Expecting a child is a crucial period in the life of any woman . It is very important to live this time without unnecessary stress and strain on the body, being in the most comfortable physical and spiritual state.
This article contains useful tips for pregnant women that you should listen to, especially those who are in this state for the first time in their lives.
Replace unhealthy foods with fruits
Eating folic acid is critical for the proper development of your baby's neural tube, which lines the spinal cord and is needed to create new red blood cells. Already when planning pregnancy, it is worth enriching your diet with foods that contain folic acid: cereals, asparagus, lentils, wheat germ, oranges and orange juice.
| Product | Folic acid | Product | Folic acid |
| Beef liver | 240 | Cod liver | 110 |
| Spinach | 80 | Walnuts | 77 |
| Hazelnut | 68 | Heart | 56 |
| Kidneys | 56 | Rye wallpaper flour | 55 |
| Salad | 48 | Cocoa powder | 45 |
| Wheat groats | 40 | Fresh porcini mushrooms | 40 |
| Cheese "Roquefort" | 39 | Wheat flour, 1 s. | 35.5 |
| Fat cottage cheese | 35 | Seeded rye flour | 35 |
| Brynza | 35 | Buckwheat, barley | 32 |
| Brussels sprouts | 31 | Butter bun | 31 |
| Rye and wheat bread, grain bread | 30 | Pork bacon | 30 |
| Powdered milk | 30 | Oatmeal | 29 |
| loaf | 28 | Wheat flour, whole grain | 27.1 |
| Pearl barley | 24 | Cheese "Russian" | 23.5 |
| Cereals "Hercules" and semolina | 23 | Cauliflower | 23 |
| Wheat bread | 22.5 | Cookies, crackers | 21 |
| Pasta, white | 20 | Rice groats | 19 |
| Eggplant | 18.5 | Green onion | 18 |
| Sweet pepper, red | 17 | Peas | 16 |
| Pumpkin | 14 | Brain | 14 |
| Processed cheese | 14 | Beet | 13 |
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Many doctors recommend limiting caffeine intake during pregnancy because it can have harmful effects on you and your baby. For some expectant mothers, such a restriction can be a real challenge, especially for those who cannot imagine starting their day without a cup of coffee. You should also limit your consumption of sweets and baked goods.
| Product | Regular serving (ml) | Caffeine content (mg) |
| Ground coffee beans | 237 (1 cup) | 118 — 179 |
| Instant coffee | 237 | 76 — 106 |
| Decaffeinated coffee | 237 | 3 — 5 |
| Black tea | 237 | 43 — 50 |
| Green tea | 237 | 30 |
| Instant tea | 237 | 15 |
| Cola | 355 (1 can) | 36 — 46 |
| Diet cola | 355 | 39 — 50 |
| Chocolate milk | 237 | 8 |
| Hot chocolate (bag) | 237 | 5 |
| Milk chocolate | 28 g | 7 |
| Chocolate baked goods | 28 g | 25 — 58 |
Take prenatal vitamins
It is wise to start taking prenatal vitamins when you are first trying to conceive.
Your baby's brain and spinal cord begin to develop in the early days of pregnancy, so it is important that your body receives essential nutrients such as folic acid, calcium and iron. Vitamins for pregnant women can be bought at any pharmacy. Don’t forget to consult your doctor first; he will tell you the best option for a vitamin complex just for you. Remember that sometimes an excess of vitamins can be more dangerous than a lack of them, so it is important that the intake of nutritional supplements is supervised by a competent specialist.
