Almost any woman, learning about her new situation, involuntarily experiences fear. She begins to be overcome with doubts, anxiety appears - suddenly something will go wrong ?! In fact, there is nothing terrible here, the main thing is to adhere to simple rules and undergo a routine examination. It is also important to know what cannot be done during pregnancy. In particular, it will be necessary to abandon a number of habits, but only for the period of bearing the child.
Due to individual characteristics, each woman has a different approach to the birth of a child: someone prefers to strictly follow all the recommendations of a doctor, while others continue to lead a familiar lifestyle. Just take into account that pregnancy is not a disease, as some believe. Yes, there are certain rules, and they must be followed.
Let's consider in more detail what is not recommended to be done, being in a very interesting position.
Yoga
Some people think that yoga is strictly contraindicated for pregnant women, as this can lead to the risk of miscarriage. However, this is fundamentally wrong - to perform asanas (the so-called position of the body at which there is a beneficial effect on the nerve nodes) is not possible, but necessary. And it’s better to start from an early date. The only thing that can worry is which asanas should not be done during pregnancy?
But first, it’s worth highlighting several positive key aspects of yoga for pregnant women. First of all, correctly performing asanas, a woman prepares her body and her child for the upcoming birth. Yoga exercises are a way of communication between mother and child. They also contribute to cleansing the spirit, body and energizing with positive energy.
For the good of the cause
What exactly is the benefit of various asanas? Contrary to the opinion of some women, Indian physical education allows you to keep your body healthy and alert even if you have a baby.
Further, only facts:
- Yoga promotes flexibility.
- Thanks to asanas, a woman will learn how to breathe and concentrate correctly. Such a skill will help distract from pain during childbirth.
- During pregnancy, a woman experiences pain, and a number of asanas will help minimize pain and discomfort. You just need to know what movements can not be done during pregnancy, since there are some contraindications, and we'll talk about them a little later.
- The entire musculoskeletal system is strengthened and stretched, making it easier to transfer increased loads.
- In yoga, there are poses that help improve blood circulation in the pelvic region, which is especially important for the fetus. Others allow you to strengthen the bone and muscle structure, during childbirth experiencing heavy loads.
- Performing inverted poses has a beneficial effect on the child and allows him to take a comfortable position.
- In yoga, there are stretching exercises, and due to them, the plasticity of the muscles increases significantly, which will protect against rupture during childbirth.
- By doing yoga, you can avoid mood swings and toxicosis.
- With the help of breathing exercises it will be possible to facilitate labor and to easily transfer the contractions that arise.
- Exercises performed while carrying a baby will help to quickly return to normal after his birth.
As you can understand, the above facts do not harm either the baby or his mother.
And now you can move on to what exercises it is undesirable to do, being in an interesting position.
What asanas can not be done?
Despite the fact that yoga has a beneficial effect on the woman’s body and helps to prepare well for the upcoming birth, there are a number of contraindications. In particular, it is better to refrain from exercises for those expectant mothers who have certain diseases:
- Hypertension.
- Arthritis.
- Varicose veins.
- High blood pressure.
- The presence of spotting.
- Tachycardia.
In addition, it is not recommended to do yoga:
- if there is a risk of miscarriage;
- with increased tone of the uterus;
- in the presence of gestosis;
- with severe toxicosis, which is accompanied by nausea, vomiting and headaches.
What asanas should not be done during pregnancy? If a woman has a disturbed cerebral circulation, including cases of damage to the middle ear or vestibular apparatus, performing inverted asanas (when you become upside down) is contraindicated. However, they can be performed in the presence of chronic catarrh of the respiratory tract, only increased caution is required.
And what exercises should not be done during pregnancy? With diseases of the abdominal organs, one cannot take the poses of a cobra, grasshopper or onion. And if there is any disease of the respiratory system, it is better not to hold your breath on inspiration.
Tattoo
What self-respecting woman doesn’t want to be beautiful all the time? Nowadays, it has become fashionable to do eyebrow tattooing or microblading to make facial features more expressive and attractive.
However, a logical question arises here: is it possible for pregnant women to perform such a procedure. The answer is no - no! Of course, this does not mean that, having done eyebrow tattooing, a woman will thereby cause one hundred percent harm to herself and her child. But many specialists, both gynecologists and cosmetologists, adhere to one recommendation: it is better for pregnant women to refrain from such a procedure.
To understand why tattooing should not be done during pregnancy, you need to understand what microblading is and whether it is worth the expectant mother to experiment with her appearance.
The essence of microblading
The term "microblading" itself is of English origin and translates as "tiny blade", which very accurately gives a description of the whole process. The formation of eyebrow lines occurs by applying the smallest cuts, where then a special coloring pigment is introduced. After each hair is drawn separately, as a result of which the eyebrows look neat and, which is characteristic, is quite natural.
