Pregnant mothers sitting in incorrect postures are harmful to the health of the fetus

　　1. The best posture for sitting

　　The chair that pregnant mothers sit on should not be too high or too short, and should be 40 cm. When changing from a standing position to a sitting position, the pregnant mother should first use her hands to support her thighs or armrests, and then slowly sit down. When sitting, first lean slightly forward, use your hands to support your waist and slowly move it towards the back of the chair, then move your buttocks on the back of the chair, straighten your back so that it can rest comfortably on the back of the chair, and spread your feet parallel to each other. When sitting in a deep chair, the back is straight against the back of the chair, the thighs are horizontal and at right angles to the knee joint, so that low back pain is less likely to occur.

　　It is best to choose a chair with a backrest, sit as far back as possible, and lean your back straight against the back of the chair. The hip and knee joints should be kept at right angles as much as possible, the thighs should be kept as level as possible, and the legs should be spread appropriately parallel.

　　Therefore, the correct sitting posture for pregnant mothers is to lean their back against the back of the chair, and if necessary, place a small pillow near the kidneys. If a pregnant mother works while sitting, it is necessary to get up and move around frequently, as this will help blood circulation and prevent hemorrhoids. If the pregnant mother has a heavy workload of writing or using the computer, it is best to relax herself at least every hour.

　　If a pregnant mother takes a train for a long journey, sitting in the seat for several hours is harmful to the body. Therefore, it is necessary to stand up and walk around in the train to facilitate blood circulation. Pregnant mothers taking trolleybuses, buses and subways, for the sake of your own body and your unborn child, don't be shy about finding a seat for yourself, because sudden braking will cause you to lose balance and fall.

　　2. The best posture for standing

　　Pregnant mothers should avoid standing for long periods of time, otherwise it will not only cause low back pain, but also aggravate lower limb edema and varicose veins. Therefore, the correct posture for pregnant women is to relax their shoulders when standing, keep their legs parallel, feet slightly apart, the distance is slightly less than shoulder width, and feet straight. Standing like this, the center of gravity of the body rests on the two feet, making it less likely to tire. But if you stand for a long time, stand with your feet one behind the other, and change the front and back position every few minutes so that your weight falls on the outstretched front leg, which can also reduce fatigue.

　　If a pregnant mother's job requires standing for long periods of time, this will slow down blood circulation in the legs, leading to edema and varicose veins. Pregnant mothers who are about to become mothers must give themselves a break regularly, sit on a chair and put their feet on a small bench, which is beneficial to blood circulation and relaxing the back.

　　If you don't have the conditions to sit, then choose a position that is most comfortable for your body and stand and activate the corresponding muscle groups. For example, if you contract your buttocks, you will feel the abdominal muscles supporting your spine. Pregnant mothers often want to straighten their backs and lift their stomachs, which can cause heartbreaking pain. Therefore, pregnant mothers who need to stand for a long time can try to move the center of gravity from the toes to the heels and from one leg to the other leg to promote blood circulation.

　　3. The best posture for lying down

　　Before 16 weeks of pregnancy, it is best to lie on your back with a pillow under your legs to relax your body. Before delivery, almost the entire abdomen was covered Uterus occupied, if the pregnant mother takes the supine position at this time sleep , the enlarged uterus presses on the aorta behind the uterus, and the blood supply to the uterus will be significantly reduced, which can directly affect fetus nutrition and development.

　　In addition, lying on the back of a pregnant mother may cause varicose veins in the lower limbs, induce early placental detachment, etc., increase the chance of the pregnant mother suffering from pyelonephritis, and harm the body of the pregnant mother. healthy。

　　Therefore, after 16 weeks of pregnancy, you can adopt a side-lying position, which can help eliminate muscle tension, relieve fatigue, and prevent the enlarged abdomen from oppressing the large abdominal blood vessels. You can lie on the left or right side, as long as you feel comfortable. You can support your belly with a quilt or pillow, and bend your feet slightly. But it must be remembered that pregnant mothers should not lie prone.

　　During pregnancy, frequently lying on the right side is also detrimental to fetal development and delivery. As the uterus continues to grow, other organs in the abdomen are squeezed. If you often lie on your right side, the mesometrium will sometimes be in a state of tension. The blood vessels that nourish the uterus in the mesentery will be stretched, which will affect the oxygen supply of the fetus, causing chronic hypoxia of the fetus in the womb and affecting the growth and development of the fetus.

　　The reasonable sleeping position for pregnant women during pregnancy is to lie on the left side, which can avoid the occurrence of the above lesions. In order to ensure the health of the baby and herself, pregnant mothers must develop the habit of lying on their left side from the 6th month of pregnancy onwards.

　　4. The best posture for walking

　　Because the pregnant mother's abdomen is lordotic and her center of gravity is unstable and affects her vision, she can easily fall, so she should pay special attention when walking. When walking, pregnant mothers should straighten their backs, raise their heads, tighten their buttocks, put their heels on the ground first, step firmly, maintain body balance, and walk steadily. Don't walk on your toes. Use handrails or railings when possible to walk, and avoid walking quickly or protruding your abdomen forward.

　　There is currently a pregnant mother support belt on the market that can help pregnant mothers support their heavy abdomen and make walking easier. Hiking is very beneficial for pregnant mothers. It can increase the tone of leg muscles and prevent varicose veins. But once a pregnant mother feels tired, she should stop immediately and find the nearest stool to sit down and rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

　　When going up the stairs, place one foot on the step in the order of toes first and then heel. At the same time, straighten your waist, shift your center of gravity forward, and push forward with your back foot.

　　Pay attention to tilting the pelvis slightly forward, raising the upper body, dropping the shoulders slightly backward, keeping the lower jaw inward, raising the chest and retracting the buttocks, and protruding the abdomen to maintain the balance of the entire body. When walking, you must pay attention to stepping firmly step by step. Especially when going up and down stairs, you should straighten your back, see the stairs clearly, go up and down step by step, and step firmly on each foot. It is very dangerous to put the whole foot on the step in the order of toes first and then heels. It is very dangerous to only use the toes. If there are handrails, be sure to hold them while walking to prevent your body from falling.

　　Hiking is beneficial for pregnant women as it can increase leg muscle tone, prevent varicose veins, and strengthen abdominal muscles. But once you feel tired, stop immediately and find the nearest stool to sit down and rest for 5-10 minutes.

　　If you don't have the conditions to take a walk in the park, you can choose a street with less traffic to avoid inhaling too much polluted car exhaust. When walking, keep your body upright and your shoulders relaxed. Before taking a walk, choose comfortable shoes with low heels and loose palms.