| Vitamin | Pregnakea | Pregna complex Multi Tabs | Pregnavite | Vitrum prenatal forte | Vitrum prenatal | Materna |
| Betacarotene | 4.2 mg | — | — | 2500 IU | — | 2500 IU |
| D | 2.5 mcg (100 IU) | 400 IU | 200 IU | 400 IU | 400 IU | 400 IU |
| E | 20 mg | 44.7 IU | 10 mg | 30 IU | 11 IU | 30 IU |
| IN 1 | 3 mg | 5 mg | 1.5 mg | 3 mg | 1.5 mg | 3 mg |
| AT 2 | 2 mg | 5 mg | 2.5 mg | 3.4 mg | 1.7 mg | 3.4 mg |
| AT 6 | 10 mg | 5 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 2.6 mg | 10 mg |
| AT 12 | 6 mg | 7 mcg | 5.75 mcg | 12 mcg | 4 mcg | 12 mcg |
| TO | 200 mcg | — | — | — | — | — |
| Folic acid | 400 mcg | 400 mcg | 0.75 mg | 800 mcg | 0.8 mg | 1 mg |
| Niacin | 20 mg | 30 mg | 15 mg | 20 mg | 18 mg | 20 mg |
| WITH | 70 mg | 200 mcg | 75 mg | 120 mg | 100 mg | 100 mg |
| Iron | 20 mg | 5 mg | 30 mg | 60 mg | 60 mg | 60 mg |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 15 mg | — | 25 mg | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 150 mg | 100 mg | — | 25 mg | — | 25 mg |
| Iodine | 140 mcg | 150 mcg | — | 150 mcg | — | 150 mcg |
| Copper | 1 mg | 2 mg | — | 2 mg | — | 2 mg |
Employment guarantees
In Art. 64 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation directly states that when selecting candidates and hiring, it is prohibited to refuse to conclude an employment contract for reasons related to pregnancy. In order for the described guarantees for pregnant women in the Labor Code of the Russian Federation to be observed, it is permissible to appeal an unjustified refusal in court.
The next benefit that expectant mothers have the right to count on is employment without testing (Article 70 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). If a probationary period is assigned, then dismissal in case of failure cannot be made (clause 9 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation dated January 28, 2014 No. 1).
"French children do not spit food. Secrets of education from Paris." Pamela Druckerman
When to read: as soon as you find out about pregnancy.
You found out that you will soon become a mother, and, of course, you experience joy, but also excitement and anxiety. Without a doubt, you will still have time to study all the medical terms and choose the best courses for pregnant women, but for now we recommend that you relax and read Pamela Druckerman's funny advice.
The author, an American who moved to Paris, admires French mothers.
In her book, she talks about how Parisians differ from mothers from the USA and why their children are not capricious and eat everything without exception. Thanks to humor and light style, the book is read quickly and leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
One of the main ideas of the work: a mother is first and foremost a woman. It is with this attitude that we invite you to embark on the path of parenthood.
“I am also struck by the almost universal conviction of the French that even good mothers should not be in the service of their children, and there is no reason to kill themselves over the whims of a child.”
Pregnancy is tantamount to a miracle. The baby inside your body goes through a long journey of development from microscopic gametes joined together to a fully formed creature. For the most part, we see only external signs, sometimes without even suspecting how many amazing things happen during pregnancy.
Everything you can hear about pregnancy and pregnant women. Funny, unreal, amazing... Interesting facts about pregnancy is an article that contains idle speculation and reliable information, everything that surprises and makes you think about how little we know about this phenomenon.
1. A child is born with poor eyesight, but recognizes his mother almost immediately.
2. During pregnancy, the digestion process slows down so that the body can take more nutrients and give them to the baby.
3. The first known contraceptive was used by the Egyptians back in 200 BC. It contained crocodile dung.
4. It turns out that some people drink urine from pregnant women to strengthen their immune system.
5. The first pregnant man in the world was Thomas Beatty, who changed his gender. He used to be a woman.
6. The shortest period at which labor occurred and a healthy child was born was 22 weeks and 6 days. The child was as long as a ballpoint pen.
7. Children are born without kneecaps.
8. Studies have shown that couples who smoke during conception have a higher chance of having a girl compared to parents who do not smoke.
9. Pregnant women should eat an extra 300 calories per day. That's a serving of yogurt and half a bagel.
10. The number of caesarean sections has increased by more than 40 percent over the past ten years.
11. During pregnancy, a woman’s leg size may increase by 1-2 sizes.
12. Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell. They say this is a way to protect pregnant women from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.
13. Most children are born in the summer months. Of course, this is a result of the fact that 9 months ago, when the weather was colder, people spent more time indoors, where it was warmer.
14. 99 percent of women give birth in hospitals, of which 91 percent use medical care. However, there is a definite increase in the number of women who are choosing other methods of childbirth.
15. The odds of having quintuplets are about 600,000 to 1.
16. Babies start sucking their thumb while still in the womb.
17. Pregnant women's hair becomes thicker and shinier. This occurs due to the predominance of a certain type of hormone.
18. Lilliputians and dwarfs almost always give birth to children of normal height, even if both parents are dwarfs.
19. On the planet, a child is born every three seconds.
20. The fetus does not have a bowel movement until birth.
21. The last thing that can ruin the birth of a child for a woman is breakups. There are different degrees of vaginal tears. Some require multiple stitches and some require surgery. A particularly problematic area is the area from the vagina to the “fifth point”.
