What effect does immunity have on pregnancy?
All organs and systems in the body of a woman duringpregnancy undergo changes in work and experience an additional burden. These changes affect the well-being of women. Staying absolutely healthy during the period of bearing a child is extremely difficult, since the immune system is also subjected to additional stress.
The right diet will help raiseimmunity during pregnancy Photo: Getty It is necessary to remember that in the first weeks of pregnancy the woman's immunity is strengthened by the increase in her body of lymphocytes that successfully resist infections. But the hormonal shift, which is natural during pregnancy and is necessary for the body of a woman in order to bear and give birth to a healthy baby, worsens the well-being of the future mother. The most common symptom of hormonal failure is toxicosis, during which the woman is very sick, she feels weak in the body, suffers from vomiting. Together with vomiting, the woman loses some of the necessary nutrients, which negatively affects the immune system. The second common cause of immunity in pregnancy is emotional stress. If the pregnancy was not planned, if the woman is nervous at work or does not receive expressions of love and care from her husband, she experiences stress, and stress leads to a loss of immunity. The third reason for losing immunity is the wrong diet. It is recommended that pregnant women eat 5-6 times a day in small portions of 300-350 grams. Than to raise immunity at pregnancy? The diet must include proteins: meat and fish - in the morning, vegetables rich in fiber: carrots, spinach, broccoli - after dinner. Be sure to use sour-milk products - sour cream, cottage cheese, kefir.
How to increase immunity during pregnancy?
It is strongly recommended during pregnancyrestrict the intake of medications because of contraindications. Therefore, to raise immunity during pregnancy will help general health promotion measures. - Daily hour walk in the fresh air will gradually strengthen the immune system .- Lead a healthy lifestyle. Do not drink alcohol during pregnancy. Smoking also adversely affects the work of immunity. - Eat right. Try not to eat on the go and large portions. - Be sure to sleep at least 8-9 hours a day. A good strong sleep also strengthens the immunity. If you still get sick during pregnancy, do not delay visiting the attending physician. He will definitely pick up for you a safe method of treatment.
