You should not perceive pregnancy as a temporary illness, during which you need to abruptly stop any activity and be suspicious of any effect on the body. There are many myths and unproven opinions about what pregnant women should not eat or do. Playing sports, sex life, hair coloring, using cosmetics, going to the sauna - all this is not contraindicated if there are no health problems and there is no threat of miscarriage. Such activities should be treated with caution and take into account their own characteristics. But there are several contraindications that any woman should take seriously during pregnancy.
Ways to avoid stressful situations
A pregnant woman constantly thinks about how fear during pregnancy can affect her unborn child. Fear in early pregnancy can cause premature birth. And if the child cannot yet exist outside the mother’s body, then there may be tragic consequences, especially if the fright occurred in the early stages of pregnancy.
To avoid getting into stressful situations and not experiencing fear during pregnancy, try to follow the following rules:
- avoid conflict situations;
- try not to visit crowded places (buses during rush hour, metro or markets);
- Avoid confined spaces as much as possible, especially if you suffer from claustrophobia.
You can't look at unpleasant things
What they are afraid of:
the child will “suffer” - he will be born ugly or red-haired if the mother stared at the fire for a long time.
In fact:
oddly enough, this sign (with the exception of the birth of red-haired children) has a scientific basis. “What we see affects our mood: it can bring joy or create stress. However, we have no idea how much this influence has on our mental and physical health,” says our expert, Doctor of Biological Sciences, director of the Moscow University, Professor Vasily Antonovich Filin. Psychological discomfort is caused, for example, by plain wallpaper or buildings in the construction of which huge glass surfaces are used, or similar buildings of a standard design in “dormitory” areas. It is better for pregnant women to avoid unnecessary stress and admire the beauty, if possible, walking through the historical center of the city. And at home, dilute the “plain” wallpaper with frames with photos or flower arrangements.
Arterial pressure
Experiences during pregnancy can cause high blood pressure. Hypertension is harmful to the health of the expectant mother and her child and may have the following consequences:
- When a pregnant woman is frightened, her blood pressure rises, which can cause vasoconstriction, which will negatively affect the blood supply to the entire body. This means that fear during pregnancy can lead to fetal hypoxia and negatively affect the intrauterine development of the fetus.
- If, as a result of a strong fright in a pregnant woman, the pressure in the bloodstream between the uterus and the placenta increases, then fright during pregnancy can provoke detachment of part of the placenta and lead to premature birth, which is not desirable in the early stages.
- Long-term hypertension during pregnancy, resulting from a fright during pregnancy, can harm the health of the mother and severely harm the health of the baby because he will no longer receive the necessary nutrients in the right amount. As a result, the mother may develop diseases such as preeclampsia or eclampsia. With such diseases, the mother’s body does not always cope with the task, and in order to save the pregnant woman, labor has to be induced ahead of schedule, which affects the health of the unborn baby.
- If a woman is unable to restore her blood pressure during pregnancy, she may suffer a stroke or retinal detachment during childbirth.
High blood pressure, which often occurs after a fright in a pregnant woman, is very dangerous for expectant mothers and their unborn baby. Therefore, treat yourself more carefully: you are now responsible for your health and the health of your child.
And if your blood pressure rises twice in a row, be sure to tell your doctor about it, don’t let it happen!
Increased blood pressure is very dangerous for a child
You can't cut your hair or dye your hair
What they are afraid of:
you can lose your “connection with the cosmos” (the longer a woman’s hair, the better this cosmic connection is established) and thereby harm the baby.
In fact:
as a rule, pregnancy is the best time to grow hair; due to hormonal changes, it begins to grow much faster than usual. But if the hair irritates the expectant mother, gets in the way, gets into her eyes, it’s better to cut it. Dyes can “behave” differently, and the result of staining cannot be predicted. In addition, it is unlikely that any of the manufacturers tested the chemical formula of the composition on pregnant women - it is better not to take risks.
