Is it good to get pregnant in autumn? What are the precautions for getting pregnant in autumn?

Autumn is here and the weather is getting cooler. For pregnant women, autumn is the happiest time. There are relatively fewer viruses and bacteria, and there are many kinds of fruits, which are comprehensive and nutritious. The key is that the climate is pleasant. However, there are also some taboos in autumn that need to be paid attention to~

Precautions for pregnancy in autumn

The weather in autumn is constantly changing. If you are not careful, you may catch a cold, have a weakened immune system, or suffer from various diseases. How can you be a healthier and more beautiful mother-to-be in autumn? What preventive measures should pregnant women take in autumn?

Mothers who are pregnant in autumn are undoubtedly happier. The weather is clear and cool in autumn, which not only ensures a strong physiological metabolism through adequate sleep at night, but also provides abundant vegetables, fruits and melons, so the nutrition and vitamins are sufficient. However, pregnant women who have just become pregnant in autumn should pay attention to preventing diarrhea, constipation and respiratory diseases.

1. Prevent diarrhea

Preventing diarrhea is because there are more fresh fruits and vegetables on the market in autumn, but if you don't pay attention to food hygiene, pregnant women with relatively poor resistance will easily have diarrhea. Diarrhea is very likely to stimulate uterine contractions and even cause premature birth. Therefore, pregnant women must pay attention to food hygiene in autumn and wash fresh fruits and vegetables before eating.

2. Prevent constipation.

The weather is dry in autumn, and pregnant women may suffer from constipation if they do not pay attention to their diet. It is recommended that pregnant women eat a moderate amount of greasy food and meat, and do not blindly pursue autumn fat. They should increase the proportion of fresh fruits and vegetables appropriately. In addition, they should drink plenty of water and develop a habit of regular bowel movements.

3. As the weather turns cooler in autumn, pregnant women are more likely to catch colds and suffer from respiratory diseases.

Experts say that colds are one of the diseases pregnant women are more likely to suffer from in autumn. Generally speaking, pregnant women should be cautious when taking medication. In principle, they should not use it if possible. They should never abuse antibiotics. Even if they take Chinese medicine, they should receive guidance from doctors and not buy medicine on their own. This is because most drugs can enter the fetus from the mother through the placenta, and some of them can cause damage to the fetus and have teratogenic effects.

It is important to note that a cold or fever in early pregnancy can affect the development of the fetal central nervous system and even cause fetal malformation. Prevention is the key to preventing a cold. Pregnant women should strengthen nutrition, exercise moderately, and maintain a good mood to enhance their body's immunity. The room should be ventilated frequently and fumigated with vinegar frequently; pregnant women should not stay in crowded places for a long time to avoid cross infection. Finally, pregnant women should be especially careful about rubella and cytomegalovirus infections, which may cause fetal malformation. Especially in early pregnancy, if you suspect an infection, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations.

4. Avoid environmental pollution

Environmental pollution is an important factor causing congenital defects of the fetus. With the arrival of autumn, the weather begins to turn cooler, and people tend to close doors and windows, causing turbid indoor air. Especially in newly renovated houses or newly purchased furniture, volatile toxic and harmful substances cannot be discharged in time, thus affecting the health of the fetus.

Recommendation: Pregnant women in autumn should pay attention to opening windows frequently for ventilation. It is also important to take a walk outdoors in fresh air every day.

5. Maintain a balanced diet

An important principle for nutritional intake of pregnant women is that the supply of each nutrient must be sufficient, neither too little nor too much, and the proportions between various nutrients must be appropriate to maintain a certain balance.

Therefore, pregnant women should eat moderate amounts of greasy food and meat in their diet in autumn. Don't just pursue autumn fat. You should increase the proportion of fresh fruits and vegetables appropriately. In addition, drinking more water and developing a regular bowel movement habit are good for relieving constipation.

Note: It is necessary for pregnant women to nourish their bodies in autumn, but remember not to do so blindly. It should be mild and light. You can choose to eat bird's nest, Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, Ophiopogon japonicus, Adenophora radix, lotus root, Tremella fuciformis, etc., and eat less dog meat and mutton.

6. Maintain a positive attitude

Due to the changes in hormones in pregnant women caused by pregnancy, they are generally emotionally agitated and anxious after pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, they are often accompanied by fatigue, nausea, and frequent urination. Some pregnant women have decreased appetite or picky eating habits, and are emotionally unstable. Some pregnant women are exposed to radiation, take medicine, have a fever, "cold", contraceptive failure, adverse pregnancy history, or have a serious disease before and after pregnancy. They will feel anxious about whether the fetus will be deformed, which will cause a great psychological burden. Excessive psychological pressure has a certain impact on pregnancy, fetus, and delivery. Therefore, pregnant women must maintain a good attitude and face every day positively and optimistically, which is most beneficial to the fetus.

7. Health Tips

In addition to preventing diarrhea, colds and constipation, pregnant women in autumn should also be particularly careful about infections such as rubella and cytomegalovirus, because once infected with these viruses, they may cause fetal malformations, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. If infection is suspected, it is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible.

