Obstetrician-gynecologist, head of branch No. 2 of the City Clinical Hospital named after V.V. Vinogradova of the Department of Health of Moscow Elena Fisun listed and dispelled the most popular myths about pregnancy.
In conversation with Lenta.ru on Monday, March 6, the doctor pointed out that there is an opinion that only women who are pregnant with girls suffer from toxicosis. Meanwhile, the severity of toxicosis has nothing to do with the sex of the unborn child. The development of toxicosis, according to the gynecologist, depends on the health of the expectant mother, as well as the presence or absence of concomitant diseases, for example, the gastrointestinal tract, the psycho-emotional state of the woman.
The position in the abdomen and the shape of the abdomen are also not related to the sex of the unborn child, the channel notes. “360”. This primarily depends on the woman’s constitution, muscle tone, as well as the severity of subcutaneous fat.
Fisun emphasized that to date there are no scientifically proven ways to predict or program the sex of an unborn child. She pointed out that there are many calculation methods, but none of them can be 100% reliable.
The doctor also noted the myth about the ban on haircuts during pregnancy. Meanwhile, it is worth limiting the frequency of using chemical dyes and choosing more gentle, ammonia-free or natural paints.
It is not forbidden for pregnant women to drink coffee, but it is better to limit the consumption of this drink to 300 mg per day. Sexual intercourse is also not prohibited if the pregnancy proceeds without complications.
Speaking about the position for sleeping during pregnancy, the doctor said that you need to focus on your feelings and sleep in a way that is comfortable.
There is also no ban on flu shots during pregnancy, according to the doctor, they can and should be done. The doctor advised me to check the availability of the necessary vaccinations in advance or to get vaccinated at the stage of pregnancy planning. If this does not happen, you can be vaccinated during pregnancy, regardless of its duration.
According to Fisun, pregnancy is the most unfortunate period for self-treatment. According to her, taking any medication during pregnancy should be strictly according to the doctor’s prescription.
The doctor also told that it is important for a pregnant woman to eat regularly and properly. In the first trimester, there is no need to increase the calorie intake, and in the second and third, it is necessary to increase the calorie intake by 350 and 450 kcal per day, respectively, the site writes. kp.ru. The doctor stressed that during pregnancy it is strictly not recommended to drink alcohol, even red wine. The fact is that ethanol in any amount negatively affects the placenta and can cause complications: miscarriage, premature birth, fetal growth retardation, etc. The same goes for smoking. The doctor stressed that it is very important to give up addictions at the stage of pregnancy planning.
In February, experts from the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology found that drinking alcohol during pregnancy affects the shape of the face of the unborn child. Among the main consequences, the researchers identified an upturned nose, a sloping chin and dips under the eyes, which are signs of fetal alcohol syndrome. life.ru. Symptoms of the syndrome also include cognitive impairment and speech delay.
Also in February, scientists from the University of Cape Town (South Africa) concluded that maternal obesity negatively affects the condition of the placenta and reduces the organ’s ability to transfer nutrients to the child. According to scientists, overweight primarily negatively affects the density of the placenta and the area of its blood vessels. This can cause complications for the mother and fetus, as well as increase the risk of death of the child.
Last August, obstetrician-gynecologist, reproductive specialist Sofya Melkomyan said that the first trimester is considered the most critical for pregnant women, approximately weeks from the seventh to the ninth, since this is the very beginning of the formation of the embryo and the formation of the fetus, therefore “any cataclysms” that can affect pregnancy , “very critical.” The expert added that at the first symptoms of morbidity in early pregnancy, you should immediately contact a specialist, writes NSN.
Earlier, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation said that pregnancy can be planned 28 days after the introduction of the first component of the COVID-19 vaccine. During this period, a protective immunity against coronavirus is formed. As emphasized in the department, at the stage of pregnancy planning, it is important to get vaccinated against a new coronavirus infection, the channel notes. “Star”.