Spasms
During a fright, a woman’s body begins to actively produce adrenaline, which provokes vascular spasms, impairs the functioning of the mother’s circulatory system, which creates problems with blood circulation in the fetus. Fetoplacental insufficiency may develop, which may result in spontaneous abortion.
Adrenaline is actively produced during childbirth, because childbirth is also stressful for the female body. Adrenaline promotes labor by helping to contract smooth muscles. This means that fear during pregnancy, during which adrenaline is produced, will also provoke labor. The result of this may be premature birth, which in the early stages of pregnancy can lead to the loss of the child.
You cannot tell anyone your expected due date.
Why they're afraid:
if you share this information with everyone, the birth will be difficult.
In fact: of course
, there is no mystical connection between the stories about the date of birth and the severity of their course. But there is a psychological connection - human curiosity is ineradicable. So, if you don’t want to hear “How are you” for the thousandth time and nervously answer with the hackneyed phrase “I haven’t given birth yet” (and this is what will only interest your relatives and friends in the last weeks of your pregnancy), it’s better to really remain silent .
Vegetative crisis
Severe fear during pregnancy can be the onset of panic attacks (vegetative crisis). This disease belongs to a subclass of neurotic disorders, and should not be ignored by a doctor. Its treatment in pregnant women is aggravated by the fact that drug treatment can harm the fetus, and treatment with natural materials is not always effective. In this case, it is better to start treating fears immediately, so as not to complicate the pregnancy. For most women, this condition goes away on its own after childbirth. But in order to avoid unpleasant consequences during pregnancy, you need to pay attention to the condition of your body throughout pregnancy. See your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of a panic attack:
- raising or lowering the body, accompanied by sweating;
- dizziness;
- nausea, vomiting, stool disorders;
- stomach colic;
- dyspnea;
- dry mouth;
- increased heart rate and pulse;
- changes in blood pressure;
- cramps in the limbs.
You can carry out nervous system prevention at home yourself. And if you begin to notice signs of severe irritability, then try to cope with your strong fears with the help of a simple breathing exercise. To do this, take a deep breath, tense all your muscles, hold your breath and count to ten. Then exhale sharply and relax. Listen to yourself. If you feel slightly ill or dizzy, stop immediately! Do this exercise while sitting.
If breathing exercises do not suit you, you can do a concentration exercise, which will also help you relax. To do this, alternately tense different parts of your body. First, tighten your hands, then your shoulders, shoulder blades, buttocks, legs and feet. Then, if this exercise is easy and does not distract you from your fears, try squeezing and unclenching two muscle groups, three at a time.
If there is a yoga group for expectant mothers in your city, then be sure to start practicing in it. These classes will not only teach you how to get rid of fears through relaxation, but will also prepare your body for the physical activity that you will simply need during future childbirth.
Before you start exercising, be sure to consult your doctor.
Remember that frightening a pregnant woman can negatively affect the development of the child.
TequilaBOOM, I agree with Olya2111 - there is no reason to panic!! My eldest daughter and I had stress during pregnancy at 25 weeks - an employee, sick with rubella, went to work as if nothing had happened. And she didn’t say anything to anyone. I was simply shocked when I accidentally found out that she was sick - I ran to an infectious disease specialist, and this fool sent me for an abortion! Naturally, I ran to do a paid test for rubella - to check for the presence of antibodies - at the planning center. Looking ahead, I will say that everything turned out to be okay with me and my daughter, my daughter is smart, beautiful, an excellent student, an athlete - a school chess champion))). And in the planning center my analysis was not done for a whole MONTH - these freaks were waiting for someone else with suspected rubella to appear (well, so as not to spend a lot of reagent - I accidentally heard, when I came for the results a month later: “Well, maybe we’ll do it) — there’s no one else anyway”). It turned out that I have a long-standing immunity to rubella - I had it as a child, but on the chart they wrote scarlet fever instead of rubella.
