• Manage long journeys. Avoiding long-distance travel is the ideal, but if you can’t do that, try to break up your journey into manageable chunks. If you are travelling by car or train, try to break your journey for rest stops and fresh air, and if you are flying long haul, try to avoid the early and later stages of pregnancy and make sure you get up and walk around the plane three or four times during the flight to improve circulation.

• Aim to travel in your second trimester. This is probably the perfect time to travel during your pregnancy, as you should be over the initial bouts of morning sickness and fatigue, and yet not feel too heavy and lethargic as you may do in your final trimester. Check with your airline before you travel to see what their policy is on pregnant travellers. Most airlines will not let you travel after 34 weeks and you may need a note from your midwife to confirm which week of pregnancy you are in.

• Carry your maternity notes. You may already have your maternity notes with you, but if not, just ask your midwife or doctor. It is wise to carry these with you when you are travelling, so that people are alerted to any special conditions should there be an emergency situation.

• Carry snacks to maintain blood sugar levels. To stop yourself from getting hungry and suffering from fatigue, make sure you have a healthy supply of food to nibble on in transit. Try organic sun-dried apricots, bananas or raw vegetables such as carrots, for an instant lift.

• Hydrate yourself. Make sure you sip water throughout your journey. It is easy to become dehydrated, especially in an aeroplane, and this can make you feel groggy, tired and wreak havoc on your skin. Another handy hint is to carry a facial spray. It is possible to buy sprays that contain refined water, or sprays, which contain aromatherapy oils, to keep your skin hydrated.

• Get comfortable. It is likely to be worth your while to invest in a special support pillow. There are lots of different companies nowadays, which design and produce cushions and pillows for pregnant women. They will support your lower back or help you get comfortable while in transit.

• Exercise. Stretching your limbs and walking gently is important and helps you to combat conditions like thrombosis during air travel. If you are driving, take rest stops to walk off the stiffness that car journeys create. In addition, this way you can make frequent stops for the bathroom!

• Relax your mind. Whether it is some gentle music, an audio book or a meditation aid, invest in some new listening material for a long journey. That way, you can pop on some headphones and forget about the world for a while.

• Investigate vaccination requirements. If you are travelling to a different country, ensure that you understand what the vaccination requirements are. Some vaccines may not be suitable for pregnancy and you may need to make alternative plans, if this is the case.

• Moisturise your skin frequently. As well as helping to avoid stretch marks, using good moisturisers on your skin will help you to feel fresh and supple. Try sweet almond oil for your stomach and a natural plant-based cream for your face.

Ectopic pregnancy is rare but if it occurs it can be fatal because the fallopian tube is unable to stretch to accommodate the developing baby and may eventually rupture, causing heavy bleeding. Thankfully, very few ectopic pregnancies progress this far nowadays and very few result in death, due to modern antenatal screening tests.

What causes an ectopic pregnancy?
You’re at higher risk of an ectopic pregnancy if you’re an older mum, if you’ve already had a previous ectopic pregnancy, or if you smoke. Taking drugs to stimulate ovulation also raises your risk, as does becoming pregnant while taking contraceptives or with an IUD in situ. You’re also more susceptible if you have a fallopian tube abnormality, or have had prior surgery, such as a caesarean.

An infection or inflammation of the fallopian tube also can lead to an ectopic pregnancy if the tube becomes partially or completely blocked as a result. Pelvic inflammatory disease, which can be caused by sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, is a common cause of blockages, along with endometriosis (a condition where cells from the lining of the uterus grown elsewhere in the abdominal cavity).

What are the signs of ectopic pregnancy?
One of the reasons ectopic pregnancy is so hard to diagnose is that the symptoms mimic those of a normal pregnancy. With an ectopic pregnancy you’ll still miss a period, may feel more tired than usual, you may feel sick, and your breasts may tingle and feel tender to the touch.

Things will appear to be normal at first but usually before week 10 of your pregnancy you’ll start to notice pain (that can become severe and chronic) on one side of your abdomen, and pain when you go to the toilet. You’ll also bleed – the bleeding is usually either lighter or darer than your normal period, and may also be more watery. At this point it’s common for women with an ectopic pregnancy to assume they are having their period and weren’t actually pregnant at all, or to think they must be having an early miscarriage.

The real giveaway sign that you have an ectopic pregnancy is pain in your shoulder, which occurs if the fallopian tube ruptures and causes internal bleeding. The blood irritates a specific nerve that causes referred pain in the shoulder. You’ll also feel lightheaded and dizzy, and look very pale, due to loss of blood.

