Behavior of a woman during early pregnancy. Rational behavior of a healthy woman during pregnancy

24.05.2019

A man's attitude to the pregnancy of his beloved woman manifests itself in different ways: when one is shocked by the changes and does not know how to react, the other buys up all thematic literature and simultaneously enrolls his wife in gymnastics for pregnant women. What should be the attitude of a husband towards a pregnant wife?

As with everything, moderation is key. If the husband pays little attention, then the pregnant wife will begin to suffer from his lack. “He doesn’t love me”, “he doesn’t need me and the child” - about such insidious thoughts attack the woman’s brain in such a situation. If a man, on the contrary, tries too hard to create maximum comfort for her, then she feels limited in freedom, deprived of the right to decide anything on her own.

Why does a woman's behavior change so much during pregnancy?

One of the main reasons is hormonal changes. The woman's body is completely rebuilt, it begins to work in an enhanced mode, which means it consumes twice as many resources. A woman gets tired faster, which causes irritability.

Now the expectant mother feels that there is no turning back. She loses her youth and carelessness (especially if the pregnancy is the first) and for many years she assumes the burden of responsibility for the future person.

That is why a husband should treat his pregnant wife with special understanding, share this responsibility with her, give her confidence that support and protection is always there, which will always protect and support her.

How does a man feel during his wife's pregnancy?

In those 9 months that nature has set aside for the formation of the fetus, not only it ripens, but also the parents for fatherhood and motherhood. In the book of E. Burn "Games that people play" an interesting theory is given, according to which many factors influence the personality of a future person.

Factors that influence the personality of the future person:

emotional state of parents at conception,
desire to have a child
the state when both parents found out about the upcoming replenishment,
behavior of both parents during pregnancy,
expecting a child of a certain gender.

For this reason, it is important to monitor your behavior and attitude to the situation. In terms of psychological comfort, it is easier for a woman to accept and bear the thought of pregnancy (the first trimester is the most difficult), nature for this, and rebuilds the hormonal background. For a man, “perestroika” does not occur, which means that it is worth working on yourself.

It happens that a man begins to be jealous of his wife for the child, or rather, for her tummy. As if she thinks and talks about him more than about her beloved husband.

Another man begins to worry more about the material support of the family: how stable the current situation is, whether everything will collapse in an instant, whether he will be able to fully satisfy the needs of his child and the whole family.

Another question that worries a man: "Will I be a good father?" A man wants to be an ideal example for a future child, but does not yet know how to behave and what to do for this. We solve this issue with time, nature at the right time will tell you how to behave.

Tips for the husband of a pregnant woman:

Already in the first weeks, feel free to talk to the tummy, even if it is still invisible. Pet him and pay attention.
Read a book or watch a movie about pregnancy. This will help you get closer to understanding your wife's condition.
Try to tell your beloved that pregnancy has made her even more beautiful and feminine.
Give her more positive emotions: surprises, walks, visits to comedy performances in the theater.
Try not to watch tragic films, programs, crime news reports - more positive and joyful.
Even if the pregnant wife has gained excess weight, do not tell her about it. It is better to offer to go to a special store and update your wardrobe a little. Just.
Try not to insist on intimacy: pregnant women are not always happy about this idea. This is individual.
Watch your diet. A pregnant woman needs to eat as many wholesome plant foods as possible. It will be difficult for her to eat celery if her husband eats a smoked leg of lamb in front of her eyes. Therefore, husband and wife should adhere to approximately the same diet.
Help your wife with the housework. Homework is not as easy as it seems at first glance, and in its current state, even more so.
Be patient, because the stereotype that the mood of a pregnant woman resembles a roller coaster is the purest truth. A sense of humor will help you.
Arguing and quarreling is unprofitable for the three of you. Remember that there are no problems that cost your nerves, and in the future - the health of your child.
Do not order the gender of the child. This can become a serious psychological complex for a woman. She will involuntarily think that having given birth “not by order”, you and the child will no longer need you. Forget your "boy I want." On the formation of the personality of the child, by the way, this is also reflected negatively. He feels that he has come to a place where someone else was expected.
Try not to teach your wife "how to do it right." An adult woman usually believes that she herself knows how to do it. It is better to unobtrusively recommend, show a little trick.
Be sure to take part in the discussion and purchases of things and household items for the newborn. Yes, it’s really important for you to discuss what color the bath should be and which sliders are better: with Mickey Mouse or these ones with polka dots.