These tears can disrupt the muscle tone of your butt. Some doctors recommend massaging the area before the baby is born, which will help close the gap, but it won't stop the gap completely. Therefore, nowadays more and more women prefer caesarean section.
22. They say that a pregnant woman glows. And indeed it is. During pregnancy, women's facial skin becomes smoother and more shiny. After all, while a woman is pregnant, the amount of blood in the body increases by 50%. Moreover, the sebaceous glands also become more active, resulting in softer and more shiny facial skin.
23. Most women will feel uterine contractions for several days after giving birth. Muscle spasms are the body's way of ridding itself of excess blood.
24. It is also surprising that the expectant father himself can show signs of pregnancy: weight gain, morning sickness and even cramps in the lower abdomen.
25. Unfortunately, about 10% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Many miscarriages occur before a woman knows she is pregnant.
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Do Kegel exercises
These exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which support your bladder, bowels, and uterus. Performing this simple intimate exercise will help ease labor and prevent problems with urinary incontinence. A huge advantage is that these exercises can be performed unnoticed by others. You can study while you're standing in line at the store, reading a book, or sitting at your office desk. Here's how they're made:
- Squeeze your intimate muscles as if trying to hold back a stream of urine. Keep them tense for three seconds and then relax;
- Repeat 10 times.
Make a birth plan
Have you decided that you want a doula to help you during childbirth? Considering an epidural? Write down your wishes and give a copy of your plan to everyone who will be involved in your birth. Here are some things to consider when making your birth plan:
- Whose presence is important to you, including the child’s siblings, your relatives, friends;
- List of procedures you want to avoid;
- Clothes you would like to wear to give birth;
- Whether you want music playing or special lighting;
- Do you want painkillers, if so, what kind;
| This is a painless procedure | Works for 15-20 minutes, and the duration can be determined as needed |
| Maintaining consciousness in the absence of pain | Reduces stress for mother |
| Drugs are administered in a minimal dose | Anesthetics do not affect the child |
| Freedom of movement during childbirth | Allows emergency caesarean section by increasing the dose |
| Can be done free of charge in some medical institutions | Allows you to breastfeed immediately |
- What to do if complications arise.
“Secret support. Attachment in a child’s life.” Lyudmila Petranovskaya
When to read: third trimester.
Lyudmila Petranovskaya is a famous psychologist, writer and publicist.
“Secret Support” talks about the main stages in a child’s life: the period of “gestation”, the crises of the first year and three years, school and adolescence.
The book is read in one breath, the author cites modern films and cartoons as examples and clearly talks about the important role parents and their methods of education play in a child’s life.
“You shouldn’t sacrifice communication with your child in order to “give him the best.” There’s still nothing better in the world than you and your hugs; no amount of money can buy a child’s trust and peace of mind.”
We hope our list will help you be fully equipped during pregnancy, childbirth and the first months of your baby's life. Well, if you are not a book lover, check out our selection of good films for pregnant women.
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Right to part-time work
In accordance with Article 93 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, the rights of pregnant women at work include the right to part-time work. As before, in 2020, the employer is obliged to establish a part-time working day (shift, week) at the request of a pregnant woman.
The reduction can be carried out in any proportions convenient for a pregnant woman.
It is important to know!
A pregnant woman has the right, at her own request and regardless of the will of the employer, to switch to part-time work (shift, week). In this case, the new schedule must take into account the specifics of production and must also be agreed upon with the manager.
How to reduce working hours? In 2020, the procedure involves a certain order. You must provide the employer with:
- written statement (sample)
- a certificate confirming the state of pregnancy.
Eat fish
A study was conducted in 2007 in which more than 12,000 children took part. Scientists found that children whose mothers ate the most fish during pregnancy had higher IQ scores, as well as better motor and communication abilities, than their peers whose mothers did not eat fish.
It is best to give preference to:
- salmon;
- soma;
- light tuna;
- I'm pollocking.
Avoid consumption;
- swordfish;
- sharks;
- king mackerel;
- shellfish
These species have high mercury content.