Is it good to get pregnant in autumn?

The generally recommended pregnancy time is July and August, and the birth in April and May, which is a more ideal state. Spring is the season with a high incidence of infectious diseases. Pregnancy at that time is prone to viral infection, which is in the early pregnancy period (the most dangerous period). Pregnancy in late summer and early autumn, the early pregnancy reaction stage of expectant mothers is in autumn, avoiding the impact of midsummer on appetite. At the same time, autumn vegetables, fruits and vegetables are fully supplied, which is easy to regulate appetite and increase nutrition. In winter, when it is susceptible to diseases such as rubella and influenza, pregnancy has reached the middle stage, and the impact on the development of fetal organs has been greatly reduced. When it comes to full-term delivery, it is the late spring and early summer with a pleasant climate. Such a season is also particularly conducive to the adaptation of newborns to the external environment, so that they can grow and develop better. When giving birth in April and May, the weather is not too cold or too hot, and the child is easier to take care of, and it is easier and more comfortable to sit in confinement. It is more dangerous to get pregnant in spring.

Dietary taboos for pregnant women in autumn

1. Pregnant women should stay away from hairy crabs and soft-shelled turtles

In the golden autumn season, hairy crabs are plump and delicious, and gradually become a gluttonous food on people's tables. Some expectant mothers are particularly fond of them. At this time, soft-shelled turtles are also fresh and delicious, and have always been regarded as the first choice for food supplements for expectant mothers. From the end of October to November, do not eat too much hairy crabs and soft-shelled turtles for nourishment. Because they have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, they may cause miscarriage.

2. Don’t eat too many grapes

Autumn is the season when grapes are on the market in large quantities. Some expectant mothers like to eat them, but they must pay attention to the amount of control. Grapes contain more glucose, and excessive intake can easily cause gestational diabetes or excessive fetal growth.

Gestational diabetes not only endangers the health of the expectant mother herself, but more importantly, it endangers the healthy development and growth of the fetus in the body, and is very likely to cause premature birth, miscarriage or stillbirth.

3. Don’t be greedy with fruits

There are more fresh fruits and vegetables on the market in autumn, but this season is also the time when the weather gradually turns cooler, the temperature is low in the morning and evening, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. If you don’t pay attention to food hygiene, pregnant women with relatively poor resistance will easily have stomach upset. This threat to pregnant women is much greater than that to ordinary people, and may stimulate uterine contractions in pregnant women and even cause premature birth.

Therefore, pregnant women should eat less cold fruits, such as pears, bananas, plums, persimmons, figs, etc. As the saying goes, autumn melons can upset the stomach, so fruits should be eaten in moderation. (Click to enter the list of fruits that pregnant women should eat more or less)

After a long and hot summer, the body consumes a lot of energy and eats less, so in the autumn when the temperature gradually drops, it is necessary to replenish the body and store energy for the coming winter. People often ignore the requirements of daily diet due to the fast-paced life. Many people are only satisfied with simply eating enough and ignore the reasonable combination of nutrition.

4. Do not eat papaya

Papaya contains papain, which can interact with progesterone and prevent pregnancy or cause miscarriage.

5. Don’t eat peaches

Peaches are sweet and hot, spicy and sour, and slightly toxic. They can break blood, and eating them may cause miscarriage in pregnant women.

6. Avoid eating large fish

Pregnant women should not eat large fish such as swordfish, shark, mackerel, etc. Canned tuna should not exceed 180 grams. Fish caught from rivers, lakes and streams may contain bacteria or be chemically contaminated, so it is best not to eat them. If you want to eat them, it is best to send the fish to the relevant health department for inspection. Of course, there is no harm in eating less than 360 grams of fish per week.

7. Avoid eating raw and undercooked meat

Do not eat raw or undercooked poultry and seafood (such as raw oysters, clams and sushi, etc.), which may contain a large number of bacteria and viruses and must be cooked thoroughly before consumption. In addition, do not eat half-cooked eggs, and fry eggs to be fully cooked.

8. Avoid eating cooked food and cold-smoked seafood purchased outside

Listeria monocytogenes is most likely to multiply in prepared foods such as hot dogs, ham, turkey, cold meat sauce and sausages, as well as refrigerated smoked seafood. Infection of pregnant women with this bacterium can lead to serious consequences such as miscarriage, deformity or stillbirth. These products must be cooked before consumption.

9. Avoid drinking unpasteurized beverages

Don't buy homemade wine or juice from street vendors. These drinks are not sterilized at high temperatures and are likely to contain bacteria such as E. coli. It is best to check whether they have been pasteurized before drinking.

10. Avoid eating raw vegetables and sprouts

Do not eat raw alfalfa sprouts, radish sprouts or mung bean sprouts. These sprouts contain bacteria that may have adverse effects on pregnant women and fetuses.

11. Avoid foods that may cause allergies

If someone in the pregnant woman's family is allergic to a certain food, the fetus will also be at great risk of suffering from food allergies. Therefore, during pregnancy, you should avoid eating foods that are prone to allergies, such as peanuts and peanut products, to reduce the risk of allergies in the fetus.

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