If it is difficult or there is no time for this, try to help in any way you can. For example, organize the delivery of a crib.

How should a husband prepare for childbirth?

How should a man treat a woman before childbirth and how to prepare for them? Responsibly approach the choice of a maternity hospital. Choose it together, having traveled several options in advance. Find out what can be transferred to the hospital, and what is strictly prohibited.

It is appropriate for the husband to take a vacation for this period. It is good for the whole family to devote the first time to supporting and caring for each other.

Does a man need to be present at the birth? Only if it is a sincere mutual desire. If one wants, and the second compromises, stepping over himself, then this is not entirely correct. Everyone should be comfortable. A man can simply read a prayer in support of his beloved wife, being outside the office door. It's important that she knows about it.

Try both to believe in the best, to be each other's support and support. That third of your family, with whom you have not yet had a chance to meet personally, will greatly appreciate this behavior and reward you by growing up a happy person, grateful to your parents.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO MAKE PREGNANCY

FAVORABLE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD?

In order for pregnancy to be a joy for you and proceed without problems, only a few conditions must be met:

1.regular visits to an obstetrician-gynecologist, the implementation of all his recommendations and appointments;

2. the correct mode of work and rest;

3. observance of personal hygiene;

4. rational nutrition;

5. performing gymnastic exercises;

6. good psychological climate in the family, help from your family members;

7. a positive attitude towards a favorable outcome of the upcoming birth.

MODE OF WORK AND REST

A healthy pregnant woman can perform normal work. Moderate physical activity trains your muscles, activates the activity of internal organs and increases the overall tone of the body. But from work associated with prolonged standing on your feet, with weight lifting, as well as exposure to chemicals, dust, radiation and other factors that can harm the baby, you need to refuse. There is a list of jobs from which a woman is legally exempt during pregnancy with a transfer to an easier job and pay. Business trips, overtime work, night work, weekends and holidays are prohibited.

It is undesirable to do homework that requires frequent bending. When "sedentary" work is useful to put your feet on a bench or put on a chair, which will protect them from venous stagnation of blood and the development of varicose veins.

During pregnancy, you may notice that you get tired quickly,

feel sleepy. Good sleep is very beneficial for both you and your baby. The optimal duration of a night's sleep is not

less than 8-9 hours, even better if you find the opportunity for an additional afternoon nap.

During this period, the need for oxygen greatly increases - now it is needed not only by you, but also by the unborn baby, so ventilate the rooms, walk more in the fresh air. It is best if the walks are short, but frequent.

A favorable atmosphere in your home is very important, without family conflicts and stress. With the onset of pregnancy, the psychological perception of some situations that previously left you indifferent is exacerbated. Your relatives, and especially your husband, should understand this very well and surround you with attention, care, and tenderness.

Do not worry if you notice a decrease in interest in sexual contact: during pregnancy, this is completely natural. The rhythm of sexual intercourse will depend on the state of health of the woman. Sexual life is not recommended in the first 2-3 months of pregnancy in order to avoid spontaneous abortion and in the last 2 months because of the risk of premature termination and infection of the woman's genital tract.

You should beware of influenza and other infectious diseases.

Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed.

No medicines should be taken without a doctor's prescription. But there is no need to think that any medicines are prohibited during pregnancy - there are simply medicines that can have a harmful effect on the unborn child and cause developmental defects in his body. What medicines and in what doses to take, only the doctor decides.

