In the first month of pregnancy, most women have a variety of questions. Among other things, many worry that, not knowing about the “interesting” situation, their actions could harm the child’s health.
How to cope with toxicosis?
The term “toxicosis” is considered obsolete in the medical community. Now they say “drooling, vomiting.” But the essence does not change: in the early stages, progesterone (the corpus luteum of pregnancy) is produced in the ovaries, which causes vomiting. The simplest remedy against it is alkaline drinking. This can be either mineral water or a solution of baking soda (1 teaspoon per glass of boiled water) 2-3 times a day. When the placenta forms and progesterone begins to be produced in it, this nausea will pass. This usually occurs by 16 weeks even without treatment.
Is it dangerous to drink alcohol in the first month of pregnancy if you don’t know about your situation?
It's okay if this happened out of ignorance. The main thing is to stop drinking alcohol when you already know you are pregnant. In Europe, pregnant women are allowed some dry wine. And our doctors of the old school even treated toxicosis with champagne - a teaspoon 5-6 times a day.
Is it possible to have sex in the first month of pregnancy?
Can. These are positive emotions and relaxation for a woman. But everything is individual. If there is a threat of miscarriage or serious illness in a pregnant woman, it is necessary to limit sex life for some time. If there are no contraindications, sex should be with a condom and without fanaticism.
How much weight can you gain in the first month of pregnancy?
Weight gain should be no more than 200 g per week. During the entire pregnancy - 10-12 kg and no more. Therefore, you need to control your diet.
What medications can and cannot be taken in the first month of pregnancy?
Among the drugs for the treatment of arterial hypertension, enalapril is undesirable; among anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfadimezines are undesirable. For diabetes mellitus, tablet medications are not recommended to lower blood sugar levels - they contribute to disruption of uterine placental blood flow. Among antibiotics, doxycycline and fluoroquinolone drugs are undesirable.
Laxatives are not recommended: they enhance intestinal motility and increase uterine tone. Tranquilizers and sedatives are also undesirable.
Vitamin complexes, some antibiotics (penicillin, macrolides, cephalosporins), aspirin, and indomethacin are approved for use. Herbal sedatives are not prohibited.