So - good health to you and your baby! Everything will be fine (I found out)!
I, too, was scared when I was 6 months old when I got into an accident while driving. The only thing that happened was that the child was tossing and turning in her stomach until the evening, apparently the adrenaline rush had that effect on her. Now everything is OK with us, the child has no mental problems. Don’t worry about nonsense.
It’s really scary if there’s prolonged stress. But if it’s a one-time thing, and there are no consequences in the form of contractions, pain, and the baby behaves as before, then everything is fine.
And so that you don’t have such fears again
I drank Metacin, but tell me, is there some other relaxing herb, not chamomile, but some other one?
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Pregnancy is a special time for expectant parents. The experiences and worries of the expectant mother affect the child and influence her perception of what is happening.
Fright during pregnancy
Pregnancy fright occurs due to a number of reasons or injuries to the woman in the position. Unrest affects the intrauterine development of the fetus.
You can't play with a cat
Why they're scared:
if you pick up a cat, the baby will have a lot of enemies.
In fact:
you should not only touch a cat (especially someone else’s!), but also keep the cat’s litter trays clean. Toxoplasmosis, the causative agents of which are carried by cats, is an extremely dangerous disease specifically for the pregnant woman and the fetus. The virus penetrates the placenta into the fetal bloodstream and causes severe and unpleasant consequences. Therefore, if there is no one to entrust with the “honorable duty” of cleaning up the cat’s litter box, then be sure to wear rubber gloves. The peculiarity of toxoplasmosis is that it does not have any special symptoms; most often it is very similar to a common cold. In principle, only primary infection is dangerous; if your cat has been living with you for a long time, nothing bad should happen (most likely, you already had toxoplasmosis before pregnancy and didn’t even notice it). But in any case, it is better to play it safe and get tested at a veterinary hospital to find out whether your animal is a source of threat.
Causes
Hormonal changes occur in the body of the expectant mother: her behavior, reactions to external stimuli and stress resistance change. Her psycho-emotional instability is expressed in fear of the future, incoherent experiences and panic fears.
Fear during pregnancy may be intensified by:
- events for which a woman is not ready;
- irritability and nervousness;
- prolonged stress;
- phobias.
Every person can get scared, but for an expectant mother who is experiencing stress, or for an emotionally unstable person, there is a concentration on one negative event - fear.
It is not so important what caused the body’s spontaneous reaction, what is more important is what preceded the weakening of the protective mechanisms of the psyche.
Stress is undesirable for pregnant women
There is a popular belief that, due to fear, the unborn child will be born with a mutilation or a mark in the form of an unsightly birthmark. There are many variations of superstition. The basis of such prejudices is the fear of loss of control. At its core, fear is a normal reaction that should not be attributed to fate or fate.
There is no evidence of prejudice. There was also no connection between an accidental fright and the birth of an ugly child. Fears that overcome a woman who is not ready to take responsibility find a way out - they are aggravated by superstitions and dire predictions.
You can’t buy your baby’s dowry yourself.
What they are afraid of:
if the clothes have already been prepared, and the child has not yet been born, it will be “appropriated” by other people’s evil mystical forces (they are also spirits) and the pregnancy will end unsuccessfully.
In fact,
there are still a lot of people who believe in this strange sign. In maternity hospitals, it is not uncommon for babies to be taken away wearing new things with tags and price tags. This happens when dad is preparing for discharge. The question of what is more useful - things that have not been washed or ironed, or mother's peace of mind remains open. If you decide to “entrust” this important matter to your relatives, provide them with descriptions from online stores and pictures, otherwise you risk receiving a cotton blanket and ribbons instead of a convenient zippered envelope, etc.
Possible consequences
An accidental fright during pregnancy is not dangerous to the body. Sweaty palms, dilated pupils and rapid breathing are symptoms of fear that quickly return to normal. The child, while in the womb, reacts to maternal fear. He senses danger and tries to defend himself. For the baby, the world around him is the mother’s feelings and experiences. If the woman quickly calms down, the child continues to be in a stressful state for several more hours.
Doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid worries and difficult tasks that can cause stress.
The psycho-emotional connection between a mother and her unborn child obliges a woman not only to avoid danger, but also not to feed internal fears.
You can't sleep on your back
Why they're afraid:
if a pregnant woman sleeps on her back, the baby in the womb may suffocate.
In fact:
compression syndrome of the inferior vena cava, alas, has not yet been canceled. When a pregnant woman (especially if the pregnancy is polyhydramnios, the fetus is large, or twins or triplets are expected) lies on her back, the growing uterus puts pressure on the inferior vena cava located underneath it. Thus, the venous return to blood to the heart decreases, blood pressure drops, breathing becomes faster, dizziness occurs, and the eyes become dark. The only good thing is that when the syndrome occurs, no special treatment is required; it is enough to change position and turn on your side. But even if you sleep so comfortably, remember that with prolonged compression of the inferior vena cava, very unpleasant complications are possible - from placental abruption and disruption of uterine and renal blood flow to disruption of blood supply and fetal hypoxia.
What are the dangers of fear during pregnancy?
During the period of bearing a child, a woman’s body becomes more susceptible to various types of stress and unforeseen situations. Sudden fear is one of the risk factors that can provoke negative reactions from the organs and systems of the female body. In addition, fear during pregnancy is a phenomenon surrounded by many signs and speculations. What happens in a woman's body? The physiology of fear is complex. The primary signal of danger from the senses (eyes, ears, nose, organs of touch) enters the cerebral cortex, where processes of nervous excitation are launched. The result of this is the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream. Symptomatically, this is manifested by increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, and changes in the color of the skin, including on the face. Changes are also taking place at the tissue level.
Tissues and cells do not receive enough oxygen, experience hypoxia, and their vital functions are disrupted. The endocrine system is one of the first to react to such changes, which is especially important for a pregnant woman. A sudden change in hormonal levels can have a negative impact on the fetus, and in the presence of concomitant pathology, even provoke a miscarriage.
Effect on the fetus: consequences If a woman experiences severe fright during pregnancy, adrenaline enters the child’s body through the bloodstream through the placenta. The baby reacts with sudden jerks, and his heart rate may also increase. Such phenomena gradually disappear if the composition of the mother’s blood returns to its original characteristics. However, if such biochemical stresses are repeated frequently, they negatively affect the formation of the baby’s nervous system. But doctors do not confirm the authenticity of various folk signs.
Knowing how fear affects pregnancy, the expectant mother should try to avoid such situations in the early and late stages and limit her circle of contacts to calm and self-controlled people.
You cannot sew, knit or patch
Why they are afraid:
because of knitting, the umbilical cord will get tangled, sewing will be to blame for blocking the baby’s path to this world, and sewn buttons and patches will cause the appearance of moles on the baby.
In fact:
there is no real justification for these superstitions. Unless you should make sure that you do not stay in the same static position for a long time. It is better to change your body position from time to time - get up, walk, etc., so that the baby receives a sufficient amount of oxygen.
You can't go where there are a lot of people
Why they're afraid:
a pregnant woman can be jinxed!
In fact:
even in the best of times, when the flu is not raging, and passers-by on the streets do not wear gauze bandages, attending christenings, weddings, funerals, and club concerts should be postponed “for later.” As a rule, any viral diseases are transmitted by airborne droplets, and pregnant women, due to reduced immunity, are always at risk. Let's add that there are very few medications approved during pregnancy - and we get a complete, very convincing picture.
And you, our dear readers, what signs associated with pregnancy do you know and which ones do you believe in?
Superstitions during pregnancy are difficult to explain, but many people follow them. Whether this is good or bad, only pregnant women themselves know. We will now tell you about the most basic superstitions associated with pregnancy. What superstitions exist during pregnancy?