PERSONAL HYGIENE

Clothing should not constrain the chest and abdomen. The size of the bra should be changed as the volume of the mammary glands increases. In the second half of pregnancy, it is recommended to wear a special bandage. Shoes should be comfortable, with wide, low heels.

Frequent change of underwear and bed linen is required.

Body care. A high level of the hormone progesterone causes an increase in the secretion of the sebaceous glands of the skin. Take a warm shower 2 times a day, it is advisable to shave the hair under the arms. If you have dry skin, you can use a moisturizing lotion. You will have to give up hot baths and sauna visits - these pleasures are dangerous, they can lead to premature termination of pregnancy. The external genitalia require special care - they need to be washed several times a day. At the same time, try not to use a strong ascending shower jet.

Oral and dental care. It is recommended to brush your teeth in the morning and in the evening, and rinse your mouth after every meal. Obligatory examination by a dentist and sanitation of the oral cavity.

Preparation of the mammary glands and nipples for feeding the child consists in daily washing them with water at room temperature, rubbing them with a terry towel and taking air baths before going to bed (leave the mammary glands open for 10-15 minutes).

Pull out flat or inverted nipples with clean fingers 2-3 times a day for 3-4 minutes, after lubricating them with a cosmetic cream.

The nutrition of a pregnant woman is of great importance for the normal development of the fetus and maintaining the health of the mother. Malnutrition leads to miscarriages, a decrease in fetal weight, and increases the frequency of loss of children after childbirth.

Excessive food intake causes an increase in the body weight of the newborn, which in turn complicates childbirth: the birth canal and the child are injured.

In the first half of pregnancy, a woman's diet should not differ significantly from that before pregnancy. You can allow spicy and salty dishes, with nausea in the morning it is better to take food lying down. Strong tea, coffee, alcohol should be excluded. Limit foods that cause allergies: citrus fruits, chocolate, etc.

During pregnancy, it is advisable to increase fluid intake to 2 liters per day to prevent urinary tract infections. Acidified drinks are useful: cranberry or lingonberry juice, lemon tea, kidney tea. In late pregnancy, the amount of drinking should be reduced to 1200-1500 ml, limit the intake of table salt to 5-8 g per day. It is desirable that boiled or stewed foods predominate in your diet.

With an increase in the mass of the fetus, the uterus increases the need for proteins up to 120 g per day. Proteins are rich in meat, fish, eggs, cottage cheese, milk, from plant products - legumes, cabbage, buckwheat, oatmeal. At the end of pregnancy, you should limit the consumption of meat, especially fried, mushroom dishes. The amount of carbohydrates should not exceed 500g per day, and if the pregnant woman is overweight, 300g. It is advisable to get carbohydrates in foods rich in fiber (wholemeal bread, vegetables, fruits, cereals). From 14 weeks of pregnancy, it is necessary to reduce the consumption of confectionery, sweets; the amount of sugar should not exceed 40-50g. Compensation for energy costs is provided by fats, their consumption increases, but should not exceed 85 g per day. From vegetable fats, sunflower and olive oils are recommended, from animals - butter and ghee. Lamb, beef lard, margarine should not be included in the diet.

Particular attention should be paid to the sufficient content of vitamins in food. It is good for you to eat at least five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Portions can be quite small, such as an apple, or a small cup of grapes, or two large spoons of fruit salad, or one glass (150 ml) of fresh juice, or some greens of any kind, or a cup of vegetable salad. Fiber, which is rich in plant foods, will help your intestines work.

The body of a pregnant woman needs a large amount of calcium, phosphorus, iron, therefore, dairy products and iron-rich foods should be included in the daily diet.

Even the most ideal diet will not be able to give your body all the vitamins and minerals it needs. In consultation with the doctor, it is necessary to take vitamin and mineral complexes.

GYMNASTIC EXERCISES.

