Do's and Don'ts During Pregnancy

8.07.2010 | By: S.J.

Here we provide answers to 5 questions over which pregnant women are often puzzled. Read about the do's and don'ts during pregnancy.

Pregnancy raises a lot of questions. (Photoxpress)

Do's and don'ts during pregnancy: Car travel

Physicians advise that you always wear a seatbelt, namely, loosely above your thighs and more firmly across the chest.

The same applies to the time when you are nine months pregnant, although then it is recommended that you stay at home because you never know when the baby will start kicking and when the labor might start.

Do's and don'ts during pregnancy: Air travel

If traveling by plane, it is very important that the plane with which you travel has the cabin pressure regulated. It is also recommended that you move about every 45 minutes because it keeps your blood circulation flowing.

Do's and don'ts during pregnancy: Sexual intercourse

Intercourse during pregnancy is a completely natural thing, so you should not worry that something could go wrong. Some women feel even hornier and need intercourse more often during pregnancy than otherwise. However, do not have intercourse if bleeding occurs or the amniotic sac breaks and amniotic fluid drains out. For women who have a high-risk pregnancy or women who are pregnant with twins it is advisable to stop having intercourse at least for the last six weeks of pregnancy. Also, the female body is made in such a way that the need for intercourse declines at the beginning and at the end of pregnancy, which serves as a natural protection.

Do's and don'ts during pregnancy: Work

Most pregnant women who do not have major problems during pregnancy can work normally up to the ninth month. However, it is much harder if your job includes physical work or extreme heat, smoking areas or similar. You have to take a break during work, and if you feel tired, you have to stop working. Especially in the last three months you have to avoid standing for a long time (more than 4 hours), lifting heavy objects (more than 1.5 st), bending below your knees, etc.

Do's and don'ts during pregnancy: Exercise

If you exercised regularly before the pregnancy, it is completely safe and normal to keep exercising during pregnancy and for as long as you feel comfortable.

Running, horse riding, swimming and skiing are also permitted but they have to be performed in a safe way. Act reasonably and stop if you feel uncomfortable or tired. Walking and antenatal exercises are also recommended but it is best if you consult with your doctor first.