You can't kill a snake
In those days when women worked in the fields, there was a belief that a pregnant woman was forbidden to kill a snake. A woman should not walk under the rope. You should not step over the log, as the birth may be difficult or a miscarriage may occur. And if a pregnant woman steps through the broom, the brownie will be offended.
Can't knit
These signs include knitting. It is believed that a woman should not sew or knit, as the umbilical cord can wrap around the baby several times and strangle him. Doctors believe that this activity, on the contrary, has a positive effect on a woman and also brings a lot of positive emotions. However, they do not recommend staying in the same position for a long time, since the flow of oxygen to the fetus is hampered.
You can't eat rabbit meat
There is a sign during pregnancy that the expectant mother should not eat rabbit meat, otherwise the child will be cowardly. You can't eat in secret - the child will be timid.
Sign during pregnancy about the shape of the abdomen
There are also superstitions during pregnancy about the sex of the child. If the mother has a sharp belly, then the baby will be a boy, if it is wide and round, then the baby will be a girl. A fast heartbeat is observed in girls, a slow heartbeat in boys. If a woman steps with her foot wide, there will be a boy, and with her right foot, a girl will be born. If the first trimester was easy, it will be a boy, if it is difficult, it will be a girl.
A pregnant woman cannot be refused.
If she asks for something, she must definitely give it or fulfill it, otherwise the person who refused the pregnant woman will not be happy.
Don't hit dogs and cats
It is forbidden to hit a dog or cat; it is believed that the child will become evil in the future. You should not pick up a cat or stroke it - the child will make enemies. But doctors believe that touching animals can cause a number of different diseases. And they are absolutely of no use to the expectant mother. An exemplary mother is the key to a healthy pregnancy.
You can't laugh at cripples
During pregnancy, a woman should not laugh at the crippled, dumb, or sick, so as not to “make” the child the same. It is forbidden to look at scary and ugly things, otherwise the child will be the same.
You can't rock an empty cradle
It is not advisable to rock an empty cradle, as there will be no room for the baby in it.
You can't raise your hands
You cannot reach upstairs or hang out laundry, as this can provoke premature labor and rupture of amniotic fluid. Doctors agree with this statement and advise avoiding such situations after 20 weeks.
Superstitions during pregnancy
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You can't go to funerals
During pregnancy, a woman is prohibited from attending a funeral, as the child may be born deformed and sick. Many doctors advise sticking to this sign, because in this situation you need to experience only positive emotions. A woman needs to be calm, relaxed, avoid stress, not swear or quarrel in order for the child to be calm and happy. In order for the baby to be born full-term, a pregnant woman should not be asked to give her something to try from food.
A few more signs during pregnancy
It is forbidden for a woman to cut her hair
, as the baby may be born with short eyelashes, very painful and weak. This belief has existed for a long time, and long hair was considered a distinctive feature of women. They were never cut, the only exception being illness. It was believed that a woman with short hair was very sickly and weak. And how can a child be born healthy?
You can't steal
A woman should not steal; it is believed that the child will have a scar or birthmark in the form of the stolen item.
Fright
If a pregnant woman was frightened and at that moment grabbed a part of her body, then the child will have a birthmark or scar in this place.
Pregnant women should not use foul language, beat animals, or swear with anyone
The absolute truth. Any excitement is reflected in the child. By swearing and getting angry, a person releases black energy from his soul, which can harm a child.
You can't look at something scary
- the child will be ugly
You can't swear in front of a pregnant woman
– the child will have a birthmark
You can't pet animals
– the child will have bristles
You can't sit on the doorstep
- there will be a difficult birth
You can't sit cross-legged
- the child will have club feet
You can't squat
- there will be premature birth
You can't sit on the edge of the table
a – the child will grow up alone
You can't eat in secret
– the child will be timid
You can’t dry your child’s clothes outside at night.