Ectopic pregnancy can be diagnosed via blood tests – your levels of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) will be lower than normal if you have an ectopic pregnancy – or, depending on how far along you are, with a transvaginal ultrasound. Your doctor may also carefully insert a needle into the space at the very top of your vagina, behind the uterus and in front of the rectum, since the presence of blood in this area can indicate bleeding from a ruptured fallopian tube.

If you aren’t very far along, these test results may be inconclusive and it’s possible your doctor might adopt a wait-and-see approach under close medical supervision, measuring your hCG levels every day or so (in a normal pregnancy hCG levels double every two days). However, more than half of all women who experience an ectopic pregnancy have no symptoms until they collapse due to fallopian tube rupture and internal bleeding.

Treating ectopic pregnancy
Unfortunately, ectopic pregnancies aren’t viable so if yours is discovered before serious complications arise your doctor may suggest surgical removal of the embryo using keyhole surgery techniques. If your fallopian tube is damaged beyond repair you may be advised to have it removed too, since any scarring could result in another ectopic pregnancy if you get pregnant again. Alternatively, if the pregnancy is detected early enough, you may be able to have a special injection of methotrexate to halt any further embryonic development and dissolve existing cells.

Getting pregnant again after ectopic pregnancy
Some women who have had an ectopic pregnancy have difficulty getting pregnant again, though his is more likely if they were already having fertility problems. Unfortunately the fact you’ve had an ectopic pregnancy does raise your risk of having another by about 15 percent.

Actually, you may sleep more than usual during the first trimester of your pregnancy. It’s normal to feel tired as your body works to protect and nurture the developing baby. The placenta (the organ that nourishes the fetus until birth) is just forming, your body is making more blood, and your heart is pumping faster.

It’s usually later in pregnancy, though, that most women have trouble getting enough deep, uninterrupted sleep.

Why Can Sleeping Be Difficult During Pregnancy?

The first and most pressing reason behind sleep problems during pregnancy is the increasing size of the fetus, which can make it hard to find a comfortable sleeping position. If you’ve always been a back or stomach sleeper, you might have trouble getting used to sleeping on your side (as doctors recommend). Also, shifting around in bed becomes more difficult as the pregnancy progresses and your size increases.

Other common physical symptoms may interfere with sleep as well:

• The frequent urge to urinate: Your kidneys are working harder to filter the increased volume of blood (30% to 50% more than you had before pregnancy) moving through your body, and this filtering process results in more urine. Also, as your baby grows and the uterus gets bigger, the pressure on your bladder increases. This means more trips to the bathroom, day and night. The number of nighttime trips may be greater if your baby is particularly active at night.

• Increased heart rate: Your heart rate increases during pregnancy to pump more blood, and as more of your blood supply goes to the uterus, your heart will be working harder to send sufficient blood to the rest of your body.

• Shortness of breath: At first, your breathing may be affected by the increase in pregnancy hormones, which will cause you to breathe in more deeply. This might make you feel as if you’re working harder to get air. Later on, breathing may feel more difficult as your enlarging uterus takes up more space, resulting in pressure against your diaphragm (the muscle just below your lungs).

• Leg cramps and backaches: Pains in your legs or back are caused in part by the extra weight you’re carrying. During pregnancy, the body also produces a hormone called relaxin, which helps prepare the body for childbirth. One of the effects of relaxin is the loosening of ligaments throughout the body, making pregnant women less stable and more prone to injury, especially in their backs.

• Heartburn and constipation: Many women experience heartburn, which occurs when the stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus. During pregnancy, the entire digestive system slows down and food tends to remain in the stomach and intestines longer, which may cause heartburn or constipation. Heartburn and constipation can both get worse later on in the pregnancy when the growing uterus presses on the stomach or the large intestine.

Your sleep problems may have other causes as well. Many pregnant women report that their dreams become more vivid than usual, and some even experience nightmares. Stress can interfere with sleep, too. Maybe you’re worried about your baby’s health, anxious about your abilities as a parent, or feeling nervous about the delivery itself. All of these feelings are normal, but they might keep you (and your partner) up at night.

Finding a Good Sleeping Position

Early in your pregnancy, try to get into the habit of sleeping on your side. Lying on your side with your knees bent is likely to be the most comfortable position as your pregnancy progresses. It also makes your heart’s job easier because it keeps the baby’s weight from applying pressure to the large vein (called the inferior vena cava) that carries blood back to the heart from your feet and legs.

