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New study painkillers and sugar in pregnancy can be very dangerous
Expectant mothers should pay particular attention to what is on the menu during pregnancy. They can significantly influence the health of their offspring with their diet. For sugar, for example, they should be more restrained. Even painkillers should take pregnant women only in an emergency.
Do no harm to the child
Normally no expectant mother wants to harm her offspring. Therefore, most people follow recommendations from experts regarding diet and lifestyle. For example, it is advised not to take any medication during pregnancy. That's true, but when women are in very pain, according to experts, they can calmly take a remedy. For the child is always only as good as the mother.
Actually expectant mothers should not take any medication. In case of severe pain, according to the experts, they may resort to a painkiller. You should also pay attention to a balanced diet. (Image: fizkes / fotolia.com) Impact on the offspring
In recent years, scientific research has shown that taking pregnant women's medications can affect their offspring. For example, Spanish researchers from the Center for Research on Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL) reported that the frequent ingestion of paracetamol during pregnancy increases the risk of autism and ADHD.
British scientists also found that this drug can cause hyperactivity.
Nevertheless, pregnant women are also allowed to calmly treat a severe headache attack with painkillers. Christof Schaefer in your message to the news agency dpa. The physician, who deals with the effects of medication on unborn children at the Charité in Berlin, said: "Nobody needs to be in pain."
Treat headaches naturally
However, the expectant mother should headache first go to the fresh air, dim the lights and make sure that they do not care too much.
As a home remedy for headaches can be used in pregnancy to mint oil that is massaged on the temples. However, if these tricks do not help and the pain is accompanied by nausea, the grip on the tablet is okay.
Do not take painkillers for weeks
"The first choice still falls on paracetamol. Pregnant women are allowed to take 1 gram per day up to three times, "says Schaefer. However, the expert pointed out that these are not candies that pregnant women should take for weeks.
"But if you treat a strong headache with it for a few days, you do not have to worry about the unborn child according to the current state of knowledge."
As the dpa message goes on, in the first and second trimester of pregnancy, painkillers containing ibuprofen are the first choice - in the usual dosage.
"From the 28th week of pregnancy, however, ibuprofen can interfere with the child's circulation or impair the kidney function of the fetus."
In addition, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen in the third trimester may occlude the ductus arteriosus botalli. In such a case, the unborn child would start to breathe and drown at the amniotic fluid.
Complementary medical procedures can help
It also does good for the offspring when the mother is doing well. Women who suffer from severe pain do no good to the unborn baby and should therefore be treated, ideally in consultation with a gynecologist.
"If you can compensate for pain well, you need not be afraid that the pain will hurt the child," said Schaefer.
Many people can also help with complementary medical procedures such as acupressure, or simply retire to the sofa with a warm tea. Because rest is known to be the best medicine sometimes.
Pay attention to a balanced diet
In addition to medication, the diet of expectant mothers can influence the health of their offspring. A few months ago, British scientists reported that a diet high in fat and sugar during pregnancy may lead to ADHD.
Although it is not necessary to completely dispense with such foods, but it should be observed some simple eating rules for pregnant women.
The German Society for Nutrition (DGE) writes on its website: "The food selection and thus the composition of the nutrients should be particularly carefully during pregnancy."
The menu should include plenty of vegetables and salad. According to experts, one to two glasses of water should be drunk at each meal. (Ad)