– evil spirits will take possession of the clothes
During childbirth, you must remove all gold items.
- they bring bad luck
A son cannot be named after his father
Yes. And not just my son. At baptism, each person receives a heavenly Angel name along with his name. If two people in the same house have the same names, then the Angel can protect only one of them, usually the eldest. Therefore, you cannot name a child after any living person in the family - mother, father, grandmother, grandfather...
You can't take pictures
Many people believe that you should not draw or take photographs, as this can cause a stop in the development of the fetus.
Hide due date
The strictest prohibition is that
during childbirth you should not inform anyone about the approach of such an important event
, so that everything goes smoothly and without complications. As soon as a woman goes to the maternity hospital, it is necessary to open all cabinet doors, windows, and ovens in the house and not close them until the woman in labor returns home. At the same time, no one should be given anything from home for three days. As labor approaches, the woman is given hair to chew. It is believed that by following this belief, childbirth will be easy, safe and quick. This is how much important future motherhood implies.
Sign “born in a shirt”
If a child was born wearing a “shirt,” it means he will be happy. In this case, doctors should immediately cut the amniotic sac to prevent the baby from suffocating. It is customary to dry and protect the “shirt” along with your things.
Funny signs during pregnancy
There are funny signs: if you pour water on a woman during a drought, there will be rain; if you meet a pregnant woman on your way, there will be success and good luck. You cannot refuse a pregnant woman anything, even if it is a strange desire, since there will be a loss on the farm. The man is fed salty and bitter food. The meaning of this belief is for a man to understand how “bitter and salty” it is for a woman.
And you can’t take money from pregnant women
-also a sign
You can't buy things for your child in advance.
And, finally, the most important sign that cannot be eradicated since ancient times. You cannot buy baby undershirts, rompers, hats, cribs in advance
, since there is a possibility that the fetus may freeze. In those days, no one took care of the baby’s “dowry,” right up to baptism. Only then did they start sewing and knitting clothes for the baby. Many women still adhere to this belief, and all preparations for the birth of the baby are made after childbirth. This sign is not justified, because preparations for the birth of a baby can only bring joy and satisfaction to the expectant mother.
However, whether to follow such signs during pregnancy or not is up to you. The most important thing is the health of your children!
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Pregnancy is a special time for expectant parents. The experiences and worries of the expectant mother affect the child and influence her perception of what is happening.
Fright during pregnancy
Pregnancy fright occurs due to a number of reasons or injuries to the woman in the position. Unrest affects the intrauterine development of the fetus.
How not to sit down in the 1st-3rd trimesters?
While sitting, it is dangerous for the health of the expectant mother and baby:
- crossing legs over legs;
- “Turkish” position;
- emphasis only on the toes;
- bending and arching of the back;
- bending your legs under you;
- squatting;
- prolonged stay in one position.
Despite the fact that the squatting position is prohibited, in exceptional situations you can resort to it. Pregnant women are allowed to squat if there is a need to pick something up from the floor. If you sit down for a couple of seconds and slowly rise, there will be no harm to the unborn baby. It is strictly forbidden to stay in this position for a long time.
Why can't pregnant women have a massage?
Can pregnant women have a massage?
Massage is considered an excellent means of relaxation. Women in an interesting position, like no one else, sometimes want to relax and have fun. That’s why they simply need a massage.
As a rule, pregnant women are treated with massage of various parts of the body (arms, legs, head, neck, shoulders). Techniques for massaging the abdomen and back can also be used, but should only be performed by a very qualified practitioner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV50ePyjM4s
There are a number of contraindications to massage in pregnant women:
- venous dilatation of veins
- blood diseases
- severe toxicosis
- back problems
- acute viral diseases
- skin diseases
- increase in body temperature
- gestosis
- cardiovascular diseases
- gastrointestinal diseases
- risk of miscarriage
- epilepsy
- high pressure