Some doctors specifically recommend that pregnant women sleep on the left side. Because your liver is on the right side of your abdomen, lying on your left side helps keep the uterus off that large organ. Sleeping on the left side also improves circulation to the heart and allows for the best blood flow to the fetus, uterus, and kidneys. Ask what your doctor recommends — in most cases, lying on either side should do the trick and help take some pressure off your back.

But don’t drive yourself crazy worrying that you might roll over onto your back during the night. Shifting positions is a natural part of sleeping that you can’t control. Most likely, during the third trimester of your pregnancy, your body won’t shift into the back-sleeping position anyway because it will be too uncomfortable.

If you do shift onto your back and the baby’s weight presses on your inferior vena cava, the discomfort will probably wake you up. See what your doctor recommends about this; he or she may suggest that you use a pillow to keep yourself propped up on one side.

Try experimenting with pillows to discover a comfortable sleeping position. Some women find that it helps to place a pillow under their abdomen or between their legs. Also, using a bunched-up pillow or rolled-up blanket at the small of your back may help to relieve some pressure. In fact, you’ll find that there are many “pregnancy pillows” on the market. If you’re thinking about purchasing one, talk with your doctor first about which one might work for you.

Tips for Sleeping Success

Although they might seem appealing when you’re feeling desperate to get some ZZZs, remember that over-the-counter sleep aids, including herbal remedies, are not recommended for pregnant women. Instead, the following pointers may safely improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep:

• Cut out caffeinated drinks like soda, coffee, and tea from your diet as much as possible. Restrict any intake of them to the morning or early afternoon.
• Avoid drinking a lot of fluids or eating a full meal within a few hours of going to bed at night. (But make sure that you also get plenty of nutrients and liquids throughout the day.) Some women find it helpful to eat more at breakfast and lunch and then have a smaller dinner. If nausea is keeping you up, you may want to eat a few crackers before you go to bed.
• Get into a routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time each day.
• Avoid rigorous exercise right before you go to bed. Instead, do something relaxing, like soaking in a warm bath for 15 minutes or having a warm, caffeine-free drink, such as milk with honey or a cup of herbal tea.
• If a leg cramp awakens you, it may help to press your feet hard against the wall or to stand on the leg. Also, make sure that you’re getting enough calcium in your diet, which can help reduce leg cramps.
• Take a class in yoga or learn other relaxation techniques to help you unwind after a busy day. (Be sure to discuss any new activity or fitness regimen with your doctor first.)
• If fear and anxiety are keeping you awake, consider enrolling in a childbirth or parenting class. More knowledge and the company of other pregnant women may help to ease the fears that are keeping you awake at night.

What to Do When You Can’t Sleep ?

Of course, there are bound to be times when you just can’t sleep. Instead of tossing and turning, worrying that you’re not asleep, and counting the hours until your alarm clock will go off, get up and do something: read a book, listen to music, watch TV, catch up on letters or email, or pursue some other activity you enjoy. Eventually, you’ll probably feel tired enough to get back to sleep.

And if possible, take short naps (30 to 60 minutes) during the day to make up for lost sleep. It won’t be long before your baby will be setting the sleep rules in your house, so you might as well get used to sleeping in spurts!

The risk of you passing the virus on to your baby comes if you have an active infection during your pregnancy. If this herpes attack is not your first ever attack, then according to NHS information, your baby still only has an 8% chance of being infected, because of the immunity you will both have had time to acquire. So if your herpes infection predates your pregnancy, the risk to your baby is fairly minimal.

If you have your first ever attack of herpes during the early stages of pregnancy, you will be given antiviral drugs to clear up the infection. The biggest risk of passing the infection to your baby comes if you have a herpes attack during the last six weeks of pregnancy.

In these late stages, the baby will have up to a 50% chance of being affected. Again, you will be given antiviral drugs and will probably need to have a cesarean section in order to make certain the baby does not come into contact with the sores that are signs of active infection. A tiny percentage (about 1 in 100,000) of babies will develop neonatal herpes, which may damage the skin, brain and eyes of the newborn.

Symptoms of genital herpes
Genital herpes is spread through sexual intercourse with an infected person. The symptoms of a first time genital herpes outbreak may feel like flu. You may have fevers, chills, muscle aches and headaches. Small bumps on your vaginal area develop into blisters, which burst open into painful sores. The whole area can feel itchy and inflamed and you may have vaginal discharge and pain when you urinate.