Hygienic gymnastics is indicated in the normal course of pregnancy. It strengthens the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall and pelvic floor, which facilitates the process of childbirth. It is important that the exercises do not make you overtired or short of breath. Avoid sports that could cause falls or bruises, such as cross-country skiing or horseback riding. At the same time, calm cycling will not harm you, and you can swim without any harm to health even up to the 9th month of pregnancy. Before choosing gymnastic exercises, consult your doctor. Complexes of exercises vary depending on the duration of pregnancy.

WHAT EXERCISES DO YOU NEED IN THE FIRST HALF OF PREGNANCY?

In the first 16 weeks of pregnancy, the main goal of gymnastics is to teach you proper breathing and the ability to strain and relax your muscles; these skills will be useful to you during childbirth.

The first type of breathing is slow and deep. Place your hands with spread fingers on the sides of your chest and inhale

so deep that the hands feel how the entire chest is filled with air. Then exhale slowly.

The second type of breathing is shallow. It mainly involves the upper part of the chest. Place your palms on your shoulders and try to take a few quick breaths in and out so that your hands feel the movement of your shoulders up and down. You will need the ability to control breathing during childbirth.

Another technique that is useful for you to master is relaxation. If you learn to control your muscles in advance, then you will have a good rest between contractions during childbirth, and you will protect yourself from breaks. To fully relax, imagine a situation that makes you feel completely comfortable, such as relaxing on the beach under the warm sun, swimming in warm water. Sit comfortably in a chair with a headrest, place your relaxed hands on the armrests, and slightly spread your feet.

First you need to relax the muscles of the face - perform the so-called "relaxation mask". Keep your forehead relaxed, lower your eyelids, stop looking inward and downward, gently place your tongue over your upper teeth, and let your lower jaw drop slightly. After several attempts, this technique will easily succeed. After creating a "mask of relaxation", relax the muscles of the back of the head and neck, imagine that your arms and legs hang freely, and relax them too.

Mini-training for tension and relaxation according to the Nikolaev-Lamaz method is carried out lying or sitting:

1. Consistently tighten the feet, calves, thighs, buttocks, perineum, hands, forearms, shoulders, face. At the same time, focus on the part of the body that you are straining. Then, in the same sequence, relax the muscles, concentrating on them.

4. Tighten your right leg and left arm and relax your left leg and right arm, then do the opposite. Relax on an internal command.

WHAT EXERCISES DO YOU NEED IN THE SECOND HALF OF PREGNANCY?

In the second half of pregnancy, do exercises that will increase the flexibility of the spine and pelvic joints.

1. Get on your knees and lean on your hands. Exhaling and arching your back, move your pelvis forward. After a few seconds, return to the starting position, inhale. This exercise not only develops the mobility of the pelvis, but also helps to relieve back pain.

2. Squatting, spread your feet apart. The back should be straight, hands clasped in front at knee level. Without lifting your heels from the floor, push your hips apart with your elbows. This exercise will improve the mobility of the hip joints, strengthen the muscles of the back and hips.

3. Sitting on a chair, tense and then relax the muscles of the perineum,

repeat the exercise 10-15 times. You can do it standing, lying or sitting. This exercise strengthens the muscles of the pelvic floor, which is very useful for you during childbirth.

More details about the exercises that are useful to you are described on the website of the “Code of Health and Longevity” - www.kzid.ru.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE DELIVERY EASIER

Childbirth is physical labor, so you need to learn how to save energy. There is no need to be afraid of labor pain: fear interferes with the proper course of childbirth, and you can learn how to manage painful contractions in advance. You will be helped by the implementation of some rules of conduct during childbirth.

BODY POSITION

At the beginning of labor, while the contractions are still short and infrequent, you can choose the position of the body that is most comfortable for you. You should not lie on your back for a long time, since in this position the fetus squeezes the mother's large blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the placenta. In the active stage of labor, when contractions are frequent, try to change the position of the body and lie more on your side. If the doctor allows, walk around, stand, leaning on a chair, kneel, leaning on your hands. When a woman in labor alternates between walking and lying down (alternates between an active body position and a resting position), childbirth is less painful.

