Can pregnant women climb stairs?

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1. Can pregnant women climb stairs?

Pregnant women can climb stairs, but pregnant women can't climb a lot of stairs, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Falling in early pregnancy can cause miscarriage or early labor. So, if you have to climb stairs, you should be more restrained and careful.

2. Should you climb stairs during pregnancy?

Women with no history of miscarriage or signs of threatened miscarriage can but should limit climbing stairs. However, for the following subjects, absolutely abstain from climbing stairs:
Have a history of miscarriage or have a high risk of miscarriage Have vaginal bleeding in the first 3 months of pregnancy Frequent pain, cramps in the lower abdomen Have money a history of diabetes , high blood pressure , low blood pressure , or autoimmune diseases Pregnant women over the age of 35 Frequent dizziness or fainting Women pregnant with twins or multiples

3. How can pregnant women climb stairs safer?

The following tips can help pregnant women climb stairs more safely:
Always cling to the railing when climbing stairs, if you have to carry things, you need to carry it lightly to make sure you have one hand on the stairs when you climb the stairs. climb. Only climb stairs in well-lit conditions Always move slowly when climbing stairs Observe carefully to avoid slippery places If you accidentally slip, you need to see a doctor immediately to make sure the fetus is still safe.

4. What should be avoided during pregnancy?

Things pregnant women need to avoid to completely have a good pregnancy and increase their chances of having a healthy baby include:
No exposure to heat radiation and harmful chemicals, exposure to factors that increase Excessive body temperature such as bathing in hot water or harmful substances such as hair dye, nail polish, and toenails can increase the risk of birth defects. Do not exercise vigorously, in addition to limiting climbing stairs, pregnant women also need to limit turning, jumping, bending, squatting, crossing legs, bending back when sitting, carrying heavy objects, exercising too hard. Do not take medicine without the permission of a doctor to avoid taking drugs of unknown origin or harmful ingredients to the fetus, especially antibiotics. Healthy diet, need to avoid alcohol, carbonated water, stimulants, avoid eating canned, raw, greasy, unpasteurized foods, or foods that increase uterine contractions like green papaya, laksa leaves, water spinach, pineapple, etc. Avoid pressure and stress during pregnancy by sharing work with family members, sleeping on time and getting enough sleep, not working late, not traveling much. Pregnant women can consider climbing stairs. However, it should not be done regularly and those with a history of miscarriage or threatened preterm birth need to minimize it to ensure health. If you want to be active, you can do yoga exercises for pregnant women.
The period of October 9 of pregnancy brings both difficulties and happiness to the mother. Therefore, mothers need to be taken care of both physically and mentally. Currently, at the International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service, when choosing a package maternity service, pregnant women will be monitored and examined periodically with leading specialists. Doctors will monitor and detect fetal abnormalities early, this is the great strength of Vinmec, which has carried out screening to detect fetal malformations very early and performed cytology intervention. Pregnancy offers many couples the opportunity to have a healthy baby. In addition, doctors will also examine and advise on the prevention and treatment of some common diseases during pregnancy to avoid affecting the mother's health before and after birth.

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