The procedure is painless, and healing does not take much time. The natural look of the eyebrows is ensured precisely thanks to the coloring substance, and it is introduced into the subcutaneous layer to a depth of not more than 0.5 mm. It is worth noting that the work is done manually, and therefore the final result will depend on the professionalism of the wizard.
The reasons for the ban tattoo
For some women, tattooing is a sure way to mask a burn or scar. And if in a normal period of life, according to experts, the procedure does not pose any danger, then during pregnancy it is undesirable to carry out it. Why microblading should not be done during pregnancy? For the most part, the ban on tattooing is due to the pain that a woman has to experience.
In addition, the sensitivity of the skin of the expectant mother increases significantly, and therefore the resulting pain can lead to bleeding. And if this is a later date, then the onset of premature birth is not completely ruled out. Due to the individual characteristics of the female body, it is impossible to predict how the mother will transfer this procedure.
What about anesthesia? The option, of course, is good, and cosmetologists use it with a deep procedure. However, caution is required during pregnancy with any type of pain medication. Only the gynecologist registered with the expectant mother has the right to prescribe anesthesia. Otherwise, the consequences can be very tragic.
In addition, microblading is performed using a special paint, and its effect on the human body, in particular a pregnant woman, is still unknown. Therefore, many experts caution against tattooing in order to avoid many risks. Each woman should make a list of what should not be done during pregnancy, where to include this procedure.
But if you still have a desire to become beautiful with the help of tattooing, then you must consult with a specialist in advance, moreover, with your gynecologist and a cosmetologist. It is only worth considering that during the first trimester of pregnancy, the internal organs of the child begin to form. For this reason, this period in a woman’s life is the most responsible and risky, and therefore some procedures are completely prohibited, including microblading.
Massage
Fatigue, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness are familiar to every expectant mother. In addition, starting from the first month of pregnancy, the emotional and physical stress increases significantly. A competent massage will help relieve tension. However, in the case of bearing a child, not every type of child is suitable.
First of all, it is worthwhile to understand that massage for pregnant women is fundamentally different from the usual procedure. Moreover, it should be performed only by a qualified specialist with rich experience. Why can not massage during pregnancy non-professionals?
This is due to the fact that on the woman’s body there are special points. Their thoughtless stimulation can provoke a miscarriage in the early term or premature birth in a later period. Therefore, before enrolling in a massage course, a pregnant woman needs to get advice on this issue from her doctor.
These hazardous areas include:
- heels;
- coccyx;
- small pillow under the thumb;
- Achilles tendon;
- sacrum.
In no case should you perform breast massage during the first trimester, since in most cases it is guaranteed to end in a miscarriage! Breast massage can be performed only with the onset of 35-36 weeks of pregnancy, not earlier. At this time, the woman’s body is preparing for the upcoming feeding of the baby.
Something else about massage or what you cannot do during pregnancy ...
After the conception of a child, the female body undergoes serious changes - there is a restructuring of the hormonal background, which affects almost all vital systems, starting with the endocrine and ending with the musculoskeletal system. This process should be stable, but improper massage or stimulation of the forbidden (during pregnancy) zones destabilizes it. And the result is already known to us.
You should also remember the existing contraindications to massage in relation to expectant mothers. These include the following cases:
- Skin diseases - allergies, eczema.
- Infectious diseases.
- The transition of a disease from a chronic form to an acute one.
- Elevated body temperature - more than 37.5 ° C.
- Severe swelling.
- The state of depression.
- The presence of purulent processes in the body.
- The advanced stage of varicose veins.
- Cardiovascular diseases.
In addition, massage is contraindicated in acute pain in the lumbar region. If a woman does not have all of the above pathologies, then she can count on permission from a gynecologist.
Why can not do hair removal during pregnancy?
For any woman, self-care is a natural procedure that she performs regardless of age and other factors, including pregnancy. Every mother wants to remain attractive, despite the new "status". Not the last place is the process of hair removal. Only hair removal during pregnancy should be done carefully and safely. In general, the procedure has no contraindications, nevertheless, it has its own characteristics and limitations. However, to get rid of excess vegetation on the body, not every method is suitable.
The safest of all methods to remove body hair is considered to be a disposable razor. It is suitable for pregnant women. But the situation is completely different in relation to depilatory creams. As a rule, they contain chemical compounds that can easily penetrate the mother’s blood through a small blood network and then reach the fetus, which negatively affects its development, especially in the early stages. By and large, a woman has a lot to do during her early pregnancy.
Some time ago, the bearing of a child was perceived by many ladies as a disease. Fortunately, this attitude to pregnancy has long gone into the past, and modern mothers are now leading an active life. To do or not to do hair removal? Any woman may be puzzled by this question. The answer, of course, is obvious, but you should choose the appropriate method. The following methods are not recommended.
Prohibited!
All pregnant women should better refrain from the following methods of removing excess vegetation on the body:
- Electrolysis.