There is no cure. The virus lives dormant in your body and for some people, they rarely get attacks, while for others, they experience them more frequently. The first attack can last for a few weeks, but subsequent attacks are usually less painful and get gradually less severe as your body builds up immunity.

If you are planning a pregnancy, or have recently discovered that you are pregnant, and have genital herpes, you must talk to your GP, so that your pregnancy can be carefully monitored.

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience and therefore quite a lot to contend with, as you face both physical and emotional changes. Although it’s quite normal to experience mood swings and emotional highs and lows during pregnancy, if these symptoms are prolonged or if you suffer from any of the following symptoms, you could be suffering from antenatal depression.

What are the symptoms?

There are certain symptoms to look out for which might indicate antenatal depression. These include:

*an inability to concentrate
*feelings of irritability and/or anxiety
*feeling particularly low or sad and crying excessively
*a general lack of interest in anything
*sleeping problems: either a desire to sleep all the time or difficulties in sleeping
*compulsions, such as constantly washing your hands or cleaning things
*issues with food – either a loss of appetite or a tendency to comfort eat
*low self-esteem
*feeling isolated and not wanting to mix with others
*low energy levels
*feelings of guilt and/or panic
*agoraphobia – finding it difficult to leave the house or developing a fear of open spaces
*pessimistic feelings. If these develop into thoughts of a suicidal nature you must talk to your GP immediately

What are the causes?

Pregnancy, for many, is an incredibly exciting time and mums-to-be with antenatal depression may wonder why they’re suffering from this condition, when having a baby is meant to be such a joyous experience. There is no way to predict who will or won’t experience antenatal depression, but there are some contributing factors which are attributed as causes:

* If you’ve decided to take on another major challenge, such as moving house or a new job, then this is likely to add to your stress levels.
* Financial difficulties can also add to your worries, as you may have concerns about how you will provide for your child.
* If you’ve suffered from depression in the past or have a family history of depression, you might be more likely to experience this condition during pregnancy.
* The more complicated your pregnancy, the more prone you might be to antenatal depression; if you’ve been suffering from extreme bouts of morning sickness.
* You might have an increased likelihood of suffering from antenatal depression if you have recently experienced a bereavement.
* Pregnancy can be a stressful and worrying time, especially for first-time mums, as you don’t know what to expect. You may find yourself particularly anxious if it’s taken you a long time to conceive or if you’ve previously experienced a miscarriage.
* It’s important to have a good support network during pregnancy; it’s a time when you really need your friends and family around you, as you will be experiencing a range of physical and emotional changes. If you don’t have this support, it can lead to feelings of isolation which can contribute towards depression.
* You are also more likely to suffer from antenatal depression if your pregnancy was unplanned, as it may take you some time to adjust to the idea of being pregnant – especially if you’re going it alone.
* If you have ever been the victim of abuse you are also more likely to suffer from depression.

Is antenatal depression linked to postnatal depression?

There is no direct link between antenatal and postnatal depression; just because you feel depressed during pregnancy it doesn’t mean these feelings will continue once your baby is born.

What can I do to help?

The best course of action to take if you think you might be suffering from antenatal depression is to consult your GP or midwife immediately. You will be given a proper diagnosis and you may be referred to a counselor. Your doctor might prescribe anti-depressants, depending on the severity of your case.

Eating a healthy diet and taking gentle forms of exercise can also help to boost your self-esteem and mental well-being during pregnancy. Read our feature on Diet for a healthy pregnancy and Exercises recommended through pregnancy to learn more.

It may sound silly, but opening up to your friends and family members can help. This is often easier said than done when you’re feeling depressed, as all you want to do is cut yourself off from the rest of the world, but it’s never a good idea to bottle things up. It doesn’t matter whom you talk to; it could be anyone from a best friend to a neighbor. It’s the very act of talking; the other person is there to listen and help to relieve your burden. You might also find it helpful to chat to other pregnant mums – some of whom may be feeling the same way as you. Joining a pregnancy yoga group and attending antenatal classes are both great ways to meet other mums-to-be; your midwife should be able to recommend groups and classes in your local area.

Most importantly, you should never feel guilty for feeling depressed or low; this is not your fault and there is nothing you could have done to prevent it. The earlier you seek the help of a professional, the better, as the sooner you are diagnosed, the sooner you will be on the road to recovery;you can then begin to enjoy your pregnancy and start to look forward with excitement and anticipation to the birth of your baby.