During childbirth, the baby's head presses down on the bladder, and urine quickly accumulates in it. A full bubble, in turn, prevents the baby's head from descending into the pelvic cavity. So try to urinate every 2-3 hours.

RULES OF BREATHING

Your ability to breathe properly is of great importance for the well-being of the child during childbirth. During a contraction, when the uterus contracts, he receives less oxygen and suffers from this. While the contractions are long and not very frequent, you need to breathe deeply so that the blood is well oxygenated. When the contractions become more intense, take a few deep breaths at the beginning of the contraction, and as it increases, switch to shallow breathing. Between

Strive to relax as much as possible.

RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

During childbirth, relaxation techniques that you already know will come in handy. Use self-hypnosis formulas. Tell yourself: “I am calm. Contractions are a sign of normal labor activity. Gradually they will intensify. My breathing is even and deep. The muscles are relaxed. The fight is over now and I'll rest." Contrary to common misconception, childbirth is not necessarily accompanied by pain; in about 20% of women, they are painless. There are several tricks that will allow you to significantly reduce the feeling of contraction.

ANESTHETIC RECEPTIONS DURING STRIGHT.

1. Deep and rhythmic breathing. Inhale through the nose for a long time, exhale through the mouth briefly, 16-18 times per minute.

2. Stroking the lower half of the abdomen in the form of light tangential movements with the fingertips. Hand movements are made from the midline of the abdomen above the bosom outwards and upwards, combining with correct breathing. When moving along the abdominal wall outward - inhale, at the moment the hands return to their original position (through the air) - exhale. As the strength of contractions increases, the gesture is wider, the breath is deeper.

3. Pressing the "anesthetic points" while lying on your back:

a) protrusions of the comb bone of the pelvis (anterosuperior iliac spines) on the inner surface with the thumbs of both hands, with the palm and the remaining four fingers located along the thigh.

Pressure and vibrating movements are carried out during the contraction simultaneously with deep breathing.

b) on the outer corners of the lumbar rhombus, for which the woman in labor should put her hands clenched into fists under the lower back, facing the back surfaces up.

4. Lumbar massage is performed in the form of rubbing or stroking it in the position of the woman in labor on her side or in the form of jerky movements from top to bottom in a sitting position.

REGULATION OF PULLING ACTIVITIES.

In the second stage of labor, with the onset of attempts, you need to take a deep breath, hold your breath and push until there is enough air in the lungs. To strengthen the attempts, you should press your chin to your chest, rest your feet against the supports, pull the handles (edges) of the bed towards you with your hands. Repeat this technique as long as the push continues. If during the push you manage to push 3 times, the push will be the most effective. But when the baby's head begins to appear, attempts at the command of the midwife must be stopped. Now efforts are superfluous - they will lead to too rapid exit of the head from the vagina, which threatens with tissue ruptures. To ease the strain, breathe quickly and shallowly through your mouth, just like a dog breathes on a hot day.

The best time in the life of a future mother, because during this period all relatives and especially her husband are obliged to indulge any of her whims and whims. Is it so important to fully indulge all the weaknesses of a pregnant woman? And what consequences can this lead to?

Often, pregnancy becomes a difficult test not only for the woman herself, but also for her relatives and relatives. This happens because the expectant mother makes too many claims and demands on her environment, which are often not only biased, but sometimes even absurd. However, she knows that any desire of a pregnant woman is the law, and must be satisfied as soon as possible, and she unconsciously begins to manipulate her loved ones, relying on this setting.

Naturally, the husband gets the lion's share of the work to satisfy the whims of the mother of his unborn child. And if he more or less copes with this task, then the rest of the environment of the pregnant woman suffers to a lesser extent. If, for some reason, the husband does not meet the expectations placed on him, the woman can turn her attention to relatives - her own parents, friends, relatives.

To childless friends and relatives, who in general are not particularly interested in this side of life, such claims from the expectant mother may seem unfounded. At best, they will not react to them in any way, at worst, they will either stop communicating, or show certain emotional reactions and discontent. This, in turn, can cause new conflicts and a whole tangle of new negative feelings, claims and resentments. As a result, experiences and negative experiences for both parties.

