What should pregnant women pay attention to when their due date is during the Spring Festival?

There is still more than a month to go before the Spring Festival of the Year of the Monkey. Many expectant mothers are due to give birth near the Spring Festival. As long as they are prepared, they don't have to worry. So what preparations should pregnant mothers make? So what should mothers pay attention to when they are expecting to give birth during the Spring Festival? The following editor will introduce you in detail.

Delivery Hospital Spring Festival Arrangements

Understand the hospital's holiday arrangements: If you choose to give birth in a private hospital, key departments generally do not distinguish between holidays, and the working hours are basically the same as usual, but you should also go to the hospital in advance to find out clearly; if it is a public hospital, the outpatient department will usually arrange holidays, and the holidays will be from the first to the third or fifth day of the first lunar month (different hospitals have different holiday times). The emergency department and inpatient department do not have holidays, and there are doctors and nurses on duty or in shifts every day.

Find out whether the hospital can reserve beds: In private hospitals, beds can be reserved in advance, and the number of days in advance depends on the hospital regulations; beds in public hospital delivery rooms are usually not available for reservation many days in advance, but depend on the mother's condition. If the mother needs to be hospitalized for special reasons, she can call the hospital to inquire; if the mother has already had labor pains and needs to be admitted to the hospital tomorrow, she can call the hospital to reserve a bed for tomorrow. The specific operation should also be based on the regulations of each hospital, and family members should understand it in advance.

Understand the hospital's phone number and doctor's schedule: It is common to not be able to get a taxi during the Spring Festival, so it is best to know the hospital's phone number and doctors on duty in advance. In private hospitals, you can usually call your midwife and nurse, who are usually on call; public hospitals usually list the doctors and nurses on duty during the holiday about 1 to 2 weeks before the Spring Festival. If a midwife and nurse happen to be on duty on the day of delivery, that doctor and nurse will deliver the baby. In addition, if the mother asks for a midwife she is familiar with to come, the hospital will also call to notify him or her to come, because the hospital stipulates that during the Spring Festival rotation period, all medical staff in the delivery room must keep their mobile phones on standby 24 hours a day.

Find out whether the hospital accepts credit cards: Many large hospitals are equipped with credit card equipment. Usually, you only need to bring a credit card and a small amount of gold coins, but it is possible that some hospitals only accept gold coins. Therefore, for families whose due date is during the Spring Festival, it is necessary to prepare the necessary expenses in advance. It is best for family members to withdraw money before the bank holiday (the first to third day of the New Year), and try to withdraw as much as possible to avoid unexpected needs.

Notes on Pregnancy During the Spring Festival

Dietary moderation: Eating is the highlight of the Spring Festival. But for expectant mothers who are about to give birth, how to eat should become a "low-key" program that requires careful selection and appropriate moderation. Especially on the eve of delivery, it is best not to touch fish and meat, overly sweet and salty, spicy and cold, alcohol stimulation, and foods that easily cause uterine contractions. You should arrange your meals reasonably, eat small meals frequently, and don't eat too much. In some places in my country, there is a custom of pickled meat during the Spring Festival. It will not have any effect on the fetus if expectant mothers try a little bit, but they must not eat too much. And you must control your salt intake.

Avoid overwork: There are many activities in shopping malls at the end of the year, and the air is bad because there are many people. Expectant mothers must resist the temptation of discounts and don't join in the fun. If you really have to go, you must go with your family. And those cleaning and sanitation work, if you are not careful, you will cause the lower abdomen to exert force and the uterine muscles to contract. If you accidentally touch the belly, it is more likely to cause accidents such as bleeding or placental abruption. Going to the mall to buy New Year's goods and cleaning the room before the New Year, these things were all your responsibility in the past, so this year, let your family share your worries for the time being.

Travel with caution: The Spring Festival is a festival of reunion. Pregnant women whose hometowns are in other places are about to give birth and want to rush back as much as possible. Whether it is an airplane, train or car, it is not a good choice for you who are about to give birth. Airlines have special regulations for pregnant women to take airplanes. Pregnant women who are more than 8 months pregnant are generally better off not taking airplanes. If you are traveling by private car, you can drive carefully on the road if the journey does not exceed 1 hour and the pregnant mother does not feel any discomfort. But remember to fasten your seat belt and drive slowly. Whether returning to your hometown or traveling, pregnant mothers must carry the prenatal examination manual and the contact information of the doctor they are familiar with with them, so that they can take emergency measures in time in case of accidents.

Prepare a maternity bag: During the Spring Festival, although there are many things to do at home, don't forget to prepare a maternity bag in advance. In addition to all kinds of necessary items, you should pay special attention to preparing enough gold coins in advance during the Spring Festival, so as not to wait until you need money in a hurry and have to queue up at the bank ATM to withdraw money. Items that need to be prepared in the maternity bag: baby's items include milk bottles, milk powder, diapers, diapers, face towels, butt towels, soft wipes, diaper cream, etc.; mother's items include toilet paper, sanitary napkins, towels, abdominal belts, breast pumps, breast pads, etc.

Beware of premature labor: staying up late, gatherings, firecrackers, various parties... Most people are naturally excited during the Chinese New Year, but it is not uncommon for overexcitement to cause premature labor. Be careful not to let all kinds of activities prevent expectant mothers from getting enough rest, as this is not conducive to the smooth progress of childbirth.