Being pregnant is a beautiful thing to any woman. The thoughts and feelings of bringing a new life to the world are very satisfying. This wonderful period of pregnancy is also delicate. Pregnant women are prone to many dangers and accidents that could be detrimental to the safety of the unborn baby. Due to this reason, extreme care should be maintained throughout the pregnancy. For women, here the things that you should avoid doing when you are pregnant.
Smoking
Smoking tobacco is harmful to the health of the fetus. It affects the development of its organs, restricts sufficient oxygen intake and causes congenital defects. It is also responsible for the poor mental development in babies. Smoking is also associated with the birth of low weight babies as well as premature delivery. Smoking or staying near a smoker should be avoided.
Some women may be wondering, can you smoke weed during pregnancy? The answer to do this is quite obvious. Regardless if it’s tobacco or weed that you are smoking, both have adverse effects to your pregnancy.
Consuming Alcohol
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy exposes the unborn baby to many risks. Congenital disabilities such stunted growth, poor concentration and mental retardation are common among children of alcoholic mothers. It is, therefore, important to avoid alcohol to have a healthy baby.
Abusing Drugs
Hard drugs like cocaine, heroin, and others pose a serious threat to the unborn baby. It results in the birth of babies with low weight. Still, the baby could turn out to be drug dependent. While under the influence of drugs, it is possible to involve oneself in situations that could physically harm the fetus.
Stress.Stress is not good for the mother the unborn baby. Because the fetus experiences the emotions of the mother, if the mother is stressed, also the fetus experiences stress. The stress, in turn, hinders its mental development. The fetal stress is also associated with fear and emotional stress during adulthood.
Taking X-Rays.
Taking an X-ray during pregnancy is extremely dangerous to the fetus. The high energy radiation could alter the genetic makeup of the baby resulting in abnormalities. It is also responsible for the intrauterine death of the fetus.
Exercise Vigorously
Light exercises are essential during pregnancy. Vigorous workouts deplete oxygen from the mother’s body and as such the baby receives insufficient oxygen, a situation known as fetal hypoxia. Its effect is brain damage and hence poor mental development.
Stand for Many Hours.
Spending many hours standing stresses the body. It may cause varicose veins. The feet and legs may also develop edema. It is better to get enough rest by lying down or sitting during pregnancy.
Giving birth to a healthy baby is the joy of everyone but more so the mother. By following the above not to do things during pregnancy, the mother stays safe and so is the unborn baby.
Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open.