In addition, the surrounding childless women and men may form a negative attitude towards the psychology of pregnancy in principle, since for 9 months they observed an unsightly picture of the relationship and conflicts of two people, or maybe they themselves participated in this interaction. Of course, such an idea can be worked out and destroyed, but the degree of sensitivity and suggestibility varies from person to person.

Negative consequences can be for the expectant mother herself. For example, if a pregnant woman emotionally manipulates her husband, and the husband steadfastly endures, then later, when the pregnancy ends and completely different everyday life begins, and the woman continues the usual pattern of interaction, the husband’s reaction and actions can be completely different. At best, he ceases to respond to the pressure and requests of his wife, indicating to her directly that her time has passed, that is, the pregnancy is over, and now he is not obliged to fulfill all the whims of his wife and endure her emotional swings. In the worst case, it can go into open conflict, completely withdraw from household chores, from communication with the child and his upbringing. Frequent absences, late arrivals, and sometimes a mistress may appear. It is not uncommon for spouses to divorce in the first year after the birth of a child, precisely because conflicts of pregnancy and the postpartum period remained unresolved between them.

It is also important to remember that the constantly present negative background of the mood of the expectant mother is a stress factor that will negatively affect the health of the unborn child. After all, stress hormones constantly secreted into the mother's blood enter the child's body through the placenta, and he has a negative experience of passing this period.

The question arises why some pregnant women show inadequacy in behavior, expressed by emotional manipulation, resentment against her husband, sometimes open conflicts, aggression, and even a depressive background of mood. There can be many reasons for this.

Of course, bursts of hormonal levels, which are closely related to emotional ones, have an objectively strongest impact. However, such surges cannot be daily and regular and, as a rule, appear only at the beginning and at the end of pregnancy, when the body is preparing first for gestation and then for birth, and all its systems, including the hormonal one, are being rebuilt.

A more common reason is the lack of development of relationships and role positions between spouses, which existed and was not conscious and resolved even before pregnancy. In this case, changes in the hormonal background are simply superimposed on emotional blocks and thus only activate what already existed in a hidden form.

The degree of awareness of both spouses, the ability to find compromises in communication, the desire for mutual understanding - all this can be a good diagnostic tool for the problem of inadequate claims and requirements of a pregnant woman, as well as a way to work them out.

And, finally, another important question in this topic - what should be considered reasonable requirements and whims, and what should be classified as inadequate? Obviously, any requirements and requests regarding the regime, safety, health and comfort of the psychological pregnant woman and her unborn child are reasonable and objective.

If the expectant mother constantly accuses everyone around her and especially her husband of lack of care, love, but in fact this is not the case, if she demands impossible things, for example, the presence of her husband nearby 24 hours a day, or communication only with her, or his complete refusal from their interests, then these requirements may be of a manipulative nature and can become the basis for conflicts and negative emotions.

In any case, it is important for both spouses to understand that a harmonious pregnancy, and hence a healthy baby, is the absence of strong conflicts in the family, the ability to show and accept care, as well as a feeling of emotional comfort and happiness inside.

Monument to unborn children, Something like this should stand near every antenatal clinic

DatsoPic 2.0 2009 by Andrey Datso

The behavior of a pregnant woman can be quite complex, and sometimes even simply inexplicable. So, in the very first stages, many women experience toxicosis. It manifests itself in the fact that a woman can become irritable and overly demanding, she may have strange taste preferences.

