Contents:
- Medical Video: Why Certain Diseases Go Away During Pregnancy
- 4 Conditions that require fasting for pregnant women
- 1. Dehydration
- 2. Nosebleeds
- 3. When the baby becomes less mobile
- 4. Pregnant women who have high blood pressure
- The second trimester is the right time to fast for pregnant women
Medical Video: Why Certain Diseases Go Away During Pregnancy
Everyone who is able and healthy physically and mentally may fast, including even pregnant women. Even so, there are some conditions that require the mother to cancel her fast as soon as possible. Forwardfasting for pregnant women with these conditions can endanger not only themselves, but also their womb.
4 Conditions that require fasting for pregnant women
1. Dehydration
You just need to drink more water than other people who are not pregnant.
Pregnant women should not be dehydratedbecause it can be fatal as a result. Severe dehydration can cause women to become pregnant until they experience seizures or shock due to low pressure. In severe cases, dehydration can cause brain cell swelling and then rupture - a condition called cerebral edema.
For the fetus, dehydration experienced by the mother can also endanger its growth and development. The body of a mother who lacks fluids will reduce the supply of amniotic water in the womb. Amniotic fluid that is lacking can cause disruption of fetal development to miscarriage.Therefore, it is important to avoid dehydration during pregnancy.
Immediately cancel fasting for pregnant women who show signs of dehydration as follows:
- Excessive thirst.
- Mouth and lips feel dry.
- Feeling tired or sleepy more than usual.
- No urination for more than eight hours.
- Dry skin; kthe ulcer did not return as before after being pinched.
- Constipation.
- Dizziness when I get up from my seat, but the dizziness never goes away.
- Eyes glow.
- Feeling you want to faint
- Silly and unable to think
- Breath hunting
2. Nosebleeds
Pregnant women are prone to nosebleeds because pregnancy hormones make blood flow temporarily increase and make the blood vessels of the nose swell and break easily. Nosebleeds during pregnancy do not pose a big danger, but must be considered if this occurs during fasting.
Pregnant women can immediately cancel fasting if they experience symptoms of nosebleeds such as:
- Bleeding from the nose does not stop after 30 minutes
- Nosebleeds come out a lot
- Difficulty breathing during nosebleeds
- Being dizzy or tired immediately after a nosebleed
- Facial skin becomes pale after nosebleeds
- Chest feels sore and tight during nosebleeds
It is recommended to cancel fasting for pregnant women after experiencing the above nosebleed conditions. Drinking water or drinking lots of fluids is important to keep your nose's mucous membranes well hydrated.
3. When the baby becomes less mobile
Second trimester pregnant women should be vigilant if the baby becomes less active in the womb, especially as long as the mother is fasting.
Try to count how much your baby's movements and kicks for two hours at a time when your baby is usually active. If the number of kicks and decreases when fasting pregnant women, you may or even be required to cancel fasting.
See also the baby's reaction, whether he slowly starts moving or kicking again after you cancel the fast. If the baby in the womb shows no movement at all, call your doctor immediately.
4. Pregnant women who have high blood pressure
Pregnant women who are at high risk or even have been diagnosed with preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) must immediately cancel fasting when experiencing symptoms such asyellow eyes, headache, swelling in the legs and arms, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting. You can immediately take hypertension medication and immediately check your blood pressure.
The second trimester is the right time to fast for pregnant women
Pregnant women have periods in which the uterus is prone to problems if they are forced to fast. This usually occurs when fasting is done in the first trimester and the last trimester of pregnancy.
During the first trimester, the body still struggles with drastic changes caused by pregnancy hormones. Nausea because morning sickness can result in loss of body fluids and electrolytes, which causes dehydration. In addition, nausea plus fasting will not allow you to drink so it is more difficult for the body to regain lost water.
While in the final trimester, the fetus continues to develop to perfect important organs so that pregnant women are advised to eat regularly - both for birth preparation and also to meet the needs of the fetus. Therefore, older pregnant women are not allowed to fast to ensure the health and safety of mothers and children.
