (more than 3 kg). The permissible weight, in exceptional cases, is 5 kg. It is also contraindicated for pregnant women in the early stages to rearrange furniture in the apartment, make sharp and jerky movements. This can lead to premature birth. You can not do repairs and heavy physical work. Leave the painting of the walls, beating the carpets, washing the windows to someone else or postpone for a certain time.