- Laser hair removal.
- Photoepilation.
Electrolysis is the most effective way to remove excess hair. During this procedure, a small current discharge is directed to the follicular region. This leads to heating of the hair root, which is seriously damaged and is no longer capable of further growth.
Only pregnant women are strictly forbidden to do this, since the pain of the procedure can cause the uterus to tone (and to an increased one), which in turn will provoke a miscarriage.
Some people believe that it is possible to undergo laser hair removal for a woman who is in position, but only with caution. However, this should also be included in the list of what should not be done during pregnancy. It is better to refrain from this procedure. The method is relatively painless, at the same time there is a certain danger - both in relation to the mother and the child.
The fact is that the hair follicle is destroyed when exposed to a laser beam with a high temperature. As a result, a woman can get a burn or even stress. What will come of it? Obviously nothing good!
As for photoepilation, this is a new technique, which is also based on the destruction of follicles, only through flash. As a result, hair is guaranteed to stop growing. However, by virtue of innovation, the effect of the procedure on the body of a pregnant woman and her child has not yet been studied. For this reason, she is also contraindicated in expectant mothers.
Roentgen
Sometimes a pregnant woman may be prescribed an x-ray by a doctor. But here the question arises: is there a danger from exposure to radiation of this kind? Rad acts as a unit of measure, and in order to cause significant damage to the body of a mother or child, 10 rad are needed. Fortunately, the x-ray radiation of modern equipment does not exceed 5 rad.
Why can not I do an x-ray during early pregnancy? During the course of the study, the most harm is done to dividing cells. And throughout the gestation period, tissue cells actively divide. Therefore, it is better not to risk it again. The only exception when an x-ray is performed is the extremely serious condition of the woman.
If we talk about the harm to the child, then the woman should not worry when assigning her an x-ray of the tooth. To get 1 rad, you must complete more than 100,000 shots. At the same time, such a study of the urinary or digestive system is prohibited. In this case, the radiation has great power, which can provoke the development of many pathologies in a child.
However, this is true only for modern equipment, some medical institutions still have old devices, and it is recommended that they be avoided. Fortunately, they are rarely seen anywhere.
Why can not do fluorography?
Like X-ray examination, fluorography is contraindicated in pregnant women, except in special cases. Irradiation has never had a beneficial effect on the human body, especially a child. In particular, this applies to early pregnancy, otherwise the development of serious pathologies in the fetus cannot be avoided.
In the first trimester, the child's internal organs begin to form, and therefore the cells actively divide. For this reason, the risk of not only the occurrence of various pathologies, but also a miscarriage is very high. This is why fluorography cannot be done during pregnancy.
Omens
While in a position, some women, even being educated, are nonetheless susceptible to all kinds of superstitions regarding what is permitted during pregnancy and what is strictly prohibited. Often these are the advice of grandmothers, and they are sheer nonsense, however, sometimes there is some truth in them, in some cases confirmed by medical practice.
What should not be done during pregnancy? Popular signs state:
- Do not sew or knit. This is mainly based on the prejudice that the child will be heavily entwined with the umbilical cord. At the same time, needlewomen should remember that prolonged stay in one position and without movement impairs blood circulation. As a result, the child receives less and less essential micronutrients. In other words, you can sew and knit, but harmoniously combining work and relaxation.
- You can’t sleep on your back all the time - the child will suffocate. Most likely, there were precedents. In this position of the body, the center of gravity can shift and lead to compression of the vena cava. As a result, the blood flow is disturbed, and as a result, it is for this reason that hypoxia occurs, and not as a result of a violation of the airway of the child.
- You can not stay with your hands up for a long time. The explanation of the signs is the same as above - the child may become entangled in the umbilical cord. In fact, the danger here is different - in this case, the risk of premature discharge of amniotic fluid or childbirth is not excluded.
- The next sign that you can not do during pregnancy is associated with a cat, namely, a woman can not play with her. It was previously noted that in such situations, children were born with severe pathology. Only with the onset of the 20th century did it become clear that this is a congenital toxoplasmosis, and the causative agent may be in a cat. Contact with animals in the first trimester is especially dangerous. Microorganisms can enter the mother’s blood through scratches, and then reach the fetus.
- Do not tell anyone about the "position" in the absence of a stomach. This belief has been for many years, and among many peoples it is believed that evil spirits can be deceived in this way and the evil eye can be avoided. Psychologists do not believe in corruption, but support ancient knowledge. In the first trimester, when a wide circle of people knows about pregnancy, the state of mind of a woman can worsen. It is better not to devote anyone to this matter and calmly prepare for the birth of a child.
For the most part, the listed national signs that can not be done during pregnancy are justified.
Basically, it’s worth remembering this: to avoid negativity, and more to enjoy the upcoming holiday. After all, what is a child for any woman, if not a long-awaited and welcome gift of fate ?!