For the first 12 to 13 weeks the placenta is developing rapidly inside you and attaches itself to the lining of the uterus. Some scientists think that this is the reason some women feel very drained in early pregnancy. Their bodies are not only creating a tiny baby, but it’s life support system too. First and foremost the placenta helps your baby to breathe. Each time your heart beats, blood from your arteries flows into the placenta so that oxygen and nutrients flow to your baby. It also carries waste products like carbon dioxide away from your baby. The success of the placenta functioning properly depends on a good supply of maternal blood. If the maternal blood supply is reduced, the mother smokes for example or is suffering from pre-eclampsia, the blood flow to the placenta is reduced and this can have an effect on your growing baby.

As well as linking your blood supply to your baby’s, the placenta also keeps the two blood supplies completely separate, even though only a thin membrane separates the two. This is important because the maternal and foetal systems must not mix. The placenta keeps any harmful substances away from your baby as well as protecting her against infection. The placenta can’t always distinguish between what is good and what is bad, which is why pregnant women are advised not to drink, smoke or take drugs during pregnancy. Some viruses can pass to your baby from the placenta. German Measles or Rubella can be particularly dangerous if caught by the mother and can lead to defects such as blindness, deafness and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in your baby. It is important to ask your GP before you plan to get pregnant whether you have been immunised against Rubella or not.

The placenta also secretes hormones such as chrorionic gondotrophin, progesterone and oestrogen that all help to maintain your pregnancy and also help to prepare your breasts for breastfeeding.

During the last stages of pregnancy, antibodies will pass from you to your baby via the placenta, which will help to protect her for the first three months. After that her own body will start to build up immunity from what she is exposed to on a daily basis.

Once your baby is born, the placenta’s job is done. As the cord is cut and clamped the placenta can be delivered, as it no longer supplies your baby with all she needs. The delivery of the placenta is called the ‘third stage’ of labour. Some women choose to have a managed third stage and others choose to have a natural third stage.

A managed third stage is when the mother is given an injection (usually syntometrin or syntocinon) into her thigh to speed up the delivery of the placenta. The mother won’t have to push as the midwife will usually wait for a contraction and gently pull on the cord, or press the abdomen until the placenta comes out. With this option the placenta comes out very quickly after birth, usually in about ten minutes.

Some mothers prefer a natural third stage, which is when the mother waits for the placenta to dispel by itself. This can be immediate or can sometimes take over an hour. Breastfeeding your baby can help to dispel the placenta because nipple stimulation releases oxytocin, a hormone that helps with uterine contractions.

Once the placenta is out it will be examined to see if it is complete, that all of it has come out and what state it is in. The state of the placenta can tell the medical team a lot about the condition of your baby at birth.

In rare cases the placenta can become trapped and the mother may need an operation to remove it under epidural for pain relief.

The placenta is amazing. It protects, nourishes and provides everything for your growing baby. The placanta will do all it can to protect your baby so if you get a glimpse of the alien-like organ, remember to say thank-you for looking after your little one for all those months.

Smoking threatens the conception
Smoking before pregnancy is also harmful and directly affects the reproductive function of not only women but also men.
In women-smokers often have irregular menstrual cycle, the ability to conceive and the duration of childbearing age is reduced.
In men, sperm production, its morphology and motility, as well as secretion of androgens are changed. Doctors say that smoking decreases the density of sperm and increases the concentration of sperm cells of abnormal shape and structure (“an increase in abnormal sperm morphology”).
Conception + smoking = congenital defects of children
During pregnancy, smoking causes birth defects of children, such as: cleft lip and palate bone, deformity of limbs, polycystic kidney disease, ventricular septal defect, deformation of the skull and so on. And even if the expectant mother stops smoking, the risk of birth of children with defects still remains, because smoking devastatingly affects the conception. So it is better to quit now!
How to quit smoking during pregnancy?
It turns out that nicotine is the chemical and physical dependence of the organism to a greater extent, rather than coffee or marijuana! But after learning about the pregnancy, to quit smoking is vital for your unborn child. During pregnancy, it is better to stop smoking without the use of pills and patches, since they also contain nicotine as in cigarettes. Recently, the most effective way is a book by Allen Kara “Easy Way to Stop Smoking”, letting to giv up smoking through self-correct mental attitude, without resorting to crutches like nicotine gum or patch. 90% read of the readers gave up smoking and did not begin within one year.

