Patient's question:
What should be paid attention to in the early stages of pregnancy? When will the discharge increase?Doctor's answer:
1、Avoid smoking and alcohol: Avoiding smoking and alcohol doesn't just mean not smoking or drinking yourself, but also staying away from smoky environments and avoiding passive smoking, as it can harm the child.2、Brush teeth frequently: Due to morning sickness, expectant mothers need to brush their teeth more often to prevent their teeth from being damaged by vomit residues. Additionally, newly pregnant women often crave acidic foods, which are most likely to damage teeth.
3、Deal with vomiting: If an expectant mother always feels like vomiting after eating, she should keep a towel and mouthwash handy. If she hasn’t told her boss and colleagues about her pregnancy yet, she should think of a convincing excuse in case colleagues need to help her when she’s feeling unwell.
4、Eat what you crave when appetite is low: Besides avoiding foods that are off-limits for pregnant women, eat whatever you enjoy. Most expectant mothers in early pregnancy tend to crave acidic foods, such as oranges, dried plums, or pickles. Therefore, husbands and family members should prepare more of these foods. Since fetal growth is slow in early pregnancy, it doesn’t require excessive nutrition.
5、Eat small, frequent meals: Eat every 2-3 hours. Pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting are often worse in the morning on an empty stomach. To alleviate this, eat more dry foods, such as buns, biscuits, toasted bread slices, or bread slices. If an expectant mother has severe morning sickness, she should focus on eating more alkaline foods like vegetables and fruits to prevent acidosis.