Constipation in the third trimester of pregnancy and going to the toilet, making this mistake may make the fetus 'hypoxic', expectant mothers should keep in mind
A mother in the group said that she was constipated in the third trimester of pregnancy. She felt very uncomfortable going to the toilet recently, and her fetal movement was abnormal. I don’t know what happened.
After careful inquiries, I learned that this treasure mother is still working in the company, and the toilet is in the form of squatting.
This is actually due to improper use of the toilet, resulting in fetal hypoxia.
In the middle and late pregnancy, the fetus begins to swell, and the pressure on the bladder and other organs is more serious, so most pregnant mothers will have constipation. If you use squatting for a long time, it will cause poor blood circulation, which will reduce the blood supply to the fetus and induce hypoxia.
It can be seen that constipation in the third trimester of pregnancy is also learned. We must avoid those bad habits in order to prevent the fetus from being in danger.
When going to the toilet during pregnancy, pay attention to these three points
- Try not to use squatting
The China Parenting Experts Research Association once pointed out that the fetus relies on the umbilical cord to breathe, and the umbilical cord supplies oxygen from the blood of the pregnant mother. In the middle and late pregnancy, the blood vessels of the pregnant mother's lumbar spine and legs are compressed, and the blood cannot run smoothly.
Therefore, if you squat for a long time, it is easy to have insufficient blood supply, resulting in numbness and dizziness of your feet, so mothers-to-be must keep this in mind.
In fact, squatting is not impossible, on the contrary, there are many advantages:
This position makes it easier to pass stool and relieve constipation to a certain extent;
Compared with the toilet, it is more hygienic and can avoid the problem of cross infection.
However, if the constipation is serious, try not to use it. The risk of squatting for a long time is still quite large.
Tips:
If there is only a squatting toilet at home, it is best to prepare a hollow stool, which can relieve you when you feel tired. In addition, it is best not to squat too deep when squatting, and keep a half-squat state so as not to press the baby.
- No public toilets
After pregnancy, women's immunity becomes lower, so try not to use toilets in shopping malls or other public places. There are many bacteria in them. Once infected, it will have a serious negative impact on the fetus.
- Don't look at your phone while going to the toilet
Although there will be constipation in the third trimester, it is not recommended for pregnant women to go to the toilet for too long, especially not to bring mobile phones in, which directly affects the safety of themselves and the fetus.
What precautions should be taken when using the toilet during pregnancy?
Compared with squatting, the toilet has the advantage of being less tired and less pressed to the abdomen, so there are almost no problems of leg numbness, dizziness and falling.
However, using the toilet also has disadvantages. Since the buttocks of pregnant women are in direct contact with it, if it is not disinfected, there may be a risk of cross-infection.
Therefore, pay special attention to hygiene issues when using it, wash your hands after going to the toilet, and clean the toilet more often.
If conditions permit, try to use the toilet alone for pregnant women. For example, after the toilet in the master bedroom is disinfected, other people should not use it with the pregnant woman. This can avoid the volatilization of harmful bacterial gases such as ammonia, and do not give them an opportunity.
If you are usually at home by yourself, it is recommended that expectant mothers must use the toilet to avoid fainting due to physical exhaustion. This is also advocated by the director of Zhejiang Maternal and Child Health Hospital.
Toilet paper is also worth noting
Expectant mothers try to choose toilet paper for babies and women, which is softer than ordinary paper and has no other additives.
In "Maternal and Infant Health Supplies", toilet wipes have also been recommended, which can help pregnant women wipe off bacteria attached to the skin surface, which are invisible to the naked eye.
But you should also pay attention when choosing, the ingredients of wet wipes should be mild in texture, alcohol-free and non-irritating.
In addition, when going to the toilet, pregnant women must pay attention to observe whether there are water stains on the ground to prevent falling. Of course, in order to avoid problems like going to the toilet for too long, the most fundamental solution is to relieve constipation.
What are the tips for relieving constipation during pregnancy?
①Consume more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Eating too finely is not conducive to gastrointestinal motility.
②Drinking plenty of water is the most important, which is beneficial to increase the water in the intestines and prevent the stool from being too dry and difficult to discharge.
③ Regular bowel movements, if the expectant mother can develop such a habit, it will greatly improve the problem of constipation. Don’t hold back when you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, and don’t play with your mobile phone or read a book when you defecate. Only by “concentrating” can you prevent the stool from staying in the intestines for too long.
④ Proper exercise, except for the frail pregnant women who are prone to miscarriage, the rest without abnormal conditions should exercise appropriately to promote gastrointestinal motility.
In short, pregnancy is not easy, and you must pay special attention to eating, drinking, sleeping, and sleeping, especially in the third trimester, when your belly is big and it is difficult to move.
These points mentioned above should be kept in mind by expectant mothers in order to make adequate preparations for the birth of their baby.