Recently, my mother-in-law’s cousin found out that she was pregnant. Her mother-in-law immediately asked her to quit her job and raise the baby at home. My cousin was very happy at first. She was finally free from her busy work and could enjoy a long vacation. But when my cousin got home, she found that she was even more tired than when she went to work. This was because her mother-in-law believed that lying in bed all the time could "preserve the miscarriage" and she had to sleep on her left side, which was difficult for her. On Monday, my cousin took me out to get some fresh air on the pretext of going to the hospital for a check-up. So we found Dr. Liu from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and asked carefully about the correct sleeping position during pregnancy. We learned a lot, let’s take a look!
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We have all heard the saying "life lies in movement". In fact, the same principle is true. Under normal circumstances, pregnant women are not recommended to lie down all the time during pregnancy. , of course, this also needs to be judged based on the actual physical condition of the pregnant mother. Many people believe that pregnant mothers with habitual miscarriages should rest in bed for a long time. However, when a pregnant woman stays in bed for too long and suddenly sits up, she may develop symptoms such as chest tightness and dizziness. In addition, pregnant mothers should not exercise too much and can do some easy activities. If pregnant women find physical abnormalities, they should go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment immediately.
1. Correct sleeping position during pregnancy
Sleeping position is everyone’s habit, and everyone has their own comfortable sleeping position. But after having a fetus, every move of the pregnant mother is a matter of two people. In order to ensure that the pregnant mother has enough sleep, and to allow the fetus to inhale enough oxygen and take in balanced nutrition, you can try the left or right lateral position. This is because lying on your back or stomach will compress the uterus, affect the blood circulation of the lower limbs, and lead to edema or other accidents. Both left and right lateral positions are feasible. Lying on the side can accelerate the body's blood flow, deliver sufficient nutrients and oxygen to the fetus, and promote growth. Moreover, pregnant mothers can also reduce edema while lying on their side. It is worth mentioning that if a pregnant mother finds that her posture is wrong, she can slowly adjust to it without excessive worry or anxiety. Try to sleep on your left side as much as possible during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy to reduce the chance of hemorrhoids or other infections, and to prevent premature birth of your baby.
2. Tips for supplementing sleep during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a top priority for women, and it should be taken seriously, but scientific knowledge should be respected.
1. Many pregnant mothers report that they are particularly sleepy during pregnancy, which is normal. Pregnant mothers need to get enough sleep. In addition to resting at night, it is best to develop a good habit of taking a lunch break. Try to relax your body during your lunch break and lie on your side.
2. There are also many pregnant mothers who are too nervous because of their first pregnancy, resulting in poor sleep quality. If the pregnant mother does not rest well for a long time, the fetus will also be affected. Here, doctors suggest that pregnant mothers can do some exercises according to their physical condition or drink milk and soak their feet before going to bed to relieve anxiety and relax their mood. If anxiety affects normal sleep, pregnant mothers can seek help from a psychologist or relatives to relieve their mood.
3. Pregnant mothers do not need to feel embarrassed if they experience symptoms of morning sickness in the early stages of pregnancy. This is perfectly normal. In order to reduce the pressure on the stomach, it is recommended to eat in moderation and eat easily digestible food between meals to relieve stomach acid. In addition, pregnant mothers need to do some simple and easy exercises after eating to help digestion.
4. In terms of diet, you need to avoid foods that are less spicy, less sour and less greasy. For example, spicy and overly acidic foods can irritate the stomach, cause nausea, and affect sleep.
After reading today’s sharing, has the expectant father given the pregnant mother a hug? Giving birth to a child is hard, raising a child is hard, and mothers bear too much pressure and responsibility in the process. The baby is the crystallization of love between two people and needs to be protected by both parents. Therefore, bear more of the little emotions of the pregnant mother and share more interesting things. Show more love to pregnant mothers. Living in a loving family, babies will definitely learn to love and be loved just like their parents, what do you think?