Walking

As walking does not require any special skills or special clothing, walking with fairly brisk pace is the best choice for beginners and those who simply do not like sports. Walking improves muscle tone and heart with minimal risk of injury. The main requirement is- to find good, comfortable shoes, which, you may need to change at the second or third trimester, as legs at this time are usually very swollen. Furthermore, in these terms you’ll need to add equipment supportive bra and a special bandage for pregnant women. In the third trimester, there are additional risks for walking: poorly visible road irregularities, because of great belly, besides deteriorating balance. Try to choose the straight road and walk at a slower pace. Watch your breathing (breathlessness is unacceptable) and avoid dehydration (during and after walking, drink non-carbonated mineral water).

Swimming

Swimming is one of the best forms of sports for pregnant women, as the water does not need to make special efforts. In water, body weight decreases six times, and the pressure of water reduces water retention in the body and reduces swelling of hands and feet. Swimming supports the tone of the body with minimal stress on joints, and joints suffer first with the rising weight of the fetus. The main requirement is to come and dive into the water slowly, even during the first weeks of pregnancy. Fast dive, let alone diving, has an undesirable pressure on the abdomen and groin. Try to swim in the calm flat rate, no dives and sharp turns. Aqua aerobics is also useful. But, of course, in order to avoid further infections all trainings should take place in the pool, never in natural waters.

Running
Pregnancy is not the best time for jogging, unless you’re a professional athlete. While running, the heartbeat increases too much and the take off impacts on the fetus. It is better to replace running by fast walking. However, if you occasionally or regularly had run before, during the first and second trimester continued trainings are possible with some reduction in the rate of running. By the third trimester even athletes refuse jogging.

Aerobic
Many women continue the aerobics up to the birth. Nevertheless, experts advise during pregnancy weaken the load and intensity of your workouts, or even better – attend special trainings for pregnant women, especially if you feel pain in the joints. Starting from the second trimester, to avoid injuries and damage, give up jumps and sudden jerks. If you are doing step aerobics, step height should not be above 10 cm. Higher stepped-up aerobics is excluded during pregnancy with hops, jumps, with complicated choreography, high-intensity step-aerobics.

Bicycles

A bicycle does not have a big load on the joints, so you can continue exercises during the entire period of pregnancy. However, starting from the second trimester is better to confine stationary bike instead of a bicycle to avoid injury and falls. It would also somewhat reduce the rate of trainings and avoid fatigue and dehydration.

Yoga
Yoga not only develops flexibility and supports muscle tone, but also well relieves stress. Yoga exercises are aimed for the development of proper breathing techniques and achieving harmony with your body. However, pregnant women should not “overstretch” too much, so don’t do all the exercises in the maximum force. Starting from the second trimester give up leaps and poses, in which you’ll have to lie on your belly or back. Also give up the subsidences back and leanings forward in the third trimester.

Can pregnant go to bath?
Many obstetricians prohibit pregnant women attending bath or sauna. In fact, woman needs going to the bath. Why do people go to bath?
To relax, gain strength and positive emotions, cleanse the soul and body – in short, to have fun.
It seems as if we wash away everything alien, superficial and superfluous.
In the hot atmosphere of the steam room all background information is relegated to the background. Rubbing salt cleans and pores skin. Honey inflicted on the body, nourishes and regenerates the skin. But be careful not to causeallergies! A cool shower or bath after the swimming pool continues the process of revitalizing the body. Hot tea with honey and lemon also helps to remove all unnecessary things. Visiting bath excellently trains respiratory and circulatory system; improves blood supply to the placenta and prevents premature aging. All of this is prevention of intrauterine fetal hypoxia and gestosis of pregnant women, takes a higher tone of the uterus. Most actively responds to the bath circulatory system and detoxification. Under the influence of the steam, skin disease (urticaria, itching) during pregnancy may regress or even disappear. Taking the bath strengthens the immune system, retreating colds, flu, SARS. Pregnant women, who regularly visited the bath during labor, have significantly less pain likely requiring admission antispasmodics and analgesics. This is associated with an increase in the elasticity of the ligamentous device, reduction of excessive muscle tension, the positive influence of baths on the autonomic nervous system and psyche.
Bath is absolutely contraindicated in acute inflammatory diseases with high fever, epilepsy, cancer, coronary heart disease, hypertension, II and III stage. You can not go to the bath with bronchial asthma, after recent surgical interventions, with complicated pregnancies (threat interrupts, placenta previa, high blood pressure).
Before the sauna you should consult with a gynecologist!
What should be remembered when visiting a steam room
The head should always be covered with something. There are special hats.
Do not outstay in the steam room. It is better to go there a few times, than once staying for a long time.