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Every parent wants his child to be born into a world of perfect physical. Nevertheless, there are many unexpected factors that can cause babies to be born with disabilities. Therefore it is appropriate for pregnant women to maintain their physical health and eating patterns to ensure the health of the baby in the womb.
Which should be avoided by pregnant women to prevent the risk of infant birth defects
1. Consumption of Nutritious Foods
Mom, doesn't need to do a diet but it is necessary to keep eating well during pregnancy. Eating healthy foods for pregnant mothers who are nutritious and nourishing are ways that can be taken to support the development of babies in the cadre so that the risk of birth defects is inevitable.
2. Consumption of Folic Acid
Folic acid does become the intake that pregnant women need in the effort to maintain health while preventing infant birth defects.
Consumption of folic acid in pregnant women can prevent the occurrence of defects in the baby's nervous tubes, preventing damage to the brain and spinal cord and reducing the risk of natural baby cleft lips or heart defects.
To adequately intake of folic acid during pregnancy, Mom is advised to consume spinach, broccoli, corn,cabbage, nuts, bananas, oranges, melon, salmon, beet fruit, and papaya.
The consumption of folic acid in the form of supplements is also advised by doctors so that the intake of folic acid can be well fulfilled.
3. Diet
The fetus in the womb requires ongoing nutritional intake. Reducing the feeding portion or limiting certain types of foods to dieting will reduce the intake of fetal nutrients, thereby inhibiting the process of growing its progress.
However, overeating is also not good. For example excess Vitamin A type retinoic can cause baby birth defects, which include disorders of the central nervous system, defects of the skull and facial forms (eg anencephaly), and heart defects.
Therefore, discuss with your obstetrician about a healthy and balanced diet during pregnancy. You can also consult a nutritionist to design a more detailed meal plan.
4. Recklessly Consume Medicines without Consulting a Doctor
You should not be carelessly taking medication while pregnant. Some medicines can be "terminum" by the fetus because it is absorbed into the placental tract.
Examples are pain medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen. These two pain reliever drugs should not be used by pregnant women, especially in the first and last trimester. Aspirin and ibuprofen can increase the risk of bleeding during childbirth and miscarriage. In addition, both can also cause arterious ductus, a condition of the heart defect in which one of the fetus's heart blood vessels does not close perfectly.
The use of decongestants to treat nasal congestion due to colds in the first trimester of pregnancy should also be avoided as it may result in disruption of the formation of the fetus wall of the stomach (gastroschisis). Always consult your obstetrician regarding medications you have and are consuming during pregnancy, including prescription medications, nonprescription, and herbal remedies as well as vitamin supplements.
5. Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is a wise step that Mom can do in preventing a disabled baby's birth. Because smoking during pregnancy can result in premature babies birth and baby birth defects such as natural cleft lips. For Mom's passive smoker, avoid exposure to cigarette smoke also to reduce the adverse effects of cigarettes on the babies that were conceived.
6. Doing too heavy activity
Physical activity and exercise are still to be done by expectant mothers to maintain their body's fitness. Pregnant women who are diligent sports will give birth to a smart child. But too heavy physical activity can put stress on the fetus, which can affect the growth of its efficacy.
Rules are safe: Do moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes per day or 2.5 hours per week. You can walk, swim, or get pregnant yoga. Avoid lifting heavy loads, fatigue in the body, and increased body temperature too high.
7. Stop Alcohol Consumption
If you wants the baby she is born perfectly, stop consuming alcohol. Because the possibility of alcohol is entered into blood circulation and a baby placenta strap may occur. If this is experienced, fetal development may be impaired and can also increase the risk of birth defects babies. Well, not only increase the risk of infant birth defects alone, alcohol consumption in pregnant women can also deny the risk of miscarriage.
8. Exposure to Toxic Substances
Insecticides, paints, organic solvents, and other chemical substances may increase the risk of birth defects babies. Avoid these harmful substances as much as possible during pregnancy. Use of personal protective equipment can avoid such risks.
9. Contact with Animals
Some animals are the host of harmful viruses, bacteria, and parasites, both for the mother and the fetus. For example, cats that are the host of the toxoplasmic parasite cause toxoplasmosis disease, which increases the risk of birth defects babies.
10. Do the Vaksinansi
Doing certain vaccinations either before or during pregnancy is important as Mom. By conducting vaccinations, the risk of baby birth defects can be minimized so that the baby can grow healthier.
Mom needs to consult the doctor about suggested vaccinations in order to support the health of Mom and the babies in the mind.