She may suddenly refuse those foods and dishes that she used to willingly and without disgust, or vice versa, wish to taste something from what she had always refused before. A woman in this state may become indignant at some everyday and familiar smells, or vice versa, show a desire to smell gasoline or shoe polish, the smell of which will suddenly seem irresistible to her. The whims of a woman at this time and her strange behavior can greatly alert her husband, and even cause him irritation. However, you should not scold your wife because of her whims - in this way, the husband can only achieve that she begins to accumulate negativity in herself, which will then spill out into depression or a series of nervous breakdowns. This behavior of a pregnant woman in the early stages can be considered normal, and in order to avoid scandals in the family, it is better to be calm about her nit-picking, not to react to rudeness, if any, and try to ensure her comfort at home and at work - then she will behave calmer . And, of course, if a woman wants to taste something, it is better to give her such an opportunity. During the first three months of pregnancy, the brain, nervous system and other important organs are formed in the fetus, and in order for them to form correctly, a woman must receive many additional trace elements and vitamins. Some of them are very rare in nature and are available in small doses. Nature has made women in the early stages of pregnancy very sensitive to food so that they can subconsciously find exactly what the unborn baby is missing and avoid what could harm him. So, some women completely refuse alcohol at this time, because they are irritated by its very smell. And the husband, who came home drunk, irritates them many times more precisely because of the smell. This should be taken into account by the husband, and in order to avoid a scandal, either refuse to drink alcohol for a while, or use chewing gum or other means that can neutralize the smell of alcohol.

But not all women are annoyed by the smell of alcohol. He even begins to attract some, and you should not scold your spouse if she allows herself a little alcohol from time to time during pregnancy. The fact is that a number of vitamins can be absorbed in the human body only with alcohol, and good alcohol can be useful for a pregnant woman in small quantities as a tonic. Your job in such a situation is to make sure that the drinks consumed by the woman are of high quality, and their quantity is reasonable. You should not swear because of this - an irritable woman in the early stages of pregnancy will tell a lot about you in response. And if you already ran into verbal shelling - try to take it calmly and not react. Thus, you can not only avoid family scenes, but also save your wife a lot of nerve cells. Most likely, she herself does not understand what is the reason for her aggression, and she is very worried about this and regrets what she did later.

The average gestation period is usually relatively calm. The woman's body adapts to the ongoing pregnancy, hormone fluctuations fade away, giving way to stability, and the woman does not express her emotions so much. She stops being annoyed for no reason, stops choosing strange dishes for herself, although to some extent, gastronomic addictions may persist. Life again enters into its former calm course - until the pregnancy goes into the third trimester.

A feature of the third trimester is that the woman again becomes irritable. At such times, women are rarely tormented by toxicosis or the desire to eat something special, but each of the expectant mothers begins to seriously worry about safety - both about her own and her unborn baby. These worries are rarely expressed explicitly, and usually a woman cannot even explain exactly what is bothering her - to the great fury of spouses who do not know how to be patient with other people's problems. A woman subconsciously fears - childbirth and possible complications, early birth, that she will not be able to cope with the newborn, that she will not be able to protect the child, and much more. Not every woman can voice at least one of these fears, because they are not obvious, but all of them together make her more suspicious, irritable. Her demands on her husband also increase, a woman is often disappointed in him - for the same reasons, making subconscious conclusions that he will not be able to cope with his duty and ensure her safety.

Pregnancy is a physiological phenomenon. However, it doesn't always run smoothly. And it largely depends on whether a woman observes the rules of personal hygiene. The expectant mother must be under the supervision of a doctor, follow all his advice.

Mode of work and rest. In the first half of pregnancy, a woman can perform normal daily work both at work and at home. However, in order to avoid exhaustion of the central nervous system and sleep disturbance, one should not overwork.

Heavy physical labor, carrying heavy loads, working in hot shops at the factory, prolonged cooling, work associated with strong shaking of the body - all this is harmful to pregnant women. Night work is also contraindicated, as provided for by our Labor Code.

Before going to bed, you should not eat heavily. The room where the pregnant woman sleeps should be well ventilated, the temperature in it should not be higher than 18 - 19 ° C.

For the entire period of pregnancy, it is forbidden to drink coffee, strong tea and alcoholic beverages.

A pregnant woman has an increased need for oxygen. Therefore, it is necessary to spend 2-3 hours daily in the fresh air.

