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Important tips for winter pregnant women and what to do

 Important tips for winter pregnant women and what to do

Pregnancy can become difficult for some pregnant mothers during the winter months, as they become susceptible to infections, coughs, and colds, which in turn leads to pain and pain, especially since medication is restricted during pregnancy. Pregnancy care during the winter period should therefore include adequate protection to avoid disease.

Important tips for winter pregnant women and what to do


Layered clothing

Comfort and warmth are the most important things in winter, so buying a new jacket is a good idea to help keep your body warm. Wear your clothes in a few layers so you can take them off or add to them when needed. Wearing a shirt, blouse button-up shirt, and lightweight scarf gives you plenty of options to cope with all the temperature changes.

Access to influenza vaccine

During the cold winter months, and everywhere around you people get flu, sneezing and coughing, so make sure to leave a distance between you and other people and wash your hands frequently. The flu vaccine is recommended for not infecting the immune system during pregnancy, but your doctor should be consulted before taking any dose of the vaccine.

Drink plenty of water

Although during winter we do not face high temperatures, we do encounter dry air which can cause dehydration and in turn causes problems ranging from dizziness to premature labor. So drink water all day. During winter, we may forget to drink enough water, which is not good for pregnant women. Remember, it will not be useful to replace water with other beverages, but you must drink at least 8 cups of water a day.

Doing some exercises

Physical activity can help relieve the pain and aches of pregnancy. During the winter months, you may find yourself spending time on the sofa, so some exercise can be done inside the house to keep fit, and you can also go to a closed pool, join the gym, go to a mall, or do yoga to stay fit and energetically during pregnancy during the winter bounty.

Regular hand washing

Regular hand washing is considered the best way to avoid the transmission of germs and infections during pregnancy. It is safe to wash hands before and after contact with others, and in the absence of a nearby hand wash, it is better to use hand sanitizer.

 Skin attention

Whether you're pregnant or not, dry skin leads to itching that causes you inconvenience and earns you the appearance of skin that isn't good, and sometimes hormonal changes during pregnancy escalate this problem for the skin. So use a good skin moisturizer, also considering that it includes enough SPF protection.

Eat small meals frequently

Slow circulation sometimes leads to slow digestion. Given pregnancy symptoms such as bloating, acidity, and gases, it is best to eat small amounts of food. And winter is the time to get fresh fruits and vegetables into the diet, it strengthens your immune system to fight disease and keep your body hydrated.

Most pregnant women feel anxious and afraid when they have a common cold that it will affect the fetus if they take any anti-doping, so if you have the cold and flu for more than three consecutive days, you should visit a doctor and get proper treatment to keep your fetus safe.

8. During pregnancy, the skin becomes dry, crusty, and itchy, so the skin requires special care in winter, use lukewarm water to shower and avoid hot water, and skin should be moisturised immediately

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