True and false around pregnancy

• It is dangerous to exercise while pregnant. False

Dr. Ahmed Shams, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Alexandria University commented: 'Exercise should be done, regular and moderate exercise during pregnancy has been proven to improve blood circulation. cross each other '.

Besides, exercise will also help your mood to be better controlled. However, no one encourages you to play sports that have never been tried before.

• Going swimming is dangerous. False

Swimming, walking and meditation are the most recommended exercises for pregnant women. Swimming is a full-body sport but it feels like it's not weighed down by body weight thanks to the thrust of water, and swimming is also the least traumatic or falling sport - It is very dangerous for both you and your baby.

Today, when the water in the pools has been thoroughly disinfected, you have nothing to worry about infectious; however, it is necessary to avoid swimming in crowded areas to prevent unintentional collisions and avoid swimming in the high seas.

• Drinking plenty of water leads to increased water retention. False

You should drink lots of water! Water will reduce the body's ability to retain water, reduce the risk of constipation and reduce excretion of kidney pressure by regularly washing it.

• Do not take a hot bath. It's correct

Overheating causes dilated blood vessels, which in turn leads to a decrease in blood pressure in the body and will make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Take a warm bath is best.

• Eat a serving for two people. False

This is a misconception, because you will make yourself harder to lose weight later. Usually, due to increased metabolism during pregnancy, you have an appetite and are more hungry than usual. However, it is not necessary to eat too much so that the fetus in the abdomen is also " parted ". Remember that it is the quality of the nutrient you absorb, which is important, not the quantity. Invest in your appetite with healthier foods than fattening.

• Drinking coffee during pregnancy is not recommended . Undecided

There is still a lot of controversy surrounding how caffeine can affect a baby in the abdomen like making it black, whether its parents are white or yellow. The habit of drinking coffee, the number of cups every day, the amount of coffee in each cup, the type of coffee you like . are difficult problems for science to make a good decision.

However, if you miss out on the black thirst and the smell, then one cup per day is the best solution. If the skill or doubt is hard to sacrifice for future generations for a while.

• Avoid wearing high heels when pregnant. It's correct

'High heels will cause the body to tend to fall forward, resulting in a balanced gravity as well. This is even more dangerous when it comes to pregnancy when the uterus creates more or less pressure on the backbone of the pregnant woman. And so, spinal injuries are difficult to avoid, ' explains Dr. Shams. 'Not to mention that you are easily tripped by the imbalance in walking.'

• Smoking is harmful to the fetus. It's correct

Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and lack of signing are scientific harms that have been demonstrated in people who are prone to obesity. You probably don't like these scenarios, do you?

• Your appearance during pregnancy predicts the sex of the fetus. False

All can only be determined by ultrasound! Do not because of neighbors' winged words or someone who fixes your heroes or despair.

• Hair dyeing will be harmful. It's correct

If you want to dance with your hair, Dr. Shams recommends waiting at least until the first four months of pregnancy have passed. Studies show that a small amount of dye can still penetrate the scalp and then be excreted in the urine, so it is likely that it also penetrates through each other and adversely affects the fetus. Therefore, prevention is still better than cure.

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