Of great importance is the active mode, which prepares the body of a pregnant woman for physical exertion. The main elements of the active mode are physical exercises combined with natural factors (sun, air, water).

In women who are constantly engaged in physical education, childbirth proceeds much easier and faster. During daily walks, the duration of which is constantly increasing, you need to make sure that they do not cause fatigue.

Pregnant women are prohibited from sports activities that require great physical and nervous tension: skating, skiing, rowing, horseback riding and cycling.

Particularly useful is systematic physical education, which has a positive effect on the respiratory organs - they strengthen the respiratory muscles of the chest. This is especially important in the last months of pregnancy. In a word, physical exercises contribute to the proper functioning of the whole organism of a pregnant woman, prepare her for the upcoming birth.

But do not forget that before you start physical exercises, you need to tactilely appear to the doctor of the antenatal clinic and perform exercises under his supervision.

Physical exercise should be done in the morning after going to the toilet (to empty the bowels and bladder); 20 - 30 minutes before the start of gymnastics, drink a glass of sweet tea and eat a small piece of black bread with butter.

In the last days of pregnancy, a woman should rest more, not take tiring walks, especially in the evening and in cold weather. It is very important to learn how to control your breathing, as this will come in handy during childbirth. It is recommended to train in a deep breath and learn to hold the exhalation longer.

Infectious diseases are very dangerous on the eve of childbirth. Therefore, pregnant women, especially towards the end of pregnancy, should avoid contact with infectious patients.

Sex life during pregnancy should be kept to a minimum. Sexual intercourse causes a sharp rush of blood to the genitals, as a result, the fetal egg can exfoliate from the wall of the uterus, bleeding and miscarriage are possible. In the first two months of pregnancy, when the fetal egg is still loosely attached to the wall of the uterus, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited. They are also dangerous in the last two months of pregnancy, as there may be an early discharge of amniotic fluid and there is a danger of microbes entering the woman's genitals. All this can lead to premature birth and postpartum diseases.

In case of a threatened miscarriage, sexual activity is prohibited.

A healthy woman during pregnancy can do housework, but do not do laundry, do not lift weights, do not wash floors. At the same time, it is not difficult for her to cook dinner, stroke, dust, do light physical work in the garden, orchard.

The expectant mother must strictly observe personal hygiene. Clean skin facilitates the work of the kidneys to remove harmful metabolic products from the body, and also prevents the development of infectious diseases. Therefore, you need to wash regularly, preferably in the shower. Pregnancy clothing should be clean and loose. In no case should you use tight bras, tightening belts, leotards with a tight elastic band, high-heeled shoes. In the second half of pregnancy, it is recommended, especially for repeated pregnant women, to wear a bandage that prevents excessive stretching of the abdominal wall. It is supposed to be put on in the morning in a supine position, and removed at night.

It is very important to prepare the mammary glands for their future function. To do this, from the first weeks of pregnancy, it is useful to wash the nipples daily with room temperature water and soap, and then wipe them with a dry, hard towel. In a similar way, the development of cracks and inflammatory processes (mastitis) is prevented. If the pregnant nipples are inverted or flat, they are smeared with petroleum jelly and massaged 2-3 times a day with cleanly washed hands. Massage is performed with the thumb and forefinger by grabbing the nipple and pulling it outward. The duration of the procedure is 3 - 4 minutes.

And now let's talk about the psychoprophylactic preparation of pregnant women. It is well known that balanced women in labor behave calmly, do not experience fear, and therefore childbirth proceeds with little pain. Women with increased excitability of the nervous system fearfully expect the approach of childbirth. Their threshold of pain sensitivity is low, so contractions, even initial ones, are perceived by them as severe pain. Explanations, acting on the cerebral cortex, allow you to remove the psychogenic component of labor pain, feelings of fear, anxiety, and create positive emotions. All this helps the doctor to conduct childbirth. The success of preventive training is largely determined by the conscious attitude of the pregnant woman, her desire to master the methods of behavior during childbirth and techniques that promote pain relief.