Tips for young pregnant women

Young pregnant women should pay attention to what is consumed for the health and safety of the fetus as well as herself.

Young pregnant mothers often have mixed feelings, between happy, anxious, or may be confused. Usually accompanied by fatigue for some time, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sometimes at risk of miscarriage.Refrain from eating young pregnant women.

Young pregnant women should pay attention to what is consumed. Avoid eating raw or smoked fish, and raw or undercooked meat to avoid the risk of contamination of the parasite Toxoplasma, Listeria, or salmonella.

Any result of a parasitic infection that is generally obtained from poor food processing or processed are not mature?- Toxoplasma: This parasite is very harmful to the pregnancy. Although not cause problems in young pregnant women, but these infections can be bad for the health of the fetus, it can even lead to miscarriage.- Salmonella: 

Salmonella infection although not directly affect fetal health, but young pregnant women infected with these bacteria would be uncomfortable cause headaches, vomiting, high fever, and abdominal pain, which is usually no more than 48 hours.- Listeria: most risky for young pregnant women, because it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, inflammation of the lining of the brain (meningitis) for the mother, and even septicemia (severe infection in the blood). Listeria infection usually comes from contaminated food. 

Tips for young pregnant womenYoung pregnant women were expected to consider some of these tips for the safety of the fetus as well as herself, namely: 

1. Recommendation to maintain the health of young pregnant mother and fetus


Minimize consumption of coffee, because coffee may be associated with the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy.- Always eat a balanced and nutritious diet, including folic acid supplements since three months before she planned pregnancy until the age of three months of pregnancy (first trimester). Folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects in babies (neural tube defects)- Stop smoking, because smoking tends to cause the baby to be born with low weight, high-risk premature, and can affect the function of the placenta- Do a blood test to detect the presence of toxoplasma infections, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes (TORCH). If needed Mothers can obtain MMR vaccination to prevent infection with mumps (mumps), morbili (measles), and rubella (German measles) before pregnancy.

 2. Moderate exercise for young pregnant women

Look for fresh air with a walk or light exercise each morning. With brisk walking can improve circulation in the body, and light exercise so that mothers stay fit through the activities throughout the day. Morning sunlight also allows young pregnant mother activate vitamin D in the body naturally, thus helping the absorption of calcium and good for bone health. Young pregnant women should not exercise more than 30 minutes in order not to fatigue. Keep in mind, the joints of young pregnant women will be loosened during pregnancy to help the body prepare for childbirth in the future, because it is not recommended to do physical exercise strong. If women experience blood spots (spotting), immediately consult a physician and rest.

3. Intimate relationships for young pregnant women 

During early pregnancy, frequency of intercourse should be reduced in order to prevent spontaneous miscarriage. Position during intercourse should also be considered correct, Mummy's tummy should not suppressed, because young pregnant uterus remains weak. Wherever possible, the husband ejaculated outside or use a condom, because sperm contains prostaglandins that can stimulate contractions of the uterus, and can lead to miscarriage.

Sexual appetite in young pregnant women may change, may decrease or possibly higher. The cause, in addition to hormonal influences, also due to increased blood flow throughout the body, including the genital area. The husband should understand that young pregnant women prefer emotional intimacy than intercourse itself.

4. Concerns of young pregnant women 

Peace of mind, mental, and comfort of young pregnant mother affects the fetus from the beginning. Young pregnant women should not worry too much. When the pregnant belly bump something, do not panic, because the fetus does not feel anything. Young pregnant women do not have to worry about sleeping position, because the fetus is safe in the womb.

The whole suggestion for young pregnant women aiming to alleviate the pregnancy itself. Live the pregnancy with a happy heart. All concerns and changes experienced by young pregnant women will disappear once the little one is born. Turned into a feeling of happiness that is unmatched. For more information, Mothers can discuss with your doctor or midwife.